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28 July 2025 – Bodmin, South West England: Devon & Cornwall Police joined forces with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) in a one-day operation targeting uninsured drivers, coinciding with one of the busiest travel days of the year due to the school holiday rush.

The operation resulted in four vehicles being seized for no or inadequate insurance, and seven fixed penalty noticesissued. Officers also tackled a range of additional offences, including drug driving, no MOT, driving while disqualified, defective tyres, unrestrained children, insecure loads, and one recall to prison...

Rugby teams across the UK are being given the exciting opportunity to win a brand-new Canterbury rugby kit for their squad, thanks to Howden Insurance’s #ShowUsYourTeamPride competition.

Open from 14th July to 4th August, this nationwide initiative is aimed at grassroots clubs of all sizes and age groups, offering the chance to kick off the new season in professional-quality gear.

To enter, clubs simply need to post a photo or video on social media that captures their team pride and spirit. Posts must tag @howdeninsurancelocaluk, include the hashtag #ShowUsYourTeamPride...

Seventeen young carers from across Devon have enjoyed a well-deserved break from their caring responsibilities at the largest festival in the world dedicated to young people with unpaid caring roles.

It’s the 25th year that Devon Young Carers has attended the Young Carers Festival at YMCA Fairthorne Manor at Botley in Hampshire. Four dedicated staff members, one volunteer, and one inspiring Adult Young Carer accompanied them on a two-night adventure packed with connection, laughter, and discovery - a well-deserved break from their day-to-day caring roles at home.

They...

A new strategy to protect three of South East Devon’s most important nature reserves—Exe Estuary, East Devon Pebblebed Heaths, and Dawlish Warren—has been approved by all three local councils.

East Devon District Council, Teignbridge District Council, and Exeter City Council have formally signed up to the new South East Devon Wildlife – Joint Habitats Sites Mitigation Strategy 2025–2030 , following full approval by each council. Developed by Footprint Ecology, the strategy builds on the previous Strategy 2016-2025. It was developed in partnership with Natural England, the...