Is recognising Palestine a way to ‘save face’ for Western leaders? | Israel-Palestine conflict
Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia have recognised Palestinian statehood, a symbolic response to Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza and territorial expansion in the occupied West Bank. More states, including France and Portugal, are expected to recognise Palestine in the…
Police offer young people cyber crime awareness course
Devon and Cornwall Police is offering young people interested in the cyber industry a free course to help them stay safe – and on the right side of the law. The police force said the free session would give young…
Devon hospitals plant trees for colleagues lost to suicide
Two Devon hospitals have planted trees in memory of health workers who have lost their lives to suicide. The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (RD&E) and North Devon District Hospital held tree-planting ceremonies last week to coincide with National Suicide…
Devon community projects thanked for Making a Difference
BBC Authoring Our Own Stories empowers young people to shape community safety initiatives Four community organisations in Devon have been recognised for their outstanding work supporting local people. All four are finalists in the BBC Morning Live Make a Difference…
Man arrested as demonstrators gather in Plymouth city centre
Police arrested a man over a suspected public order offence in Plymouth as rival protests gathered in the city centre. About 225 people turned out for the third Raise The Flag protest and an anti-fascist counter-protest on Saturday evening. Police…
Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss unhappy with ‘casual’ approach in Peterborough loss
Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley was left unhappy with his side’s “casual” nature in their 1-0 loss to Peterborough United. Having won three successive games in all competitions the Pilgrims went into the game against a side who had been…
‘Deeply inclusive’: Skateboarding comes of age
Jonathan MorrisSouth West UK Surf & Skate Expo/Oli Chapman Tony Alva at Newquay was a historic moment for fans When 68-year-old skateboarding legend Tony Alva carved through the concrete bowl at the Surf Skate Expo in Cornwall, a point was…
Devon boy, 7, wins young animal handler of the year
A seven-year-old boy from Devon has won a major award at the 2025 Young British Farming Awards. Jack, from near Kingsbridge, won the junior Young Handler of the Year award after having success in the last two years showing sheep…
Paul Wotton: Torquay United boss impressed by Ebbsfleet victory
Torquay United manager Paul Wotton says he ‘loved’ his side’s 1-0 win over Ebbsfleet United. Jordan Young flicked in Callum Dolan’s cross from inside the penalty area to score the decisive goal midway through the first half at a windy…
Bath 14-23 Exeter Chiefs: Visitors gain Prem Cup revenge
Bath: Woods; Emens, Hennessey, Butt, Offiah; Linegar, Carr-Smith; Kirk, Spandler, Verden; Cuckson, Richards (C), Staddon, Cowan, Green. Replacements: Pearce, Summerfield, A.Griffin, Jeanes, Ridgway, le Roux, C.Griffin, Timmins. Yellow Card: Summerfield, Kirk. Exeter Chiefs: Hodge; Brown-Bampoe, Hammersley, Slade, John; Skinner, Varney;…