Have you seen missing Torquay man?
UPDATE: Theo has been found safe and well. The police have thanked the public for their assistance with this appeal. Police are searching for a man missing from Torbay. Theo Franklin, age 24…
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Haldon Gold Cup Day
The race that stops Devon took place at Exeter Racecourse yesterday, November 4th. The Vix Technology Haldon Gold Cup was the feature on Devons’ riches raceday. Seven top chasers battled it out event…
Roads closed due to gas leak in Torquay
Update:All roads are now open Police have closes Teignmouth Road and Hele Road in Torquay due to reports of a gas leak this morning (5 November) There are significant delays to motorists in t…
New Ruling Could Mean Overtime Counts in Holiday Pay Entitlement
Workers have been successful in winning their case at the Employment Appeal Tribunal to include overtime in their holiday pay. This is a ground breaking ruling but don’t get excited yet it is very li…
Lorry driver killed in M5 crash this morning
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal incident which took place on the northbound carriageway of the M5, between Junction 26 (Wellington) and Junction 25 (Taunton) on Wednesday 5th November. …
Should we upload our children’s images to social networking sites?
From the minute they are born, children's photos are uploaded to social networking sites. Parents have been given a platform to show off their offspring and many upload every milestone - their firs…
Can you help police locate missing Paignton woman?
Update: Samantha Head has been found safe and well in Dorset. Devon and Cornwall police are trying to locate 41-year-old Samantha Head who has been missing since the 26th October from her residence i…
Calling all budding artists and dog lovers (Sorry adults, kids only!)
Here is a great competition for the children...... Pens and pencils at the ready, it's nearly Christmas time and Devon and Cornwall police need their Force Christmas card designed. Devon and…
Another unsuccessful attempted burglary at Exmouth Lifeboat Station
For the second time in six weeks, thieves have caused costly damage to the charity’s lifeboat station on Queens Drive in Exmouth. Taking place overnight on 2 November, no money was taken and the boath…
Closure notice served on ‘Legal’ high shop in Devon
A Closure Notice has been served today (Monday 3rd November) on a’ legal high shop’ in Exeter. The closure notice was served on The Wicked Head High Shop, located in South Street, Exeter under Sect…
Firearms amnesty 3 -17 November 2014
A two week firearm amnesty begins in Devon tomorrow. The amnesty starts at 8am on 3rd November 2014 and runs until 17th November 2014. Devon and Cornwall police are asking for any unwanted or unlaw…
Police search for missing man in Torquay
Update:Peter Farmer has been found Torquay Police said: "We are pleased to report the Peter has been found. He is getting medical attention just as a precaution but would appear to be well. From all…
Paignton Zoo say farewell to Banda and welcome Shakira.
A female tiger at Paignton Zoo has retired and relocated to rural France. Banda, a 12-year-old Sumatran tiger, moved to Nesles Zoo in France. The zoo, East of Paris, is known for its big cats. Band…
Not one applicant for specialist nurses at community hospital
The Minor Injury Unit at Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Community Hospital will be suspended for another three months as efforts to recruit specialist nurses have failed, it has been announced. Torbay…