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Sam Acourt
September 07, 2026
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Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious injury road traffic collision on the A381 near Kingsbridge.
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Sam Acourt
September 01, 2026
145
Police made seven arrests in connection with suspected drug driving following a recent unauthorised music event in the South Brent area.
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Sam Acourt
August 31, 2026
138
Police spoke to drivers during an operation earlier this month to keep people and animals safe at Dartmoor National Park Authority.
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Sam Acourt
August 27, 2026
153
Devon and Cornwall Police have shared advice for having a safe trip ahead of the August bank holiday this weekend.
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Sam Acourt
August 13, 2026
143
Devon & Cornwall Police has introduced a "comprehensive summer policing plan to help keep communities safe" during one of the busiest times of the year, as visitor numbers increase...
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Sam Acourt
August 12, 2026
350
Police are appealing for help from the public to help identify a man in connection with reports of an indecent photograph being taken of a child at McDonald’s in...
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Sam Acourt
August 04, 2026
162
Police services are currently experiencing unprecedented levels of demand for this time of year, resulting in longer waiting times than would ordinarily be expected.
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Sam Acourt
August 04, 2026
133
Year Ten students at Kingsbridge Community College stepped into the role of detectives recently as they took part in a unique police challenge event.
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Sam Acourt
July 29, 2026
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Four young people have been arrested following vehicle thefts in Ivybridge.
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Sam Acourt
July 21, 2026
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A man from Ivybridge has been killed in a collision on the A38 near Buckfastleigh and the police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage.
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Sam Acourt
July 21, 2026
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Officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify this man in connection with a racially aggravated public order incident in Plympton.
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Sam Acourt
Updated
July 14, 2026
407
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following a single vehicle collision just off the A38 Devon Expressway.
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Sam Acourt
July 06, 2026
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Dartmouth Police said they have "identified three people responsible" after reports of a fire at the Dartmouth Rugby Club pitch.
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Sam Acourt
July 02, 2026
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A total of twelve people were arrested during a South Devon police operation at the weekend to reduce driving offences and save lives.
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Sam Acourt
June 15, 2026
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Sergeant John Dingle has recently taken up a new role as Dartmouth Neighbourhood Team Leader, returning to the beat he was first stationed on as a new recruit. ...
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Sam Acourt
June 04, 2026
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One man was arrested for suspected drug dealing following a "proactive day of action by police" in Totnes.
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Sam Acourt
May 21, 2026
267
Devon and Cornwall Police are asking children to think of a name for their new liveried tractor - what would you call it?
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Sam Acourt
May 20, 2026
398
A South Brent man has been jailed for 12 years after killing a "much-loved grandmother" after travelling on the wrong side of the road at more than 50 miles-per-hour...
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Sam Acourt
May 19, 2026
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A woman who was left devastated after her car and vital specialist wheelchair were stolen over the weekend in Buckfastleigh has now been successfully reunited with her property. ...
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Sam Acourt
May 11, 2026
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Launched in April 2026, Devon and Cornwall Police are looking for volunteers with horses to support the force by carrying out high-visibility patrols across rural communities.
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Sam Acourt
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May 09, 2026
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Police were called to Malborough today, Friday, 8 May, following reports of a woman making "references to being in possession of a sword".
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Sam Acourt
May 06, 2026
392
Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing to the public for assistance to locate wanted man Carl Davies.
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Sam Acourt
May 05, 2026
396
On farms, fuel and batteries are one of the most likely things to be targeted by criminals.
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Sam Acourt
April 22, 2026
487
Police are continuing to investigate a suspicious fire in Totnes and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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Sam Acourt
April 09, 2026
479
Officers from the Ivybridge Neighbourhood Team have thanked the public for their co-operation after they successfully executed a search warrant in Ivybridge and seized a quantity of suspected cannabis....
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Emily Pike
February 25, 2026
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A fly-tipping event was held in Dartmouth earlier this month, organised by Devon & Cornwall Police’s Rural Affairs team and supported by South Hams District Council and Clean Devon...
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Emily Pike
February 05, 2026
884
A young cyclist who helped to save a woman’s life in Ivybridge has been praised by police and has received an award at a special ceremony.
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Emily Pike
December 31, 2025
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Students at Kingsbridge Community College (KCC), part of Education South West, have taken part in a road safety workshop this month run by Learn2Live, an organisation which works to...
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Emily Pike
December 19, 2025
1062
How safe is your drink on a night out this Christmas? The likely answer is very as confirmed spiking cases in Devon and Cornwall remain low....
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Emily Pike
December 18, 2025
1203
Sports clubs across Devon and Cornwall are being urged to be vigilant following two recent break-ins which saw high-value machinery stolen.
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