Devon and Cornwall police are expecting a rise in domestic violence incidents over the Christmas period.
Officers say they'll be on call throughout the festive period to help anyone who's being abused.
At this time of year tensions can run high in the home, with family arguments and financial pressures adding to the strain.
Paignton road to remain closed for weeks
Void first appeared in April
Housing complaints jump a third at Devon council
Increase at East Devon
Land secured for Plymouth animal charity
Council steps in after supporters raise more than £10,000
New service station could be built near Barnstaple
The scheme includes 22 business units
Devoncast- Murder in Sidmouth with Jeremy Vine, crumbling cliffs and fake tweets for the birds
Murders, rockfalls and swifts among Devon's stories this week
Concern as under half of Devon residents eat their 5-a-day
Worse than national average
