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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-support-britannia-royal-naval-college-cadets-final-exercise <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police support Britannia Royal Naval College Cadets' final exercise]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-support-britannia-royal-naval-college-cadets-final-exercise Devon and Cornwall Police support Britannia Royal Naval College Cadets on their final Exercise before commissioning. Devon and Cornwall Police were recently invited to support in a... ]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:29:30 +0000 3914 2023-07-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fa/dc/9b/devon-and-cornwall-police-support-britannia-royal-naval-college-cadets-final-exercise-82-1689280181.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-release-image-in-investigation-of-plymstock-burglaries <![CDATA[Police release image in investigation of Plymstock burglaries ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-release-image-in-investigation-of-plymstock-burglaries Detectives who are investigating a series of burglaries in Plymstock have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incidents. ... ]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 19:16:26 +0000 3912 2023-07-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3a/ff/13/police-release-image-in-investigation-of-plymstock-burglaries-15-1689275899.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/former-kingsbridge-police-officer-has-been-recognised-for-his-long-service <![CDATA[Former Kingsbridge police officer has been recognised for his long service ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/former-kingsbridge-police-officer-has-been-recognised-for-his-long-service Former Kingsbridge police Sergeant Dave Green has been recognised for his long service. Devon and Cornwall Police has recognised the long service of its police staff, who... ]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:46:01 +0000 3910 2023-07-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ca/28/69/former-kingsbridge-police-officer-has-been-recognised-for-his-long-service-62-1689068990.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-launch-scheme-to-protect-local-heritage-sites <![CDATA[Police launch scheme to protect local heritage sites]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-launch-scheme-to-protect-local-heritage-sites Devon & Cornwall Police, in partnership with Devon and Cornwall Community Watch Association (DACCWA) and Historic England have launched Heritage Watch in Devon and Cornwall. The counties... ]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:35:47 +0000 3904 2023-07-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1c/0d/4b/police-launch-scheme-to-protect-local-heritage-sites-52-1688758563.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-remind-people-of-the-rules-of-public-space-protection-orders <![CDATA[Police remind people of the rules of public space protection orders ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-remind-people-of-the-rules-of-public-space-protection-orders Police have warned people about the locations and rules around Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) that exist in all of the main towns in the South Hams. ... ]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:45:51 +0000 3844 2023-06-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7c/f0/c1/police-remind-people-of-the-rules-of-public-space-protection-orders-68-1687776389.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-asking-people-not-to-just-hang-up-if-they-accidentally-call-999 <![CDATA[Police are asking people not to just hang up if they accidentally call 999 ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-asking-people-not-to-just-hang-up-if-they-accidentally-call-999 Devon and Cornwall Police is calling on the public to tell them they are safe if they accidentally dial 999. The force has seen a "significant... ]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:18:00 +0000 3823 2023-06-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/12/96/a2/police-are-asking-people-not-to-just-hang-up-if-they-accidentally-call-999-65-1687468908.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-searching-for-a-man-with-connections-to-south-devon <![CDATA[Police are searching for a man with connections to South Devon ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-searching-for-a-man-with-connections-to-south-devon Police are seeking the public’s help to trace a 29-year-old man from Barnstaple. Luke Harris is wanted in connection with breaching a harassment order. ... ]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 19:56:08 +0000 3803 2023-06-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/33/2a/8f/police-are-searching-for-a-man-with-connections-to-south-devon-16-1687377410.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/livestock-worrying-increased-in-may <![CDATA[Livestock worrying increased in May ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/livestock-worrying-increased-in-may Incidents of livestock worrying increased in Devon and Cornwall throughout May according to Police. Devon & Cornwall Police are reminding the public to keep dogs on leads... ]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:33:38 +0000 3749 2023-06-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7c/15/d6/livestock-worrying-increased-in-may-41-1686224130.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-ask-kids-to-name-their-new-toy-a-john-deer-tractor <![CDATA[Police ask kids to name their new toy - a John Deer tractor! ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-ask-kids-to-name-their-new-toy-a-john-deer-tractor Following its debut at the Devon County Show, Devon and Cornwall Police are giving the opportunity for a lucky youngster to choose the official name of the newest addition... ]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 23:05:27 +0000 3737 2023-05-31 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5c/94/d5/police-ask-kids-to-name-their-new-toy-a-john-deer-tractor-100-1685574368.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/rescue-at-bigbury-leads-to-award-for-police-officers <![CDATA[Rescue at Bigbury leads to award for police officers ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/rescue-at-bigbury-leads-to-award-for-police-officers Devon and Cornwall Police officers have been recognised for "outstanding achievement" following a rescue of a person in the sea at Bigbury Beach. Two police officers,... ]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 21:19:50 +0000 3718 2023-05-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2e/23/b9/rescue-at-bigbury-leads-to-award-for-police-officers-96-1684790495.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-warn-of-elderly-people-being-targeted-by-rogue-gardeners <![CDATA[Police warn of vulnerable people being targeted by rogue gardeners ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-warn-of-elderly-people-being-targeted-by-rogue-gardeners Ivybridge Police has warned of people targeting "vulnerable" people and "demanding an overinflated charge for gardening work". Ivybridge and Rural Police has warned of a "white... ]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 19:02:53 +0000 3701 2023-05-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/93/39/58/police-warn-of-elderly-people-being-targeted-by-rogue-gardeners-18-1684263945.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-information-after-fatal-crash-at-harraton-cross <![CDATA[Police appeal for information after fatal crash at Harraton Cross]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-information-after-fatal-crash-at-harraton-cross Police are appealing for information after a fatal collision at Harraton Cross yesterday. Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision near Modbury yesterday, Sunday,... ]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 11:13:47 +0000 3696 2023-05-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8d/13/0d/police-appeal-for-information-after-fatal-crash-at-harraton-cross-86-1684149240.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/woman-taken-to-derriford-after-crash-on-the-a379 <![CDATA[Woman taken to Derriford after crash on the A379 ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/woman-taken-to-derriford-after-crash-on-the-a379 Police are appealing for witnesses to a two-vehicle collision on the A379 between Yealmpton and Brixton yesterday. Police were called at around 4.45pm on Monday, 8... ]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 10:28:11 +0000 3688 2023-05-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/37/d4/4c/woman-taken-to-derriford-after-crash-on-the-a379-47-1683628218.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-to-increase-patrols-on-dartmoor-throughout-may <![CDATA[Police to increase patrols on Dartmoor throughout May]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-to-increase-patrols-on-dartmoor-throughout-may Devon and Cornwall Police are increasing patrols on rural areas including Dartmoor, throughout May. The extra patrols aim to "protect the countryside its communities and businesses during... ]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:53:03 +0000 3674 2023-04-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4e/a3/10/police-to-increase-patrols-on-dartmoor-throughout-may-90-1682690044.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-police-officer-targeted-by-scam-warns-others <![CDATA[Totnes police officer targeted by scam - warns others]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-police-officer-targeted-by-scam-warns-others A Totnes neighbourhood officer received a scam call this week stating it was from HM Revenue and Customs. The officer took to Facebook to post about... ]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 20:41:32 +0000 3658 2023-04-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/83/06/0d/totnes-police-officer-targeted-by-scam-warns-others-76-1682282584.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-welcomes-assistant-chief-constable-jim-pearce <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police welcomes Assistant Chief Constable Jim Pearce]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-welcomes-assistant-chief-constable-jim-pearce Devon and Cornwall Police have appointed Assistant Chief Constable Jim Pearce to take on the Operations Portfolio, a role which will see him leading the specialist uniform operations, including... ]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:45:42 +0000 3637 2023-04-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/30/f9/2a/devon-and-cornwall-police-welcomes-assistant-chief-constable-jim-pearce-98-1681314469.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-reminding-people-to-respect-and-protect-rural-communities-and-businesses-this-easter <![CDATA[Police are reminding people to "respect and protect rural communities and businesses this Easter"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-reminding-people-to-respect-and-protect-rural-communities-and-businesses-this-easter Devon & Cornwall Police are reminding people to respect and protect rural communities and businesses this Easter, when exploring the countryside. With the tourism season traditionally starting... ]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:59:34 +0000 3615 2023-04-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c7/a6/8b/police-are-reminding-people-to-respect-and-protect-rural-communities-and-businesses-this-easter-15-1680642087.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-practice-search-and-rescue-at-mothercombe <![CDATA[Police practice search and rescue at Mothecombe ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-practice-search-and-rescue-at-mothercombe On Saturday, Devon & Cornwall Police led a multi-agency search and rescue exercise designed to train the next generation of officers to find missing people in Devon, Cornwall, and... ]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:28:30 +0000 3604 2023-03-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/52/c9/15/police-practice-search-and-rescue-at-mothercombe-100-1680215321.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/increasing-number-of-farm-based-thefts-police-urge-vigilance <![CDATA[Increasing number of farm-based thefts, police urge vigilance ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/increasing-number-of-farm-based-thefts-police-urge-vigilance Police are urging vigilance after an "increasing number" of thefts of high value agricultural equipment. Devon and Cornwall Police say there has been an "increasing number... ]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:08:38 +0000 3601 2023-03-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/80/da/a4/increasing-number-of-farm-based-thefts-police-urge-vigilance-32-1680206951.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-launch-knife-amnesty <![CDATA[Police launch knife amnesty ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-launch-knife-amnesty Devon and Cornwall Police are launching a knife amnesty to encourage members of the public to dispose of knives to reduce the number in circulation that could become involved... ]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:55:25 +0000 3591 2023-03-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/97/6b/ad/police-launch-knife-amnesty-14-1680000941.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/body-found-in-totnes-2 <![CDATA[Body found in Totnes]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/body-found-in-totnes-2 A body has been recovered from the water in Totnes. The body of a man was retrieved from the water in Totnes yesterday afternoon. ... ]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:38:13 +0000 3589 2023-03-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ab/35/55/body-found-in-totnes-2-71-1680006062.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/murder-investigation-is-launched-in-plympton <![CDATA[Murder investigation is launched in Plympton ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/murder-investigation-is-launched-in-plympton Police have launched a murder investigation following a collision between a car and a pedestrian in Plympton. UPDATE: A warrant of further detention has been granted by... ]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:00:28 +0000 3576 2023-03-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c6/98/59/murder-investigation-is-launched-in-plympton-64-1679583812.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-station-to-reopen-to-the-public <![CDATA[Kingsbridge police station to reopen to the public]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-station-to-reopen-to-the-public Kingsbridge police station will reopen by April 2024. Kingsbridge police station, which closed along with 10 other front desks in Devon and Cornwall in 2014,... ]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:35:35 +0000 3548 2023-03-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/64/b5/ea/kingsbridge-police-station-to-reopen-to-the-public-81-1678739838.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-currently-in-kingsbridge <![CDATA[Police currently in Kingsbridge ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-currently-in-kingsbridge Specialist officers are currently in Kingsbridge. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police are currently carrying out enquiries in the Kingsbridge area following a... ]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:38:29 +0000 3544 2023-03-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9c/1a/18/police-currently-in-kingsbridge-24-1678463099.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-takes-part-in-national-eyesight-campaign-is-your-vision-roadworthy <![CDATA[Devon & Cornwall Police takes part in national eyesight campaign: Is Your Vision Roadworthy?]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-takes-part-in-national-eyesight-campaign-is-your-vision-roadworthy Devon and Cornwall Police has been supporting the National Police Chiefs’ Council campaign, ‘Is Your Vision Roadworthy?’ This week, Devon and Cornwall Police has been supporting the... ]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 21:09:32 +0000 3534 2023-03-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ab/c2/c1/devon-and-cornwall-police-takes-part-in-national-eyesight-campaign-is-your-vision-roadworthy-81-1678050586.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/drugs-warrant-undertaken-in-chillington <![CDATA[Drugs warrant undertaken in Chillington ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/drugs-warrant-undertaken-in-chillington Devon and Cornwall Police officers, assisted by the Force Support Group, executed a drugs act warrant at an address in Chillington. Taking place on the morning... ]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:38:56 +0000 3531 2023-03-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/37/22/6d/drugs-warrant-undertaken-in-chillington-69-1677793169.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/mental-health-crises-and-gaps-in-funding-what-i-learned-on-a-walking-patrol-with-totnes-police <![CDATA[Mental health crises and gaps in funding - what I learned on a walking patrol with Totnes Police]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/mental-health-crises-and-gaps-in-funding-what-i-learned-on-a-walking-patrol-with-totnes-police Underfunding in mental health, social services and a reduction in police officer to resident interactions were the main issues mentioned in conversations with local police officers in Totnes. ... ]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 22:41:01 +0000 3509 2023-02-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8f/37/51/mental-health-crises-and-gaps-in-funding-what-i-learned-on-a-walking-patrol-with-totnes-police-43-1676932913.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-say-there-is-no-excuses-for-the-fatal-five-offences <![CDATA[Police say there is "no excuses" for the "fatal five" offences ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-say-there-is-no-excuses-for-the-fatal-five-offences Devon & Cornwall Police is highlighting some of the extraordinary excuses they hear from motorists who are stopped on suspicion of committing one of the ‘fatal five’ offences, in... ]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:06:58 +0000 3495 2023-02-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/57/fa/5e/police-say-there-is-no-excuses-for-the-fatal-five-offences-68-1676318921.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-dashcam-footage-after-power-cable-theft <![CDATA[Police appeal for dashcam footage after power cable theft ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-dashcam-footage-after-power-cable-theft Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for information from members of the public after another reported theft of copper from electricity lines near Ivybridge. The most... ]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 22:13:39 +0000 3472 2023-02-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/34/8a/d7/police-appeal-for-dashcam-footage-after-power-cable-theft-43-1675376080.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-people-hit-by-car-in-kingsbridge <![CDATA[Two people hit by car in Kingsbridge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-people-hit-by-car-in-kingsbridge Two people were hit by a Ford Focus on Embankment Road, near New Bridge (Bowcombe) this afternoon. Police have said there was a "collision involving a... ]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:48:00 +0000 3461 2023-01-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3f/80/1e/two-people-hit-by-car-in-kingsbridge-91-1675097671.jpg