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SCHOOL SHUTDOWN

Preschool Closes During Investigation Into Former Employee

HARSH SENTANCE

Man from Barnstaple Sentenced for Coercive Control at Exeter Crown Court

Key Safety Features to Consider When Choosing a Mobile Access Tower

SOAP EXIT

EastEnders’ Ronni Ancona to Leave Following Dramatic Brief Role

ANIMAL RAID

Man Arrested and Dogs Removed in Animal Welfare Operation

FAMILY PAY TRIBUTE

Family Mourns Tony Brown Following Motorbike Accident Near Barnstaple

FAMILY PAY TRIBUTE

Tributes Paid Following Fatal A30 Collision Involving Two Boys

TRIAL UPDATE

Teenager Sexually Assaulted by Four Men After Being Lured from Somerset

JORNO CHARGE

Former Swindon Advertiser Journalist Faces Child Cruelty Charges in Wiltshire

TRAGIC NEWS

Missing Man Benjamin Niuwenhuisen Confirmed Found in Woods

SERIOUS INJURIES

Police Appeal Following Serious Collision on A386 Resulting in Motorcyclist Injury

SEX ATTACK PROBE

Man Arrested Following Serious Sexual Assault in Public Gardens

STALKER JAILED

Man from Longhedge Sentenced for Stalking and Breach of Restraining Order

BRING HIM HOME

Search Launched for Missing 52-Year-Old Benjamin Niuwenhuisen

FATAL OUTCOME

Man Dies Following Altercation at Holiday Park

HELCIOPTER TRIO

Tributes Paid to Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson

WILDCAT CRASH

Royal Navy Wildcat Helicopter Crashes Into Field Prompting Major Emergency Response

MURDER TRIAL

Woman Denies Causing Mother’s Death in Christmas Day Trial

MURDER PROBE

Murder Investigation Underway Following Discovery of Woman’s Body

COURT REMAND

Man arrested on suspicion of child sex abuse offenses

DRINK DRIVE DISASTER

Woman Caught Drink Driving Hours After Receiving Sentence

POLICE SIEGE

Man in Critical Condition Following Explosives Threat Standoff

EMERGENCY RESCUE

Air Ambulance Responds to Drowning Incident at Durdle Door

FATAL SENTANCE

Couple Sentenced for Fatal Motorcycle Collision at Wanborough Bend

Safe Play Alert: The Importance of Responsible Gambling Tools in Mobile Slots

DOG ATTACK

Woman Admits Guilt in Fatal XL Bully Dog Attack

CLUB TRIBUTE

Melksham Rugby Club Mourns Passing of Coach Phil Stone Found at Home

WATER TRAGEDY

Man Dies Attempting to Rescue Family as Four Teens Drown at Local Swimming Areas

BIRTHDAY PLEA

Community Appeal as Search Continues for Missing Teen Taylor Charlton

MISSING TRAGEDY

Body Discovered During Search for Missing Person Aidan Bentham

POLICE PROBE Missing man Aidan Bentham last seen on May 22

FLEET UPDATE RAF Red Arrows Reduce Display Team to Seven Jets to Extend Service of Hawk T1 Fleet

DASHCAM APPEAL Two Pedestrians Injured in Collision on Dorcan Way

DRUNK ESCAPES JAIL Man fined £2,000 for drink driving and speeding in residential area

DIRTY COP Former Police Officer Found Guilty of Intimate Abuse of Vulnerable Person

STREET ROBBERY Teen Arrested Following Attempted Robbery Near Local Alleyway

POLICE APPEAL Police Seek Information Following Serious Cyclist Injury in Collision

SEARCH UNDERWAY Police Appeal for Information on Missing Man Parth Shahi Last Seen in Exeter

THEFT PROBE RNLI Quad Bike Stolen from Car Park – Police Seek Information

POLICE STAND OFF Emergency Services Engage With Woman at Plymouth Hoe Over Welfare Concern

AI TECH ABUSE Man Charged with Using AI to Create Sexual Images of Five Children

RAPE ATTACK Man Charged with Rape and Strangulation Following Westlink Incident

FIND MARCIA Police Issue Appeal to Locate Missing Woman Marcia

FATAL OVERTAKE Teen Driver Found Guilty of Causing Fatal Crash on A370 in 2024

FATAL CRASH CHARGES Van Driver Charged Following Fatal Collision with Elderly Pedestrians

LONG DELAYS M5 Reopens Following Safe Recovery of Woman on Bridge Near Exeter

POLICE STAND OFF Police Engage with Woman on M5 Bridge, Road Fully Closed

SEARCH CALLED OFF Body Discovered Off Coast Following Search for Missing Man Robert Sutton

RUGBY TRIBUTE Former Rugby Player Scott Hastings Dies Aged 61

TRAINER FOUND Major Search Launched Following Disappearance of 14-Year-Old Taylor Charlton

MURDER ARREST Man Arrested Following Discovery of Woman Found Deceased in Local Property

The Casino Reset: How a New Approach Transforms the Game

BRAVE SURVIVOR Woman Shares Her Story Following Three Decades of Abuse by Partner

FAMILY TRAGEDY Two Sisters Left Orphaned After Parents Pass Away Weeks Apart

SHOW CANCELLED Roy Chubby Brown Show Cancelled by Venue Management

FIND HIM Police Issue Appeal Following Disappearance of Jordan Barber from Kingsteignton

VIRUS WARNING WHO Advises Increased Vigilance as Hantavirus Cases Rise Linked to MV Hondius Cruise

TERROR TRAIL Palestine Action Protesters Sentenced for Bristol Factory Raid

ROOF ARREST Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder Following Death at Roof Garden

FIND JAMIE Police Issue Appeal Following Disappearance of Jamie Field Near Bodmin and St Austell