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Plymouth police are hunting for a motorist who punched a 10-year-old boy when his car was hit by a snowball.

The boy and his friends were throwing snowballs in Miller Way, Estover, on Tuesday afternoon (22 January) when one hit a passing red car.

The driver stopped and approached the group before punching the 10-year-old boy in the head.

The youngster, from Estover...

At around 9.20am on Saturday 12th January a dog walker found a female’s body on the beach at Westward Ho!, near to Golf Links Road.

Police were called and the body was initially taken to the lifeboat station.

Formal identification has not yet taken place though it is thought to be that of a 31-year-old woman who had been living in the area, although is not local to North...

Police are still concerned for the welfare of 18-year-old Jamie Grewal, who has gone missing from the Ivybridge area.

He was last seen on Friday afternoon, 4th January after having a drink with friends after work in the Abbey Inn pub at Buckfastleigh during lunchtime.

He was then dropped-off in Ivybridge around 1.30pm to 2pm.

He has not been seen or heard from since...

A static bus set up for partygoers in Plymouth has welcomed over 1,300 people onboard since it was first launched in April 2024, providing a friendly drop-in service for anyone in need of support or medical care whilst on a night out.

Over half of the people who visited the Safe Bus received treatment from on-board paramedics, which is estimated to have saved over 400 calls for...

Dog walkers visiting Bodmin Moor are being reminded to keep their dogs on leads until 31 July to help protect ground-nesting birds and other wildlife during breeding season.

To help spread the word about responsible dog walking on the Moor, two local engagement sessions were held earlier this month.

Police joined members of the St Cleer and District Commoners Association at...

Police officers and staff from across Cornwall have been recognised for their exceptional bravery and dedication to protecting their communities as well as four members of the public for their lifesaving actions.

From courageous responses to dangerous incidents to complex investigations, over 60 colleagues were celebrated for showcasing the very best in policing at a recent awards...

As the clocks go back and the evenings become darker earlier, homeowners all across the UK are being warned to heighten the security of their houses.

A spokesperson from the a leading locksmith Newcastle company – QuickPick locksmiths says “homeowners should not be deterred by costs as there are a wide range of affordable basic digital locks on the market to secure your possessions and...

Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has offered his backing to Totnes MP Dr Sarah Wollaston MP who has been criticised for the support she gave to the two men who alleged they had been assaulted by the former deputy speaker of the Commons Nigel Evans.

It has been reported in the national press that Dr Wollaston has been "vilified" for listening to the two young...

A child has been airlifted to Frenchay hospital in Bristol following an accident on the M5 near Tiverton.

The child was injured when the car he was travelling in left the slip road at junction 27 and overturned into a ditch.

Although hurt the child’s injuries were not life-threatening and no-one else in the vehicle was badly injured.

Devon and Somerset fire and Rescue...

Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 42-year-old female, missing from her home in Plymouth.

Katherine Powell was reported missing from her Eggbuckland home on the evening of Tuesday 7th May 2013.

Police are conducting searches for Ms Powell and are appealing to anyone who may have seen her to contact them.

Katherine is described as 5ft 09ins tall, of medium...