Devon, England
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Holsworthy, England · HolsworthyBeavers were native to the UK but became extinct in the 16th Century. Beavers are being reintroduced to many rivers across the UK. There are a number of beaver populations in Devon and Cornwall. A beaver was seen swimming in the River Tamar last weekend.
Beaver seen in the Tamar
Tavistock, England · TavistockWest Devon Police have been catching speeders in different areas this week. The Neighbourhood team have bee at Launceston Road in Tavistock, following complaints of speeding. During their 30 minute period at this location, 45 vehicles were monitored with 15 in excess of 30mph. The fastest speed recorded was 45mph.
West Devon police clamp down on speeders
Devon, England · DevonBarclays has announced the closure of 14 more branches across England and Wales. Two branches in Tiverton and Honiton are set to close in June this year. This means that the bank will close at least 69 branches by the end of 2023. Barclays currently has 200 pop-up sites and has announced plans to increase this number by another 70.
Two Barclays branches to close in Devon in latest shutdowns
Devon, England · DevonVideo taken at the scene of the car fire on the A30 near Honiton on Saturday afternoon (March 25) shows a dramatic incident. The incident took place between Stockland Hill (Rawridge) to Hedgend Road (Monkton), with initial reports coming in at around 5pm. The road had been closed off to allow emergency services to tackle the blaze, which can be seen bursting from the silver car.
Flames and smoke spit from A30 car fire
Devon, England · DevonThe campaign aims to derail illegal drug gang activities. It will focus on associated issues such as violence and robbery. The campaign is running across forces in Devon and Cornwall, Wiltshire, Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire and Dorset. The 'No Place for Drugs' van will be at Plymouth Hoe on Tuesday.
Operation to tackle drug gang crime in South West
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Devon, England · DevonTwo areas of coastal and rural Devon named among UK's safest places to live. East and Mid Devon had the sixth lowest crime rates, with just 38 per 100,000. South Devon & Dartmoor, which is understood to encompass Plymouth, Torbay, South Hams and Teignbridge, came in at number seven. Isles of Scilly had the lowest number of crimes recorded in 2021, while Westminster had the most at 188.
Two areas of Devon named UK's safest places to live
Exmouth · ExmouthClinton Devon have found new tenants of Dalditch Farm, near Budleigh Salterton. Ollie White, a fourth-generation farmer, has been running Farm2Fork from Somerset County Council owned Greenway Farm near Ilminster for the past 9 years. He plans to remodel the dairy to host freezers and a packing room, as well as putting other facilities in place.
New tenant announced for Budleigh's Dalditch Farm
Broadclyst · BroadclystOnce a rural haven mainly covered by forest and woodland, Broadclyst is changing forever. It is going from being rolling green countryside with wooded hills and broad floodplains, to almost an extension of Exeter. The population is estimated to have increased by two thirds over the past ten years. With 4,050 new houses planned across at West Clyst, and Tithebarn, it will result in a large population influx.
