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
Local community grants expected to be cut
Some councillors not spending their budget anyway
Teen dies in Plymouth crash
Motorbike and telehandler collide
Second homes cash helping plug gaps left by grant cut
Additional council tax levied on second homes is set to go to various departments
Vehicle emission charges being explored in Plymouth
The city ramps up its net zero ambition over the next three years
Employment and training opportunities rise in Plymouth
There's expected to be 15,000 extra jobs over the next decade
Eight fire crews sent to Paignton flat blaze
It has since been extinguished
