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...
Fleeing Diners Shamed Into Paying St Ives Restaurant Bill
Three men who slipped out of a side door at Beer & Bird in St Ives after enjoying drinks, burgers and a plate of wings on Friday evening have now...
Thieves Steal Thousands in Tools from Torquay Cemetery
Callous thieves made off with tools worth thousands used to look after people's graves. Article continues below.
Rain and Mud Fail to Dampen Great Trethew Rally
The annual event delivered its usual feast of vintage machinery, with historic tractors, steam traction engines, classic motorcycles,...
Cornwall Firefighters Join US 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Three firefighters from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service have taken part in a powerful 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.
Suspended Sentence for Assault Near Ottery St Mary Pub
A man was left with serious head injuries after being attacked near a pub in Ottery St Mary. Samuel Whitcombe's victim was walking along Brook Street and was approaching the...
Exeter Care Home Manager Stole £30k from Residents for Gambling
A care home manager with gambling and alcohol addictions stole £30,000 from two residents. Paul Blinkhorn used their debit cards to help himself to their funds. He later handed himself...
Cornwall Pothole Reports Hit Three-Year High
Cornwall Council is fighting drivers' corner, spending £10.2 million fixing potholes in three years, making 98% safe within 48 hours,...
Ride-On Mower Donation Supports Seven-Acre Newquay Orchard
The mower was gifted by SUEZ, a recycling and recovery company, to support the upkeep of the orchard's seven-acre site.
South West Water Explains Days-Long Devon Supply Issues
South West Water has explained what has caused issues to the water supply in several Devon towns over the last few days.
Seaton Carnival 2026: Illuminated Processions Return in Pictures and Video
Illuminated carnival processions returned to the streets of the South West on Saturday night as Seaton Carnival got the East Devon circuit...
Red Bull’s Up The Mast Challenge Returns to Plymouth
Red Bull says its Up The Mast challenge would take place in Plymouth on 26 September.
South West Water Confirms Most Devon Supplies Restored
South West Water has said that most customers affected by a water outage have had their supplies restored. Supplies were disrupted in Buckfastleigh, Kingsbridge, Paignton and Totnes in Devon, with...
Bodies of French Fishermen Missing in Channel Recovered
The bodies of two French fishermen who went missing when their trawler sank in the English Channel have been found, according to French prosecutors. The Maranello sank off the coast...
Devon Teen Reaches Under-18 Beatboxing Final
A 16-year-old beatboxer from Devon has reached the final of the UK's national under-18 beatboxing championships after impressing judges with a video audition. Sonny, known by his stage name SonnyT,...
Looe Council Seeks New Town Crier
The successful candidate will help represent Looe, meet residents and visitors and support community events.
Tourists Flock to Devon’s Rare Rainforest Gorge and Waterfall
Lana Hartley, who lives in and travels Devon in her campervan, has showcased a stunning 'temperate rainforest' in the county that she...
Tiverton Garage Housing Plan Draws Anger Over Emergency Access
A row of garages could be demolished under plans by Mid Devon District Council to add a dozen affordable homes to its social housing stock. The proposal for 12 affordable...
Devon MPs Condemn Banks Over Rural Branch Closures
Britain’s biggest banks have come under fire from MPs over the “decimation” of rural services, which is leaving people in places like Devon out in the cold. South Devon Liberal...
Right-Side Seats Offer More Legroom on Ryanair and EasyJet
It all depends which plane you are flying on for your holiday.
Exeter Man Arrested After Paedophile Hunter Confrontation
A 48-year-old Exeter man was arrested after being doorstepped by a paedophile hunter group, a court heard. Article continues below.
Exeter Councillors Propose Water Stations After Record Heatwaves
Councillors say Exeter needs better hydration and are pressing the city to install more public water stations. Green councillors will bring a motion to the full council meeting on September...
Free Cornwall Wellbeing Walks Help Older Adults Stay Active
There's a new push in Cornwall to help older adults stay active and social through free Wellbeing Walks, as new national guidance recommends at least one...
Green Councillors Ask Exeter to ‘Show Some Bottle’ on Water Stations
Exeter Green councillors are calling for the city to 'show some bottle' and back their call for public water stations on authority-owned...
