Car and Motorhome Crash Causes Saltash Tunnel Delays
Devon and Cornwall Police said the ambulance service is in attendance with delays expected on A38.
Devon Bluetongue Cases Prompt Call for Urgent Government Action
Our Cabinet Member for Rural Affairs, Councillor Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin, has written to Government calling for urgent action to support...
RAF Explains Recent Chinook Sightings Over Cornwall
Social media in Cornwall has been flooded with chatter about low-flying, noisy helicopters in recent weeks, with many people wondering what...
Sun-Soaked Boardmasters Festival Draws 158,000 in Newquay
Headliners Fatboy Slim, Lily Allen and Kasabian deliver unforgettable performances as festival season culminates on the Cornish coast!
Police Ask Public for Help Locating Missing Woman in South Devon
POLICE have appealed to the public for help in finding a 66-year-old woman who has gone missing from Surrey and is believed to be in the...
PM Backs Cornwall Council’s Devolution Plan
Andy Burnham has backed Cornwall Council's ambition to become a single strategic foundation authority. He made his position clear in a letter to Leigh Frost (Lib Dem), the council leader....
Report Explains Dunkeswell Tiger Moth Crash
A pilot was unable to see ahead at a critical moment as he landed a Tiger Moth biplane at Dunkeswell aerodrome in Devon, according to a government report. The Air...
Cornwall Crews Tackle 176 Wildfires and Counting
Firefighters are working in increasingly challenging conditions as wildfires continue to flare up on a daily basis, with Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service recording 176 wildfires in 2026. Chief fire...
Students Celebrate Top Exam Grades Across the Region
Thousands of students across Devon, Cornwall and the Channel Islands have been collecting their A-level, T-level and BTec exam results. Top marks across England, Wales and Northern Ireland rose for...
Two-Car Crash Closes A387 in South East Cornwall
The collision happened on the A387 at Trerulefoot, between Milladon Lane and the A374.
Six Suspects Bailed in Rugby Girls Abduction Case
Six people arrested on suspicion of abducting two girls after they disappeared from a town in Warwickshire have been bailed,...
British Firework Championships Back in Plymouth
Six pyrotechnic companies are battling it out for the title at the British Firework Championships.
Devon Employment and Youth Hubs Help Students With Exam Results
Students receiving their A-Level, AS-Level, T-Level and BTEC results today (Thursday 13 August) and GCSE results next week,...
A380 Closed Near Kingskerswell After Serious Accident
THE A380 South Devon Highway has been closed in both directions near Kingskerswell following a serious road traffic collision this morning.
Police Sprint Up Plymouth Hill After Devon Derby
Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City fans appeared to have taken on board the police's warning to "behave" during the Devon Derby match on Monday, with only half a dozen arrests...
Photos Capture Century’s Solar Eclipse Across South West
On Wednesday night, people across the South West gathered in fields, on beaches, headlands and city centres. The moon passed across the face of the sun in one of the...
Millions Call Once-in-a-Generation Solar Eclipse ‘Phenomenal’
People across Europe turned their eyes to the sky as the Moon blocked out part of the Sun, or in some cases all of it. The spectacle prompted powerful and...
Police Clarify Cullompton Lorry Rumour After Social Media Post
The force said immigration are now leading an investigation into how the female came to be in the UK.
Devon Beach Incident Claims Life of Man in His 70s
Sadly, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that the individual involved has passed away. A spokesperson for the force said: "We were called...
A38 Upgrades in Devon to Bring Closures and 40mph Limits
The A38 in Devon is set to have a series of enhancements made over the next year as National Highways invests more than £10 million into the...
South West Train Services Reduced During Heatwave
Train passengers are advised to check before travel due to some reduced services caused by the heat.
Okehampton Show Drops Farm Animals Over Bluetongue Cases
The latest Defra figures show the south-west of England is the most impacted area across the UK.
Photos: Solar Eclipse Seen Across South West and Channel Islands
A selection of images from Devon, Cornwall, Guernsey and Jersey as the celestial event took place.
New Map Shows Devon Areas with Highest Wildfire Risk
Firefighters have tackled nearly 1,000 wildfires so far this year, as a new map reveals the hotspot areas most at risk in and around Devon. Prime Minister Andy Burnham chaired...
£500k Abbey Tower Restoration Could Reveal Hidden History
Restoring a medieval tower could offer a "once-in-a-century opportunity" to learn about the site and its surrounding area, the team behind a...
Cornwall Councillor Demands Apology over Missed Meeting Error
A Liberal Democrat councillor has demanded an 'unequivocal apology'
Plans for 75 St Agnes Homes Among Latest Cornwall Applications
A banking hub, rugby club hospitality suite, fried chicken takeaway and more houses are also among the new applications.
Newquay Games Bar Gets Licence Despite Neighbour Objections
A new board games and console games bar, which hopes to offer something new in Newquay, has been granted a premises licence despite...
Solar Eclipse Draws Millions Across UK South West
Millions across the UK geared up for the most dramatic partial eclipse spectacle since 1999, with last-minute scrambling for glasses and DIY pinhole camera instructions to view the phenomenon safely....
Cornwall Crowds Gather to Watch Solar Eclipse Together
People came from far and wide to witness a phenomenon that has thrilled humans for thousands of years. At 6pm the beach and village began to empty, and those in...
Holiday Let Policy Shows Little Housing Market Impact
Devon and Cornwall sales growth trails wider markets despite reforms aimed at increasing residential supply. – Holiday let changes failing...
Crews Tackle Blaze Behind Wadebridge Tesco Store
Crews attended a blaze near a Tesco store in Cornwall on Wednesday afternoon, August 12, as another fire broke out. The fire involved a hedgerow behind the Tesco store in...
Crowds Gather to Watch Partial Solar Eclipse in Devon and Cornwall
About 94% to 96% of the Sun was covered by the Moon across Devon and Cornwall.
Six Arrested After Missing Rugby Girls Found in Cornwall
Four people from Cornwall have been arrested by police following an investigation into the disappearance of two girls from Rugby. The girls were found in Cornwall by officers from Devon...
Crews Fight Blazes at Porth and Mawgan Porth
FIREFIGHTERS have extinguished a wildfire at Porth near Newquay while crews continue to dampen down another large blaze at nearby Mawgan...
Man in 70s Dies After Croyde Beach Incident
A spokesperson for the force said: "We were called at around 1.25pm on Wednesday 12 August following a report of a man having suffered a...
Partial Solar Eclipse Draws Crowds in South West and Channel Islands
The spectacle is under way across Devon, Cornwall, Guernsey and Jersey.
Firefighters Battle Wildfire Near Land’s End Airport
Firefighters are battling a wildfire near Land's End Airport that has sent thick plumes of smoke into the sky. The blaze in the St Buryan area ignited at about 12:20...
Warning Issued as Significant Grass Blaze Hits Exeter Valley
Dozens of firefighters are tackling a "significant" grassland blaze that caused several people to flee their homes earlier. Devon and...
Six Arrested on Suspicion of Abduction After Girls Found in Cornwall
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of abducting two girls who disappeared from a town in Warwickshire. Warwickshire Police said the girls, aged 11 and 12, were found in...
Police Report 15 Arrests and 30 Crimes at Boardmasters 2026
Devon and Cornwall Police said there were 15 arrests at this year's Boardmasters Festival, with about 30 crimes reported during the event. The festival took place at Watergate Bay in...
Seahawks’ Witherspoon Skips Hold-In, Focus Stays on Winning
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon wants a new, long-term contract, but that's not his overriding focus right now.
Missing Plymouth Man Found Safely
Devon & Cornwall Police has thanked members of the public for their assistance in locating a missing person.
Violent Gang Attack on Cathedral Green in Exeter
A young man attacked by at least six males was left seriously injured. . The victim, a 20-year-old man, was verbally abused by the group on...
Devon and Cornwall Solar Eclipse: How to Watch Safely
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the South West on Wednesday evening. In Devon and Cornwall, the eclipse will start at about 18:18 BST, peak at 19:15 and...
Solar Eclipse Frenzy as St Ives Store Sees Huge Queues for Glasses
Long queues have formed outside a St Ives shop this morning as people make a last-minute dash for eclipse glasses. The St Ives Techy, on Chapel View, Royal Square, is...
Six Arrested on Suspicion of Abducting Girls
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of abducting two girls who went missing from a town in Warwickshire. Police said three men and three women were in custody after...
Cornwall Council Error Blamed for Member’s ‘reputational Damage’
A councillor has blamed a Cornwall Council clerical error for damaging his reputation and has demanded a public apology.
Fire at Mincinglake Valley Park
On Tuesday afternoon (11th August) a fire broke out at Mincinglake Valley Park.
Crews Tackle Cornwall Fires After Smoke Seen – Recap
Firefighters in Cornwall have put out a wildfire in Porth and are still working to damp down another large fire in Mawgan Porth. At 4pm on Tuesday, August 11, the...