Devon and Cornwall Police has received reports relating to a professionally run national scam.
This has led to many vulnerable people, who are often elderly, being ruthlessly defrauded out of thousands of pounds.
There have been a considerable number of victims nationwide, including many locally in the Devon and Cornwall area. The average age of victim appears to be 70 years old, with losses ranging between £4,00 an £100,000-plus.
The offender(s) call unsuspecting victims purporting to be an official body, such as the police or bank. At present the common theme is...
Criminals will have an extra problem to contend with soon after Devon and Cornwall Police's 'A' litter puppies, Axel and ‘Arry, completed their police dog training courses.
Along with their fellow trainees Charlie and Jack, the two police dog graduates attended a special pooch passing out parade.
The parade included a skills display given by the dogs who were graduating and their handlers which included an agility course and chasing down and restraining ‘baddies’.
A presentation and the formal passing out parade then took place, in front of friends and families of...
Here are five habits that are said to age you... How many can you change?
1) Unfortunately, stress can become a very unhealthy habit in all our lives. If you are in the habit of being stressed out over some relatively small things, then know that over time you won’t be able to perform any task without losing it completely. Stress is known to shrink areas of the brain that are responsible of your mood, memory, and learning; ultimately making you feel older.
2) Remember that you are not in college anymore, and it isn’t healthy to have little sleep on a daily basis. You are...
The Exeter Picturehouse launches a special season commemorating the outbreak of World War One, on Monday 4 August, with A Night at the Cinema in 1914.
This newly scored compilation of short films from the BFI Archive reconstructs a typical cinema programme of the era.
Topical and newsreel items sit alongside an entertaining range of lighter comedy and drama, including an episode of the legendary serial The Perils of Pauline, and a rather fantastical early outing for Charlie Chaplin.
The season continues into the autumn in the Vintage Sundays strand, with a new...
A new discovery trail devised by Gara Rock will take children and their families on a voyage of discovery when they visit the café restaurant or stay in the self-catering apartments and cottages during the summer months ahead. And owners of the unique development have teamed up with Salcombe-based clothing company Quba & Co to offer everyone who takes part in the treasure trail the chance to enter a draw and win a prize each month.
Gara Rock is perched up high on the cliff tops of the rugged south Devon coast near East Portlemouth. It is steeped in history and tales of...
On Friday 1 August work begins to alter the entrance to the Harbour Road car park in Seaton in preparation for the start of the building of the £4m visitor centre, Seaton Jurassic.
The car park will remain open using the existing entrance until Sunday 31 August to allow for this year’s Seaton carnival and funfair. A compound to house the site offices of the contractors will be created on the Tramway side of the car park from 15 August.
Councillor Ian Thomas, East Devon District’s Council’s cabinet member for economy and chair of the Seaton Regeneration Board said: “This is...
At The Real McCoy, Exeter’s longest running retro destination, preparations are in full swing for next year's 30th Birthday celebrations. The Fore Street Vintage Emporium will be unveiling its new-look to customers on Friday 1st August this year, as they expand their existing in store line-up to include a host of retro and antique concessions.
For the past three decades The Real McCoy has been the flagship of the South West vintage fashion scene, nationally renowned and drawing a loyal cliental from across the UK. Joining the Grand Dame as she enters this new phase are brands; A...
A new book, Jerusalem Unbound, plots the history and examines the underlying factors that make a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians so difficult.
Written by Professor Mick Dumper, a University of Exeter politics expert with over 25 years of experience of Jerusalem, the book explores why religious property in ethnically mixed cities attract conflict and argues that holy sites are particularly difficult in peace negotiations as they cannot be exchanged or traded like other properties. It also compares Jerusalem with other divided cities like Belfast and Beirut and...
Ed Chorlton has decided to stand down as chairman of Exeter City.
A statement on the football club’s website yesterday afternoon said: “Edward Chorlton OBE has decided to stand down as Chairman of Exeter City AFC with immediate effect following speculation in the Press.
“Mr Chorlton wishes Exeter City AFC well in the future.
“He says the Club has a professional Board of Directors, an outstanding manager, a very talented young team, and a group of hard working staff.
“He thanks them for their support and friendship over the last four and a half years and...
Four students from South Dartmoor Community College in Ashburton have been working with Dartmoor National Park Communications Team as part of their work experience placement with the National Park.
Pictured from left to right are Peter Benson (15), Max Newman-Robjant (15), Lauren Smart (14) and George Parnell (15). During their week long work experience they have also had a taste of what life is like working in a variety of other roles including archaeology, access and estate management, planning, ecology, recreation, business support and legal.
