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Devon and Cornwall's police chiefs call for MPs to back a better deal for the region

Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Chief Constable have written to all of Devon and Cornwall's MPs as the Chancellor George Osborne sets out his plans for further departmental spending cuts today.

In a letter released publicly, PCC Tony Hogg and Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer call for local MPs - including Plymouth's Oliver Colvile (Plymouth Sutton and Devonport...

Devon and Cornwall businesses warned to avoid fuel duty double whammy in the October Budget

Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels is warning agricultural businesses and companies across Devon and Cornwall to avoid getting caught out by the much-anticipated rise in fuel duty, which is expected to be announced in the Budget on 30th October.

The business believes that fuel duty – which has been frozen since 2011 – could rise by as much as 10p per litre. This will occur if the...

Cook up a bird feast and make your own bird feeder

Cook up a New Year bird feast and make your own bird feeder

Join us in cooking up a New Year feast for our feathered friends and make your own bird feeder to take home.

19, 20, 21 February, 2pm-4pm.

More Information: 01822 853607, email: bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk

No need to book, normal admission charges apply.

Have a go at kite making at Buckland Abbey

Make and decorate your own kite using estate grown bamboo and sheep poo paper.

16, 17, 18 February, 2pm-4pm.

More Information: 01822 853607, email: bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk

No need to book, normal admission charges apply.