A Devon & Cornwall Police officer is due to appear in court this week to face a charge of rape.
Sergeant James Rawlinson, aged 36, has been postal requisitioned in connection with one charge of rape of a woman aged 16 years or over.
It relates to a reported incident in Exeter in August 2018 while the officer was off duty.
He is due to appear before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on Monday 23 June.
Sgt Rawlinson, who is based in Exeter, is currently suspended from duty.
RePaint scheme boosts grassroots projects
The Community RePaint scheme has gone from strength to strength since launching in Devon’s Household Waste Recycling Centres last summer, supporting thousands of households and community projects while cutting waste and promoting reuse across the county.
Devon residents in broadband ‘not-spots’ urged to act before looming deadline
Residents stuck in broadband ‘not-spots’ across Devon are being urged to secure cash to help get them connected before a looming deadline.
RNLI lifeguards in the south west save over 1,000 lives in 25 years on beaches
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has reached 25 years of keeping beaches safer by delivering a world class lifeguard service to coastal communities around the UK. As the charity marks this milestone, its lifesavers are training ahead of the 2026 season and the Easter school holidays.
Spring brings higher risk from both farm infections and ticks, UKHSA advises
Families living in or visiting the South West who are also planning a trip to an open farm or farm attraction this Easter half-term, are being urged to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water after touching animals, and to remain tick aware when spending time outdoors.
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Friendly weekly activity club which will provide a chance for people to get out of the house and meet other people.
at Palmer House
A walk around Exmouth, finding Wellies, completing a quiz with a Certificate and Badge on completion.
Friends of Sidmouth Library come along to our Book sale in the Community room at the library. Lots of bargains to be had. If you have donations of good quality...
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