Bloor Homes Submits Application for 156 Treledan Homes
The application is being considered by Cornwall Council and will now go through the planning process.
Victim of Husband’s Rape Urges Others to Speak Out
Warning: This story contains graphic content which some readers might find distressing. A woman who was raped by her then husband is urging other victims of sexual assault to report...
Plymouth Brothers 3D Print Mobility Aids for Toddlers
Josh and Max Dixon make free toddler mobility trainers for families.
Holywell Cliff Fall Caused by Rock Fault
Geologist Paul Foster says the fault which had made the cave's colourful rocks caused the collapse.
Geologist Explains Holywell Cave Collapse Near Newquay
Geologist Paul Foster says the fault which had made the cave's colourful rocks caused the collapse.
Torbay Council Proposes 20mph Limits at Six More Schools
Six more schools in Torbay could get 20mph speed limits on surrounding roads as the council pushes ahead with its road safety programme. The council has asked for public views...
Beach Used as Toilet Prompts Licence Objection in Cornwall
Concerns are raised over an application for a pop-up licence in an area where a strict legal order was imposed to crack down.
Police Propose Community Safety Zones for Four Cornwall Towns
Police will today call for new 'Community Safety Zones' as a review takes place of how busy it is during the evenings in Newquay, Truro,...
Kirstie Allsopp Airlifted to Hospital After Devon Beach Birthday Fall
Kirstie Allsopp has said she was airlifted to hospital after falling during a walk on a Devon beach. The 55-year-old TV presenter slipped on a muddy patch and injured her...
North Devon Crash Closes A39 in Both Directions
The A39 was closed in both directions in North Devon after a crash this afternoon, Wednesday September 2. The crash shut the road north of Barnstaple between the turn-off for...
Cornwall’s Key School Term Dates Announced
The summer holidays are ending, and Cornwall's schools reopen tomorrow morning, Thursday September 3. After weeks of rest, children across the Duchy will return to class. Cornwall Council has confirmed...
Woman Dies After Tinside Lido Incident
A woman has died following an incident at Tinside Lido, which had prompted a large emergency response at the waterfront venue this afternoon...
Planners Approve 105 Homes on Green Wedge Between Rockbeare and Cranbrook
East Devon planners have approved an outline plan for up to 105 new homes on a green wedge of land south of London Road, which currently separates the village of...
Community Rallies To Support Mevagissey Pub After Paint Attack
A landlady thanks villagers for their "kindness and community spirit" in helping clean the pub.
Cornish Seal Sanctuary Welcomes First Seal Pup Babybel
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has welcomed its first seal pup of the season – a tiny female grey seal named Babybel.
Cornwall Council Signs Confidential Housing Deal with Homes England
Cornwall Council has signed a confidential MOU with Homes England to build more housing, prompting criticism from local councillors.
Devon Charity Bus Sets Off for Ukraine
A convoy of vehicles filled with humanitarian aid has set off from Devon to Ukraine. One of the vehicles from Bob the Bus, a Totnes-based...
Exeter Sports Centre Replacement Plans Submitted for New Leisure Hub
Plans have been lodged to demolish an outdated Exeter sports centre to make way for a 'transformational' new leisure hub with café,...
Frustrated Residents Rally Over Nine-Month Road Closure
... for almost nine months. They received an update from highways staff on the spot after suffering an 'endless gridlock'. 0. News.
Cornwall Council and Homes England Sign Housing Partnership
Cornwall Council and Homes England, the government's housing and regeneration agency, have strengthened joint efforts to deliver...
Family Mourns ‘Very Special’ Mum, 28, After A30 Crash
The family of a young mother who died in a car crash on the A30 near Honiton have spoken of their grief and thanked the community for the “overwhelming” support...
Teignbridge Council Considers Court Fight Over Devon Reorganisation
Another Devon council is planning to challenge the government in the courts over its plans for a complete transformation of the way the...
PM Open to Reconsidering Devon Council Changes
The prime minister has suggested he may reconsider some aspects of the massive changes to local government that are being introduced in...
Cornwall Council Signs Confidential Housing Deal with Homes England
Cornwall Council has signed a confidential memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government's Homes England agency to deliver more housing across the Duchy. The council's administration says the agreement will...
Planners Back ‘Bog-Standard’ Cranbrook Primary School
East Devon planners have approved a new primary school for Cranbrook despite describing its design as uninspiring. The three-form entry school, proposed on land at Cobdens on the edge of...
Truro Half Marathon Returns with City Stalls and BID Support
The Truro Half Marathon is back this month, with hundreds of runners expected to take on the challenging 13.1-mile route through the city...
Police Target Illegal Riders in Devon and Cornwall
Police have warned illegal and anti-social riders on two wheels that they are "running out of road". Devon and Cornwall Police ran Operation Hyssop across four evenings, with officers targeting...
Devon Farm Worker, 21, Dies in Machinery Incident
An investigation is underway after a 21-year-old farm worker died when he was crushed by machinery, an inquest has heard. Thomas Dendy, from Newton Abbot, was working at Shadrack Farmhouse...
Truro Cathedral to Glow Green for Mito Awareness
Truro Cathedral will glow green later this month as part of a global campaign to raise awareness of mitochondrial disease.
Sewage and Water Flood Busy Fowey Street
Pictures taken in Fowey show a stream flowing along the pavement in Fore Street, passing directly outside homes and businesses.
Launceston’s Promotion Hopes End After Newquay Seconds Defeat
The Lawhitton outfit were beaten by 53 runs at Newquay Seconds on Bank Holiday Monday.
Exmouth Man Banned for Drink Driving After Hitting Motorist’s Leg
An Exmouth man who was two and a half times over the drink-drive limit has been banned from driving after he drove into a motorist's leg. Jeremy Wassall, 61, of...
Council Drains Town Fountain After Repeated Vandalism
Camborne Town Council has explained why the fountain in the centre of town has been temporarily drained.
Devon Families Urged to Seek Energy Bill Support
HOUSEHOLDS across Devon are being urged to seek financial support as energy bills are set to rise again this autumn.
Devon’s Controversial 1,200-Home Planning Battle Reaches Final Showdown
The final stages in Devon's most controversial planning row will play out online over the next few days.
Ninth Kernow Reuse Shop Opens in Cornwall
Cornwall has welcomed a brand‑new Kernow Reuse Shop, taking the total number of reuse shops in the Duchy to nine.
Burnham Puts Cornwall Top of First Parliament Agenda
Cornish politicians have welcomed the Duchy being "put front and centre" in Andy Burnham's first statement to Parliament as Prime Minister. In his first address to the House of Commons...
Paignton Cliffs Emergency Response Explained
The coastguard, police, fire, and ambulance crews were involved.
Woman Taken to Safety After Truro Car Park Emergency
A woman has been taken to safety after emergency services were called to a multi-story car park in Truro. . Devon and Cornwall Police were...
Cornwall Love Is Blind Star Jack Opens Up About Alcohol Struggles
Love Is Blind UK star Jack Bradshaw recently opened up about his "bad relationship" with alcohol. News.
Record Chough Numbers Nest Along Cornwall Coast
A record-breaking number of choughs have made their nests around the Cornish coast this summer, a bird conservation charity has said. RSPB England said 161 choughs had been counted in...
Andy Burnham’s First Statement Promises Devolution Talks for Cornwall
Cornwall is set to enter talks for a new devolution deal following a pledge from the Prime Minister during his first statement to Parliament...
Students Hail Supportive South Devon NHS Placements
THE Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised by a Devon university for providing outstanding placement experiences to...
Devon Locals Hit Out as Billionaire’s £200m Super Yacht Blocks Views
'I hope he takes it to the Mediterranean next year!'
Liskeard Foodbank Warns of ‘Perfect Storm’ as Supplies Hit Three-Month Low
A CORNISH food bank is facing a “perfect storm” of rising demand and falling donations, with its food supplies dropping to just three...
Falmouth RNLI Answer Five Calls Over Bank Holiday Weekend
Crews from the Falmouth RNLI had a busy bank holiday weekend, responding to five shouts in four days.
Devon Man’s Remains Found Near Car Two Years After Disappearance
Richard Locker was last seen in a street in Torquay, Devon, in January 2024 and his family have been desperately searching for him ever...
All-Terrain Scooters Give Dartmoor Users Newfound Freedom
A fleet of trampers is making access to the great outdoors in the South West easier for many.
New School Year Brings Anxiety as Athena Trust Stays
Parents and former pupils at schools run by a controversial multi-academy trust have raised concerns it is still in place as the new school...