Paignton Cliffs Emergency Response Explained
The coastguard, police, fire, and ambulance crews were involved.
Woman Taken to Safety After Truro Car Park Emergency
A woman has been taken to safety after emergency services were called to a multi-story car park in Truro. . Devon and Cornwall Police were...
Cornwall Love Is Blind Star Jack Opens Up About Alcohol Struggles
Love Is Blind UK star Jack Bradshaw recently opened up about his "bad relationship" with alcohol. News.
Record Chough Numbers Nest Along Cornwall Coast
A record-breaking number of choughs have made their nests around the Cornish coast this summer, a bird conservation charity has said. RSPB England said 161 choughs had been counted in...
Andy Burnham’s First Statement Promises Devolution Talks for Cornwall
Cornwall is set to enter talks for a new devolution deal following a pledge from the Prime Minister during his first statement to Parliament...
Students Hail Supportive South Devon NHS Placements
THE Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised by a Devon university for providing outstanding placement experiences to...
Devon Locals Hit Out as Billionaire’s £200m Super Yacht Blocks Views
'I hope he takes it to the Mediterranean next year!'
Liskeard Foodbank Warns of ‘Perfect Storm’ as Supplies Hit Three-Month Low
A CORNISH food bank is facing a “perfect storm” of rising demand and falling donations, with its food supplies dropping to just three...
Falmouth RNLI Answer Five Calls Over Bank Holiday Weekend
Crews from the Falmouth RNLI had a busy bank holiday weekend, responding to five shouts in four days.
Devon Man’s Remains Found Near Car Two Years After Disappearance
Richard Locker was last seen in a street in Torquay, Devon, in January 2024 and his family have been desperately searching for him ever...
All-Terrain Scooters Give Dartmoor Users Newfound Freedom
A fleet of trampers is making access to the great outdoors in the South West easier for many.
New School Year Brings Anxiety as Athena Trust Stays
Parents and former pupils at schools run by a controversial multi-academy trust have raised concerns it is still in place as the new school...
Live-in Carers Jailed for Defrauding Wheelchair-Bound Redruth Widow
Two live-in carers fleeced a wheelchair-bound pensioner as she grieved the loss of her husband. . Sharon Kasuto and Uaepa Mbunga defrauded...
North Devon Maternity Unit to Reopen Late September
North Devon District Hospital has said it is planning to resume birth services at the end of the month after recruiting medical staff.
Cranbrook School Approved Despite ‘Missed Opportunity’ Design
Planners reluctantly approve the new primary school and nursery in Cranbrook, highlighting concerns about the design, look, and entry to the...
Devon Woman, 71, Denies Benefits Fraud Charge
A 71-year-old woman has been accused of working while claiming benefits. Delia Clarke, of Dickens Drive, Exeter, has been charged with...
St Columb Major Approves 20mph Speed Limits
The initiative aims to help make the local streets safer, healthier, and greener.
Richard Tice Faces BBC Local Radio Interview Round
His party is preparing to host its autumn conference on Thursday. The BBC will be giving similar opportunities to other main parties.
Paedophile Pensioner Erased Search History Over 320 Times
A paedophile pensioner busted with only a handful of indecent images of children had used a programme to completely erase his search history...
Family Confirm Richard Locker’s Remains Found
The stepdaughter of a man missing for over two years has confirmed that human remains found at a Devon property last month are believed to be his. Richard Locker was...
Court Told Plymouth Teen Murdered Young Man in Suspected Homophobic Attack
A jury has been told that a teenager accused of murder lured his victim to a marina, beat and kicked him, then pushed him into icy waters. Layton Randle, 19,...
Five Key Points From Burnham’s First Commons Session As PM
Andy Burnham has taken questions from MPs in the House of Commons for the first time since becoming prime minister. The statement on his future plans comes six weeks after...
Sewage Stream Floods Fowey High Street
Residents and holidaymakers had to walk through a river of sewage after it began running through a high street in Cornwall over the bank...
Devon Highways Backs Chudleigh Dog-Walking Field Plan
PLANS for a private dog-walking field near Chudleigh have received a boost after Devon Highways confirmed it has no objection to the...
Burnham Directs No 10 North to Begin Cornwall Devolution Work
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he had asked No 10 North to start working with Cornwall Council on a devolution deal.
Young Driver Leaves Scene of Exeter Collision
A van was damaged in the crash, but a car also involved did not stop.
Reopening Date Set for Barnstaple Maternity Unit
An NHS trust has announced a provisional date to reopen a maternity unit that closed temporarily because of staffing shortages. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust said birthing...
Bank Branch Closures Hit Rural Communities, MP Says
The closure of face-to-face banking services has left small businesses and communities "struggling", an MP says. South Devon MP Caroline...
Record 161 Chough Fledglings Boost Cornwall Population
Tintagel was once the greatest stronghold for Choughs, but now it is thought a pair may have bred lately near Bude.
Discover Teignbridge’s Historic Churches on Open Day
ANGLICAN churches across Teignbridge will open their doors to visitors on Saturday, September 12, as part of Devon Historic Churches Day.
Ison Alli’s Truro Death No Longer Suspicious
A man who was previously arrested has been told there will be no further police action against him.
Councillors Overrule Advice to Allow Farming Family Barn Home
Councillors have gone against officers' recommendation to refuse and have allowed a farming family to convert a barn so they can stay in the...
Charity Plans 80-Mile Walk to Mark Eight Decades in Cornwall
Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC) is marking its 80th anniversary with an 80‑mile fundraising walk along the South West Coast Path...
Dog Bans Lifted Across Cornwall As Beaches Reopen
Dog owners across Cornwall can once again enjoy unrestricted access to many of the Duchy's beaches, as seasonal dog bans officially lift for...
Planners Approve New Cranbrook School and Nursery
The new school will form part of a development near Exeter that includes more than 1400 new homes.
New Cranbrook School and Nursery Approved
A new primary school and nursery with places for more than 700 children has been approved by planners. The school, on the edge of Cranbrook near Exeter, will have space...
Woman Arrested, Man Hospitalised After Penryn Disturbance
A woman was arrested and a man was taken to hospital after a disturbance in Penryn town centre. Emergency services responded to an altercation involving multiple people on Lower Market...
Residents Push for Reopening of Road Closed Since Storm Goretti
Cornwall Council is working on a plan to repair the road that closed in January.
Murder Probe Dropped as Truro Death No Longer Suspicious
The death of a man in Truro is no longer being treated as suspicious as a suspect who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been told no...
Retired Devon Teacher Dies After Being Pulled From Sea
An inquest has opened into the death of an 87-year-old retired teacher who passed away in the sea in East Devon.
Thug Jailed for Home Attack Over Internet Access
A drug-addicted thug attacked a man in his home after accusing him of cutting off the internet, weeks before he threatened to burn a woman's retina with a lit cigarette....
Queen of Spain Fritillary Spotted at Eden Project
A rare continental butterfly has been spotted in Cornwall as warmer weather draws more migrant species to the UK, an attraction says.
Devon MP Looks Forward to Backbench Role After Reshuffle
Devon MP and former shadow chancellor Mel Stride, who lost his job in a Bank Holiday reshuffle, says he is looking forward to working from...
Devon Body Likely That of Man Missing Since 2024
A body found in Torquay, Devon, on August 7 is believed to be that of a man reported missing in 2024.
Torquay Remains Believed to Be Man Missing Since 2024
A body believed to be that of a man who went missing in 2024 has been found in Torquay. Article continues below. Devon and Cornwall Police...
White Hart Landlady Aims to Make Newton Abbot Pub a Community Hub
A NEWTON Abbot pub is gearing up for a day of celebrations, charity fundraising and entertainment as it prepares to officially launch its...
Billionaire’s £200m Yacht Blocks Devon Sea Views, Angering Tourists
The former Tottenham Hotspur owner's luxury boat 'does not belong off the quiet Devon coastline'. News. Tom Bevan, SWNS and Shannon Brown...
Billionaire’s Superyacht Blocks Sea Views, Tourists Say
The former Tottenham Hotspur owner's luxury boat 'does not belong off the quiet Devon coastline'
Late Goal Hands Truro City First League Defeat
Truro City suffered their first league defeat of the season, with a late loss away to Dorking Wanderers in the National League South.
Police Appeal After Bodmin Man Goes Missing
Kevin Eddy has been missing since Saturday, August 29 and has not taken his medication with him (credit: Devon and Cornwall Police).