Saltash Motorists Given Final Parking Warning After North Road Visit
Officers worked alongside Cornwall Council Enforcement Officers after receiving numerous complaints from local residents, councillors and...
Police Identify Family of Three Who Died at Shoreham Beach
Police have named the three people who tragically died off the coast of Shoreham [National news]
Mother Still Believes Faking Son’s Illness Was Right
Ahead of a Channel 4 documentary, Lisa Hayden-Johnson's son Matthew reflects on her actions.
New Support Network Launched for Foster Families in Liskeard Area
The group forms Cornwall's fourth Mockingbird constellation, a network designed to give foster carers and children a stronger sense of...
Serious Crash Shuts A35 in Devon
A "serious" crash shut a Devon A-road this afternoon, August 19. The A35 was closed in both directions between Elsdons Lane and the B3165 after the crash, according to traffic...
Exeter Wildfire Damage at Country Park Still Being Assessed
More than 50 acres of Mincinglake Valley Park were severely damaged in the fire.
Devon Farmer, 80, Dies After Being Trampled by Cow
An 80-year-old farmer passed away after being trampled by a cow, an inquest heard. At a short public hearing on August 19 at Exeter Coroners...
Truro Car Park Cordon Remains Two Days After Body Found
A police cordon is still in place, two days after the body of a man was found in a car park in Truro. A 41-year-old local man, Ben Gough,...
Falmouth Docks £150m Cruise Expansion Prompts Environmental Concerns
A £150 million plan to expand Falmouth Docks so larger cruise ships can berth has drawn environmental concerns from critics. The planning application to Cornwall Council includes demolishing current buildings,...
Farmer, 80, Dies From Injuries After Cow Trampling
An inquest has heard an 80-year-old farmer died after she was trampled by a cow on her farm. Jennifer Uglow from Whitstone near Holsworthy,...
Andy Burnham Open to Cornwall Overnight Visitor Levy as ‘Game-Changer’
The prime minister said he was open to giving Cornwall the power to introduce an overnight visitor levy under a devolution agreement.
Cornwall Scheme Pairs Landowners With New Food Growers
A pilot scheme to partner up landowners who have spare land with people who want to start up food and farming businesses has been launched...
Devon Council Signs £1.29m A377 Weirmarsh Stabilisation Contract
Devon County Council has awarded a £1.2M contract including VAT for highway stabilisation works on the A377 at Weirmarsh slip.
Nationwide Phone Alert Uncovered Hidden Phones in Devon Prisons
The government's surprise wildfire phone alarm led to the discovery of several illegally held smartphones in Devon's jails. The national alert last Friday was designed to warn about the dangers...
Land Match Scheme Pairs Owners With Growers in Cornwall
A pilot scheme in Cornwall is pairing landowners with spare land and people who want to start food and farming businesses. Tamar Grow Local has been working towards the project...
Newquay Complete League Double Over Gunnislake
NEWQUAY completed the double over Gunnislake on Saturday after a three-wicket victory in Division Five East, writes Stephen Lees.
Two Teenagers Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After Man’s Death
Police say the 18-year-old man and 19-year-old woman were detained after a man died near Chudleigh.
Nine Suppliers Selected for £65m Devon Resurfacing Deal
Devon County Council is set to appoint a raft of companies to a resurfacing framework valued at just shy of £65m.
Two Arrested After Man, 81, Dies at Devon Home on Christmas Day
Two people from South Devon have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of an 81-year-old man on Christmas Day. Devon and Cornwall Police were called at 10.50am...
Police Launch Appeal After A30 Collision Injures Motorcyclist
A motorcyclist is in hospital following a serious collision on the A30 in Cornwall on Tuesday, August 18.
Hayle Community Set to Honour Rick Rescorla on 9/11
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in New York, and Hayle Town Council will remember one of Cornwall's own who died...
Teenage Sisters Missing in Cornwall Are Found Safe
Two teenage sisters who were reported missing in Cornwall have been found safe and well, police have confirmed.
English Heritage Offers Free Ice Cream Replacements at Cornish Castles
VISITORS enjoying a summer day out at two of Cornwall's best-known castles can now enjoy their ice creams with a little less worry – thanks...
Teens With Braces Left Without Care After Cornwall Orthodontist Shuts
Jacob is one of hundreds of teenagers in Cornwall left with braces stuck on his teeth after his orthodontic practice unexpectedly closed...
Blue Cross Urges Devon Cat Owners to Neuter as Kitten Crisis Grows
A surge in abandoned kittens is placing growing pressure on animal welfare services in Devon. The Blue Cross is calling on cat owners in the...
Tributes Paid to British Newlyweds Killed in Greek Helicopter Crash
Tributes have been paid to a "beloved" man who died with his wife in a helicopter crash while they were celebrating their honeymoon in Greece. Alex Cromie and his wife...
New Map Reveals Cornwall PIP Claim Hotspots
A new map has laid bare the reality behind Cornwall’s rising benefits bill, after Prime Minister Andy Burnham warned that a generation has been let down by a lack of...
Heat Stress Blamed in Plymouth Tree Branch Collapse
The stress of the heatwaves on trees has been blamed for the sudden collapse of a branch.
Exeter Councillor Allowance and Expense Figures Published
A full list of figures has been published revealing how much Exeter city councillors were paid in allowances and expenses for the last year.
Exeter Council Faces £260K Boiler Repair Bill to Avert Museum Closure
The heat is on Exeter City Council to borrow more than a quarter of a million pounds to repair failing boilers at the city's museum.
Joe Cummins Signs for Cornish Pirates, Loaned to Redruth
Versatile back Joe Cummins joins Cornish Pirates and will spend the 2026-27 season on loan at Redruth.
Devon Wildlife Trust Urges Refusal of Starcross Commercial Units
THE Devon Wildlife Trust has recommended that a planning application for nine commercial units at Starcross is refused, raising concerns...
Community News Briefs From East Devon
Community news in brief from East Devon covers Budleigh Salterton, Axminster, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Whimple, Cranbrook and Ottery St Mary. Email your news, photos and what's on to [email protected]. Around four...
Son Who Witnessed Abuse Sues Police After Cornwall Murder
The son of a woman murdered by her partner in Cornwall is suing the police and probation service, saying there were multiple chances to save her but she was let...
Man Seriously Injured in Plymouth Forklift and Lorry Incident
Police were called to the manufacturing and engineering facility on Broadley Park Road on Monday morning.
Cornwall Council Approves New Road Closures in South East Cornwall
PUBLIC notices cover a range of applications, ranging from licensing applications for liqueur or entertainment to planning applications,...
Witness Appeal After Unexplained Exeter City Centre Death
Police officers are searching for a man believed to be a witness following the unexplained death of a man in Exeter. Devon and Cornwall...
Police Investigate Liquid Attacks on Woman in Torpoint
Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed what happened or captured relevant footage to come forward.
A30 Hayle Bypass Reopens After Two-Vehicle Crash
The A30 has reopened after being closed this morning (Tuesday, August 18) following a two-vehicle crash. The Hayle Bypass was closed between the St Erth roundabout and the Loggans Road...
Police Investigate Death of Man Found in Truro Car Park
The body of a man has been found on the ground floor of a multi-storey car park. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called by the...
Arrest After Man’s Body Found in Truro Car Park
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 41-year-old whose body was found on the ground floor of a multi-storey car park. Devon and Cornwall Police...
Licences Suspended for Four Torbay Taxi Drivers
Four Torbay taxi drivers have had their licences suspended. Councillors heard that two had been booked for speeding while the other two waited for fares outside designated ranks. The first...
Council Approves 54-Bed Mental Health Hospital Plans
Plans for a 54-bed mental health hospital near a primary school in Exeter have been approved, despite more than 200 public objections over the location. Exeter City Council first granted...
Devon Councillors Warn of Democracy Dilution in New Interim Wards
Councillors have warned of the “dilution of democracy” as new interim ward arrangements are set out for unitary authorities in Devon. In the biggest local government shake-up in 50 years,...
Police Investigate Unexplained Death at Truro Car Park
Police have launched an investigation following the unexplained death of a man at a public car park in Truro.
Police Confirm Death of Man at Truro Moorfield Car Park
A man has been found dead on the ground floor of a car park in Truro. The incident was reported as a concern for a person's welfare at...
Devon County Council Submits Final A379 Slapton Restoration Bid
Devon County Council has published its full and final bid to the Government's Structures Fund, seeking support to restore and strengthen the...
Twenty Babies Born Since Maternity Unit Closure
NHS bosses decline to say when a birthing unit in north Devon will reopen following staff shortages.
Trerice Solar Near St Dennis in Cornwall Wins Planning Permission
“Wider environmental outcomes include native hedgerows, biodiversity gains, new scrub mosaic, wildflower grassland underneath the arrays and...