Bude Summerleaze Beach Named UK Hidden Gem
A "hidden gem" beach in Cornwall has been named as one of the UK's most underrated spots. New data reveals Bude Summerleaze Beach to be in...
Tiny Cornwall Village Named Among UK’s Most Gorgeous
Mousehole, just 2.5 miles south of Penzance on Mount's Bay, earned the title in a list of 17 must-visit coastal villages compiled by the...
Large Fire Closes Devon Road in Early Hours
Lower Union Road, just off the A379 in Kingsbridge, was closed in both directions after a large fire broke out in the early hours of this morning, Saturday August 29....
Coastguard Helicopter Evacuates Cruise Ship Patient Off Cornwall
A Coastguard helicopter was called to airlift a patient from a cruise ship in the English Channel after a medical incident on Saturday morning, August 29. The Carnival Legend, operated...
Overnight Rescue Continues for Five on Distressed Channel Vessel
Several fishing vessels are assisting the Coastguard after reports of a boat "in distress' off Plymouth.
Bluetongue Virus Hotspot Emerges in Devon and Cornwall
A virus which can be deadly to livestock successfully overwintered in parts of the UK before spreading rapidly, scientists believe.
North Devon Couple Fined for Sewage Leak on Neighbouring Land
A North Devon couple were hit with a hefty fine after sewage from their overflowing septic tank discharged onto land bordering a...
Wareham and Woodhouse Choose Not to Travel for Exeter City
Exeter City manager Matt Taylor has said Luca Woodhouse and Jayden Wareham chose not to travel with the team for the League Two fixture at York City, as rumours continue...
Exeter City Denounces Fans’ Shameful Behaviour
Exeter City has condemned the "shameful behaviour" of fans following reports of misogynistic chanting during the Devon derby and an allegation of sexual harassment after a match. The club said...
Falmouth Harbour Introduces Vegetable Oil Fuel for Boat Owners
Falmouth Harbour is now offering hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to boat owners for the first time. The harbour has used the renewable alternative to marine diesel to power its own...
Woman Urges Social Media Overhaul After Head-On Crash Killed Family
A woman whose husband, two-year-old son and unborn daughter died in a Devon crash is calling for social media companies to take responsibility for dangerous driving content on their platforms....
Restaurant Asks Diners to Pay for Two Curries to Aid Nepal
A Nepalese restaurant owner is asking people to pay for two curries when only ordering one to raise funds for those affected by deadly flash...
Plymouth Reform UK Group Forms Shadow Cabinet
The group's leader Steve Ricketts says 10 councillors will be responsible for key policy areas.
Baggy Trousers Help Sidmouth Donkeys Beat Flies
Forget the shorts, donkeys in Sidmouth have been wearing trousers this summer in a bid to beat the flies., but donations are needed to boost...
Campaigners Battle ‘Monstrous’ Devon AI Data Centres
An army of campaigners battling against two 'monstrous' AI data centres tonr Devon farmland have uncovered how detailed plans were for more...
Severe Weather Forecast Cancels Newquay Pride
Newquay Pride has been cancelled as a result of severe weather conditions that are due to hit Cornwall over the weekend.
Devon Couple Back Friend’s Nepal Search for Missing Brother
A DEVON couple have launched an urgent fundraiser to help a 'lifelong' friend search for his missing brother following flash floods in...
Newquay Pride Cancelled Over Forecast High Winds
Newquay Pride has been cancelled due to safety concerns linked to forecasted winds gusting at 40mph.
Cornwall Airport Twice Considered Seizing Plane
Questions are still being asked about a £1.6 million debt to Cornwall taxpayers after the airline went bust - three times what it owed...
Newquay Pride Cancelled as Bank Holiday Washout Forecast
Newquay Pride has been cancelled ahead of the bank holiday washout. . In an update today, organisers said the event, which was planned to...
Planners to Debate ‘Uninspiring’ Cranbrook School Plans
Plans for a new primary school and nursery in Cranbrook have been criticised for failing to be "exciting, imaginative and inspiring", with safety concerns also raised. The proposals have been...
Residents Demand Action Following Months of Gridlock
Frustrated residents will gather on a road which has been closed for almost nine months to "demand action" next week.
Dinan Way Extension Opening Brings Months of Exmouth Road Disruption
Motorists using the main route for Exmouth face months of road closures, diversions, temporary one-way routes and 'disruption' to reach the...
Former Marine Demands MoD Probe Into Soviet Asbestos Site
A former Royal Marine is demanding answers from the Ministry of Defence after a high-profile settlement involving Marines and soldiers who say they were exposed to dangerous asbestos during military...
Fake Key Fobs for Ford, BMW, VW and Jaguar Land Rover Seized
Investigators searching a counterfeiter's home discovered thousands of fake car key fobs. Guy Johnson, 56, pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit key fobs and trademark infringement under the Trade Mark Act...
Report Calls Firearms Licensing a ‘Postcode Lottery’
Problems with England and Wales' firearms licensing system are putting "public safety at risk", a report has said.
Wallaby Sighted Hopping Through Liskeard Town Centre
A wallaby has been spotted hopping through a town centre in Cornwall. A pastry shop owner said he was driving to work early on Monday when...
Severe Weather Forces Cancellation of Newquay Pride
The Newquay Pride event, which was due to be held tomorrow (Saturday), has been cancelled.
Bridge Cracks Extend Exeter Lane Closure
Engineers have discovered cracks in the deck of a bridge that carries one of the main routes into and out of Exeter. One lane on Bridge Road, near Countess Wear,...
Devon Neighbours Split by New Council Boundaries
Residents who live only a hedge apart could end up in different council areas following a local government reorganisation. Roberta Ayles and Ethan Merrington-Pink are next-door neighbours in Totnes, but...
Fundraiser for Baby Who Survived Crash That Killed Her Mum
A baby girl aged 11 months survived a crash in Devon that claimed the life of her “incredibly loved” mother. On August 8, Caitlin Saunders was on her way to...
Police Seize Drugs and Arrest Two in Truro Village Raids
Police have seized a quantity of what is believed to be Class A and Class B drugs and made two arrests after raiding homes in a village near Truro. Two...
Devon Hotel Moves Carnival Indoors After Local Complaints
A major fundraising event for a Devon hospice will go ahead this weekend despite a neighbourhood fall-out over noise.
Cornwall Officials Warn on Dumpling Squishy Toy Safety
Cornwall Trading Standards say some toy manufacturers are not meeting the required safety standards.
Long-Lost Song About Cornwall Housing Crisis To Be Released
A song written more than 50 years ago about Cornwall’s housing crisis is set to be released. Poor Cousin Jack, written in 1973 by Cornish linguist and songwriter Richard ‘Dick’...
Firefighters Begin 200km Coast Path Trek for Cancer Families
Firefighters across Cornwall will be taking on an epic challenge today, all in aid of raising funds for the Children's Cancer Unit Fund.
Truro Road Closures Scheduled for September to November
There will be a number of road closures across Truro over the coming months. Truro City Council has shared that, as part of Cornwall...
Seized Tate Funds to Protect Cornish Women and Girls
Money seized from self-proclaimed 'misogynist' Andrew Tate is being used to help pioneer a new initiative in Cornwall to engage men and boys...
Inside a 10-Hour Summer Paramedic Shift
The challenges the NHS faces in winter are well known, but sustained hot weather has also put increasing pressure on health services over the summer months. South Western Ambulance Service...
Cornwall Super 9s Win National Disability Cricket Title
The Cornwall Super 9s beat Middlesex to become national disability cricket champions on Sunday.
Cornwall Council Rejects Claims It Will Drop Affordable Homes
Cornwall Council cabinet members have criticised "misinformation" in the run-up to a protest which will see a giant turd pulled along...
Giant Turbine Plan Raises Fears for Protected Mansion
Some say - towering to almost 400ft at twice the size of the existing one - it will be a 'blot on the landscape' but others cite 'great...
NHS Denies Car Birth Classes Amid Devon Birthing Suspension
NHS issues urgent statement and emergency rules for expectant mothers affected by NDDH closure.
Dinan Way Extension Opens, A376 Closure To Last Until December
Drivers in Exmouth face disruption as the final phase of a major relief road scheme gets underway. The new Dinan Way extension will open on...
Devon and Somerset Fire Service to Host Free Open Day
The free event will take place at Service Headquarters in Clyst St George on Sunday, September 6.
Rescued Bodyboards Help Scientists Protect Devon’s Seagrass
Old bodyboards collected at our recycling centres are helping the Environment Agency protect some of the county's most important coastal...
Rogue Builder Sentenced For Taking Thousands For Work That Was Demolished
A rogue trader who took tens of thousands of pounds from customers for work he never completed has been prosecuted for fraud. Matthew Cole, of Chesterfield Road, Plymouth, appeared at...
Young Person Suffers Possible Spinal Injury on Cornish Beach
A young person suffered a potential spinal injury at Portheras Cove earlier this week (Monday, August 24). Article continues below.
Police Investigate Suspicious Boat Off Cornish Beach
Police were called to a popular beach in Cornwall after four men on a boat were reported to be "acting suspiciously" in the water.
Police Investigate Exeter Cathedral Attack After Video Deleted
An attack near Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday evening (August 25) that was filmed is being investigated by police. Article continues below.