Veterans Regroup Cornwall Named Finalist for Soldiering On Award
The CIC currently runs Armed Forces Hubs across Cornwall — including Helston, Liskeard, Penryn, Newquay, Launceston, Redruth and Penzance,...
North Devon Maternity Service May Resume by End of September
Health officials have said they are "cautiously optimistic" that a closed maternity unit could reopen by the end of September. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Trust suspended births at...
National Wealth Fund Backs Devon Tungsten Mine With £71m
Tungsten West PLC (AIM:TUN, FRA:540), the miner reopening the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon, has secured up to £71 million from...
A38 in Devon Set for £10M Upgrade Package
The A38 in Devon is a major trunk road and a critical part of England's Strategic Road Network (SRN), serving as a primary artery that...
Seized Cash Funds Safety Wristbands for Devon Women Runners
More than 1000 of the wristbands are being given to women in running groups across North Devon.
Redruth Rapist Jailed for Attacks on Children as Young as Three
A man who indecently assaulted a three-year-old child when he was a teenager went on to rape two other victims. David Maddern was jailed for 21 years at Truro Crown...
Torbay Council Defends Two-Tier Memorial Bench Charges
Torbay Council is keeping its controversial memorial bench policy unchanged. Opposition councillors had asked the Conservative administration to reconsider the policy, which charges families more for a bench in prime...
Digger Operator Helps Curb Dangerous Wildfire
A fundraiser is running to help pay for repairs to Danny Wadham's vehicle.
Newquay Airport’s £10m Cost Divides Cornwall Readers
The £9.7 million annual deficit was disclosed at an extraordinary Cornwall Council meeting to discuss how the loss-making airport can be...
Man Saved from 9m Sinkhole at Cornish Campsite
Emergency responders evacuated part of a Cornish campsite as they rescued a man from a sinkhole last month. Devon and Cornwall Police...
E-Scooter Trial Raises Safety Concerns in Cornwall
Safety concerns have been raised about the use of e-scooters as part of a trial in four towns in Cornwall.
Councillor Urges Safe Reopening of North Devon Maternity Services
COUNCILLOR Ed Tyldesley, the County Councillor for Chulmleigh & Landkey has stated: “We need answers, action, and a safe route to reopening...
Inquest Concludes Teen Biker Lost Control
A teenager who was "full of life, loved his life and did it his own way" died after losing control of his motorbike, but an inquest into his death has...
Cornwall Council Probes Jubilee Pool ANPR Camera Legality
Drivers recently sent fines they blame on the conflicting signage say they are taking legal action against the pool. 'It absolutely stinks.'
Beautiful Days Festival 2026 Celebrates 70s in East Devon
Heading home and already got the festival blues? East Devon News captured some of Sunday's fantastic Back to the 70s costumes.
Council Approves Liskeard HMO Conversion Over Objections
Cornwall Council grants planning approval for Elliot Homes' HMO conversion on Higher Lux Street overcoming local resistance.
Cornwall Lettings Agency Opens Second Office in St Austell
A Cornwall-based lettings and property management agency will open its second office this week, marking a major step in the company’s continued growth across the Duchy. Lang Llewellyn & Co...
Man Kicked in Head by Gang in Newquay Hate Crime Attack
A man was attacked and kicked in the head by a gang in Newquay over the weekend. . Police were called to the scene on East Street at around...
Boss Matt Taylor: Exeter City ‘So Lucky’ to Have Jack Fitzwater
Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says the club is "so lucky" to have captain Jack Fitzwater after he scored the opening goal in Saturday's 2-0 win over Accrington Stanley. The...
Two Arrested After Truro Blade Fight Leaves Three Injured
Armed police were deployed to Calenick Street in Truro, Cornwall, after a disturbance involving a bladed article left three men injured.
Three Injured in Large Truro City Centre Fight
Two men are arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, police say.
Protesters in Fly Costumes to Drag Giant Poo Along Penzance Seafront
It's a 'theatrical protest' against changes to a huge development.
Devon Couple Angry at Early Release for Son’s Killers
A Devon couple have said they are angry that the men who killed their son could be freed from prison early. Their son bled to death after being stabbed in...
Bovey Tracey Crews Help Fight Large Solar Panel Fire
FIREFIGHTERS from Bovey Tracey were among crews called to tackle a rapidly spreading fire underneath solar panels at Broadclyst this...
Man Seriously Injured in Truro City Centre Brawl
Armed officers were called but there is no wider risk to the public, police confirm.
Two Arrested After Three Injured in Truro City Centre Fight
Two men are arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, police say.
East Devon Community News: Auctioneers, Architect Booklet, Salt Fest
News in-brief from East Devon – Axminster, Exmouth, Lympstone, Ottery St Mary. Email your community news, photos and what's on.
Large Truro Fight Involving Blades Leaves People Injured
Police confirm armed officers are in attendance as our video shows a man wielding a huge knife.
Tamar Crossing Reduces Ferry Service Over Legal Work Hour Limits
Tamar Crossings has confirmed that a ferry will leave each side of the river around every fifteen minutes, but only two services will run rather than its usual three. The...
Police Cordon in Truro After Three Injured in Fight
Truro is at a standstill this afternoon after a main road was cordoned off. Multiple police cars and ambulances are currently at Calenick...
Cornish Community Centre Gains Free Full-Fibre Broadband
A community centre in Cornwall is now offering free ultra-fast Wildanet broadband, delivered through the UK Government’s Project Gigabit programme. Praa Sands and District Community Centre hosts a busy programme...
Villagers Praise Cornwall Council for Early Road Reopening
We're delighted to share much-deserved high praise for the council, its highways team and Cormac after a hole cut the village off. News.
County Council Accused of Delaying Dryden Road Reopening
County road chiefs have been accused of creating a 'deliberate delay' to re-opening a Covid-closed street to cars in Exeter.
Newquay Prepares to Welcome Families Back for Halloween
With the summer holidays coming to an end and colder days creeping in, many people are already looking forward to the darker nights and one particular favourite: Halloween. In Newquay,...
Major Fire at Solar Panel Site Near Broadclyst
A large fire has broken out in a field near Broadclyst. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are dealing with a blaze on a solar panel site in the...
Police Update on A30 Closure at Chiverton Cross
Police have given an update after an incident over the weekend shut the A30 by a key junction. . Devon and Cornwall Police said it was...
South West Animal Attractions Remain Open Amid Bluetongue
Defra confirmed zoos and attractions could stay open because there was no risk to visitors.
Tom Brown to Launch Training Restaurant at Penzance’s Market House
Cornish-born chef Tom Brown is set to celebrate his roots, overseeing an initiative to help train the next generation of hospitality talent...
Sewage Spill on Newquay Street After 10-Minute Downpour
Residents, business owners and holidaymakers had to walk through human faeces after raw sewage started gurgling out of a drain cover in the...
Veterans Regroup CIC Named Finalist for Soldiering On Award
Veterans Regroup CIC has been named a finalist in the prestigious national Soldiering On Awards 2026, recognising its work supporting...
A394 Overnight Closures Planned for September
Drivers are being warned of a number of overnight road closures across the A394 throughout September. Cornwall Council says the closures...
National Trust Posts Warning Sign at Cornwall Wildfire Site
Weeks after a significant blaze tore through the cliffside at North Cliffs, new images now reveal the stark aftermath left behind.
Police Find Rubbish and Soiled Underwear on Bodmin Moor
Police say they were disappointed to find piles of rubbish including a broken tent, bags of food and soiled underwear on Bodmin Moor.
Persimmon Defends Sprinkler Use at Bodmin Estate
A house builder has defended its use of a sprinkler during a hosepipe ban across the South West. The sprinkler was pictured in use at Persimmon Homes Kemeneth on the...
Full Train Service Restored After Power Outage
TRAIN operator CrossCountry will run a full train service across Devon today (Monday , August 24) after the weekend's power outage affected...
Devon and Cornwall Rivers Hit Record Lows as Drought Persists
The river Exe has seen its lowest ever recorded level at Trews Weir in Exeter, with low levels also reported on the Hayle and Gannel in...
Fishing Nets Main Cause of Dolphin Deaths in Cornwall
Fishing nets are the most likely cause of death for common dolphins stranded on Cornwall's coast, research shows. More than 860 short-beaked dolphins were stranded from 2018 to 2024 and...
Exeter Museum at Risk of Closure After Boiler Failure
An award-winning Devon museum could be forced to close its doors unless expensive repairs are carried out.
Campaign to Save Truro Post Office as Closure Nears
A city centre Post Office is looking for a new home after the shop it sits in prepares for closure. Truro Post Office is currently located in the TG Jones...
Child Killer and Monk Spirits Haunt Cornwall’s Most Haunted Sites
Schools are out for summer, and as parents and visitors look for new and interesting places to take the family, Cornwall's more ghostly spots might not be the first thing...