Council Warns of £88m Special Needs Overspend Without Bailout
A PREDICTED overspend of £88 million just this year in Devon's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) service highlights the...
Courts Sentence Rapists and Sex Offenders Across Devon and Cornwall
The summer months have been busy for judges across Devon and Cornwall, who have dealt with a number of rapists and sex offenders. The courts, including Truro, Plymouth and Exeter...
Builder Races to Reopen 300-Year-Old Pub After Collapse
Work has begun to rebuild a cherished Devon village pub that suffered a devastating structural collapse. The Ship Inn in Cockwood looked...
Historic Cornwall Tale Inspires New Dance Show
CreativeLooe's Dancing Borders Away project will present its production, onYon, at Liskeard Public Hall.
St Austell Man Admits Assaulting Police in Cornwall and Kent
A MAN from St Austell pleaded guilty to assaulting two police officers on two separate occasions at Truro Crown Court.
Cornish Litter Picker Blends Jokes With Cleanup Videos
Jordan knows wasson (and, yes, nicks some stuff from Jethro)
Clay Country Village Works Linked to Mid Cornwall Metro
Works aim to make routes safer and more accessible for people walking, cycling and using public transport.
New Alliance Launches to Support Cornwall’s Tourism Sector
The Cornwall Visitor Alliance (CVA), an independent, not-for-profit organisation, aims to provide long-term leadership and collaboration.
Truro City FC Stadium Expansion Plan Includes Homes and Retail
Truro City Football Club has announced plans to expand its Langarth base into a "stadium district". The development would include a new clubhouse, increased stadium capacity, accommodation, a community centre,...
Woman Seriously Injured in A30 Two-Car Collision
A woman suffered serious injuries after two Citroen cars crashed on the A30 in Devon. Emergency services were called to the Underdown Moor area at Yarcombe on August 31 at...
Parade Commemorates Cornish 9/11 Hero Rick Rescorla
A parade and ceremony has honoured a Cornish hero who died saving thousands of lives during the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks in New York...
Exmouth Remembers 9/11 With Tribute to Stephen Lawn
When in 2001 Exmouth charity champion Lionel Howell heard the cousin of a Lympstone woman was a victim of 9/11, killed in the South Tower...
Devon Road Closures and Diversions Near Exeter and Crediton
Devon County Council has issued two temporary road traffic notices affecting routes around Upton Pyne, Black Dog, Woolfardisworthy and...
Devon Traffic Delays Reported Ahead of Weekend
Drivers were warned of long delays on major routes across Devon today (Friday, September 11). The A30 was blocked westbound near Okehampton...
Cornish Father Wins BBC Award for Son’s Legacy Charity
A promise made to a little boy from Cornwall is now bringing hope to children and families affected by mitochondrial disease.
Western Says More to Come After Devon’s Title
DEVON Head of Performance Tim Western said there was more to come from his side after they won the NCCA Cluberly Championship for the first...
Cornwall MPs Back Assisted Dying Bill in Commons Defeat
CORNWALL's MPs were among the minority today (September 11) when they voted to approve a bill seeking to legalise assisted dying in England...
Chief Constable Stays On to Tackle Backlogs and Protect Village Bobbies
The man drafted in to give stability to the Devon and Cornwall Police through a period of leadership challenges has agreed to stay on until...
Brixham Port Expansion Plans Submitted for Approval
Plans for a major expansion of Brixham’s fishing port have taken another significant step forward. A formal planning application has been lodged for the expansion, which is the ‘fish’ part...
Coach Driver Suspended After Illegal A30 U-Turn
A coach driver has been suspended immediately and faces a formal disciplinary meeting after footage captured them performing a dangerous manoeuvre on a notoriously risky stretch of the A30 in...
Penzance Traffic Jams After A30 Crash Shuts Road
Traffic is building around Penzance after a crash on the A30. Traffic and travel website Inrix reported that the A30 at Eastern Green was...
Cornwall Council Appoints Ex-Falklands Official to Interim Deputy Role
A former chief executive of the Falkland Islands government is taking on a temporary leadership role at a council in the UK.
Tourism Leaders Create New Alliance After Visit Cornwall Collapse
A new independent organisation has been set up to champion Cornwall’s visitor economy. The Cornwall Visitor Alliance is a not-for-profit company that will lead destination management for the county. It...
Cornwall Council Names Andy Keeling Interim Deputy Chief Executive
On Friday 11 September 2026, Cornwall Council announced the appointment of Andy Keeling as its Interim Deputy Chief Executive. Mr Keeling, a highly experienced local government leader, will take up...
Coach Filmed Making Dangerous U-Turn on A30
Video footage has shown a coach performing a U-turn on a dangerous section of the A30 in Cornwall. The footage, recorded on Wednesday, September 9, shows The Travellers Choice coach...
Gran Declined £4m Omaze Mansion After Horse Mix-Up
She originally told Omaze "no thanks" as she thought she had won a horse and not a Cornish mansion. News.
Rewind Radio Retro to Bring 60s, 70s and 80s to Cornwall
Cornwall's Rewind Radio has announced the launch of its brand-new sister station, Rewind Radio Retro, which will officially go live this...
Man Dies After Lake Rescue in Millbrook
A man has died after being pulled from the water in Millbrook. Emergency services were called to the scene at Southdown Quay around 4.10pm...
Devon Speed Limit Committee Accused of Secrecy
Critics are angry about a body that decides whether speed limits on Devon roads should be reduced, saying the process is "secret". Members of Devon County Council, the county's largest...
Ex-Falklands Chief Executive Takes Interim Cornwall Role
A former chief executive of the Falkland Islands government has been appointed interim deputy chief executive at Cornwall Council. The move comes after the current chief executive went on a...
Devon and Cornwall Police Increase Freshers’ Week Safety Patrols
Devon & Cornwall Police neighbourhood policing teams, working alongside university welfare teams and street marshals, will be carrying out patrols in...
Andy’s Man Club Expands in Devon for 10th Anniversary
A national men's mental health and suicide prevention charity marking its 10-year anniversary is expanding further in Devon.
Devon Outdoor Pools Report Visitor Surge
Outdoor swimming pools and lidos report increasing visitor numbers this summer in the South West.
Firefighter From Teignmouth Completes 9/11 Tribute Climb
A firefighter from Devon said it felt great to show solidarity with US crews by completing a 9/11 memorial stair climb.
Vicarage Conversion to Offer Affordable Flats for St Ives Locals
A community housing project aimed at affordable homes locals in St Ives has been launched.
Martin Jennings Memorial Run Postponed a Week Due to Weather
The annual Martin Jennings Memorial Run has been postponed because of weather concerns, organisers announced on Friday morning. In a statement shared on Facebook, they confirmed the event, which was...
Final Tickets Remain for Little Orchard Festival at Healeys
Friday, 11 September 2026 11:11 The 13th Little Orchard Cider and Music Festival begins tomorrow at Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm. Organisers are urging people to secure the remaining tickets before...
Cornwall Seeks More Short Break Carers as Demand Grows
More carers are being sought in Cornwall to help provide vital short breaks for children and young people with disabilities as demand for...
Cornwall’s Scallop Shell Poppies Honour 9/11 Victims
Rick Rescorla saved 2500 people who were inside the World Trade Center's South Tower.
Council Considers Truro City Centre Parking Changes
An overhaul of how city centre parking works in Cornwall is being considered. Proposed changes to on-street parking in Truro are intended to...
Devon and Cornwall Chief Constable to Stay Until August 2028
Chief Constable James Vaughan is to remain in charge of the force until August 2028.
Truro Parking Proposals Could Change How Drivers Use Spaces
Residents and visitors are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to on-street parking in Truro city centre aimed at improving...
Scots Granny Wins £4m Coastal Cornwall Mansion
Mary Dickson, 72, from Castle Douglas, scooped the stunning four-bedroom mansion with a £15 ticket.
Devon and Cornwall Chief Constable Extends Tenure to 2028
Chief Constable James Vaughan will continue to lead the Devon & Cornwall Police, extending his tenure until August 2028.
Kirstie Allsopp Updates Fans on Broken Leg After Devon Beach Fall
TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp has said her leg looks like "it has been bitten by a shark" as she gave fans a health update after she broke it when she...
Farm Buildings and Land by Sea in Cornwall Up for Auction
A complex of barns and farm buildings with a "truly breathtaking position in the heart of west Cornwall" has come on the market. Portheras Farm Buildings at Pendeen near Penzance...
Devon and Cornwall Police Chief to Stay Two More Years
James Vaughan will remain in post beyond plans to abolish the police and crime commissioner's role.
Cornish 9/11 Hero Rescorla Commemorated in Hayle Parade
Cornish-born Rick Rescorla helped rescue thousands of people from the World Trade Center's South Tower during the 9/11 attacks.
Beach Club Customers Seen Urinating in Front of Children
'They've ruined the enjoyment of my house and garden and, on top of that, they've illegally sold alcohol.' Concerns raised as a barbecue...
Devon Pledges Action on Quarry Dust Monitoring
Pressure over dust from quarries and its impact on residents has led to a pledge from Devon's largest council to work out who should be...