Paignton Police Raid Cannabis Factory, Seize 161 Plants
Police in Paignton used a battering ram to break into a property and uncovered a sophisticated cannabis growing operation that could have yielded more than £100,000 on the street. The...
Inquest Opens Into Drowning of Engineer, 48, in Devon
An inquest has opened into the death of a holidaymaker who died while swimming in the sea in South Devon. Simon Lightbody, a 48-year-old from Reigate in Surrey, died at...
Barnstaple Gas Works Halted After Traffic Chaos
A massive scheme to replace underground gas pipes in a Devon town has been pulled after roadworks caused drivers to be stuck in traffic for...
Police Appeal for Man Missing Since July in Cornwall
A man who was last seen in the Sidmouth area in July could be in Cornwall, police say. Jonathon Pratt, 58, has links to Devon, Cornwall,...
Exeter Leaders Pledge Nearly £1m for Museum Boiler Repairs
Exeter leaders have pledged nearly £1million to pay for urgent boiler repairs at the city's museum in a bid to save the attraction from...
Exeter Man Jailed for Biting Wheelchair User on Nose
A violent man from Exeter has been jailed for biting a wheelchair user on the nose and assaulting a police officer. Josh Smith, aged 30, had known his one-legged victim,...
Replacement of Devon’s ‘Invisible’ Speed Camera Raises Questions
A controversial Devon speed camera which has caught 12,000 drivers breaking the limit in the last year - and was once dubbed the UK's 'most...
Cornwall Taxi Drivers Angry Over Summer Uber Influx
Taxi drivers in Cornwall have raised concerns about Uber drivers "invading" from other parts of the country, claiming they are breaking licensing rules during the summer period. Brett Bennett, owner...
Community Dig Unearths Medieval Village Walls in South East Cornwall
A number of historical finds were uncovered at the site.
Cornwall Estate With Private Beach and Woodland Up for £12.5m
The 500-year-old property is set in 183 acres of gardens and woodland.
Devon Shake-Up Puts Neighbours in Different Councils
A hedge is all that separates two neighbours who will end up in different council areas after a reorganisation of local government in Devon. Roberta Ayles and Ethan Merrington-Pink live...
Sidmouth Air Show 2026: Schedule, Parking and Viewing
Sidmouth Air Show 2026 will return to the town on Friday, August 28 -see what time it starts, where you can park and watch.
Inquest Told Man Drowned While Family Watched
An inquest has heard that a man drowned after being struck by a large wave while his family watched from the shore. Simon Lightbody, 48, from Reigate in Surrey, went...
Crash on A30 Near M5 Junction Clears at Exeter
The A30 near a M5 junction in Exeter has cleared after a crash earlier this morning (Thursday, August 27). The crash occurred on the eastbound A30 between the Alphington junction...
Red Arrows to Perform Dorset Flypast After Cancellation
The Red Arrows will perform a flypast over Lyme Regis after pulling out of a display.
Inquest Hears Man Drowned at Devon Beach as Family Watched
An inquest into his death heard the Surrey man was hit by a large wave while swimming.
Police Appeal To Trace 58-Year-Old With Devon Links
POLICE are appealing for help to locate a 58-year-old man, who has links to Devon and is believed to have travelled in the area.
Venter Names First Saracens Squad in 11 Years for Pirates Friendly
Saracens Men will take to the field for the first time this season against Championship outfit Cornish Pirates under the Friday night lights...
Newquay E-Scooter Trial Raises Safety Concerns
Newquay's Business Improvement District (BID) manager, Mark Warren, has warned it could be “only a matter of time” before someone is seriously injured by an...
Two Face Fraud Charges Over Tywardreath Misrepresentations
TWO people who previously ran a business in Tywardreath are facing numerous fraud charges, with one of them allegedly misleading people into...
Local Cabbies Accuse Uber Drivers of Breaking Rules in Cornwall
Taxi drivers in Cornwall have complained about an influx of Uber drivers from other parts of the country who they say are breaking licensing rules by parking on taxi ranks...
Truro Sets Christmas Shopping Dates and Festive Events
Festive plans are underway in Truro as the city reveals its first late‑night Christmas shopping date for December.
Cornish MPs Unite in Bid to Save Bodmin Keep
A NUMBER of Cornwall's MPs have joined forces to fight for the future of one of the county's most important military heritage sites,...
Land Swap Proposed for New Newquay Recycling Centre
A LAND swap deal is proposed to ensure longstanding plans to relocate the household waste recycling centre (HWRC) in Newquay can proceed.
Land Swap Deal Proposed for Newquay Recycling Centre
A LAND swap deal is proposed to ensure longstanding plans to relocate the household waste recycling centre (HWRC) in Newquay can proceed.
Occombe Farm Reopens Under New Owners
Occombe Farm was purchased by new owners Greendale last month after being sold by Torbay Council.
Fears Booze Bay Will Worsen St Austell’s Street Drinking Problem
'The name of the establishment speaks for itself and its raison d'être.' Councillors are 'gobsmacked' that police did not oppose an off...
Cornwall Residents Urged to Join Food Waste Recycling Effort
Cornwall Council says about 36000 tonnes of food waste has been recycled over two years.
Cornwall Holiday Park Owner: Summer ‘Almost 10 Out of 10’
A holiday park owner has said the weather this summer helped boost bookings in a season that had been "almost 10 out of 10". Jon Hyatt, of Hendra Holiday Park...
Daisy Fays Closes Chuckles Nursery Months After Takeover
The new owners want to build houses on the car park.
East Devon Parking and Loading Restrictions Proposed
In Budleigh Salterton, Fore Street and High Street will see "No Loading At Any Time" restrictions on specified lengths of the road.
Appeal for Man Who Intervened in Newton Abbot Assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Newton Abbot. The attack happened between 9pm and 9.30pm on Tuesday, August 11, near McDonald’s and Sainsbury’s at Penn...
Devon Town Named One of UK’s Best, Not Salcombe or Dartmouth
There aren't many places highlighted among the best destinations in the UK. Yet, a Devonshire town has claimed a top spot, thanks to its...
UK Government Moves to Secure Half of Devon Tungsten Output
The UK Government is moving to secure a domestic supply of tungsten for defence, aerospace and energy applications through the planned restart of the Hemerdon mine near Plymouth. Negotiations cover...
Devon Man Becomes to Swim Switzerland’s Ten Largest Lakes
Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a 'tough' 22-hour crossing of Lac Léman.
Cornwall Council Announces Roadworks and Closures
Cornwall Council has announced several roadworks leading to closures which could cause an impact on travel plans.
Devon Tungsten Mine Set for Full Production After £71m Investment
The Hemerdon mine near Plymouth in Devon is set to return to full production after a government investment of £71m. The site is said to hold one of the most...
Ann Widdecombe Portrait Installed in Parliament for MPs’ Return
A portrait of Ann Widdecombe has been put up in Parliament to remember the former MP, who was found dead with serious head injuries last month. The picture of the...
One-Way System Planned for Cliff Road as Mid Cornwall Metro Works Begin
PUBLIC notices cover a range of applications, ranging from licensing applications for liqueur or entertainment to planning applications,...
Newquay Attacker Drove 220 Miles to Attack Lone Woman
An attacker struck a lone woman with a van, dragged her towards the vehicle and strangled her. Safiya Anna Haverty, a 28-year-old transgender woman formerly known as Sean Haverty, carried...
Woman Assaulted by Driver Near Newton Abbot McDonald’s
The victim was left injured after being punched and kicked.
Devon Security Guard Found Dead Beside Bicycle
An inquest has opened into the death of a cyclist in Devon. David Darren Warburton, 59, was found at the side of the road alongside his bike...
Man Charged After Torquay Bottle Incident Leaves Victim In Hospital
A man has been charged after an alleged attack involving a bottle left a man in hospital. Jordan Papanicolaou, 29, has been charged with attempting to cause grievous bodily harm...
Devon Police Deploy Facial Recognition Van in Exmouth
Live Facial Recognition is coming to the streets of Devon for the first time this week. A clearly marked van will patrol the town centre of Exmouth on Friday, using...
Huge Devon Data Centre Plans Hidden From Public for 15 Months
Campaigners against the giant AI data centre proposed at Great Torrington - believed to be the largest of its kind in Europe - have...
East Devon Farmers Help to Stop Solar Blaze Reaching Cottage
East Devon farmers with tractors spread slurry and ploughed fire breaks in a bid to stop a blaze spreading after it broke out at a...
Funding Awarded for Pendennis Castle Conservation Plan
Nearly half a million pounds has been awarded to develop a plan to protect a historic landmark in Cornwall. English
Funding to Protect and Reimagine Pendennis Castle Keep
The Tudor Keep at Pendennis Castle is to be "conserved and reimagined" through lottery funding.
Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Prompt Cornwall Flood Warning
Cornwall Council has issued a warning about localised flooding and difficult travel conditions overnight tonight into Thursday morning. The council is urging residents to take extra care, plan ahead, and...
Acaster Accused of Derailing Truro Show Over Hecklers
'I don't think it's really okay to just give up halfway through a show. So many paying audience members didn't get to see what we paid for.'