Cornish Comedian Dawn French Banned for Speeding in Plymouth
She pleaded guilty to driving her Mini Clubman Cooper S Sport at 36mph in a 30mph zone in Plymouth.
Nurse Returns to Decorate Hospital After Lottery Win
Jon and Lucy Waring visited Torbay Hospital to help create lasting artwork to comfort patients.
Cornwall Tourism Leaders Launch New Visitor Alliance
Tourism leaders in Cornwall have formed a new organisation to support the county's visitor economy after the loss of its official tourism board. The Cornwall Visitor Alliance will operate as...
Bideford Man Jailed Over Repeated Anti-Social Behaviour
A Bideford man has been jailed after repeatedly causing anti-social behaviour in the town. Last month, Robert Tellem, from Bideford, was originally sentenced to 52 weeks in prison at a...
Dawn French Banned from Driving for Six Months
Comic and actress Dawn French has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding in Plymouth last year. The Vicar of Dibley and Delicious star, whose mother...
Dawn French Receives Six-Month Driving Ban for Speeding in Plymouth
Comic and actress Dawn French has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding in Plymouth last year. The Vicar of Debley and Delicious star, whose mother...
Cornwall Council Seeks Carers for Short Break Service
Cornwall Council is looking for more carers to support disabled children and young people through its Family Based Short Break service. The service provides respite for families by having carers...
Wife Feared Killed in Devon Country Lane Assault
A court heard that a 42-year-old man beat his wife in a terrifying attack on a dark country lane. Thomas Walker pursued his wife for more than a mile along...
Hit-and-Run a Week After Wedding Leaves Electrician with Life-Changing Injuries
An electrician from West Devon is in hospital with "life-changing" injuries after being hit by a car one week after his wedding. Matt Retter was on a morning run on...
Unpaid Carers Receive Wellbeing Treat Boxes
A total of 100 carers are given gift boxes in recognition of the support they give others.
Marine Tech Firm Advances Hydrofoil Ferry Plan for Isles of Scilly
A marine technology firm is now exploring a new passenger ferry service to the Isles of Scilly that would take only an hour and let people fly over the waves....
Ofsted Acknowledges Ongoing Improvement in Devon Children’s Services
Ofsted has recognised continued improvement in our children's services, highlighting stronger decision-making, effective early help services...
Tiverton Road Reopens After Motorcyclist Injured in Crash
The A396 Great Western Way in Tiverton has reopened after a crash this morning (September 9) left a motorcyclist in hospital. The incident happened near The Exeter Inn. Traffic was...
Devon And Cornwall Police Deploy Facial Recognition For First Time
The technology scans faces in crowds and checks them against a watchlist of wanted people.
Exeter Leader Reaffirms City’s Super-Council Commitment
Exeter leader Phil Bialyk has spoken of his disappointment at the Government’s pause to create super-councils, saying the city remains ‘fully confident’ in its plans to expand its control. Exeter...
GPS Tags Track Over 400 in Devon and Cornwall
More than 400 people across Devon and Cornwall have been fitted with electronic monitoring 'tags' according to the latest figures.
Teignbridge Council Criticised Over Breast Screening Unit Parking Fees
A Devon council has been criticised for charging the NHS to place a mobile breast screening unit in its car parks, which has led health officials to use private sites...
Motorcyclist Taken to Hospital After Tiverton Crash
The male rider was taken to hospital with minor injuries, said the police. Emergency services were at the scene of the crash near The Exeter...
Plymouth Civic Centre Car Park to Close for Revamp
The Civic Centre's 108-space car park will close from 30 September.
Exeter Remains Committed to ‘Super-Council’ Plan
Exeter is still determined to push ahead with its plan to become an expanded city "super-council" despite the government's decision to pause its nationwide local authority overhaul. Secretary of State...
Mother Furious After Daughter Sent Home Over £16 Asda Skirt
A teenage girl from Yorkshire had a difficult first day back at school after her uniform was deemed inappropriate. Amelia Rollinson, 15, attends Thornaby Academy in Thornaby, Teesside. She was...
Pensioners Held After Devon Traffic Light Damage Claims
A controversial movement has made its presence known in Devon after footage from Ilfracombe appears to show people associated with an online group deliberately causing damage to a traffic light...
Cornwall Needs Adult Education Investment to Close Skills Gaps
'Many adults in Cornwall still live with the consequences of being underestimated or overlooked in their school years'
Handmade Guitar Raffle Yields £2,500 for Two Cornwall Emergency Services
A handmade guitar has raised £2,500 for Penlee RNLI and Cornwall Air Ambulance. The money will be split equally between the two emergency...
Cornwall Councillors to Consider Fairer, Clearer Housing List
Cornwall Council will consider a fairer housing waiting list on September 15, with a Homechoice prospects dashboard, as the register reaches...
Devon Mother Fears Rising Intolerance Toward Disabled Son
The mother of a boy with autism has said she is worried society is beginning to feel less tolerant towards her son.
Cornwall Council to Debate Fairer, Honest Housing List
The council is being asked to change to its 'opaque and difficult to navigate' system to one that gives applicants 'the truth about their...
Residents Fear Accident at Insecure Council Houses Vandalised by Teens
'The council had just put cable ties keeping gates up. It's a joke.' Cornwall Council has acted after residents, a local councillor and we...
Crash Shuts A30 Westbound at Honiton
A crash closed the A30 westbound near Honiton. The incident was first reported by traffic monitoring site Inrix at 4.23pm. Traffic queued from Turks Head in Honiton to the B3177...
Devon Council Shake-Up Freeze Costs Millions
Devon councils have spent millions of pounds preparing for a local government shake-up that has just been frozen. Local authority leaders have reacted with mixed feelings to yesterday's announcement that...
Exeter Planning Applications Include Former Revolution Bar and Topsham
Exeter City Council has published a planning notice dated 27 August 2026 setting out new applications affecting conservation areas and listed buildings in Topsham, Newtown and St Leonards, St Davids,...
Exeter Hit-and-Run Appeal and Hospice Lodge Opening
Police are appealing for witnesses after a hit-and-run crash in Exeter on Monday, August 31. A car failed to stop after hitting another vehicle at the junction of Wreford’s Lane...
St Columb Major 20mph Speed Limit Now Active
Speed limits in St Columb Major and Tregiskey will change from 26 August 2026 after Cornwall Council made two Traffic Regulation Orders on...
Cornwall Council Confirms Road Closures in Four Towns
Cornwall Council has confirmed road closures in Fowey, East Looe, Pensilva, and Liskeard over the coming weeks. These closures are due to...
Hurn Recycling Ltd Seeks Goods Vehicle Licence Change at Greendale
Hurn Recycling Limited has applied to vary its goods vehicle operator's licence to keep an additional two goods vehicles at operating centre E14M, Greendale Business Park, Exeter, EX5 1EW. The...
Devon Taxi Driver Must Repay £60k After Covid Loan Fraud
Murat Dogantekin fraudulently secured £100,000 in Bounce Back Loans by inflating his taxi business turnover by more than £350,000...
Coroner Rules Devon Crash Driver Died of Natural Causes
A 42-year-old driver who was involved in a crash in Devon died from pre-existing health problems, an inquest has heard. Mark Casely was taken to hospital after a single-vehicle collision...
RNLI Denies Lifeboat Brought Migrants to Cornish Port
Groups were fuelling rumours that migrants rescued from the English Channel were being taken to Newlyn. 0. News.
Row Over Cornwall Farms Energy Plans Sparks ‘Betrayal’ and ‘Scaremongering’ Claims
A political dispute has broken out between Conservative councillors and Cornwall Council's Liberal Democrat and Independent cabinet over plans to assess renewable energy opportunities across the council's estate, including its...
Devon Leaders React to Government’s Pause on Council Shake-Up
Devon council leaders have given a mixed response to the government's decision to pause its local government reorganisation plans. The move comes after councils had already spent millions preparing for...
Devon Police Seek Van Driver After Cyclist’s Death
Police have appealed for information to trace the driver of a van after a cyclist was found dead at the side of a road in Devon. Devon and Cornwall Police...
Devon and Cornwall See Sharpest Rise in School Sexual Offence Reports
'Other sexual offences' and weapon offences on school premises have also seen a rise.
Exmouth Post Office Closure Means Trips to Exeter or Sidmouth for Passport and Licence Renewals
Exmouth motorists and holidaymakers face traveling to Exeter or Sidmouth to renew driving licences and passports when the town centre Post...
Plea Issued After Grey Seal Slashed by Boat Propeller
Rescuers are leaving an injured Exe Estuary seal to heal naturally in the sea.
Cullompton Relief Road Gets Night-Time Signals
Construction of the Cullompton Town Centre Relief Road is moving into its next phase, with temporary night-time traffic signals set to be...
Tamar Bridge to Host Multi-Agency Training Exercise
The bridge linking Devon and Cornwall has been chosen because of its "unique characteristics".
Exeter Chiefs Community Marks First Summer of HAF in Devon
Our Community team has enjoyed a hugely successful first summer delivering its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.
BBC Cornish Language Podcast Wins Creativity Award
The Learn Cornish podcast was launched in May with BBC Radio 1's Danni Diston presenting.
Cornwall Council Chief Executive Takes Leave of Absence
Cornwall Council chief executive Kate Kennally is on a leave of absence. The council has put interim leadership arrangements in place.
BBC Cornish Language Podcast Wins Three Awards
The Learn Cornish podcast was launched in May with BBC Radio 1's Danni Diston presenting.