Falmouth Properties Face Wednesday Evacuation After WW2 Missile Discovery
The cordon surrounding an unexploded WW2 missile in Falmouth, originally expected to quadruple in size, has been revised.
Exmouth Blue Water Pollution Under Health and Criminal Probe
The results of pollution samples taken from a brook in Exmouth where the water turned bright blue are being examined by government officials...
Exmouth Seafront Hotel to Get ‘Tin Hat’ as Repairs Run to End of 2026
Repairs to 'scruffy' Exmouth seafront Premier Hotel are set to continue until the end of the year and a 'tin hat' structure added to the...
Falmouth Bomb Moved to Sea for Disposal
Carl Eve Regional Crime/Live Reporter, Olivier Vergnault Senior Reporter , Estel Farell-Roig Content Editor, Molly Seaman Breaking News...
WW2 Bomb Removed From Falmouth Docks, Cordon Lifted
A World War Two bomb that prompted the evacuation of hundreds of homes has been safely removed from a harbour area. Emergency services were called to Falmouth Docks in Cornwall...
Cordon Lifted After WW2 Bomb Removed From Falmouth Docks
A World War Two bomb that prompted the evacuation of hundreds of homes has been safely removed from a harbour area.
Falmouth Residents Return Home After Unexploded WW2 Bomb Removed
Emergency services were called out after the 250lb American missile from World War II was found in Falmouth Docks.
Torquay Man Jailed for Demanding Obedience in Abuse Campaign
A controlling boyfriend from Torquay demanded his partner obey him during a campaign of terrifying abuse and violence. William Hatton, from Torquay, dished out multiple beatings and installed spyware on...
Council Chair Threatens Police Call Over £13bn AI Data Centre Abuse
A council chair has said he will ask police to intervene if abuse towards councillors and officers continues over a huge data centre planned for Torrington. Cllr Doug Bushby (Ind,...
Falmouth Bomb Removed, Residents Can Return Home
The unexploded Second World War bomb has been removed from Falmouth Docks - but Cornwall Council said there won't be much to see when it's...
Go Cornwall Workers to Take Action in Union Dispute
GO CORNWALL bus drivers and depot workers are to begin industrial action short of a strike after union members voted overwhelmingly to...
Aldi Ivybridge Store Approved Following Appeal
Plans to build an Aldi store have been approved after an appeal. The planning application for site in Ivybridge, Devon, was refused in...
Residents Angry as Truro Bonfire Night Fireworks Cancelled Again
Organisers said despite their hard work, the event will not take place.
Go Cornwall Faces Industrial Action Over Union Recognition
BUS union RMT announced industrial action short of a strike from Friday October 2 by members at Go Cornwall over the refusal of the company...
Falmouth Bomb Disposal Starts This Afternoon
The Royal Navy bomb squad is "hoping to make a start" on moving the American World War Two bomb this afternoon (Wednesday, September 23).
Falmouth Unexploded Bomb: 2,000 Residents Evacuated as Experts Respond
More than 300 Falmouth homes are evacuated at the site of an unexploded World War Two bomb, found in the water at the docks on Monday,...
Vospers Car Dealership in Cornwall Records £500k Loss
Car dealership Vospers lost £500,000 last year as it faced a difficult new vehicle market and stopped selling a number of well-known brands. The family-owned business, which has showrooms at...
Devon Reveals Locations for SEND Experts at Hand Pilot
Devon County Council (DCC) is preparing to launch the government's Experts at Hand initiative and can now confirm where the Devon pilot will...
Campaigner’s Michael Jackson Rendition Highlights Tense 700-Homes Meeting
The culmination of a multi-year process is fast approaching for a plan that identifies which sites in East Devon could be appropriate to build homes on. At the latest meeting...
Classic Car Heritage Tour to Finish in Cornwall
A classic car tour celebrating Britain's motoring heritage will arrive at the Polurrian Hotel in Mullion this October, marking the grand...
Angela Rayner to Decide Devon School Project’s Fate
A Devon school which won council backing for its riverside farm despite a 'risk to life' warning over flooding will have to wait a bit...
Man Hurt in A-Road Crash Suffers Life-Changing Injuries
A man has been taken to hospital with life-changing injuries after a two-vehicle crash this morning (Wednesday, September 23).
Two-Vehicle Crash Closes A39 Near Davidstow
The A39 in Cornwall was closed in both directions this morning (Wednesday, September 23) after a two-vehicle crash. The road was shut between the Marshgate turnoff and the B3262, with...
Cornwall Campaign Targets Earlier Bowel Cancer Diagnosis
Bowel Cancer UK is launching a new programme in Cornwall aimed at helping more people get diagnosed earlier. The 12-month scheme,...
Vospers Posts £500k Loss but Sees Profit Return in 2026
Plymouth car dealership Vospers made a £500,000 loss last year as it faced challenges and it stopped selling a number of well-known brands.
Extremely Rare Flying Fish Spotted in Plymouth
An 'extremely rare' flying fish has reportedly been spotted swimming in Plymouth waters. Article continues below.
Devon School Farm Keeps Pupils Despite Flood Risk
Devon's most vulnerable children can keep learning at a riverside school farm after councillors backed continued use of the site despite flood risk concerns. The Greater Horseshoe School asked Teignbridge...
Ex-NATO Chief Appointed to Advise Devon Battery Recycler
A former UK Chief of Defence Staff has been appointed to advise Devon-based Altilium on defence and sovereign supply chains as critical...
Business Impact of Falmouth Bomb Should Not Be Underestimated
As businesses in the exclusion zone remain closed for a second day, including Pendennis Shipyard and Balaena (A&P Falmouth) yards, the wider economic effects should not be overlooked. Toby Parkins,...
Winter Aid Funding Opens for Cornish Community Groups
Warm hubs, village halls and community groups helping people through the colder months can now apply for funding from National Grid...
Data Centre Plan Threatens Unesco Biosphere Status in Devon
An environmental charity has called proposals for an AI data centre in North Devon a "massive blow" to the tourism sector. The North Devon Biosphere, one of seven in the...
Repairs Begin on Cracked Exmouth Sea Wall
East Devon District Council says the repairs should be completed by Friday, weather permitting.
University Centre South Devon Marks 300 Graduates
More than 300 Students Graduate from University Centre South Devon | Read more on FE News!
Hundreds Evacuated After WW2 Bomb Found in Cornwall
An evacuation of more than 300 homes is under way after an unexploded Second World War bomb was found near Falmouth Docks in Cornwall.
Evacuation Underway in Falmouth as Police Update Guidance
The evacuation operation is now underway in Falmouth as police issue fresh guidance. The operation to evacuate residents in Falmouth is now...
Devon MP Warns of 5% Tourist Tax on Holiday Stays
A Devon MP has said the government's controversial "tourist tax" proposals were created to benefit big cities at the expense of rural holiday locations. Richard Foord, the Liberal Democrat MP...
Falmouth WW2 Bomb Prompts Evacuation of 300 Homes
Lt Cdr Ben Brown, commanding officer of the Royal Navy's Bravo Squadron bomb disposal team, said the bomb is "on the larger side" of what they usually deal with. He...
Tungsten West Secures Eight-Year US Supply Agreement for Devon Mine
Tungsten West has signed an eight-year supply agreement with US producer Elmet Technologies, securing a long-term route to market for its...
Falmouth Trains Cancelled for WWII Missile Move
All trains in Falmouth will be cancelled from 9am as a suspected World War 2 missile is expected to be moved today (Wednesday, September 23)...
RNLI Urges Autumn Beachgoers to Choose Lifeguarded Beaches
Following a busy summer season, RNLI lifeguards are advising people visiting the coast this autumn to select lifeguarded beaches and verify...
£75m Hotel Scheme Proposed for Torquay Landmark Site
Torbay Council has submitted plans for a 150-bedroom hotel on The Strand in Torquay, a project worth £75m that could bring new life to a site that has stood empty...
Police Chief: Social Media Posts After Ram-Raid ‘Difficult to Read’
A police commander has responded to social media comments after an Islamic community centre was ram-raided in Cornwall. Hasan Kilic, the volunteer imam at the Cornwall Islamic Community Centre near...
A30 Safety Scheme to Bring Seven Months of Delays
Drivers on Cornwall's A30 warned of delays as £9.8m safety scheme tackles an accident blackspot.
TikTok Trend Prompts Security Upgrade at £54m Devon Mansion
Jagged razor wire has been put up around parts of one of Devon's most important historic buildings in a bid to keep so-called 'urban...
Falmouth Cordon Reduced to 755 Metres, Evacuation Set for Wednesday
The cordon in Falmouth, initially set at 1400 metres, will now be reduced to...
Cornwall Council Backs Bodmin Care Home Conversion Plan
The former care home is of interest of a developer who wishes to turn it into flats and bungalows for vulnerable and disabled people.
WPP Opens Flagship East London Production Facility
LONDON, UK – 23 September 2026 – WPP today officially opens Devon's Point, a new, flagship production facility in East London.
Falmouth WW2 Bomb Cordon Expected to Expand
More than 1300 households are likely to be evacuated on Wednesday, Cornwall Council says.
A38 Slip Road Closed for Some Time After Lorry Overturns
A slip road on the A38 at Lee Mill will stay closed for some time after a lorry overturned. Police were called to the scene on the eastbound slip road...
Cooking Demonstrations Star at Devon’s Abbfest
It's all over for another year – a weekend of local food, beer, live music, celebrity chefs and community fundraising under the banner of...