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...
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,...
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...
Extremely Rare Flying Fish Spotted in Plymouth
An 'extremely rare' flying fish has reportedly been spotted swimming in Plymouth waters. Article continues below.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Devon Reaffirms Fairtrade Commitment as Fortnight Begins
We are reaffirming our long-standing commitment to Fairtrade as Fairtrade Fortnight gets underway from Monday 21 September to Sunday 4...
Approval Granted for New Porthtowan Surf Lifesaving Club Building
The replacement building is being supported by the Making Space for Sand project.
Devon Food and Drink Businesses to Build Climate Resilience
Join Devon Food Partnership and Food Drink Devon on 29 September 2026 for a People Planet Profit event focused on practical solutions for...
Residents Urge Action Over Plymouth Wastewater Odours
Residents living near two sewage treatment works in Plymouth are demanding action over smells they say fill their homes and keep them out of their gardens. People in Plympton and...
Cornwall Council Urged to Hold Vote on Streetlight Switch-Off
Politicians are objecting to a council turning off 35345 lights between midnight and 05:00.
Campaigners Set to Air Exmo_20 Housing Plan Concerns
Opponents to a vast housing development mooted for an East Devon town are set to outline their ongoing issues at a public meeting this week.
Concern Mounts Over Asian Hornets Spreading
People are being urged to report any sightings of Asian hornets to help stop them from spreading. The non-native invasive species, recently spotted in Somerset for the first time, preys...
Cameras to Enforce Daytime Traffic Ban on Penzance High Street
'We've had lots of congestion, lots of irate people, so going forward it's got to be a very positive step'. 0. News.
Opposition Grows to Cornwall’s Midnight Streetlight Switch-Off
Cornwall Council has been asked to hold a "county level vote" on its decision to turn streetlights off across the Duchy between midnight and...
North Devon College Opens Low Carbon Training Centre
North Devon College has teamed up with heating technology manufacturer Vaillant Group UK to open a new specialist heat pump training centre...
Serious Pollution in Devon Brook Draws Public Warning
The Environment Agency warned that it will take 'significant time' for the brook to recover. 0. News
Residents Unite Against 55m Geothermal Plant Near Truro
Residents of a quiet rural area near Truro are opposing plans for a geothermal plant in a field next to Grade II listed homes, worried about the environmental, noise and...
Blue Ink Pollution Prompts Exmouth No-Swim and Water Warnings
Pollution fears in Exmouth have sparked a warning to stay out of sea, not to swim, and 'avoid all contact' with Littleham Brook after the...
Exmouth Beach Swim Warning After Brook Turns Blue
The Environment Agency says it is investigating the pollution incident.
Drought and Bluetongue Mount Pressure on Devon Farm Tenants
A punishing double blow from drought and bluetongue is leaving livestock farmers with little grass growth, forcing them into winter feed...
Cornwall Considers Banning Disposable Barbecues on Beaches
A council is considering a total ban on the use of disposable barbecues on beaches following this summer's spate of wildfires. Cornwall...
Council Approves Land Buy for Community Woodland
A council intends to buy 11 acres of land with plans to create a community woodland. North Devon Council's strategy and resources committee...
Data Centre Plan Threatens North Devon’s UNESCO Status
A world-leading environmental organisation has confirmed that a rare and cherished eco-designation could be at risk if plans for a massive data centre in it are progressed. UNESCO has said...
At Least Seven Months of Rain Needed to End Drought
Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer.
Blue Brook Water Prompts Bathing Warning
The Environment Agency says it is investigating a pollution incident.
Data Centre Plan to Factor Into Unesco Status Decision
A possible site for the centre is North Devon Biosphere - one of seven biosphere reserves in the UK.
Who Will Pay for Cornwall’s Sea Defences When They Fail?
'Cornwall needs a clear register of significant coastal defences, showing who owns them, who maintains them, their condition and what they...
Devon CPRE Opposes Solar Farm on Prime Land in North Tawton
Devon CPRE has joined local residents and the town council in opposing a solar farm proposal on high-quality agricultural land in North...
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...
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.
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...
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...
South West Water Apologises for Exmouth Sewage Spill, MP Demands Answers
South West Water has apologised for a sewage spill into bathing water at Exmouth, blaming a 'process failure' at its Maer Lane treatment...
Open Eco Homes Devon Showcases Warmer, Greener Homes
Devon residents are being invited to visit real homes across the county this autumn to see practical ways to cut energy bills,...
Motorhome Fire and Oil Spill Close Devon Road
A motorhome and the car it was towing were destroyed in a fire on the A399 at Wistland Pound, leaving an oil spill that closed the road in both directions....
Community Events to Showcase New Dartmoor Landscape Scheme
People living in and around East Dartmoor are invited to free information events about plans to protect and enhance the area's unique landscape and wildlife. The events will let residents...
Swim Warning Issued After Pollutant Turns River Bright Blue
Environment bosses have issued an urgent "do not swim" warning at a UK beauty spot after a pollutant turned the river bright blue. Pictures released by the Environment Agency show...
Penzance Retirement Homes Plan Sparks Flood Evacuation Fears
The Environment Agency has 'serious flood risk concerns' and says it would be 'inaccessible to emergency services … for up to 12 hours'
Fed-Up Residents Abandon Beach Over ‘Portreath Pong’
"It's disgusting, the whole thing is just disgusting," Simon Haines said. "It's very problematic and there are a lot of people very angry in...
Swim Warning Issued After Devon Stream Turns Blue
A small stream in Devon has been turned bright blue following a pollution incident yesterday (Friday, September 11).
Devon Flood Team Objects to Holsworthy Agri-Business Plans
PROPOSALS for the construction of the supporting infrastructure that it is hoped will bring in the investment to turn the planned Holsworthy...
Homegrown Flower Demand Boosts South West Farms
A surge in demand for homegrown cut flowers has led to a rise in flower farming businesses across south-west England. Around 240 of the 1,100 members of trade body Flowers...
Cornish Litter Picker Blends Jokes With Cleanup Videos
Jordan knows wasson (and, yes, nicks some stuff from Jethro)
Devon Pledges Action on Quarry Dust Monitoring
Pressure over dust from quarries and its impact on residents has led to a pledge from Devon's largest council to work out who should be...
Six-Year-Old Spots Rare Spanish Butterfly in Cornwall
A six-year-old girl spotted the Queen of Spain butterfly in the Outdoor Gardens of the Eden Project in Cornwall. Could there be more in the...
Council Under Pressure Over Quarry Dust Monitoring
CAMPAIGNERS from Kingsteignton were among residents putting pressure on Devon County Council to decide who should be monitoring dust from...