Local News
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MP raises fears about ‘skills drain’ amid council restructures
Richard Foord said he has concerns about the potential impact on staff
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City throw it away in final minutes
They concede two goals in dying minutes
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Twenty-year animal ban for Devon man who left dog to starve
Canine confined to a crate without food and water
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New sound and light show coming to Exeter Cathedral
It aims to “transport visitors back through time”
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Mid Devon’s budget gap widens
The loss of a grant for rural councils and higher employment costs are among the key issues
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Gritters out as cold snap bites
Health Agency amber alert until Wednesday
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Housing management companies criticised for poor service
Exmouth and Exeter MP David Reed concerned at rise in complaints
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Images released in 'bottling' investigation
Woman was attacked in Okehampton
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Half of Devon's budget going on supporting adults
Children's services takes a further third
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Images released after Axminster sports club break-in
It happened in October
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Police hunting for wanted Liskeard man
He has links to Plymouth and Tavistock
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Man arrested following Exeter stabbing
Two men were involved in an altercation
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Wayne Rooney sacked as Plymouth Argyle manager
“Mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect”
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Devon residents awarded in King's News Years Honours
Eleven people recognised
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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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Chiefs get first Premiership win of the season
Chiefs 22, Gloucester 15
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Fire crews tackle log cabin blaze
It's believed to have been started accidentally
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Council fights unreleased Ofsted report
Authority still rated inadequate
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£550,000 Christmas windfall for Brixham pool
'It's time to celebrate!'
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Exeter to bid for unitary status in major council shake-up
City's 'powerhouse' role key to county success
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Bomb squad investigates suspicious car in Cranbrook
Homes not yet evacuated
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Exmouth sewage pipe fixed
Town beset with troubles this summer
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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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Backing for Exeter ‘school streets’ safety projects
But councillors warned over 'LTN by stealth'
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Grass roots music may play bigger part in Summer Sessions
The Corrs, Snow Patrol and James will also perform
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Tributes paid to two young men killed in Okehampton crash
'Beloved sons and great friends to many'
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Newton Abbot homes scheme beaten by bats
'This would have devastating effects on wildlife and fish'
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Plymouth waterfront projects will be in full swing next year
Historic sites to become more accessible
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Backing for remote voting in Mid Devon
Councillors have been working on a response
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Devon homes let down by ‘prehistoric’ broadband speeds
Project Gigabit could be the answer
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Man jailed after killing motorcyclist in collision
He's also been disqualifed for more than a decade
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Bank cards and ID taken in Exeter
Police believe this man could help with their enquires.
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Lorry catches fire on M5 near Exeter
Three lanes closed
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Devoncast - Politics, policing and a bone to pick with Bill Bryson - 2024 in review
All the best clips from a year of Devoncast
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Devon set to receive over £90 million to fix roads
Council's must meet a criteria
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Employment boost for Dartington
Nine new business units approved
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Drugs seized from Dartmouth property
£1,800 worth of Drugs confiscated
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Iconic Exeter hotel will be rebuilt
Royal Clarence sold to new owners
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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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Newton Abbot to get new digital screens
They will carry advertisements and information
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Interim police chief could help force out of special measures
Force gets its third boss in 18 months
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Man arrested following Plymouth air-rifle incident
A man was allegedly shot in the chest
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Potential disruption for Devon's London-bound train services
Work's needed to link HS2 to the Great Western mainline
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Two men dead following Okehampton crash
20 year-old man arrested
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Plymouth office space to become homes
Employment space should be protected, says councillor
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Torquay police target county line dealers
Three detained. One with a knife
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Cranbrook 'pitfalls' will be avoided in next new town
New settlement with 10,000 homes needed
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Cyclist fights for life after Bridge Road crash
White van driver may have witnessed collision
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Peter Pan delivers high-flying family fun!
Corn Exchange show is a winner
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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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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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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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Extra cash for Torridge residents in need
Financial relief for households
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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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‘Rat run’ fears over Paignton town centre plans
Traffic could return after 30 years
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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
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More lifesaving kits for Plymouth taxis
More than 100 cabs equipped
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Devon urged to join revolution on the buses
Questions over funding for radical bus shake-up
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County Council predicted to overspend
It's by quite a margin
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Armada Way makeover begins next month
No completion date confirmed
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Doubts over funding for major Torbay projects
MP pledges to 'bang the drum' for promised cash
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Plymouth to pilot innovative heat network trail
400 jobs could be created
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New police hub for Bideford
Reporting crime made easier
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Police officers hurt by get-away van
5 suspects make off
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CCTV cameras secure 100 arrests last year
North Devon is now safer
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£2 bus fares may rely on new funding deal
Will Labour scrap it?
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Clarity sought on East Devon school rebuild
Its future is uncertain
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Councilors call for u-turn on winter payment axe
Most state pensioners won't qualify
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Action needed to save Dartmoor ponies
Numbers are in decline
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Boy in hospital after Holsworthy crash
Both drivers uninjured
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Plymouth safe bus is a hit
More than 200 people helped
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Unveiling of Agatha Christie statue delayed
Will the case be solved?
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More jobs proposed for North Devon
Public opinions sought on store takeover
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Plymouth trio jailed for violent disorder
All three start 6-year sentence
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Expensive bikes stolen in Devon
Police want to locate a grey van
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Theatre workshop celebrates 21 years
'TR2' marks milestone with special show
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More jailed for Plymouth riots
4 men start sentences
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Council backs Plymouth investment plan
BID endorses £500m extension partnership
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Women dies in A30 crash
Road closed for several hours
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Plymouth mother debuts play at Edinburgh Fringe
"It's never too late!"
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Police cracking down on cuckooing
Can you help?
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Council funds still not spent
More than £400k left over
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Bad-mouthed councillor suspends meeting
Rows & walkouts in Teignbridge
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Devon sailor wins world yacht race again
40,000 miles. 11 months
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Views wanted over Plymouth election changes
Council could save £1.4m
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Village pubs going despite campaign
One could re-open in two years
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Dartmouth hospital up for sale again
Proceeds will fund new health hub
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Young vandals caught destroying Devon farm
Offenders can't be named
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Yelverton transport hub gets green light
But parking tariffs will stay
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Two more celebrities awarded honorary doctorates
Radio Exe's breakfast presenter isn't impressed
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Foord beats Jupp for new Devon seat
Honiton & Sidmouth turn yellow
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Devon election: Live Blog
Keep up-to-date with our local democracy reporters
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Two homes targetted in village robbery
Vehicles & money stolen in Winkleigh
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New car park will boost Barnstaple's high street
400 spaces will generate over £90K
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General Election Devon: we're here through the night
With Brad Hardware and the Local Democracy Reporting Service
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Six-minute session puts Torbay back on course
But opposition councillors blast 'petty politics'
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Plymouth wants more councilors
A 60-member council is being proposed
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Election contributes to Cranbrook town delay
Plans won't be submitted till October
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Polling card fiasco in East Devon
Candidates ‘frustrated’ at polling card delay
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Exmoor more than halves its emissions
Park striving for carbon neutrality
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Arrest made over Plymouth stabbing
Victim left with serious injuries
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Rural broadband scheme failing residents
Councillors want answers
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Health is top for priority for two Devon candidates
Labour & Lib Dems fighting for new seat
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Fewer babies are being born in Torbay
Decline causing issues for schools
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Devon girls wins tractor naming competition
Retro inspired name proves a hit
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Plymouth summer concert could return
Councilor leader thrilled with debut
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More than 100 children in care placed outside county
Efforts to bring them back underway
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Charity walk to tackle ‘stoma stigma’
Funds will support Exeter's RD&E
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Okehampton station gets a car park
Plans to buy land approved
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Devon car selling scam on the rise
Police urge caution
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Plymouth theatre helps rising stars
New strategy to support local talent
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Devon opticians help overseas eye charity
They hope to return soon
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Controversial Newton Abbot revamp begins
Protesters greet engineers
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Disco beach clean increases numbers
Headphones & pickers at the ready!
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Man ordered to court over tortoises deaths
10 mysterious corpses found
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Angry walkout over committee chair choice
“It’s a disgrace”
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Plymouth Argyle beat Exeter City
A thrilling Devon Derby
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Devoncast - Homelessness, wonky water and the election race begins
Devoncast is back with the latest from around the county
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Inspector allows ‘unwanted’ Exeter student flats
Councillors refused the plan last year
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Mobile company reviewing mast plan
Plans for Exmoor cell tower rejected
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Review into Plymouth's tree felling months away
Two legal proceedings yet to be heard
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Councillor becomes mayor after 17 years’ service
"It's a great honour"
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Devon theatre searching for fashion designers
Get your creation showcased. Entries closes 14 June
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Mid Devon aims to boost recycling income
Equipment upgrades to reach targets
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How will Exmouth's levelling up funding be used?
Options for £4m pot explored
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Devon theatre recruiting local stars
Actors & dancers needed
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Sidmouth toilet plan won't flush
Revised drawings criticised
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Residents fight Mid Devon landfill plan
Hundreds write against it
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Private dog-walking field available for hire
Locals upset about road fears
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Police need names for this tractor
Optimus Crime won last time
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Devon theatre to get a facelift
Redevelopment gets the go-ahead
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Tavistock tightens rules for bad behaviour
Toilet block vandalised again
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Friends take on epic Commando challenge
30-mile yomp to raise £30K
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Three jailed for vicious attack on former friend
Victim is learning to walk again
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Holiday homes could close primary school
Pupil numbers plummet in Kingswear
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Extra roads cash as repair backlog hits £200m
County Council finds a spare £12m
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Police crackdown on dangerous drivers
More than 20 vehicles removed
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Torbay GPs helping with cancer pilot
Liver cancer is hard to spot early
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Newton Abbot traffic plans enter legal battle
The council want it scrapped
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Barnstaple man jailed for brutal attack
Drew Davey jailed for 10 years
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Devon voters go to the polls
A third of Plymouth City Council seats are up for grabs
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Clyst valley park could double in size
Residents will have their say
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Multiple arrests made in Exmouth
Patrols stepped up to tackle big issues
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Developer apologises after backlash to footpath
Plan to take out woodland withdrawn
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Huge criminal crackdown in Torquay
Undercover cops arrest 8 offenders