Local News
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Council tax to rise by nearly five percent
Devon County Council will increase tax by 4.99%
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Devoncast - Balloons, fire finance and a trip to Westminster
Plus, how a North Devon landmark could be in line for a transformation
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Sniffer dog helps police seize drugs
Class A and B drugs uncovered at Torquay station
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Thousands of new homes must be built across Torbay
'It's not scare-mongering, it's fact'
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Suspect sought in high-value jewellery burglary
He left the scene via the roof
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Tidal lagoon off Somerset coast could power two million homes
Idea has backing of Tiverton and Minehead MP
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Could Devon's 11 councils merge into three?
A '1-5-4' structure suggested
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Bird flu confirmed at Teignbridge farm
Two-mile protection zone in place
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Tavistock attacker sought
Teenager forced to knees and kicked
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Plymouth mayor petition loses hundreds of signatures
Poll will still go ahead
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Low mammogram uptake in the South West
Officials concerned
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Plymouth's cursing industry sailing high!
Last year was record-breaking
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Will Torbay be 'wiped out' in government shake-up of councils?
Bay may need to absorb neighbours to meet population target
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New Exeter homes scheme will be 100 per cent affordable
'What's not to like about this?'
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Report highlights Teignbridge Council bad behaviour
Incidents include swearing, arguing and muting one another’s microphones
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Fire service could have huge funding gap
A financial plan has been created
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Five e-bikes seized in Exeter
They were illegally modified
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Plymouth man jailed for child sex offences
Peter Lamble, 47, gets 6 years
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£5 Council Tax Hike for Devon Firefighters
Tax rise to plug service gap
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Exeter's 'most deprived area' to get new leisure hub
'This is a fantastic opportunity'
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Bay budget includes new fund for deprived communities
Council tax to be fixed below limit set by government
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Major Newton Abbot projects 'on target'
'Now the heavy work is about to start'
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New estimates suggest council reorganisation could cost £50 million
Some figures say it could be higher
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Local community grants expected to be cut
Some councillors not spending their budget anyway
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Teen dies in Plymouth crash
Motorbike and telehandler collide
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Second homes cash helping plug gaps left by grant cut
Additional council tax levied on second homes is set to go to various departments
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Vehicle emission charges being explored in Plymouth
The city ramps up its net zero ambition over the next three years
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Employment and training opportunities rise in Plymouth
There's expected to be 15,000 extra jobs over the next decade
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Eight fire crews sent to Paignton flat blaze
It has since been extinguished
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Climate, homes and parking dominate South Hams budget debate
Councillors clash over priorities
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Devon MP pushes for education investment after high-level meeting
Rachel Gilmour speaks to Education Secretary
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Man sought in connection to alleged burglary
He may be able to help police with their enquiries
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Could Cullompton and Wellington stations be back on track?
Officials recognise projects' "strong credentials"
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Torquay man jailed for raping child
Michael Dickinson, 67, gets 17 years
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Spitting lorry driver sought
Yob gobbed at woman at lights
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Concerns growing for missing South Devon woman
Arezue Tehrani was last seen on Monday 3 February
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Plan for up to 122 homes in Tiverton takes step forward
Planners agree the next stage of the scheme
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£1 a year Dawlish bowls club deal is a 'win/win'
Move unlocks funding streams for 'enthusiastic' club
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Climate, homes and parking dominate South Hams budget debate
Councillors clash over priorities
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Torridge could become the Melbourne of the UK
It's if a councillor’s idea comes to fruitition
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Devon town to receive two 'smart hubs'
Tiverton is set to get two Pulse Smart Hubs
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Exeter students could set new bubble record
Video attempt sent off
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New Look for RD&E Children's department
Young fundraiser cuts ribbon
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Councils working towards devolution solution
The government wants to reorganise local government
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Plans for new Tiverton homes a step closer
The next stage of the scheme has been agreed
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Police crack down on shops failing to ID young people
Cadets were sent in wearing plain clothes
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Devon’s farms rent arrears rises above £400,000
Payment plans are being agreed with some farmers to help recoup money owed
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Woman seriously injured after being hit by an e-bike in Plymouth
She was rushed to hospital with life-changing injuries
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North Devon holiday park extension approved
The facility on a national landscape allowed despite opposition
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Businesses to reopen after Tudor estate fire
Two staff lost their homes at Mount Edgcumbe
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Care at home increasing in Plymouth
More people are being seen at home within two hours rather than long waits in ED
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City lose on penalties against Nottingham Forest in cup
Match Report: Exeter City 2-2 Nottingham Forest (2-4 penalties)
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MP asks for cadet forces funding cut replacement
The Departement for Education said it would no longer provide
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Another Torbay hotel site to become affordable homes
Scheme Two likely to get the go-ahead next week
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MPs plead for change as 'toxic' government plans threaten Devon farms
'Their figures are wrong and they should change the policy'
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Brixham land 'jigsaw piece' to be sold for just £1
Sold for less than the price of a loaf of bread!
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Supervised brushing lessons expands across Devon
Primary years get brushing Boost
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Plymouth to face Premier League champions in FA Cup
Argyle play Manchester City whilst Exeter could host Ipswich
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Plymouth's Labour leader praises Argyle's "epic" win
But Tudor Evans was trapped at a conference as game was played
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Torbay councillor cleared of bullying - but did bring council into disrepute
Independent investigation follows heated council meeting aftermath
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Major interactive sculpture planned for Plymouth
Never been shown outside London
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Wonford leisure centre expected to be replaced
It's "less than welcoming"
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Body found in search for missing Northam pensioner
Family of Kenneth Marshall informed
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Man sexually assaulted in Devonport Park
He was taken there in a vehicle
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Lib Dem leader warns of tax bombshell for tourism
Sir Ed appears at the end of the pier
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Water Babies' house saved
Dartmoor property was birthplace of author
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Plymouth beat Liverpool in cup fourth round
Match Report: Plymouth Argyle 1-0 Liverpool
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Call for filming of violence to be made illegal
Violence by girls rose last year in Plymouth
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Plymouth crash
Police are appealing for witnesses
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Developers will pay more for Dartmoor plans
Fees and charges to rise across the national park
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Doubt over benefits of new Dartmoor phone mast
Site visit arranged as locals say new mast not needed
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Illegal vapes and cigarettes seized from Devon shop
Police say they are a risk to humans
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Devoncast – Elections, parking charges and police funding
Plus a Devon MP's crusade against property management companies
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Plymouth central library to be used more as public interface
But most enquiries are online now
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Council refuses to pause revamp of 'exemplar' Torquay deaf services
Parents' petition urges council to think again
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Much loved Torquay pub keeps licence
But management at the Devon Dumpling needs to improve
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Outcry over potential huge Exmouth housing development
Site could accommodate around 700 homes
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Reaction to failed bid to delay local Devon elections emerge
Local councillors and MPs give their views
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Royal Opening for Exeter sexual assault centre
Queen unveils new plaque
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Boost for Brixham bowlers
Club given permission to create disabled facilities
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Torridge residents face council tax hike
Budget held up by waste grant
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AI could reduce Plymouth's social care admin
Jobs will not be cut
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Radio Exe has its biggest audience ever
Devon station continues to soar
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New homes go-ahead for Brixham greenfield site
Fifteen homes will be sold on the regular market and the other five will be ‘affordable’
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Bad habits return after short-lived Exeter traffic trial
Councillors learn lessons after public anger and confrontations
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Devon's county council elections to go ahead in May
DCC's bid to have this year's local elections postponed rejected
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More action, fewer words on climate change
Three recommendations turned down in Torridge
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£750,000 investment for Brixham harbourside
Consultation is underway
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Plymouth fire fighters called to Cornwall blaze
Crews from Crownhill were sent to Mount Edgcumbe
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New lease of life for Torquay villa
Planners unanimous over plan for old probation offices
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Man sought in relation to alleged Plymouth burglary
This man could help with enquiries
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Planners turn down Brixham 'brownfield' homes
Angry applicant argues over officers' advice
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Social housing tenants who overpaid rent could receive compensation
£1.5 million earmarked
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Police commissioner blocked from devolution discussions
Alison Hernandez thinks it's 'obnoxious'
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Young woman dies after bridge fall
Driver arrested on suspicion of careless driving
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Police call for 'blank-firing' guns to be handed in
Amnesty for firearms that are now illegal
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'To Let' sign at Cornish cemetery upsets residents
It's advertising a disused chapel in Mevagissey
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Exeter MP backs Mpox vaccine centre
Public risk remains low
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Dartmoor businesses brace for parking hike
Devon drivers to pay more
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Pensioner fighting for life after Exeter crash
Four vehicles in Bridge Road collision
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Chiefs' hooker Frost joining Bath
27-year-old was academy player there
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Dartmoor Prison could stay closed for three year
Fears over radon gas
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Mpox vaccination centre opens in Exeter
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Decision on Devon’s bid to delay election expected soon
Speech is expected on Monday 3 February
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21 homes in Honiton approved despite objections
Planners waved through the scheme
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Plymouth online group boosts free dental care uptake
Gossip Girls spread the word
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Police tax to rise next year
Panel agree 4.99 per cent increase
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Proposal to sell ‘vital’ Tiverton canal building scrapped
Taken off DCC list to sell
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Housebuilder receives permission for Cranbrook sales office
It was ordered to be removed last year
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Temporary closure to section of Drake's trail
It will be shut for four days
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Council u-turns on Paignton YMCA project
Holiday flats to house care leavers
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Devon braces for more gales
Batten down the hatches... again!
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Two arrested after 'unexplained' death in Plymouth
Police warn of social media rumours
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Record Christmas tree collection for Hospiscare
Money will fund vital home visits
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Dual parking fees to come to South Hams
What you pay depends on where you live
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Girl in hospital after suspected hit-and-run
Van hits horserider in Launceston
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Homes boost for Plymouth veterans and families
City's first council homes in 40 years
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Two children among four injured in Plymouth assaults
Man due in court
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Mid Devon launches nappy recycling pilot
Trails begin in April
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County Council facing £4m overspend
Care costs pushing bills
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Mid Devon Leisure fees go up
Low-income & young users hit hardest
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Repeat offender jailed again
7 more years for David Taylor
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Elderly couple rescued from trapped car
Specialist team responded
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Images released after Axminster sports club break-in
It happened in October
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Devon braces for New Year gales
Plymouth in for a battering
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Caravan fire treated as arson
Investigations underway
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Two Devon-made shows hit London
One has been extended
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Council fights unreleased Ofsted report
Authority still rated inadequate
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Ancient tree fossil unearthed in Devon
Scientists excited by discovery
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Women punched and glassed in street attack
Public rushes to help
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Iconic Exeter hotel will be rebuilt
Royal Clarence sold to new owners
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Argyle beat Bristol Rovers on penalties
Game drawn at full-time
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Two arrested after body found in car
Suspects knew victim
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Devon Councils explore unitary merger
Is a shake-up on the way?
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Torquay police target county line dealers
Three detained. One with a knife
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Legal battle blocks Newton Abbot homes
‘cultural vandalism’ say crits
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Plymouth drops special school plan
A hundred places at risk
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Festive fall-out over Brixham boat of lights
Christmas cheer causes council clash
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Plymouth bottle Wembley final
Manager apologises to fans
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Wayne Rooney for Argyle?
Former England striker 'expected' to become manager
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Storm Darragh wreaks havoc on Devon
Thousands still without power
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£15,000 worth of surfboards stolen
Trailer nicked in car park
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Recycle your tree to help Hospiscare
Charity hopes to plug funding gap
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Acting police chief suspended
Jim Colwell under investigation
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Plymouth councilors urged to ditch cars
Bus use scrutinized after major investment
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Topsham repair cafe inspires Exeter students
Don't buy ... fix!
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Exeter College honours leading apprentices
Ceremony back after covid
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Storm Bert causes chaos across Devon
Trains to London cancelled
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Man dies after colliding with a lorry on A30
Passenger also hurt
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East Devon school site protected from housing
Plan amended to fight off developers
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InExeter staying for another 5 years
£2.8m will fund city improvements
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Young patients treated to new waiting room
Revamp funded through chairty
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Snow arrives in Devon
Chaos on roads. Many schools shut
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£750K windfall for East Devon residents
Citizens Advice help the vulnerable
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MP urges foreign secretary to help with abduction case
Gilmour fights for family
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Massive South Devon housing plan stalled
8 hour meeting raises concerns
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Decision on Morocco power cable link plans delayed
Over 1,000 locals against it
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Fresh fight over Newton Abbot wildlife haven
Battle over rare plants continues
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Wait for East Devon housing report goes on
Figures delayed until next year
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50% bus fare increase is 'disappointing'
Devon transport boss not happy
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Jobs could go as Exeter tries to balance its books
'Savings need to be made'
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Help out at Exeter Hospital pop-up shop
Funds will build a new Super Theatre
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Libraries open for the vulnerable this winter
Over 50 sites helping again
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Charity raises over £30K for end-of-life care
First time event was a sizzling success
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Lifeguards back on Devon's beaches
More patrols over half term
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East Devon village split over housing plan
A yes, a no, then a maybe
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Argyle knocked out of FA Cup
Three extra-time goals for Leeds United
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Extra cash for Torridge residents in need
Financial relief for households
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Plymouth go down fighting
Out of FA Cup in fourth round
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MP’s spotlight on rail links and hospital ‘disrepair’
Delay in funding for rail rescue project
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North Devon homes approved after 4 years wait
Controversial Landkey plan greenlit
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Fewer firefighters would recommend service
Trust issues rising
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Plymouth panto on the hunt for child stars
Oh yes, they are!
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Green-fingered heroes raise £70K for charity
Funds will support end-of-life services
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Passenger dies in A30 collison
Driver taken to hospital
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Councilor no-show at pothole meeting
West Devon residents fed up
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Call for ‘School Streets’ scheme to protect children
Councillors warn of high costs
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Council faces pressure to speed up responses
560 complaints were delayed
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Councils look for funding to continue night bus
Service reduces crime in North Devon
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How many Exeter pensioners will miss the Winter Fuel Payment?
Changes causing 'deep concern'
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Councilor hails cancer scheme investment
Trials aimed at reducing deaths
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Police station on wheels hits Torquay
Reporting crimes made easier
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Calls to get Victorian sea pool reopened
It could have several purposes
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£200,000 to help pensioners with fuel costs
Those living on their own will get help
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Devon man crowded World Dad Dancing Champion
He won his height in beer!
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Argyle head to Wembley
They're in Papa Johns Trophy final
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‘Rat run’ fears over Paignton town centre plans
Traffic could return after 30 years
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Plymouth will play Chelsea in FA Cup
Dream fourth-round draw for Devon side
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Torbay Pavilion rescue plans on a ‘knife-edge’
What will happen next?
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Plymouth man jailed for abusing two girls
James Williams changed his plea
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Car parking hike planned for South Devon
They haven't gone up since 2021
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Dash and prance for charity
Popular Reindeer Run returns
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Callers waiting less for police
Complaints also reducing
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Call for u-turn on Exeter car park plan
'This is a crazy idea'
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Fear Torbay hospital upgrades may never happen
Torbay leader criticises delay
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Man stabbed in the face in Ilfracombe
Suspect charged with attempted murder
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Pension credit scheme reinstated in Plymouth
Many retirees hesitant to seek benefits
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Vehicles and drugs seized in Torquay
An arrest was also made
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Almost 1,000 oppose windfarm cable plan
Controversial scheme to be decided soon
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Huge drug haul off Cornish coast
4 men due in court