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Shaun Sawyer

Police Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer leaving force

Devon and Cornwall's most senior officer, Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer, is leaving the force.

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Shaun Sawyer

Police Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer leaving force

Devon and Cornwall's most senior officer, Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer, is leaving the force.

  • 19h19 hours ago
  • Devon
Torquay Town Hall

Torbay Racism Review is published

Torbay Council says some recommendations are to be put in place "immediately".

  • 11h11 hours ago
  • Devon
Barne Barton

Housing estate fire treated as suspected arson

Two suspects have been identified and are assisting with enquiries, Devon and Cornwall Police say.

  • 12h12 hours ago
  • Devon
Woman with hosepipe

Police do not want hosepipe ban breach reports

Reports should go to water companies, not police, forces say.

  • 14h14 hours ago
  • Devon
People watching the fireworks championships in Plymouth

Alcohol consumption on boats sparks warning

Harbour authorities in Plymouth issue warning not to mix alcohol with boating.

  • 19h19 hours ago
  • Devon
Fireworks in Plymouth

Devon company wins British Firework Championships

The British Firework Championships celebrated their 25th anniversary in Plymouth

  • 18h18 hours ago
  • Devon
Debbie Veale

Listen: Jigsaw festival organiser talks about event

Torquay Town Hall

Torbay Racism Review is published

Torbay Council says some recommendations are to be put in place "immediately".

  • 11h11 hours ago
  • Devon
Barne Barton

Housing estate fire treated as suspected arson

Two suspects have been identified and are assisting with enquiries, Devon and Cornwall Police say.

  • 12h12 hours ago
  • Devon
Woman with hosepipe

Police do not want hosepipe ban breach reports

Reports should go to water companies, not police, forces say.

  • 14h14 hours ago
  • Devon
People watching the fireworks championships in Plymouth

Alcohol consumption on boats sparks warning

Fireworks in Plymouth

Devon company wins British Firework Championships

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  1. Posted at 14:58 19 Aug14:58 19 Aug

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  4. Posted at 9:02 19 Aug9:02 19 Aug

    Devon company wins British Firework Championships

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  5. Posted at 7:51 19 Aug7:51 19 Aug

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  6. Posted at 7:28 19 Aug7:28 19 Aug

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    Devon and Cornwall's most senior officer, Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer, is leaving the force.

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  7. Posted at 5:42 19 Aug5:42 19 Aug

    Restoration work starts on 110-year-old pavilion

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  9. Posted at 17:55 18 Aug17:55 18 Aug

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  10. Posted at 16:52 18 Aug16:52 18 Aug

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  12. Posted at 13:53 18 Aug13:53 18 Aug

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  14. Posted at 12:21 18 Aug12:21 18 Aug

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  18. Posted at 18:30 17 Aug18:30 17 Aug

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    Conservation work has moved a rare butterfly species from critically endangered to endangered.

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