Derriford Hospital’s New Emergency Department Reaches Full Height
A new six-storey emergency care building in Plymouth reaches its highest point.
Cornwall’s Twin Towers Hero Predicted 9/11
Twenty-five years after the attacks that changed the world, the story of Rick Rescorla continues to be remembered on both sides of the Atlantic. Hayle-born Cyril Richard 'Rick' Rescorla became...
Six-Year-Old Spots Rare Spanish Butterfly in Cornwall
A six-year-old girl spotted the Queen of Spain butterfly in the Outdoor Gardens of the Eden Project in Cornwall. Could there be more in the...
Police Seek Motorbike Rider After Falmouth E-Scooter Crash
The e-bike rider had to be airlifted to hospital.
Woman Suffers Facial Injuries in Camborne Attack
The attacker approached the woman after getting out of her car.
Devon County Council Demands Refund for Reorganisation Costs
Devon County Council is set to demand a refund from the government for money it spent preparing for the biggest local government reorganisation in 50 years, a plan that may...
Firm Says Hydrofoil Could Link Cornwall and Scilly
A marine technology firm has been showing off an all-weather electric hydrofoil vessel that it says could travel between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Artemis Technologies said the hydrofoil,...
Council Under Pressure Over Quarry Dust Monitoring
CAMPAIGNERS from Kingsteignton were among residents putting pressure on Devon County Council to decide who should be monitoring dust from...
Man Jailed for Strangling Women in Hotel Rooms
A man who strangled and assaulted women in hotel rooms has been jailed for more than seven years. Tobias King, 36, who previously lived in Devon and Somerset, carried out...
Cornwall Tourist Tax Moves a Step Closer
The tourist tax would be unlimited at that. 'It's a potential gift and also a potential burden, as it's one of those topics that will divide...
New Kerenza Hotel Conversion Plan Submitted to Planners
The latest proposal to convert the former Kerenza Hotel into residential accommodation has been put before Cornwall Council’s planners. The scheme, for the disused hotel on Flexbury Avenue in Flexbury,...
Autumn Security Warning for Devon Farmers
FARMERS across Devon are being urged to review their security measures as the shorter days and longer nights of autumn and winter create...
St Ives Post Office Staff Help Catch Cannabis Dealer
A mail order cannabis dealer was busted after post office staff raised their concerns with police about the content of parcels he was...
North Devon Council Bans Mobile Tattoo and Piercing Units
Skin piercing businesses will not be allowed to operate from mobile units in North Devon, the council has ruled. North Devon Council adopted the formal policy after receiving applications and...
Newquay Seafront Development Abandoned as Undeliverable
A huge development on Newquay seafront has been abandoned as "undeliverable", meaning an old hotel will now be demolished with no promise that anything will replace it. Manchester-based Salboy has...
Devon SEND Overspend Forecast At £88m Amid Funding Fears
A predicted overspend of £88 million just this year in Devon's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) service highlights the...
Cornwall Council Weighs Beach Ban on Disposable Barbecues
Cornwall Council is considering a ban on disposable barbecues on beaches after a summer of wildfires. At a meeting of the council's community wellbeing scrutiny committee on Thursday, September 10,...
Quarry Dust Fears Lead to Devon Silica Monitoring Pledge
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...
Body Found in Search for Missing Plymouth Teenager
A body has been found in the search for a missing teenager from Plymouth. Devon and Cornwall Police said the body was found in an update today (Thursday, September 10)....
Video Captures Coach U-Turn on Notorious A30 Stretch
Video footage has captured the moment a coach performed a U-turn on a notoriously dangerous stretch of the A30 in Cornwall. The footage, taken on Wednesday (September 9), shows The...
Devon Council Seeks Refund for Reorganisation Costs
A demand for a refund is set to be made by Devon's largest council for money it spent on prepping itself for the biggest reorganisation in...
Atelier Funds 57 Devon Homes With £19.9m Loan
Atelier has completed a £19.9m peak debt development facility, funding the construction of 57 new homes near Westward Ho!, north Devon.
Cornwall Tourism Alliance Formed After Visit Cornwall Collapse
Cornwall's tourism industry has launched an independent alliance to lead destination management after the collapse of Visit Cornwall last...
Love Is Blind Couple Talk ADHD and Life in Guernsey
A couple who appeared on the Netflix show tell of their "amazing" life in the bailiwick.
Cornwall Visitor Alliance Launches After Visit Cornwall Collapse
A new tourist organisation has been established to help champion Cornwall's visitor economy. The creation of Cornwall Visitor Alliance...
Crash Near Newquay Airport Leaves Man with Head Injury
It says: "A3059 in both directions partially blocked, slow traffic due to accident, two vehicles involved at Newquay Road.".
Unexpected Stage Appearance at Hall for Cornwall
Thankfully for me and the rest of the audience I wasn't asked to sing along.
Council to Decide Future of Ilfracombe Pitch and Putt
North Devon Councillors will decide on Monday whether to extend the lease for a popular pitch and putt facility in Ilfracombe, described as one of a handful of things that...
Tributes to ‘Incredible’ Mum, 25, Who Died from Peanut Allergy
A young mother described as "incredible" has died from anaphylactic shock at the age of 25 after a fatal peanut allergy. Liv Cash, who was engaged to be married, was...
Cornwall’s 2026 Make a Difference Winners Announced
A hedgehog hospital, an LGBT history project and a community martial arts gym in Bodmin were all celebrated at a ceremony in Cornwall. The winners of the BBC Radio Cornwall...
Scientists and Fishermen Welcome Tuna Return
Scientists and fishermen are collaborating to learn more about the growing number of Atlantic bluefin tuna in UK waters. Dr Lucy Hawkes, an ecology professor at the University of Exeter,...
St Ives Pub With Troubled History Seeks Extended Opening Hours
Some locals fear a return of the antisocial behaviour, fights, drug-taking and drinkers urinating in the street which plagued their lives...
Charity Seeks Foster Homes for Devon Guide Dogs
A charity is seeking foster homes for some of the 27 guide dogs it currently has in training.
Truro Street Stone Repairs Prompt Pedestrianisation Calls
The project aims to restore deteriorated sections while preserving the streets' historic character. The council explains that the setts...
Devon Seeks Reimbursement for Paused Reorganisation Costs
Devon County Council is calling on the Government to compensate for the significant costs already incurred while preparing for a paused...
MP Challenges Government Over Devon NHS Dentistry
The government has been urged to back its words with action on South Devon's 'painfully inadequate' NHS dental care. Liberal Democrat MP Caroline Voaden, who represents the area, has tabled...
Devon Chief Executive Compares Ofsted Review to World Cup Win
A review of Devon's largest council's ability to look after some of the county's most vulnerable children was “like winning the World Cup”,...
Wildanet Launches Internet TV Service in Cornwall
Wildanet, based in Cornwall, announced the new service on September 9, offering customers a single box for live TV, catch-up, and streaming...
Council Approves Hatt Supported Living Plan Despite Parish Objection
Cornwall Council has granted conditional planning permission for 20 Sunnybanks to be changed from a dwelling into two supported living...
Family-Run Cornwall Holiday Park Ranks Among UK’s Top Five
The independent holiday park chain has four resorts, including one in Cornwall, and was praised for its food and drink offerings,...
Alleged Plot to Paint Palestine at Johnson Wedding Venue
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Cornwall Man Dies in Kelly’s Cross Single-Vehicle Crash
A 70-year-old P.E.I. man is dead after a single-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Queens County, police say.
Exmouth MP Denies Developer Cash Claim, Says He Plays by Rules
An MP has denied accusations that he took money from a developer planning to build 700 homes in Exmouth. David Reed, the MP for Exmouth and Exeter East, said the...
South East Cornwall Properties Offered at Auction
The lots are among 228 properties being offered by Clive Emson Auctioneers in its September online auction.
Cornish Comedian Dawn French Banned for Speeding in Plymouth
She pleaded guilty to driving her Mini Clubman Cooper S Sport at 36mph in a 30mph zone in Plymouth.
Nurse Returns to Decorate Hospital After Lottery Win
Jon and Lucy Waring visited Torbay Hospital to help create lasting artwork to comfort patients.
Cornwall Tourism Leaders Launch New Visitor Alliance
Tourism leaders in Cornwall have formed a new organisation to support the county's visitor economy after the loss of its official tourism board. The Cornwall Visitor Alliance will operate as...
Bideford Man Jailed Over Repeated Anti-Social Behaviour
A Bideford man has been jailed after repeatedly causing anti-social behaviour in the town. Last month, Robert Tellem, from Bideford, was originally sentenced to 52 weeks in prison at a...
Dawn French Banned from Driving for Six Months
Comic and actress Dawn French has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding in Plymouth last year. The Vicar of Dibley and Delicious star, whose mother...
Wellbeing Walks in Cornwall Hailed for Keeping People Active
People say taking part in free wellbeing walks has changed their lives "dramatically". Active Cornwall runs the walks with Ramblers UK and other local partners across the county, aiming to...