Westcountry News In Brief
A summary of today's headlines
Four arrested in waste crime crackdown
Four people have been arrested by police in Somerset as part of a crackdown on crime centred on scrapyards and the illegal dumping and trading of waste materials. Officers from the Environment Agency joined police in dawn raids near Bridgwater, Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet.
The raid near Glastonbury was part of Operation Tornado, a national clampdown on metal theft. Enforcement officers from Mendip District Council, British Transport Police and Network Rail also took part. The four suspects arrested have been bailed until next February.
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Text Santa's Biggest Bag Pack Ever
Text Santa is organising the Biggest Bag Pack Ever for 6 UK based charities. They will help and support someone near you this Christmas.
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Torbay parking fees slashed
Parking charges in Torbay have been cut in a bit to encourage more shoppers to the area.
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Cornish celebration draws the crowds
Thousands turn out for the Boscastle Festival.