Devon and Cornwall police are preparing for an increase in calls over the New Year period - many connected with trouble caused by people drinking too much.
They're reminding people to only call 999 in an emergency - the 101 number should be used for enquiries or non-urgent calls.
They say they do their best to anticipate the busiest periods and staff the control rooms accordingly
Bad parking blamed for Torquay bus route changes
Man missing from Exeter
Thousands of residents call for Tarka Line investment
Delivery driver sacked after dumping Devon parcels
Massive turnout for 'collapsed road' meeting
Radio Exe listening reaches highest level ever
