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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-thank-special-constables-who-dedicated-10-000-hours-of-their-time-to-keeping-people-safe <![CDATA[Police thank Special Constables who dedicated 10,000 hours of their time to keeping people safe]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-thank-special-constables-who-dedicated-10-000-hours-of-their-time-to-keeping-people-safe In 2023, Special Constables, who are unpaid volunteers for Devon and Cornwall Police, devoted over 10,000 hours of their own time to serve the local communities of South Devon.... ]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:16:48 +0000 4395 2024-02-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f2/fb/01/police-thank-special-constables-who-dedicated-10-000-hours-of-their-time-to-keeping-people-safe-12-1708978616.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-in-totnes-help-fund-essential-equipment-for-local-food-bank <![CDATA[Police in Totnes help fund essential equipment for local food bank]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-in-totnes-help-fund-essential-equipment-for-local-food-bank Devon and Cornwall Police officers in Totnes have made a £450 donation to a local food bank to help fund a new fridge freezer to enable the non-profit group... ]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:14:36 +0000 4381 2024-02-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c6/4c/e6/police-in-totnes-help-fund-essential-equipment-for-local-food-bank-10-1708516622.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-pcso-on-list-of-inspirational-police-officers-honoured-for-achievements <![CDATA[Ivybridge PCSO on list of "inspirational police officers" honoured for achievements]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-pcso-on-list-of-inspirational-police-officers-honoured-for-achievements Devon & Cornwall Police officers and staff working across South Devon have been recognised for their extraordinary achievements for their roles in keeping local communities safe. Nearly... ]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:15:10 +0000 4360 2024-02-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/77/c9/11/ivybridge-pcso-on-list-of-inspirational-police-officers-honoured-for-achievements-93-1707853548.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-collisions-in-halwell-close-a381 <![CDATA[Two collisions in Halwell close A381 ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-collisions-in-halwell-close-a381 Road between Halwell and Totnes Cross petrol station was closed following two collisions. Road has now reopened. The A381 was closed in... ]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:09:53 +0000 4301 2024-01-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8b/f8/20/two-collisions-in-halwell-close-a381-45-1706271061.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-still-one-of-the-safest-areas-in-the-country <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall still one of the safest areas in the country ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-still-one-of-the-safest-areas-in-the-country Good news for Devon and Cornwall residents as police force "makes significant improvement" and ONS confirm the area is "one of the safest in the country". The... ]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:01:40 +0000 4299 2024-01-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c6/df/d5/devon-and-cornwall-still-one-of-the-safest-areas-in-the-country-91-1706216580.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-station-will-reopen-on-monday <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Police station will reopen on Monday ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-station-will-reopen-on-monday Kingsbridge Police Station will reopen its doors on next Monday, 22 January. Kingsbridge Police Station will be opening its doors on Monday. ... ]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:10:12 +0000 4280 2024-01-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2c/d1/68/kingsbridge-police-station-will-reopen-on-monday-65-1705529098.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-has-been-formally-discharged-from-concerns-over-management-of-violent-and-sexual-offenders <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police has been "formally discharged" from concerns over "management of violent and sexual offenders"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-has-been-formally-discharged-from-concerns-over-management-of-violent-and-sexual-offenders Devon and Cornwall Police formally discharged from HMICFRS concerns regarding the management of violent and sexual offenders. Devon and Cornwall Police has today been notified by... ]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:28:21 +0000 4251 2024-01-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/dd/cb/f5/devon-and-cornwall-police-has-been-formally-discharged-from-concerns-over-management-of-violent-and-sexual-offenders-95-1704922251.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-urge-public-to-contact-right-agencies-this-new-year <![CDATA[Police urge public to contact right agencies this New Year]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-urge-public-to-contact-right-agencies-this-new-year People in Devon and Cornwall are being urged to check the best source of help or support before contacting the police this New Year. Devon and Cornwall... ]]> Wed, 27 Dec 2023 20:29:55 +0000 4217 2023-12-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8d/6b/8d/police-urge-public-to-contact-right-agencies-this-new-year-74-1703709357.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/step-up-step-in-and-stop-harassment-and-abuse-of-women-and-girls <![CDATA[Step up, Step in and STOP harassment and abuse of women and girls]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/step-up-step-in-and-stop-harassment-and-abuse-of-women-and-girls With the festive season in full swing, Devon and Cornwall Police has issued advice to everyone who is out and about in the run up to Christmas to do... ]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:23:05 +0000 4214 2023-12-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5a/5b/d2/step-up-step-in-and-stop-harassment-and-abuse-of-women-and-girls-24-1703175887.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/emergency-services-called-to-two-vehicle-crash <![CDATA[Emergency services called to two-vehicle crash]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/emergency-services-called-to-two-vehicle-crash A woman has been taken to hospital following a two car collision at Churchstow. Police were called at 2.15pm today, 20 December, following a two car... ]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:54:37 +0000 4212 2023-12-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f3/e7/90/emergency-services-called-to-two-vehicle-crash-84-1703106036.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/enhanced-patrols-and-initiatives-underway-to-tackle-violent-crime-this-christmas-and-new-year <![CDATA[Enhanced patrols and initiatives underway to tackle violent crime this Christmas and New Year]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/enhanced-patrols-and-initiatives-underway-to-tackle-violent-crime-this-christmas-and-new-year Devon and Cornwall Police is reminding people to take care of themselves, their friends and family while celebrating the festive period in its latest drive to tackle violent crime.... ]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:24:51 +0000 4210 2023-12-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/6c/fb/35/enhanced-patrols-and-initiatives-underway-to-tackle-violent-crime-this-christmas-and-new-year-65-1702996067.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-police-say-they-are-increasing-police-presence-following-incident <![CDATA[Dartmouth Police say they are increasing police presence following "incident"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-police-say-they-are-increasing-police-presence-following-incident Dartmouth Police say they are aware of an "incident" that occurred on Higher Street on Saturday and are increasing their presence in the town. Police have... ]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:03:56 +0000 4203 2023-12-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2c/cd/54/dartmouth-police-say-they-are-increasing-police-presence-following-incident-98-1702591689.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/plympton-police-have-reached-out-to-the-owner-of-a-seized-motorbike <![CDATA[Plympton Police have reached out to the owner of a seized motorbike ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/plympton-police-have-reached-out-to-the-owner-of-a-seized-motorbike Plympton Police have reached out to the owner of a KTM motorbike that they have seized. Plympton Police posted on social media to say that they... ]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:43:17 +0000 4199 2023-12-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bf/4d/93/plympton-police-have-reached-out-to-the-owner-of-a-seized-motorbike-46-1702554209.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-horses-reunited-with-owners-after-being-rescued-by-police <![CDATA[Two horses reunited with owners after being rescued by police ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-horses-reunited-with-owners-after-being-rescued-by-police Two horses that were found loose on the road were rescued by police and reunited with their owners. Totnes Police were called to the scene on... ]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:55:33 +0000 4194 2023-12-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/59/0f/35/two-horses-reunited-with-owners-after-being-rescued-by-police-52-1702418303.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-information-following-a-sexual-assault <![CDATA[Police appeal for information following a sexual assault ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-information-following-a-sexual-assault Police are appealing for witnesses after a man exposed himself to two women in Dartmouth. The two women were walking together on North Embankment when a man,... ]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:34:16 +0000 4188 2023-12-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f4/b0/50/police-appeal-for-information-following-a-sexual-assault-80-1702298087.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-is-open-for-business-but-closed-for-crime-say-police <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall is open for business, but closed for crime, say police]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-is-open-for-business-but-closed-for-crime-say-police Devon and Cornwall Police is launching its seasonal campaign, called ‘Safer Christmas’. Devon and Cornwall Police want to remind people of the simple safety measures they... ]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:52:05 +0000 4168 2023-12-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b2/e1/a4/devon-and-cornwall-is-open-for-business-but-closed-for-crime-say-police-8-1701726818.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/former-police-officer-jailed-for-swindling-elderly-woman-out-of-more-than-18-000 <![CDATA[Former police officer jailed for swindling elderly woman out of more than £18,000]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/former-police-officer-jailed-for-swindling-elderly-woman-out-of-more-than-18-000 A fraudster who swindled an extremely vulnerable elderly widow out of more than £18,000 while he was working as a police officer has been jailed. Former Police... ]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:15:55 +0000 4159 2023-11-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/58/ef/51/former-police-officer-jailed-for-swindling-elderly-woman-out-of-more-than-18-000-59-1701371946.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-support-white-ribbon-day-and-activism-against-gender-based-violence <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police support White Ribbon Day and activism against gender based violence]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-support-white-ribbon-day-and-activism-against-gender-based-violence Devon and Cornwall Police is supporting White Ribbon Day, which marks the International Day Against Violence Against Women and 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. ... ]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:20:56 +0000 4150 2023-11-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/82/18/d4/devon-and-cornwall-police-support-white-ribbon-day-and-activism-against-gender-based-violence-47-1701087694.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-person-man-missing-from-torpoint-spotted-in-the-south-hams <![CDATA[MISSING PERSON: Man missing from Torpoint spotted in the South Hams]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-person-man-missing-from-torpoint-spotted-in-the-south-hams A man who went missing from Torpoint yesterday has been spotted between Modbury and Kingsbridge. ***Trystan has been found *** ... ]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:56:46 +0000 4147 2023-11-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1f/d2/da/missing-person-man-missing-from-torpoint-spotted-in-the-south-hams-38-1700758613.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-share-advice-around-halloween-and-trick-or-treating <![CDATA[Police share advice around Halloween and Trick-or-Treating ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-share-advice-around-halloween-and-trick-or-treating Local police officers have shared advice for people celebrating Halloween, to be considerate of those who may not wish to take part. Halloween has become a... ]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:06:05 +0000 4099 2023-10-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/41/9b/89/police-share-advice-around-halloween-and-trick-or-treating-30-1698268081.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/suspected-ordnance-detonated-on-a-beach-after-being-located-at-torr-quarry <![CDATA[Suspected ordnance detonated on a beach after being located at Torr Quarry ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/suspected-ordnance-detonated-on-a-beach-after-being-located-at-torr-quarry A suspected Second World War S-Mine was found at a business at Torr Quarry Industrial Estate and detonated by the Royal Navy. Devon and Cornwall Police... ]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:29:04 +0000 4073 2023-10-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8a/a6/e6/suspected-ordnance-detonated-on-a-beach-after-being-located-at-torr-quarry-19-1697542159.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/emergency-services-on-scene-after-person-falls-from-bridge-onto-rocks <![CDATA[Emergency services on scene after person falls from bridge onto rocks ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/emergency-services-on-scene-after-person-falls-from-bridge-onto-rocks Ambulance, police and fire crews are on scene in Ivybridge where a person has fallen from the bridge onto the rocks and river below. UPDATE: Statement... ]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:51:37 +0000 4021 2023-09-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3f/cf/f6/emergency-services-on-scene-after-person-falls-from-bridge-onto-rocks-57-1694624124.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-launch-project-nighteye-to-combat-violence-against-women-and-girls <![CDATA[Police launch Project NightEye to combat violence against women and girls]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-launch-project-nighteye-to-combat-violence-against-women-and-girls Devon and Cornwall Police have launched Project NightEye, a policing approach that makes "the evening and night-time a hostile environment for men intent on harassment, or sexual or physical... ]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:28:31 +0000 3996 2023-09-01 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/de/27/c9/police-launch-project-nighteye-to-combat-violence-against-women-and-girls-98-1693589694.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/cemet-mixer-overturned-road-blocked <![CDATA[Cement mixer overturned, road blocked ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/cemet-mixer-overturned-road-blocked A cement mixer has overturned on the Woodlands road, and it is currently blocked. A cement mixer has overturned on the A3122 (Dartmouth Road), just before Bugford... ]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:59:20 +0000 3994 2023-08-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/02/7d/ab/cemet-mixer-overturned-road-blocked-80-1693390346.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/salcombe-man-arrested-after-drugs-bust <![CDATA[Salcombe man arrested after drugs bust]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/salcombe-man-arrested-after-drugs-bust Salcombe man has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply after drugs warrant. Devon and Cornwall Police officers executed a drugs warrant at... ]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:13:43 +0000 3977 2023-08-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1f/25/df/salcombe-man-arrested-after-drugs-bust-25-1692634540.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-after-reports-of-anti-social-behaviour-in-kingsbridge <![CDATA[Police appeal after reports of anti-social behaviour in Kingsbridge ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-after-reports-of-anti-social-behaviour-in-kingsbridge Kingsbridge Police have appealed to young people and their parents to "have a serious think about your behaviour or face the consequences" after reports of anti-social behaviour in the... ]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:01:37 +0000 3967 2023-08-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/45/da/9e/police-appeal-after-reports-of-anti-social-behaviour-in-kingsbridge-75-1692129843.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-are-looking-to-employ-a-police-enquiry-officer-for-kingsbridge-police-station <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police are looking to employ a Police Enquiry Officer for Kingsbridge Police Station]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-are-looking-to-employ-a-police-enquiry-officer-for-kingsbridge-police-station Devon and Cornwall Police are looking to employ a Police Enquiry Officer for Kingsbridge Police Station when it opens. Police are recruiting Police Enquiry Officer vacancies... ]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:19:43 +0000 3956 2023-08-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c5/ff/aa/devon-and-cornwall-police-are-looking-to-employ-a-police-enquiry-officer-for-kingsbridge-police-station-1-1691958127.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/grain-spill-in-kingsbridge <![CDATA[Grain spill in Kingsbridge ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/grain-spill-in-kingsbridge Grain spillage on Kingsbridge roads stretches from Hospital Hill to Cookworthy Road roundabout. A grain spillage on Sunday night stretched from outside South Hams Hospital to... ]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 19:28:37 +0000 3949 2023-08-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7a/43/63/grain-spill-in-kingsbridge-79-1691523067.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-appealing-for-witnesses-after-a-jewellery-theft-in-dartmouth <![CDATA[Police are appealing for witnesses after a jewellery theft in Dartmouth ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-appealing-for-witnesses-after-a-jewellery-theft-in-dartmouth Officers are seeking the public’s help to identify this man in connection with the theft of valuable gold rings from a Dartmouth shop. A person entered The... ]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:39:37 +0000 3942 2023-08-01 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/31/b6/15/police-are-appealing-for-witnesses-after-a-jewellery-theft-in-dartmouth-9-1690922486.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-suspends-chief-constable-following-sexual-assault-allegations <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police suspends chief constable following sexual assault allegations]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-suspends-chief-constable-following-sexual-assault-allegations The Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police has been suspended and is being investigated over serious allegations of sexual offences in Northern Ireland. Devon and Cornwall... ]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:10:57 +0000 3934 2023-07-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d8/3e/60/devon-and-cornwall-police-suspends-chief-constable-following-sexual-assault-allegations-3-1690402429.png