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Devon & Cornwall Police marked the dedication and commitment of its officers, staff and Special Constables at a Long Service and Good Conduct Awards ceremony held at the China Fleet Club in Plymouth.

The celebration took place on Wednesday 29 April and recognised the exceptional service of those who have given many years of commitment to policing communities across the force area.

During the afternoon ceremony, police officers and police staff received awards acknowledging their long service and exemplary conduct throughout their careers. The event highlighted their...

Langford Park Care Home, just outside Exeter, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mel Isherwood as its new home manager. With a lifelong commitment to health and social care, Mel brings a wealth of experience, passion, and leadership to the role.

Mel’s journey into care began at the age of 17, when she undertook a placement at a day care centre for the elderly. It was there that she discovered her calling, setting her on a path that has spanned her entire professional life.

After leaving school, Mel worked for a care home agency for a decade, gaining invaluable...

Devon County Show will welcome a truly remarkable guest on Thursday 21 May, as 94‑year‑old Malcolm Batten from Saltash returns to the showground for what promises to be a very special visit in his honour.

As Malcolm recalls, he first came to the show when he was aged around eight, having been evacuated to a farm in Moretonhampstead during the Second World War. But even though the year of that first visit remains sketchy, what is firmly etched in his memory with extraordinary clarity is the day itself ‘I just remember being entranced by everything, the towering shire horses, the...

FORCE Cancer Charity’s largest annual fundraiser – The Nello bike ride – is less than two months away and cyclists from across Devon and around the country are gearing up for the big day on Sunday June 28.

Since the first Nello Century Cycle Challenge in 2000, the ride has raised £1.5million for Exeter-based FORCE, which works locally to support anyone affected by cancer, face-to-face and close to home.

The charity has set a target of raising £127,500 from Nello 2026 to meet the increasing demand for its unique services.

Around 1,000 cyclists on all sorts of bikes...