Devon News

This is a huge blow, not just for many of those living in the towns, but also those in the surrounding area who rely on being able to access these services, leaving people having to travel all the way to Exeter or Taunton to access vital banking facilities

The bins will be positioned at all 26 local police stations that have a public enquiry office from today. The last knife amnesty which ran for a week in November saw more than 100 knives & blades handed in to be destroyed.

Devon County Council have confirmed that all the extra cash would go towards improving the condition of the network, including the prevention of defects, surface dressing and skid resistance on key routes.

The prehistoric monument, near Honiton, is one of Devon’s most spectacular examples of an Iron Age fortification and is positioned on a prominent spur of the Blackdown Hills. The Devon Archaeological Society aims to manage the site for its nature conservation as well as for its archaeological significance.

Devon’s mobile library service could be shut down. A consultation is due to launch on its future, with user numbers down and three of the county’s four mobile libraries coming to the “end of their serviceable lives.”

Devon County Council has re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant, thereby reaffirming its unwavering commitment to do all that we can to support the armed forces community and their families.

Potential cuts to homelessness prevention funding in Devon will “massively increase the number of rough sleepers,” a councillor has warned.

Ed Durante, of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, and Craig Jones, of Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, have received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery for rescuing the occupants of a vehicle that crashed and caught fire on the A38 in June 2021.

Devon & Cornwall Police has launched a new neighbourhood policing operation. Operation Loki features targeted neighbourhood policing across the Force’s Safer Streets funded areas.

Due to current demand and staffing challenges within the contact centre, we are asking for the public to only use 999 in an emergency.

Devon County Council has secured additional funding to help households weather the rising costs of living, to help pay for food, energy and other essential items.

The number of recorded potholes in Devon is on track to be lower than last year, despite January’s total being the highest in a single month for three years.

Devon is to receive an extra £9.4 million from the Chancellor’s budget, to help fund vital highways maintenance.

Deputy Chief Constable Jim Colwell said: “I welcome today’s report into violence against women and girls and police performance. While I know that our communities will be rightly concerned, the Force has implemented a range of tangible measures to tackle this vital issue.

People across Devon are being called on to do their bit to ensure that our county remains one of the most beautiful. Taking part is easy you can join the #BigBagChallenge & make a pledge to pick up & bag as much litter as you can from 17 March – 2 April.

Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner, Alison Hernandez marked the reopening of police enquiry offices in Cornwall and Devon on Friday and Saturday, visiting Newton Abbot, Truro, Falmouth, Penzance, Bude and Tiverton to officially mark the opening.

The aim is to educate motorists on how to approach and pass horses safely on the county’s roads, with the posters advising drivers to reduce their speed to a maximum of 10mph and leave at least two metres space.

Lettings agents who hold money on behalf of clients have a legal obligation to put in place these safeguards. Not being aware of the regulations is not an excuse & those who don't subscribe to one of the approved schemes could be fined up to a £30,000.

If you have ever considered becoming a foster carer, we would love to hear from you. It can be a very rewarding career, with a lot of support behind you from our Fostering Devon service.

Speaking about his appointment ACC Dave Thorne said: “I am excited to be re-joining Devon and Cornwall Police after almost three years in South Wales Police. I am looking forward to working in a place where I have strong personal roots, having lived, and worked in Devon and Cornwall for 21 years previously.