Shopkeeper Recounts Being Dragged Across Counter
"We've had instances of us being pushed into fixtures and I've had someone drag me across the counter when I have refused to serve them," said Andrew Bond, who runs...
Derriford Emergency Care Building Reaches Full Height
The multi-million pound development is being built to provide modern, purpose-built facilities for urgent and emergency care for people...
Devon’s SEND Service Faces £88m Overspend
A PREDICTED overspend of £88 million just this year in Devon's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) service highlights the...
Devon CPRE Adds Voice to Solar Farm Objections
Devon CPRE has joined local residents and the town council in opposing a solar farm proposal on high-quality agricultural land in North...
Historic Outback Pub on Sale Amid Rising Restoration Costs
The 128-year-old Cornwall Hotel in Boulder has survived riots and earthquakes and is now on the market. It last operated as a pub in 2010, when an earthquake caused severe...
Go Cornwall Bus Workers Back Strike Action
BUS union RMT has won a ballot for strike action over trade union recognition at Go Cornwall.
Crash Blocks A38 Near Bodmin
A stretch of the A38 in Cornwall was blocked after a crash on Tuesday, September 15. The westbound carriageway was closed between Bodmin Parkway and Turndown Road, with traffic in...
Murder Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead in Liskeard
Pictures taken in a town centre show a large police presence after a murder investigation was launched in Cornwall. A man was found dead in...
Council Admits Exmouth Link Road Work Not Quick Enough
Devon leaders have admitted that a new main route in Exmouth has been too slow in the making, highlighting the poor performance of its contractor amid a year of delays....
Man and Woman Arrested After Exeter Street Disturbance
Devon and Cornwall Police later confirmed that three people have been taken to hospital, with two of them being arrested.
Postwoman Bloodied in Dog Attack, Owner Sentenced
A postwoman was left dazed and bloodied after being mauled by a dangerously out of control dog while making a delivery in Upottery. The rottweiler cross lunged out of an...
Prince William Launches Princetown Fund During Dartmoor Visit
The Prince of Wales also got to meet a couple of alpacas during the trip to launch the £250k fund.
Councillors Told to Wind Necks In Over Reform UK Resignations
The allocation of committee seats at Cornwall Council has become a recurring item on the agenda, as members continue to switch political groups. The issue came up again at a...
Prince William Returns to Dartmoor for Community Fund Launch
The Prince of Wales visited Princetown on Dartmoor for the launch of its community fund. He began his day, at Gather & Moor, a new community...
Cornwall Council CEO Absence Mystery to Persist
Two questions relating to Ms Kennally have been raised by members of the public at the first full meeting of Cornwall Council since her...
Cornwall Council Asked Where Chief Executive Kate Kennally Has Gone
It looks like the mystery of where Cornwall Council's chief executive has gone will continue for a while longer. Kate Kennally, the local authority's most senior officer who earns more...
Cornwall Study Finds Half of Rubbish Could Be Recycled
Half the rubbish from Cornwall's homes could have been recycled or disposed of as food waste, a recent study has shown.
Josh Widdicombe Shares Surprising Strictly Job Response
Devon's Josh Widdicombe thought his Strictly Come Dancing opportunity would 'fizzle out'. News. Neela Debnath Screen Time Reporter.
Alcoholic Jailed for Raping Teen at Party as Punishment
His victim has bravely spoken of the trauma, fears and and ongoing mental health struggles this monster caused him to suffer.
Police Seek Wanted Man With Cornwall Links in Looe
William Mactavish is wanted in connection with an allegation of stalking involving fear of violence.
Torbay Dealer Jailed for ‘Best in the Bay’ Drug Deals
A cocaine dealer who advertised the 'best deals' in Torbay has been jailed for three years and one month. Article continues below.
A38 Blocked After Motorcycle Crash Near Trago Mills
A MAJOR A-road in Cornwall leading to Trago Mills, Liskeard, has been blocked for several hours following a motorcycle collision.
Pollution Turns Devon Beauty Spot River Fluorescent Blue
The Environment Agency has issued an urgent "do not swim" warning at a Devon beauty spot after a pollutant turned the river bright blue. Pictures released by the agency show...
Tungsten West Begins Production at Devon’s Hemerdon Mine
A Devon mine holding one of the "most significant" tungsten deposits in the Western world has entered production. On Tuesday (September 15), Tungsten West, which owns and operates the Hemerdon...
Dawlish and Bitton Park Host Charity Bowls Days
Dawlish Bowling Club hosted the final charity day of the season at the end of August, welcoming the community for the Rodney Gover Cup.
Cornwall Museum Fundraises £29k for WWII Raid Medals
The funds are needed for a new case to house the medals awarded after the St Nazaire Raid.
Plymouth Alcohol-Related Crime Rises More Than 25%
Alcohol-related crime in Plymouth city centre increased by more than 25% from 2023 to 2025, according to a report. On Monday, Plymouth City Council's cabinet agreed to extend a public...
Exeter Railway Club Treasurer Admits £200,000 Fraud
A railway club treasurer in Exeter has admitted defrauding the club of more than £200,000. Daniel Powell, 39, served as honorary treasurer of the Great Western Railway Association Club when...
Construction Begins on 40-Home Connor Downs Development
Work has started on a 40-home development at Connor Downs, near Hayle. Treveth has appointed Sureflow Building Services as contractor to...
Alcohol-Related Crime Rises Over 25% in Plymouth
Plymouth City Council is extending a public spaces protection order for another three years.
Cornwall Council Appoints Former Falklands Chief as Interim Deputy
Cornwall Council has announced the appointment of Andy Keeling as interim deputy chief executive.
Prince William Unveils £250k Fund for Dartmoor Village
The Prince of Wales is in Devon today (Tuesday) after unveiling a new regeneration fund to help the Dartmoor village of Princetown prosper. William is visiting the remote moorland setting...
Expectant Parents Call Devon Maternity Unit Closure a Nightmare
The ongoing closure of the maternity unit at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH) in Barnstaple is "becoming a nightmare" for an expectant couple. Birthing services have been shut since 11...
Special Fireworks Display Planned for Falmouth This November
A special one-off fireworks display will take place in Falmouth this November. The event, organised by the Falmouth Town Team with support...
Newton Abbot Young People Offered Business Start-Up Help
Young people in Newton Abbot who want to become entrepreneurs will get two chances later this month and in early October to develop their ideas and learn how to turn...
St Austell Clubs and Residents Invited to Shape 3G Pitch Plans
People in St Austell are being encouraged to have their say on plans for a new 3G pitch at Poltair Park. Cornwall College St Austell is...
Hayle Bypass Gets AI Camera to Spot Dangerous U-Turns
Six people have been seriously injured and one has died as well as more than a dozen further injuries in the crash hotspot - where a coach...
Devon’s Special Needs Overspend Could Reach £88m
The estimated overspend on special educational needs and disabilities for this year amplifies the need for cash injection and funding...
AI Camera Targets Dangerous U-Turns at A30 Hotspot
A camera using artificial intelligence to detect dangerous U-turns has been installed at a crash hotspot. Vision Zero South West, a road safety partnership involving 17 organisations, said the camera...
AI Camera Targets U-Turns at Cornwall A30 Hotspot
A camera that uses artificial intelligence technology to detect dangerous U-turns has been installed at a crash hotspot.
Appledore Lifeboat Station Appoints First Female Coxswain in 200 Years
Natalie Withey says it is a "privilege" to have been appointed as coxswain.
North Devon Maternity Unit Reopening Delayed
The move prompted concerns - and claims - that women were being offered classes in how to give birth in cars if they were travelling long...
Torbay Council Weighs Buying Children’s Homes After £14m Care Costs
Torbay Council spent more than £14 million in a single year on placements for young people in care, new figures show. The authority has no children's homes of its own,...
St Austell Stunned by Two Deaths in 24 Hours
Two deaths within 24 hours have left a Cornish town reeling. The first incident took place at around 10.10pm on Friday, September 11, when police were called to a single-vehicle...
Recycle Week Highlights Devon’s Recycling Journey
This Recycle Week (14–20 September), Recycle Devon is lifting the lid on what happens to Devon's recycling after it is collected — helping...
Witness Appeal After Woman Seriously Injured in East Devon Car Crash
A woman in her 70s was seriously injured in a two-car crash in East Devon, leading police to appeal for witnesses. Devon and Cornwall Police are asking anyone with information...
Sidmouth Classic Car Show 2026 Showcases Hundreds of Vintage Cars
Classic cars in their hundreds were in Sidmouth on Saturday when the town held its annual show, attracting scores of visitors.
Four Arrested After Murder Probe in Liskeard
Four people have been arrested and a murder investigation launched after a man's body was found in a house.
Four Arrested on Murder Suspicion After Man Found Dead
Police have arrested four men on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead. Officers found the victim, believed to be in his 50s, inside a property on Baytree...
Liskeard Death Sparks Murder Investigation
Residents and shop staff were alerted to an incident in Liskeard town centre this morning, as they awoke to find police cordon tape along...