Devon Councillors Detail Death Threats and Abuse
TWENTY-SEVEN crimes against councillors have been recorded over the last 12 months under the police's Operation Ford initiative in Devon and...
Woman Tells Court of Sexual Assault by Devon and Cornwall Officer
A woman has told a court she was sexually assaulted by a police officer, who allegedly said “I know the law and I need you to say yes”. Fiona Anderson,...
Martin Jennings Memorial Ride Raises £10,000 Despite Two Minor Crashes
The organiser of Cornwall’s largest annual charity motorcycle ride has described the event as a huge success despite two minor crashes. The Martin Jennings Memorial Run took place on Sunday...
Delusions Preceded Exeter Triple Killings, Inquest Hears
A man who later said he was having delusions about kidnappings and paedophiles killed three men hours after being released from custody, an inquest has heard. Alexander Lewis-Ranwell was still...
Arrest Made as Urban Explorers Target Closed Devon Centre
Police have reportedly made an arrest after dozens of so-called “urban explorers” ran amok at a Devon outdoor activity centre stealing and...
RNLI Called to Cornish Surf Ski Race After Competitors Hit Trouble
The organisers of a sailing race praised competitors despite a few getting into difficulties and needing help from the RNLI off the coast of...
Devon Council Redacts Leader’s Speech on 700-Home Plan
A Devon council has confirmed a complaints process is underway after it redacted around five seconds of a speech by its leader from a...
Police Share Update on Falmouth Docks WW2 Missile
Police have shared an update after a suspected World War Two missile was found in Cornwall yesterday (Monday, September 21).
Three Newquay Venues Host First Progressive Dining Experience
Three of Newquay's best-loved independent food and drink venues are coming together for a one-night-only dining experience that showcases...
Exeter’s On the Waterfront Announces End of Independent Era
One of Exeter's best known riverside restaurants has announced major changes to its lease and plans for a refurbishment. On the Waterfront, on Exeter quayside, says a 'very special chapter'...
Cornwall Council Staff Urged to Avoid Speculation During Unsettling Time
Staff told 'we urgently need to bring our spending under control' as council faces an in-year budget deficit of £11 million. 0. News.
Devon Mayor Election Possible by September 2027
Voters across Devon could be choosing a powerful new Mayor for the county as early as September 2027. . Cornwall has so far resisted the...
Tragic Torpoint Accident Kills Newton Abbot Girl
An 11-year-old girl died in a "desperately unlikely accident" while on holiday in Torpoint, Cornwall, an inquest has heard. Lilly Angel Rodgers, from Newton Abbot, had been playing with two...
South Kerrier Alliance Thanks Volunteers After King’s Award Nomination
Helston's South Kerrier Alliance has thanked its volunteers after being nominated for a King's Award for Voluntary Service - the highest...
Islamic Centre Attack Commentary Reflects Best and Worst of Society
The police investigation is on going after the Cornwall Islamic Community Centre was targeted.
Razor Wire Added to Mansion to Deter Vandals
The extra security measures come after a number of people broke in to the Devon landmark.
Pioneering Parish Affordable Housing in St Ives
St Ives Town Council in Cornwall is seeking a consultant for a new 250-unit affordable housing programme [Deadline: 12 October 2026]
Cornwall Hospitality Skills Hub Set for 2027 Launch
A new work skills hub offering practical support for Cornwall's hospitality businesses will launch in 2027. The Expowest Cornwall trade show...
North Devon Road Rage Leaves Man Injured
A man suffered a facial injury after a reported road rage incident in North Devon yesterday morning, Monday, September 21. Emergency services were called to South Radworthy, near North Molton,...
Crews Tackle Significant Boat Fire in Polruan
Firefighters from four stations in Cornwall were called to a fire on a land-based boat on Monday afternoon. Crews were alerted at 4.10pm on Monday [September 21] to what was...
Cornwall Hospitality Workforce Skills Hub Launches at Expowest
The Expowest Cornwall trade show, 2-3 March 2027, has launched the Cornwall Hospitality Workforce Skills Hub, a new feature designed to...
Coroner Rules 11-Year-Old’s Death in Cornwall an Accident
The tragic case of 11-year-old Lilly Angel Rodgers, who died following an accident while playing in mud flats at Whacker Quay near Torpoint,...
Devon Tourism Faces Massive Blow Over UNESCO Status Threat
A leading Devon environmentalist has said the loss of the North Devon Biosphere status would be a "massive blow" for the tourism sector. Steve Crowther, who chairs environmental group Devon...
Firefighters Called to Significant Cabin Fire on Cornwall Vessel
Crews from across Cornwall were called to a significant fire in the cabin of a boat at Polruan yesterday afternoon.
Cordon Remains at Falmouth Docks After WW2 Missile Discovery
A cordon remains in place for a second day after a suspected unexploded bomb was found in a dock in Cornwall. Emergency services were called to Falmouth Docks at 09:15...
Newquay Woman Among Those to Be Sentenced in Cannabis Smuggling Case
A Newquay woman is among a group awaiting sentencing for their part in a plot to smuggle cannabis worth £13.8 million into the UK through Birmingham Airport. Tasia Nelson, 22,...
Devon School’s Healthy Menu Sees Kids Eat Kilos of Olives
As the government bans deep fried food in schools, a head teacher shares his healthy eating stance.
Paramedic Says Saving Lives Is the Best Job
A paramedic featured in a new Channel 4 series about frontline emergency care says he "can't think of doing anything better". The South West Ambulance Service, which covers the west...
Devon School Pupils Eat Kilos of Olives
When you think of school meals, beige fried food may spring to mind. That is not the case at Landscore Primary School in Devon. "They love the salad bar. They...
Penzance Traffic Ban Criticised as Another Reason to Avoid Town
Plans to revitalise Penzance's high street and improve pedestrian access are moving forward with the introduction of enforcement cameras for a daytime traffic restriction. Cornwall Council has confirmed cameras are...
Mallet Attacker Shouted About Skinning People Alive
A man suffering a psychotic episode waited for his victim and then attacked him with a wooden mallet, fleeing while shouting about "skinning people alive and drinking the blood of...
A38 Junctions in Cornwall Set for Major Safety Upgrades
Notoriously dangerous junctions on Cornwall's second biggest road are to be changed in a bid to reduce the number of crashes.
Hospice Cream Tea Party Sets World Record
A hospice has broken a world record for the largest cream tea party. Cornwall Hospice brought 2,483 people together to beat the previous record held by Mercedes-Benz in Beijing with...
Cornwall Hospice Cream Tea Breaks Guinness World Record
Cornwall Hospice brings 2483 people together for a record-breaking cream tea.
Bideford Primary School Placed in Special Measures After Ofsted
A North Devon primary school is set to join a multi-academy trust after an Ofsted inspection found "concerns across a number of areas". West Croft Primary School in Bideford was...
Frenzied Dog Attack Kills Six-Month-Old Puppy in Lostwithiel
Little Ted's walker 'auntie' was also injured. Locals are now avoiding the park as word spreads about the same dog attacking others. 0. News.
Councillor Slams A30 Planners as Traffic Chaos Continues
A CORNWALL councillor has said that the planners behind extensive works on the A30 should 'hold their heads in shame', as chaos continues.
Devon and Cornwall Police Seek Community Volunteers for Cadet Support
The force has described this as 'an exciting opportunity for someone to use their personal qualities and skills within their community'
M5 Car Fire in Devon Causes Traffic Disruption
A car fire on the M5 caused traffic queues this evening. A witness reported the incident on the M5 southbound near Tiverton Junction (J27) at 5.20pm on Monday, September 21....
Girl, 11, Died After Branch Pierced Chest While Playing in Cornwall
An inquest heard that an 11-year-old girl died after a branch beneath mud pierced her chest while she was playing with friends at a Cornwall beauty spot. Lilly Angel Rodgers,...
Protesters Say Devon Data Centre a Blot on Landscape
More than 100 people gathered to oppose plans for a new £14bn data centre and battery energy storage scheme in north Devon. The company behind the project, Xlinks, said the...
Protesters Say Devon Data Centre Would Be ‘Blot on Landscape’
More than 100 people gathered to oppose plans for a new £14bn data centre and battery energy storage scheme in north Devon. The company behind the project, Xlinks, said the...
Veterans With Dogs and Forthglade Win National Award for Devon Partnership
Nine-year partnership recognised at the Third Sector Awards 2026, marking a second consecutive year of national award success for Veterans...
Erratic Van Incident Shuts M5 and Hospitalises Driver
A driver was taken to hospital after a major incident that saw the M5 closed in both directions in Devon. Avon and Somerset Police said it responded to reports that...
Girl, 11, Dies After Hidden Branch Pierces Heart in Cornwall
Lilly Angel Rodgers, 11, from Newton Abbot, suffered a fatal chest injury while playing with friends at Wacker Quay in Cornwall.
Four Jailed for £13.8m Cannabis Smuggling at Birmingham Airport
Four members of an international drugs gang have been jailed for trying to smuggle cannabis with a street value of £13.8m into the UK from Thailand. The arrests came after...
Newquay Firsts Win Away at Street in Somerset
Newquay AFC's three senior men's teams had a mixed day on Saturday. The firsts travelled to Somerset to face Street in the Western League Premier Division without boss Shaun Middleton,...
Sidmouth Fire Destroys Bungalow
A bungalow has been destroyed in a fire at Sidmouth. . Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called to Yardelands following...
Exe Estuary Trail Sections to Close for Maintenance
TWO sections of a cycling and walking route in Dawlish will be closed for essential maintenance.