Cow Bride and Bull Groom Seek Wedding Outfits for Show
A cow and her son are being entered in a fancy dress pairs competition, but need suitable attire.
Break-In at Devon Primary School Causes Thousands in Damage
A break-in at a Devon primary school has caused thousands of pounds of damage. The school near Powederham was broken into at some point during the night of Saturday, August...
West Devon Tops South West for Growing Old, Study Finds
Every region has been ranked on factors including healthcare, environment, crime and community.
Drought and Bluetongue Mount Pressure on Devon Farm Tenants
A punishing double blow from drought and bluetongue is leaving livestock farmers with little grass growth, forcing them into winter feed...
Duchy College Launches New Butchery Academy for Cornwall
Aspiring butchers will now have a new pathway into Cornwall's food and farming industry this October, with the launch of a new Butchery...
Cameras to Enforce Penzance Market Jew Street Restrictions
Camera Enforcement Starts on 28 September 2026. Cornwall Council will begin enforcing existing traffic restrictions in Market Jew Street and...
Police Bust Exeter Drug Supply Warehouse
Police raided an address in Exeter and found it was being used as a warehouse for distributing drugs in the city.
Cornwall Considers Banning Disposable Barbecues on Beaches
A council is considering a total ban on the use of disposable barbecues on beaches following this summer's spate of wildfires. Cornwall...
Cornish Pirates Secure Four Exeter Youngsters on Dual Registration
Cornish Pirates have signed four players on dual registration from Premiership side Exeter as they prepare to start their Championship campaign. England Under-20 internationals Ben Coen, Oscar Beckerleg and Nic...
Cornwall Air Ambulance Flies 214 Missions in Busy Summer
Cornwall Air Ambulance was tasked with 214 missions across July and August, newly released figures reveal.
Delirious Father Dies After Hospital Escape on Stolen Bike
He was diagnosed with a urine infection which resulted in 'odd' mental changes, an inquest heard this week. News.
Police Give Update on Exeter Attempted Murder Arrest
Three people were arrested after a 'disturbance'
Police Launch Freshers Week Patrols in Devon and Cornwall
Neighbourhood policing teams in Devon and Cornwall are working alongside university welfare teams and street marshals to support students.
Newton Abbot to Get New Speed Camera Within Two Weeks
A new speed camera will be installed in Newton Abbot within the next two weeks, the Mid-Devon Advertiser can confirm. The camera will be positioned on Torquay Road, near the...
Padel Tide Opens as Cornwall’s First Dedicated Padel Club
Cornwall's sporting scene has welcomed an exciting new addition with the launch of Padel Tide, Falmouth's first dedicated padel club,...
Paul Ainsworth Elevates Menu at Cornwall’s St Enodoc
Cornwall's most anticipated summer opening is maturing into a Rock institution that serves a killer chicken curry.
Man Sentenced for Handling Stolen Church Eagle
Following investigations, he appeared at Plymouth Magistrates' Court on Thursday, July 23 where he pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods.
Council Approves Land Buy for Community Woodland
A council intends to buy 11 acres of land with plans to create a community woodland. North Devon Council's strategy and resources committee...
GWR Cancels Cornwall Services Over Unreliable 26-Year-Old Trains
Schoolchildren are said to be left 'stranded' as one GWR service is permanently cut alongside five others 'temporarily cancelled'. News.
Cornwall Restaurateur Recalls Family Planting Plastic in Bread
Nina Maclean from the Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar in Newlyn, Cornwall, has captured people planting objects in their food like hair or plastic.
Driver Anger Over Dartmouth Road Delays Prompts Traffic Light Changes
Motorists are demanding answers to end traffic chaos caused by roadworks on a major route in South Devon.
Jubilee Pool Refuses To Cancel Fine After Operator Withdraws
Jubilee Pool in Penzance has refused to cancel a motorist's fine even though its car park operator withdrew it. The well-known tourist attraction was challenged by two visitors who both...
Cornish Pirates Set Sights Higher After Major Investment
You can see the whole town is buying into it, and hopefully Cornwall as a whole.”
Redruth Albany RFC Closes Clubhouse After Fraud
Redruth Albany RFC has announced the closure of its clubhouse due to increasing financial challenges, similar to those affecting pubs and bars across the country. The club said rising costs,...
Plan Submitted for Eight Traveller Pitches Near Pensilva
Plans have been submitted to convert an equestrian paddock near Pensilva into a site with eight gypsy and traveller pitches. The application covers 0.8 hectares of land south-west of Redwood...
Data Centre Plan Threatens North Devon’s UNESCO Status
A world-leading environmental organisation has confirmed that a rare and cherished eco-designation could be at risk if plans for a massive data centre in it are progressed. UNESCO has said...
Blackpool Sands Beats Woolacombe and Croyde as UK’s Prettiest
It's official, Devon has the UK's most beautiful beach. But it might not be where you're thinking of, with this unspoilt stretch of...
At Least Seven Months of Rain Needed to End Drought
Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer.
Serious Crash Closes A38 Near Plymouth
Traffic on the A38 in Plymouth came to a standstill after a serious crash during rush hour. One witness told PlymouthLive: "Crash before Marsh Mills A38, stand still traffic". They...
Grand Designs Cornwall Homeowner Tearful Over Daughter’s Health
A new series of Grand Designs has begun, with the first episode following Matt and Bryony's renovation in Cornwall. 0. News.
A38 Diversions Set Up After Crash Near Plymouth
Motorists heading west on the A38 through Plymouth are being told to follow diversions put in place by National Highways after a crash. Just before 6pm tonight, traffic website Inrix...
Police Granted Extra Time to Question Four Liskeard Murder Suspects
Four people arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a body in a property in Liskeard continue to be questioned by police.
Blue Brook Water Prompts Bathing Warning
The Environment Agency says it is investigating a pollution incident.
Murder Suspect Extradited to Greece Caught on Devon Roof
Police raided a drugs den in Bideford and found a huge cannabis grow worth nearly £300,000. A man who tried to escape out the back turned out to be an...
Council Rejects Church Housing Plan for The Lizard
There is a 'limited need' for more housing 'because we're 20 minutes from anything', with existing new houses not selling.
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder After Exeter Disturbance
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a "disturbance" at a residential property in Beacon Heath yesterday afternoon...
Could Tourist Tax Kill Cornwall’s Golden Goose?
A council debate heard it branded a 'stealth tax' and a 'double tax' for some locals and threats of 'the possible loss of over 10000 jobs'...
Data Centre Plan to Factor Into Unesco Status Decision
A possible site for the centre is North Devon Biosphere - one of seven biosphere reserves in the UK.
Precision Radiotherapy Hailed as Game-Changer for Prostate Patients
Torbay Hospital is now offering SABR to low and intermediate risk prostate cancer patients.
Opponents Angry After St Ives Pub Meeting Cancelled
Opponents of a bid by the landlady of a former problem pub to extend its opening hours have said they feel "disenfranchised" following an "outrageous" last minute decision this morning...
Deb Smith Appointed Assistant Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall
Devon and Cornwall Police have announced the appointment of Deb Smith as Assistant Chief Constable (Crime, Justice and Vulnerability).
Who Will Pay for Cornwall’s Sea Defences When They Fail?
'Cornwall needs a clear register of significant coastal defences, showing who owns them, who maintains them, their condition and what they...
Devon CPRE Opposes Solar Farm on Prime Land in North Tawton
Devon CPRE has joined local residents and the town council in opposing a solar farm proposal on high-quality agricultural land in North...
Four US Army Chinooks Make Brief Stop at Land’s End
The military helicopters, which made a stop off to refuel in Cornwall, were also seen in Jersey.
Four US Army Chinooks Land at Land’s End Airport
Onlookers had the privilege of a once-in-a-lifetime sight in Cornwall today as four iconic US Army helicopters made a special appearance.
Cornwall Petrol Prices Reach Highest Since Iran War Began
Soaring petrol prices in Cornwall have reached their highest level since the start of the Iran war, with the cost of filling a family car with unleaded fuel approaching £100....
Four US Chinooks Refuel at Land’s End Airport
The military helicopters, which made a stop off to refuel in Cornwall, were also seen in Jersey.
Night Vision Patrols Target Rural Crime in Teignbridge
Deer poaching, illegal firearms and rural crime have been targeted by police in Teignbridge during a week of action.
Work Begins on 40 West Cornwall Homes, First Due in 2027
Named Hedhas Tewynnow, the scheme is being delivered by Cornwall Council's development firm Treveth.
Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Suspicion in Plymouth
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident in Plymouth. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to the North Hill area of the...