Twenty Face Charges Over £1m Plant Hire Machine Thefts
Twenty people have been charged in connection with the large-scale theft of plant hire machinery worth about £1m. The 14 men and six women were all arrested in 2025 as...
Man Hospitalised After Mevagissey Street Attack
A man has been hospitalised with a head injury ater a fight in a residential street in Cornwall yesterday morning (Thursday, August 13).
Expert Says Great Whites Are in UK Waters, Citing Cornwall Sightings
There have been a number of sightings of the apex predator in UK waters, but only a handful met vigorous reliability standards - and a...
South Devon Students Urged to Weigh University Close to Home
Young people in South Devon are being urged not to see university and technical education as an either/or choice as record numbers secure...
Calstock Residents Seek Help With Swarms of Biting Insects
Residents of a riverside village are looking for solutions following a swarm of biting insects. Keith Ingram, who set up a petition calling...
Met Office Says Devon Rain Arrives as Heatwave Ends Friday
Rain is set to hit Devon on Friday as forecasters believe Britain's fifth heatwave of the summer will come to a 'thundery' end.
Fishing Hook Removed from Shar Pei Puppy’s Cheek
The incident happened after a fishing rod was left unattended in Cornwall.
A38 Reopens After Motorhome Crash Near Saltash Tunnel
The A38 has been reopened following a crash involving a motorhome near Saltash Tunnel on Thursday afternoon, August 13. At one stage the A38 was closed in both directions between...
Public Notice Portal Helps Devon Residents Track Local Changes
A free online tool is helping Devon residents keep track of changes in their area. The Public Notice Portal lets people search for official announcements about new developments, road closures,...
Pedestrian Killed in A-Road Collision
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in the early hours of Thursday. Police were called to the A380 near Kingskerswell in Devon at...
Pedestrian Killed in A380 Collision Near Kingskerswell
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in the early hours of Thursday. Police were called to the A380 near Kingskerswell in Devon at...
East Devon Eclipse Watchers Capture Rare Solar Spectacle
Scores of eclipse hunters turned out across East Devon on Wednesday evening, August 12, as the moon blocked out the sun. People across the UK witnessed a partial eclipse, the...
Pedestrian Dies Following A380 Expressway Crash
A pedestrian has died after a crash on the A380 this morning (Thursday, August 13). Article continues below. Emergency services were called...
West Devon Wowed by Solar Eclipse in Pictures
The whole of West Devon turned their heads to the sky last night as the UK experienced its first major solar eclipse this century.
Car and Motorhome Crash Causes Saltash Tunnel Delays
Devon and Cornwall Police said the ambulance service is in attendance with delays expected on A38.
Devon Bluetongue Cases Prompt Call for Urgent Government Action
Our Cabinet Member for Rural Affairs, Councillor Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin, has written to Government calling for urgent action to support...
RAF Explains Recent Chinook Sightings Over Cornwall
Social media in Cornwall has been flooded with chatter about low-flying, noisy helicopters in recent weeks, with many people wondering what...
Sun-Soaked Boardmasters Festival Draws 158,000 in Newquay
Headliners Fatboy Slim, Lily Allen and Kasabian deliver unforgettable performances as festival season culminates on the Cornish coast!
Police Ask Public for Help Locating Missing Woman in South Devon
POLICE have appealed to the public for help in finding a 66-year-old woman who has gone missing from Surrey and is believed to be in the...
PM Backs Cornwall Council’s Devolution Plan
Andy Burnham has backed Cornwall Council's ambition to become a single strategic foundation authority. He made his position clear in a letter to Leigh Frost (Lib Dem), the council leader....
Report Explains Dunkeswell Tiger Moth Crash
A pilot was unable to see ahead at a critical moment as he landed a Tiger Moth biplane at Dunkeswell aerodrome in Devon, according to a government report. The Air...
Cornwall Crews Tackle 176 Wildfires and Counting
Firefighters are working in increasingly challenging conditions as wildfires continue to flare up on a daily basis, with Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service recording 176 wildfires in 2026. Chief fire...
Students Celebrate Top Exam Grades Across the Region
Thousands of students across Devon, Cornwall and the Channel Islands have been collecting their A-level, T-level and BTec exam results. Top marks across England, Wales and Northern Ireland rose for...
Two-Car Crash Closes A387 in South East Cornwall
The collision happened on the A387 at Trerulefoot, between Milladon Lane and the A374.
Six Suspects Bailed in Rugby Girls Abduction Case
Six people arrested on suspicion of abducting two girls after they disappeared from a town in Warwickshire have been bailed,...
British Firework Championships Back in Plymouth
Six pyrotechnic companies are battling it out for the title at the British Firework Championships.
A380 Closed Near Kingskerswell After Serious Accident
THE A380 South Devon Highway has been closed in both directions near Kingskerswell following a serious road traffic collision this morning.
Police Sprint Up Plymouth Hill After Devon Derby
Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City fans appeared to have taken on board the police's warning to "behave" during the Devon Derby match on Monday, with only half a dozen arrests...
Photos Capture Century’s Solar Eclipse Across South West
On Wednesday night, people across the South West gathered in fields, on beaches, headlands and city centres. The moon passed across the face of the sun in one of the...
Millions Call Once-in-a-Generation Solar Eclipse ‘Phenomenal’
People across Europe turned their eyes to the sky as the Moon blocked out part of the Sun, or in some cases all of it. The spectacle prompted powerful and...
Devon Beach Incident Claims Life of Man in His 70s
Sadly, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that the individual involved has passed away. A spokesperson for the force said: "We were called...
Okehampton Show Drops Farm Animals Over Bluetongue Cases
The latest Defra figures show the south-west of England is the most impacted area across the UK.
Photos: Solar Eclipse Seen Across South West and Channel Islands
A selection of images from Devon, Cornwall, Guernsey and Jersey as the celestial event took place.
New Map Shows Devon Areas with Highest Wildfire Risk
Firefighters have tackled nearly 1,000 wildfires so far this year, as a new map reveals the hotspot areas most at risk in and around Devon. Prime Minister Andy Burnham chaired...
Cornwall Councillor Demands Apology over Missed Meeting Error
A Liberal Democrat councillor has demanded an 'unequivocal apology'
Solar Eclipse Draws Millions Across UK South West
Millions across the UK geared up for the most dramatic partial eclipse spectacle since 1999, with last-minute scrambling for glasses and DIY pinhole camera instructions to view the phenomenon safely....
Holiday Let Policy Shows Little Housing Market Impact
Devon and Cornwall sales growth trails wider markets despite reforms aimed at increasing residential supply. – Holiday let changes failing...
Crews Tackle Blaze Behind Wadebridge Tesco Store
Crews attended a blaze near a Tesco store in Cornwall on Wednesday afternoon, August 12, as another fire broke out. The fire involved a hedgerow behind the Tesco store in...
Crowds Gather to Watch Partial Solar Eclipse in Devon and Cornwall
About 94% to 96% of the Sun was covered by the Moon across Devon and Cornwall.
Crews Fight Blazes at Porth and Mawgan Porth
FIREFIGHTERS have extinguished a wildfire at Porth near Newquay while crews continue to dampen down another large blaze at nearby Mawgan...
Man in 70s Dies After Croyde Beach Incident
A spokesperson for the force said: "We were called at around 1.25pm on Wednesday 12 August following a report of a man having suffered a...
Partial Solar Eclipse Draws Crowds in South West and Channel Islands
The spectacle is under way across Devon, Cornwall, Guernsey and Jersey.
Firefighters Battle Wildfire Near Land’s End Airport
Firefighters are battling a wildfire near Land's End Airport that has sent thick plumes of smoke into the sky. The blaze in the St Buryan area ignited at about 12:20...
Warning Issued as Significant Grass Blaze Hits Exeter Valley
Dozens of firefighters are tackling a "significant" grassland blaze that caused several people to flee their homes earlier. Devon and...
Six Arrested on Suspicion of Abduction After Girls Found in Cornwall
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of abducting two girls who disappeared from a town in Warwickshire. Warwickshire Police said the girls, aged 11 and 12, were found in...
Devon and Cornwall Solar Eclipse: How to Watch Safely
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the South West on Wednesday evening. In Devon and Cornwall, the eclipse will start at about 18:18 BST, peak at 19:15 and...
Cornwall Council Error Blamed for Member’s ‘reputational Damage’
A councillor has blamed a Cornwall Council clerical error for damaging his reputation and has demanded a public apology.
Customers ‘right’ to Be Disappointed with GWR
Passengers have been "right" to be disappointed by trains, and improving "reliability and punctuality" is a priority, the managing director of rail operator Great Western Railways (GWR) has said. GWR...
Eclipse in Cornwall 2026: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Tonight’s Spectacle
Cornwall prepares for a stunning eclipse, offering sky-watchers a chance to witness the celestial event at its peak this evening.
No Surge in Bookings but Eclipse ‘boosts Footfall’ in South West
A partial eclipse is set to take place on Wednesday evening, and large crowds are expected to gather across the South West and Channel Islands to watch it. In Devon...