Vulnerable residents in Torbay have been given more protection by police after four homes were made subject of partial closure orders this week. The orders last for three months and mean that only the tenant and certain support services are permitted to b...
Release date: 30/07/2026
Police in Paignton have thanked law abiding motorists as they carry out extra high visibility patrols along the Esplanade and in Roundham. A large number of drivers have been spoken to by officers and are enjoying the area responsibly; unfortunately a min...
Release date: 30/07/2026
Between January and June 2026, the unstinting efforts of Devon & Cornwall Police investigators has brought about the conviction of 138 perpetrators of sexual offences. 55 of these convictions were for rape. These 55 perpetrators convicted carrie...
Release date: 30/07/2026
Three shops in Torquay and one in Paignton have been shut down after an operation discovered they had links to crime and were selling illegal tobacco and cigarettes. The shops were visited by local police officers and Heart of the South West T...
Release date: 29/07/2026
The new Devon & Cornwall Police tractor rolled into Teignmouth on Monday as part of the town’s fantastic Blue Light Day. Local residents and holiday makers in the coastal resort had chance to get up close with the newly-named ‘Crop Cop’ machine during...
Release date: 28/07/2026
Torbay Council and SWISCo officers have been granted extra powers to help them combat anti-social behaviour and environmental issues affecting Torbay. Devon & Cornwall Police has accredited Torbay Council’s town centre officers and SWISCo’s enforcemen...
Release date: 23/07/2026
Year Ten students at Kingsbridge Community College stepped into the role of detectives recently as they took part in a unique police challenge event. Delivered in partnership with Devon & Cornwall Police as part of the college's Discovery Challenge We...
Release date: 23/07/2026
More than 80 youngsters preparing to start secondary school recently joined emergency services at a rugby tournament in Redruth for a day of fun, teamwork and positive engagement. The event aimed to build connections with 10 and 11-year-olds, helping them...
Release date: 22/07/2026
Police services are currently experiencing unprecedented levels of demand for this time of year, resulting in longer waiting times than would ordinarily be expected, with a large increase in 999 calls which aren’t emergencies. In June, the Force received ...
Release date: 21/07/2026
A shoplifter who stole over £340 worth of goods in one month will now spend eight-weeks in prison. Plymouth local Adele Robinson, aged 25, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to eight counts of shoplifting after admitting to stealing a range of goods includ...
Release date: 17/07/2026
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