West Devon Borough Council Welcomes Devon Reorganisation Rethink
News that the government is going back to the drawing board over a controversial plan to reorganise Devon's local government.
Cornwall Mobility to Showcase Solutions at Exeter Open Day
Cornwall Mobility is inviting visitors to its Exeter Centre at Skypark for an Open Day on Wednesday 23 September 2026, offering the...
Man in His Twenties Found Dead in Newton Abbot
A man in his twenties has been found dead in Newton Abbot. Police were called to Jetty Marsh Road at around 4.35pm on Monday, September 7, following concerns for the...
First Stage of Torcross Seafront Repairs Begins
Works to reinforce a seafront have started after it was battered by winter storms. In May, the Environment Agency (EA) announced it had...
Merlin Cinema Named for £50,000 Minimum Wage Breach
A Cornwall leisure company has been named by the Government for failing to pay the national minimum wage to its staff. Merlin Cinema is in the top 10 and one...
Cornwall Sees Fewer Diabetes Amputations as Cases Rise
Foot health is promoted to reduce amputations as one man says people should not "stew" over worries.
David and Goliath Battle Over Cornish Waste Site
A campaigner has been granted a judicial review to take Cornwall Council's planning decision to the High Court over the 'colossal industrial...
Royal Cornwall Hospital Patient Disturbed and Unsafe After Seeing Rats
'You do not expect to see rodents outside a hospital' - she said there were 'up to 20'. 0. News
14-Mile Diversion Deals Blow to Devon Pubs and Cafes
A host of businesses including an iconic Devon pub have revealed a major hit to trade after a key route to their community was severed in...
Devon Police Use Facial Recognition for First Time
Police in Devon have used live facial recognition technology for the first time. The system scans faces in crowds from a live camera feed and checks them against a watchlist...
Greens Say Docks Debate Unnecessarily Polarised
The Green Party group on Cornwall Council has entered what it calls the "unnecessarily polarised" debate over the future of Falmouth Docks. Balaena (A&P) has submitted a £150 million plan...
Cross-Party Support for Devon Reorganisation Pause
The Government's announcement to review the reorganisation of local government has received cross-party support from Devon County Council.
Cyclist Dies Two Months After Plymouth Attack
Officers are now trying to find members of the public who helped the cyclist after the attack and are keen to hear from the occupants of a...
GWR Cancels Five Weekly Cornwall Services Over Train Faults
Great Western Railway has confirmed it is ending five trips per week on the main railway line through Cornwall because of persistent problems with a fleet of trains. From today...
Volunteers Save East Cornwall School Cross-Country League
The East Cornwall Harriers Primary School Cross-Country League will return this autumn after a group of volunteers stepped forward to keep the series going. The future of the competition had...
Police Incident Closes Tiverton A-Road
A major A-road was partially closed this morning (Monday, September 7) after a police incident. The A361 was closed southbound as officers responded to reports of a concern for the...
Taxi Involved in Two-Car Crash Causing Marsh Barton Delays
Emergency services were called to Grace Road West in Marsh Barton, Exeter, at around 1.20pm on Monday, September 7, following a two-car crash. One of the vehicles is believed to...
Devon Council Reorganisation Pause Leaves Millions Bill
Plans to abolish all councils in Devon and replace them with four new unitary authorities have been paused, with the project already costing several million pounds. In a surprise announcement,...
Newton Abbot Housing Project Threatened by Fatal Flaw
The future of a huge housing development on the outskirts of Newton Abbot and a ‘priceless’ nature reserve alongside it will be decided in the next few weeks. Government-appointed planning...
Two Missing Fishermen Found After Boat Sinks Off Cornwall
Cornish RNLI lifeboats assisted with the search after the fishing boat sank.
Cornwall Council Chief Executive Takes Leave of Absence
Cornwall Council has said it is putting "interim leadership arrangements" in place after announcing that chief executive officer Kate Kennally is "on a leave of absence". Kennally joined the council...
Person Injured in Taxi Crash Near Truro Train Station
A person was taken to hospital after a crash outside Truro train station. The collision involved a vehicle with a trailer and a taxi. It happened on Station Road at...
Gorsedh Kernow Ceremony Welcomes 21 New Bards
A CEREMONY in Bodmin saw 21 new bards welcomed into the College of Bards of Gorsedh Kernow at the weekend. The annual bard-naming ceremony,...
Devon Council Overhaul Could Be Scrapped as Review Confirmed
The massive forthcoming rejig of Devon's councils could be snuffed out amid prime minister Andy Burnham's shake-up.
Exeter Co-Living Developer Scraps Footbridge Replacement
A developer has scrapped plans to replace a soon-to-be demolished glass Exeter city centre footbridge amid a development of hundreds of...
Cornish Woman Dies in Benidorm Parasailing Accident
A woman from Cornwall has died after a parasailing accident while on holiday in Spain. Beverley Ann White, from St Austell, is said to have crashed onto rocks after a...
Man Dies After Attending Polzeath Event
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We were called at 3.50pm on Saturday 5 September following a report of a man becoming...
GWR Cancellations Called ‘Least Bad Choice’ After Fleet Issues
Campaigners say the cancellation of five weekday services between Penzance in Cornwall and Plymouth or Exeter in Devon has been "the least bad choice" for operator GWR to get on...
Major Council Overhaul Plans Halted
Plans for a major shake-up of local government have been put on hold after the government launched a review following new legal advice. Proposals to merge smaller councils into larger...
Cornwall Groups Agree Plan to Boost NHS Dental Access
Organisations across Cornwall have agreed a new action plan aimed at improving access to NHS dental services following a dentistry summit...
Devon Boiler Firm Collapse Costs 30 Jobs
A Devon boiler company that ran into financial trouble is being liquidated, with 30 jobs lost. BBSM was set up in 2019 by Robin Cotton, Adrian Ham and Simon Hayes....
Thirty Evacuated After Plymouth Flat Fire
Thirty people had to be evacuated after a flat fire in a four-storey building. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said they were...
Man Arrested After Flat Fire Forces 30 to Evacuate
The flat where the fire started was destroyed by fire, the fire service confirmed.
Recycling Truck Named After Dolly Parton Hoped to Make People Smile
A council selects "Dolly Carton" as the name of one of its recycling trucks.
Devon Women Invited to Become Empowering Girls Mentors
Women from across Devon are being invited to volunteer as mentors to help year nine schoolgirls build confidence, raise aspirations and...
Cornwall’s Scallop Shell Poppies Mark 9/11 Anniversary
A special tribute has been created to remember the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks, including a Cornishman whose actions are credited with helping to save lives. The Veterans Charity...
Woman Critical After Kingsbridge A-Road Crash
A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after a crash in Kingsbridge. Devon and Cornwall Police were called at around 6.15pm on Sunday, September 6, to the A381...
Morning Traffic Disrupted by Lorry Breakdown on Tamar Bridge
TRAFFIC came to a near standstill across Tamar Bridge this morning with police in attendance, causing major disruption for rush hour travel.
Heavy Rain to Soak All of Devon on Tuesday
It's going to be a wet start for everyone, and a damp end of the day for five major towns and cities. News. Ethan Davies. 07:51, 07 Sep 2026. View 3 Images.
Studio Kiln Explains Its Move from Cornwall to London
The award-winning studio has spent years proving creativity doesn't need a postcode. So why are they now heading for the Big Smoke?
Exmouth Roadworks Final Stage Delayed by a Year
The final stage of a major roadworks scheme in Exmouth is due to begin, but the project is running a year behind schedule. Major diversions will be in place as...
Plymouth Councillor Seeks Reinstatement of Hawkins Square Signs
Sir John Hawkins Square in Plymouth does not have any signs six years after they were taken down.
Food Drink Devon Awards Shortlist Unveiled
Finalists for this year's Food Drink Devon Awards have been announced, with winners to be revealed next month. The awards are open to both members and non-members of Food Drink...
Porthleven Harbour Parking Charges Move Forward
We reported in May that the company which owns and runs Porthleven harbour had applied for pre-application advice from Cornwall Council to introduce parking charges. Porthleven Harbour and Dock Company...
Devon and Cornwall Justice Leaders Meet to Discuss Restorative Justice
The barriers that mean only an estimated four in every 1,000 crimes in Devon and Cornwall reach the Restorative Justice system will come...
Fundraisers Celebrated in BBC Cornwall Make a Difference Awards
Bex Fennell (l) and Sophie Alway (r) scaled the highest mountains in Scotland, Wales and England for the charity Georgia's Voice.
Planners Approve 105 Homes on Green Wedge
Claims public might think separation policy 'not worth paper it is written on' but developer has scaled down plans. News.
Paignton Church to Be Demolished for 25 Council Flats
Work is to get underway to demolish a church in Paignton and build 25 apartments. . A new development of social housing will replace the...
Truro MP Urges New Post Office Site as Closure Nears
MP for Falmouth and Truro, Jayne Kirkham, is leading the charge to find a new...
Second Crash in Two Days Shuts A381
The A381 is closed in both directions while Devon and Cornwall Police carry out an accident investigation. This is the second time in two days the South Devon road has...