local community

Police officers take their meetings to the streets of Torquay

Devon & Cornwall Police officers in Torquay are taking an innovative approach to increase their presence in the local community by holding meetings outside, in the town centre.

Chief Superintendent Roy Linden, who heads up police teams across South Devon said: “We know the importance of being visible within our communities, which is why we’re thinking of more ways for our police...

Celebrate World Book Day with free interactive reading sessions across Plymouth

Free interactive storytelling workshops will be taking place across the city to celebrate World Book Day.

The ‘Up Again’ inclusive reading sessions, hosted by Plymouth-based theatre company Above Bounds, will see books by local author, Becca Coslett, brought to life through song, dance puppets and play.

Aimed at children aged seven and under, the free workshops will be taking...