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Tavistock

On Market Street there are two fire engines visible. One is resting on its hydraulic supports and has a ladder extending from it. the other has firefighters wearing breathing apparatus standing near it. There is incident scene tape stretched across the street and a large and long hosepipe in the foreground.

Firefighters tackle blaze at Co-op store

Nine fire crews work through the night to tackle a fire in a Co-op store in Tavistock.

Sgt Thomas Ottley is dressed in police uniform. He is standing next to a PSPO sign.

Anti-social behaviour crackdown in Devon towns

Police say targeting anti-social behaviour such as street drinking is a "preventative measure".

A yellow Labrador sits at the feet of her owner. She stares at the camera with big, sad, eyes.

Charity left 'picking up the pieces' from breeder

A charity says it has spent thousands of pounds on vet bills after it rehomed 10 dogs.

Christine Reid's face framed with grey hair, showing injuries from falling over on the uneven pavements. She has cuts to her forehead, nose and cheek with a bruise over her right eye.

Uneven pavements causing injury and isolation

Falls have left pensioners "black and blue" near a church in Tavistock, which called for repairs.

Devon and Cornwall Police mugshot of Peter Wilkinson. He has large black-rimmed glasses on and a grey jumper.

Man who sexually abused vulnerable women jailed

Peter Wilkinson targeted five women in the Tavistock area of Devon between 2012 and 2024.

A close-up shot of the roof of a white police car with its blue and white lights, which are switched off.

Men arrested in slavery investigation bailed

Police say eight potential victims have been given support.

Wearing a white shirt, Debbie Hollinson is seen on the left, smiling, while daughter Darcy Hollinson is on the right, with long brown hair, necklaces and a blue velvet dress.

Mum's 22-mile mission in memory of daughter

Debbie Hollinson plans to walk from Tavistock to Plymouth in Devon in memory of her daughter Darcy.

A pothole on Dolvin Road in Tavistock with a passing navy blue car

How should Devon's potholes be tackled?

Potholes are the number one issue on the doorstep ahead of Devon County Council elections.

Sophie Roberts and Sophie Tea stood together in the street. Miss Tea is holding a blue circular box. Mrs Roberts is wearing a pink jumper and is holding a pink mug, while Miss Tea is wearing a white top with paint on it. They are both smiling.

The artist shining a light on charity shops

A surprise visit from from Sophie Tea more than doubles a Devon charity shop's takings.