non-emergency

British Transport Police launches new non-emergency text number

You can now text the British Transport Police (BTP) on 61016 to tell them about non-emergency incidents, similar to the ones you would report to the 101 phone number provided by your local police force. In an emergency always dial 999.

The text number will be monitored 24/7 and, while it is not for reporting emergencies, the BTP says it will be able to send officers if required.

When to use the text service: Text 61016 (or call 0800 40 50 40) when you want to contact the BTP about an issue that doesn't require an emergency response. For example, you can text when:...

Devon Air Ambulance Trust - Motorcycle Ride Out 2017

Event Date: 
09/07/2017 - 9:00am
Venue: 
Newton Abbot to Teignmouth

This year’s Motorcycle Ride Out, sponsored by Bridge Motorcycles, will return to the Den, Teignmouth on Sunday 9th July 2017.

It is anticipated in the region of 1000 bikes will enter this year’s Ride Out which will start from Trago Mills, Newton Abbot, from where the bikes will set off in small groups from 10:30am.

Registration will open at 9am. The bikes will then follow an approximate 80 miles marshalled route through the stunning Devon countryside before arriving at the Den, Teignmouth, from lunch time.

Entry is only £5 and all pre-registered entrants will...