Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has praised officers and staff for their commitment to community safety during the recent storms.
“The recent spell of terrible weather put incredible pressure on front line policing,” said Mr Hogg
“Many officers and staff put themselves into perilous situations, often under the onslaught of horrendous conditions, to help members of the public and communities who were in trouble. Not only that, in many circumstances, the police force coordinated the multi-agency response to the crisis and I would also like to thank...
Devon and Cornwall police have hailed a three-week operation aimed at reducing the danger from rouge hauliers as a great success.
Operation Fatigue ran over a three-week period across November and December 2013 and involved the stopping and checking of goods vehicles as they travelled through both Devon and Cornwall.
As part of the operation, a team of specialist Police officers trained in drivers’ hours and tachograph legislation and analysis took part alongside other colleagues trained in legislation regarding the transportation of hazardous materials.
More large retailers have confirmed that their Christmas profits were below expectations.
Supermarket chain Morrisons have joined retailers Debenhams in issuing a profit warning to the stock market while both Tescos and Marks & Spencer have both said they had disappointing Christmas trading.
Morrisons, which may be opening a new Exeter store near the Police Headquarters in Middlemoor, revealed today (9 January) that its full-year profits were well below market expectations.
The supermarket chain was expected to achieve profits of £812m but will instead be closer...
Southwest Ballet Arts is proud to present 'Monday's Child' a depiction in dance of the much loved rhyme first recorded in A E Bray's Traditions of Devonshire, used to teach children the days of the week.
As the days change so do the styles of dance and music.
Come and see the students of Southwest Ballet Arts dance through the poem.
A wonderful show for both children and adults alike.
An outstanding concert tour production of the West End Show "Jailhouse Rock" with original star Mario Kombou and Ivor Novello award winning Musical Director - David Mackay leading the incredible band. World Champion - Memphis Tennesee, Mario Kombou delivers an extraordinary tour de force performance as the King of Rock n' Roll in a 2 hour concert brilliantly capturing the musical life of Elvis.
Over 40 of your favourite hits from the early, innovative days of That's Alright Mama, appearances on...
After a storming evening of free comedy Lewis Schaffer is back by popular demand.
Lewis Schaffer, the star of the longest-running solo comedy show in London, Lewis Schaffer is Free Until Famous.
Lewis says: "I'm doing this free show until I become famous. This is my 20th year. Famous comics don't need to try a free tour; and bad comics couldn't pull it off, if it can be pulled off at all. Actually, I don't think there are comics better than I am, I just say that because English people like self-deprecation.
"Lee Mack actually suggested I take my show on tour. I know...
After a massive 2013 Tour, The Dreamboys are back with a brand new show for 2014.
The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK's top male glamour show, perfect for a girls night out with your friends. Their showcase is unquestionably the most famous male stripper act the UK has ever produced. With special guest appearances on massive TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, Celebrity Big Brother, Pineapple Dance Studios, Loose Women, This Morning and The Only Way Is Essex, The Dreamboys have earned themselves the only male strip group in history to have...
A woman has been found dead on the beach at Orcombe point this morning after an extensive search by emergency services.
Emergency services began searching for the woman late last night after concerns were raised for the woman’s welfare.
The woman was discovered by the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team early this morning at the foot of cliffs in an area inaccessible by emergency services last night.
She was pronounced dead at the scene and Exmouth Coastguard assisted in the recovery of the body.
