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Former politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in 'targeted attack,' UK police say

Devon and Cornwall Police have been criticised for originally saying the killing was not believed to be a terror-related crime and there was nothing to suggest it was politically motivated.

Euronews

'Premeditated Murder': Nigel Farage Rubbishes Burglary Theory in Ann Widdecombe Death

Nigel Farage has rejected a burglary theory in Ann Widdecombe's death, as Devon and Cornwall Police continue a murder inquiry and urge the public not to speculate.

International Business Times UK

Man dead after skydive in Devon, police say

A 49-year-old man died on Saturday afternoon following a skydive at Dunkeswell Aerodrome, Devon and Cornwall Police said.

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Coastguard search for two men believed missing in sea called off

A number of Christmas and Boxing Day swims in Devon and Cornwall were cancelled this year because of a yellow weather warning for wind.

Evening Standard

Two multi-vehicle crashes on same motorway stretch leave several injured

Devon and Cornwall Police said it received reports about the collisions on the M5 between Junction 27 and 28 at about 9.50pm and 11.10pm on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Separate crashes on same motorway stretch leave several injured and traffic chaos

The M5 is a vital route for people travelling to and from the South West

The Independent UK

Acting Devon and Cornwall Police chief suspended

Jim Colwell has been suspended following allegations of breaches of professional standards.

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Teenagers who supplied drugs to schoolgirl who died sentenced

Lucy Hill, 16, from Exmouth, Devon, died in December 2022 after taking MDMA and collapsing at the Move nightclub on Exeter Quay.

The Independent UK

Suspended chief constable ‘strenuously denies any allegations of criminality’

Will Kerr, Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police, is being investigated by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland and the police watchdog.

The Independent UK

Chief constable facing criminal investigation into sexual offence allegations

Will Kerr has been suspended from his role as Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police.

The Independent UK

Teenager charged with two counts of attempted murder after violent assault at private school

Weapons found at scene as two students remain in hospital

The Independent UK

Teenage boy in critical condition after serious incident at Devon private school

Devon and Cornwall Police were called to Blundell’s School in Tiverton, Devon, at about 1am on Friday.

The Independent UK

Two men die after rescue off West Country coast

Two men in their 20s were pulled from the water by rescuers

Bristol Post

Two men in their 20s dead after being pulled from water off Devon coast

Emergency services rushed to Oddicombe, Torbay, Devon, yesterday morning, following reports of concern for two people in the water. Tragically, they both died, Devon and Cornwall Police said

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Liverpool Echo

Gang's costly mistake at pub exposed their huge drug crime ring

The gang tried to rectify their mistake but it just helped police further

The Independent UK

Police searches continue for girl who knocked on door and said she was lost

Devon and Cornwall Police were called to the Hele area of Torquay on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

Woman, 80s, dies and another injured in 'helicopter landing incident' at hospital

Devon and Cornwall Police said two people are understood to have been injured in the incident on the grounds of Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. A woman in her 80s has died

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