Devon and Cornwall Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 33 year old male from Brixham.
Lee Cooper was last seen in Brixham at 6pm on 29th December 2017 by his brother.
He is described as being 5 foot 11 inches tall, of chubby build, with short black hair, clean shaven face and scar in one eyebrow, wearing a black beanie hat with peak, dark green camouflage jacket with hood, dark blue jeans and black trainers with blue laces.
Anybody with information as to Lee’s whereabouts is urged to call 101 quoting log reference 733 29/12/17.
The fishing industry in the South West has been recognised, as individuals and businesses from the region landed five prizes in the UK’s only awards ceremony celebrating the commercial fishing industry, the Fishing News Awards.
A strong performance from the region saw success in a range of categories. Brixham once again enjoyed success in 2017, holding on to its crown of ‘Port of the Year’, thanks to its comprehensive range of services and high quality, diverse and sustainable produce.
Brackan Pearce, skipper of Mevagissey-based Spirited Lady III, sailed to victory in the ‘...
Sunday 9th April 2.15pm - 3.45pm Town Pontoon Brixham Ahoy there - summer’s coming and it’s time to hop onboard Pilgrim of Brixham and take a look around. Pilgrim BM45 was built and rigged in Brixham in 1895 and has just completed her winter refit. She’s a superb example of a classic Brixham sailing trawler and part of the local heritage fleet so this is an opportunity not to be missed!
She will be moored on the Brixham Town Pontoon to welcome visitors free of charge and the crew will be on-hand to talk about her history,...
Detectives have launched an investigation following the death of a 57-year-old woman in Brixham.
Police and ambulance were called at 11am on Wednesday 11 May after a local woman was found deceased in a field in Gattery Lane.
Detectives from the Major rime Investigation Team have launched an enquiry to establish the circumstances surrounding the death, which is being treated as unexplained at this time.
A 65-year-old man, from Brixham, is assisting police with enquiries.
The victim’s next of kin has been informed and specially trained officers are working...
Police have named the teenage girl who died following a fatal speedboat incident in Brixham, Devon, on Saturday 2 May 2015.
Emily Gardner (pictured), 14, from the Gloucester area, was trapped underneath a small speedboat, after it overturned, with three other people on board, just outside Brixham Harbour.
Officers were alerted about the incident by the Coastguard at 12.11pm. Lifeboat crews from Brixham attended and released Emily before taking her to shore.
Emily was taken to Torbay Hospital by ambulance in a critical condition but was pronounced dead a short time...
Events are taking place across Devon to mark Britain’s first ever Ecover Go Blue! weekend.
Almost 50 events have been organised across the country to celebrate our seas, shores and marine wildlife. Among them are a sponsored swim at in Brixham, a stand-up paddle board event in Sidmouth, a sea-themed story-reading at a primary school in Exmouth, and a schools science and water sports day in Plymouth.
Go Blue! is part of the 2014 Ecover Blue Mile programme and has captured the imagination of people right across the country.
Police have discovered a suspected cannabis growing business at a property in Brixham.
Acting on intelligence, officers from Brixham Neighbourhood Team, entered a premises on South Furzeham Road at around 2.30pm on Friday 31 January. They called for assistance and when additional local officers arrived the two occupants at the property were arrested. The subsequent search of the premises resulted in a large-scale professional set up being discovered in the basement area of the house and associated production works in the detached garage. Officers discovered around 200 suspected...
The Coastguard have renewed warnings against people approaching the Devon coast in the bad weather after a busy night helping to rescue those affected by the storm.
In just under three hours the rescue co-ordinators recived seven callouts including help in evacuating homes and town centres.
They now ask that people take extra care and avoid the risks of cliffs and the coastline.
David Colmer Brixham Coastguard Watch Manager said: "As we have severe gale storm force winds, high tides and heavy rain, HM Coastguard is urging people to stay away from the coast....
