South Devon News

Pregnancy rate for under 18s in Plymouth has fallen by near on 80% since records began

Pregnancy rates in Plymouth among under 18s has dropped by more than 50% since records began back in 1998. Experts are pointing the reason for...

National Lottery Award for new Heritage Ability Project

Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust are celebrating a National Lottery Award for a new project called Heritage Ability. When it comes to visitors coming to...

Distance Learning: Conservation Across Continents

Conservationists from different sides of the globe are working together to save a rare jungle bird. Staff from a collection of organisations including Paignton Zoo...

Torbay Council to trial Body Worn Cameras

A rise in attacks on Torbay Council employees has lead to the council seeking the views of the public on a new trial. Loan workers...

Torquay Police in Knife Amnesty this September

Every once in a while the police carry our amnesties, whether it be a gun or knife amnesty. The point of these amnesties is to...

Devon & Cornwall Police Introduce New Chief Superintendent To South Devon

A new basic command unit has been formed, the unit will cover Teignbridge, Torbay and the South Hams area. The new command unit is being...

Knife Point Robbery at Torquay Petrol Station, Police Appeal

An knifepoint robbery at the Torquay Petrol Station on Avenue Road has caused Devon & Cornwall Police to appeal for witnesses. It is believed that...

Brixham Murder Appeal, Police seek to identify two possible witnesses

Detectives at Devon and Cornwall Police are still conducting enquiries into the death of Mr David Williams, 49, from Brixham. Mr Williams died after he...