Police leadership stabilized with Chief Constable Vaughan’s appointment and reopened offices, enhancing community access. Alison Hernandez: Optimism after Police Force Instability Period The last few months were tough for my office. A key task was restoring strong leadership to the Police. James Vaughan is the new Chief Constable. He will improve policing and deliver my…
Devon councils consider a ‘1-5-4’ plan, a local government shakeup, to potentially form three large unitary authorities. Devon Council Shake Up Plan The 1 5 4 Proposal Explained Devon might reorganize local government. This could be the biggest change in 50 years. The plan may create only three councils. Several Devon councils seem to agree…
A chef at Rick Stein’s Cornish Arms was found dead in staff housing. Police say the death is not suspicious. Chef at Rick Stein’s Cornish Arms Found Dead in Staff Accommodation A chef from Rick Stein’s Cornish Arms died. People really liked him. Police went to a Padstow house on Grenville Road after someone worried…
A chef in his 30s was found dead at staff accommodation of Rick Stein’s Cornish Arms. Police do not suspect foul play. Chef Dies at Rick Stein’s Cornish Arms Restaurant Staff Housing A chef passed away at Rick Stein’s Cornish Arms. He worked at the restaurant, and was in his 30s. The chef died last…
A possible likeness is out after 50 years in the “Baldock Woman” case. She died in 1975 walking barefoot on A1, near Baldock. New Lead in 50-Year-Old “Baldock Woman” Cold Case: Likeness Released A big step occurred in a 50-year-old cold case. The “Baldock Woman” died in 1975. She walked barefoot on the A1 near…
A man in his 20s was found dead on Blackpool’s North Promenade beach early Saturday. Police are not treating the death as suspicious. Man in Twenties Found Dead on Blackpool Beach Investigations Begin A man’s body was found in Blackpool. He was in his 20s. Someone found him on North Promenade beach early Saturday morning.…
A driver who killed a 17 year old in Cornwall by driving on the wrong side of the road has avoided jail time. Driver Spared Jail After Fatal Crash Killing Teenager in Cornwall A man avoided jail after a fatal crash. The crash happened on the A388 in Cornwall. Russell Hitchcock, 45, drove on the…
Orangemable cafe in Alcester to close after 15 years. A new cafe bar, Chapter 23, will open in its place in March. Alcester Cafe Orangemable Closing After 15 Years, New Cafe Bar To Open Alceter’s Orangemable cafe will close soon. They served food and drinks for fifteen years. The closing date is the end of…
The plan will reduce senior police ranks to fund more constables for local, visible policing in Devon and Cornwall. Alison Hernandez Plans More Beat Bobbies Through Senior Rank Cuts I focused on fixing local policing here. I wanted residents to connect with their police. We raised money for more frontline officers. The force now has…
Toxic hemlock water-dropwort washes ashore. It is more dangerous than knotweed and has killed dogs. Stay vigilant! Deadly Hemlock Kills Dogs on UK Beaches: No Antidote for Toxic Plant Dog owners, watch out! A toxic plant named hemlock is on UK shores. This plant is more dangerous than Japanese knotweed. Sadly, some dogs have died…