Report Says Passenger’s Lean Blocked Pilot’s View Before Honiton Crash
A Tiger Moth plane crashed near Honiton after the pilot's view was blocked by his passenger leaning over, an official air accident report...
Summer Policing Plan Adds Frontline Officers in Devon and Cornwall
Devon and Cornwall Police has introduced a comprehensive summer policing plan to help keep communities safe during one of the busiest times...
Councillors Warn ‘Dilution of Democracy’ as Devon Ward Boundaries Shift
Councillors have warned of the “dilution of democracy” as new “interim” warding arrangements have been set out for unitary authorities in...
St Austell Crew Tackles Skip Fire in Early Hours
Elsewhere in Cornwall, crews tackle number of fires in the open.
Newquay Minor Injury Unit Closed For Day Due To Staffing Pressures
Newquay Minor Injury Unit is closed today (Monday), Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed.
Devon Police Warn of Fake Celebrity Profiles Used by Scammers
RESIDENTS across Devon are being warned to be on their guard against fake social media profiles impersonating celebrities and other...
Cornwall Divers Free Two Sharks From Lost Crab Pot
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is encouraging people to report lost fishing gear after two bull huss sharks were found trapped inside a lost crab pot. Matt Slater, the trust's marine conservation...
Bude’s RNLI Lifeboat Day Set for Full Day of Family Fun
Bude is counting down the days to its RNLI Lifeboat Day, with organisers promising a full day of family fun, live entertainment and...
Liskeard Aldi Expansion Wins Conditional Council Approval
Plans include an extension to the existing store, together with a new plant compound, additional car parking and an associated pedestrian...
Four ‘Great Neighbours’ Chosen for Cornwall Make a Difference Awards
People who have been praised for being a top neighbour in their community have been nominated for a BBC Radio Cornwall Make a Difference...
Police in Plymouth Target Speeding and Illegal Exhausts
Drivers caught speeding, using illegal number plates and creating excessive noise have been targeted in a police road safety operation.
Dredging Work Starts at Historic Port of Truro
The Truro Town Deal programme-funded work aims to improve access to the Cornwall city's quays.
Pensilva Health Centre Seeks Approval for Four New Rooms
The proposal would see a single-storey extension built on the lawned area to the rear of the existing health centre.
Tibberton Man to Face Trial Over Careless Driving Injury in Cornwall
A 39-year-old Tibberton man accused of causing serious injury to another road user by driving carelessly in Cornwall last summer is to stand...
Rural Devon Could Get Fewer Councillors Under New Plans
Devon County Council has raised concerns about how planned changes to local government could impact rural representation,...
Taylor Woodrow Enters Devon Highways Framework
Taylor Woodrow has entered Devon County Council's highways framework as part of a refresh of contractors for the next four years. The Vinci-owned contractor is the only completely new entrant...
School Sex Offence Reports Rise in Devon and Cornwall
Devon and Cornwall Police has said a rise in the number of reported sexual offences against children in schools over the last five years may...
Met Office Forecasts Heavy Rain for 16 Cornwall Towns on Tuesday
More than a dozen Cornish towns and cities are facing heavy downpours on Tuesday after the summer's fifth heatwave comes to an end.
Cornwall Police Appeal for Two Missing Teen Sisters
Police in Cornwall say they are becoming 'increasingly concerned' about two young sisters, who have gone missing together over the weekend.
Surf Lifesaving Club Rescues Two Beachgoers at Mawgan Porth
Two beachgoers have been rescued by members of a local surf lifesaving club after getting into difficulty at a popular beach.
Jack Russell Rescued From 30ft Ledge After Portscatho Cliff Fall
A Jack Russell had to be rescued from a 30ft ledge after falling down a cliff. . The pet had been walking with its owners when it got the...
Fire Service Renews Warning After More Devon and Cornwall Blazes
Firefighters in Devon and Cornwall are urging residents and visitors to avoid lighting bonfires or barbecues after receiving a "high volume"...
Firefighters Warn Again After Hot Barbecue Thrown in Croyde Beach Bin
They used an old picture to show what could go wrong when disposable barbecues are not safely disposed of. 0. News.
Historian Urges Revision of Cornwall World Heritage Site’s Story
AN author says parts of the story of a world heritage site in Cornwall need to be rewritten. Lyndon Allen has been researching the history...
Dartmoor Dry Stone Walling Contest Raises Money for Devon Air Ambulance
A national dry stone walling contest held on Dartmoor this summer has helped to shore up the finances of Devon Air Ambulance, raising more...
Organisers Say Boardmasters 2026 Was a Dream Come True
Boardmasters organisers have said this year's festival was "everything we could have dreamed of" as plans for 2027 get under way.
Penzance Gorse Fire Treated as Arson After Deliberate Blaze
A patch of gorse was set on fire deliberately, firefighters who had to deal with it said. Article continues below.
Funding Helps Not A Gym Boost Cornwall Activity
Not A Gym is focused on improving the physical and mental wellbeing of Cornish residents.
Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon Agrees to Four-Year $132M Deal
Cornerback Devon Witherspoon, the 2023 No. 5 overall pick and a three-time Pro Bowler, has agreed to terms with the Seahawks on a four-year,...
Home Welfare Visits Rise During Heatwave
Community health workers in Cornwall say they are making more home visits during the heatwave.
Person Struck by Train Blocks Rail Services Between Bristol and Devon
Rail passengers have been warned to expect 'major disruption' between Bristol and Devon, just south of Taunton, this evening after a person...
Dusk’s Cornwall Coast Collection Starts From £7
Homeware writer Lauren has pinpointed her top picks from Dusk's Cornwall Coast range, from ocean blue furniture to cotton sheets.
Listed Devon Mansion With Brunel Link For Sale At £4m
The site is currently split into three separate properties: Brunel Manor, Brunel Court and Brunel Lodge. News.
Services Resume After Person Is Hit by Train Near Taunton
A person has been hit by a train on the main line between Bristol and Devon, just south of Taunton. This incident has caused all trains on...
Sennen Cove Beach Ideal for Surfing and Bodyboarding
AFTER following the scenic coast path to the north of Land's End, today we have arrived at beautiful Sennen Cove, as we continue our...
Barnstaple Mothers Warn Maternity Unit Closure Could Be Deadly
A mother has said she "would have died" if she had to travel outside the north Devon area to give birth. Hundreds of people came together at...
Walker’s Smoke Spotting Prevented Large Cornwall Fire
Firefighters near Penzance believe it is lucky that a passer-by spotted smoke rising from the woodland, or a fire could have spread much...
Bonfire Blaze Draws Fire Crew Hours After Wildfire Alert
Hours after most people in England and Wales received a government alert on their phones about the risk of wildfires, firefighters in Saltash were called to extinguish a bonfire that...
Devon Witherspoon Signs Highest-Paid Cornerback Contract in NFL History
A foundational piece of Mike Macdonald's Seattle Seahawks is here to stay. The Seahawks and cornerback Devon Witherspoon agreed to a four-year, $132 million contract extension with more than $101...
Man Dies and Child Goes Missing in Croyde Coastguard’s Challenging Day
One North Devon coastguard team has faced one of its toughest days to date. Article continues below. On a single day alone,...
Solar Farm on 18 Cornwall Fields Gets Go-Ahead After Refusal
A Government planning inspector has overturned a decision by a Cornwall Council committee to refuse a solar farm and battery storage system...
Burnham Says Summer Was Hardest for Farming in a Generation
The government says it is to give £65m to farmers in England as Andy Burnham visits Cornwall.
Seal Lovers Criticise Public Over Causing Panic Stampede
'It is like a stranger walking into your bedroom every few minutes during the night, all night, throughout peak season'. News.
Cornwall Divers Save Two Sharks from Lost Crab Pot
Matt Slater came across the pot while on a dive with a friend and rescued the sharks.
Hayle to Honour 9/11 Hero Rick Rescorla
The Cornish-born hero helped save more than 2500 lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Penguins at Cornish Wildlife Park Return to Local Sardines
Penguins at a Cornwall wildlife park are once again tucking into locally-caught sardines after a chance conversation helped replace imported...
Brixham Residents Horrified by Water Running Down Road for Weeks
Water customers in Brixham say the utility firm needs to take faster action to find and fix leaks, after claims that water was left "running down the road for weeks"...
Volunteers Rescue Suffocating Fish From Drought-Hit East Devon Pond
Community rescuers battled a 'wildlife emergency' to save suffocating fish seen gasping for breath in a drought-hit East Devon pond.
Bude Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes Across Cornwall
Hot weather has meant Cornwall's fire crews have been kept busy working to protect residents from a number of fires.
South West Watches Solar Eclipse, From Pac-Man to Shinto Myths
People across the South West gathered on Wednesday evening to watch a rare solar eclipse. The event began at about 19:00 BST as the Moon passed between the Earth and...