More seahorses being spotted close to the shore in South West
Watch: Seahorses off the coast of Devon and Cornwall A conservationist has said more sightings of seahorses have been reported in the waters around the South West recently. Neil Garrick-Maidment, the founder of Devon-based The Seahorse Trust, said two of…
Getting SEN support is ‘like fighting a war’
Miles DavisDevon political reporter BBC Rachel Turner says trying to get the education her daughter is legally entitled to is “a constant battle” The mother of an autistic teenager says her council’s special educational needs service has “failed” her daughter….
Trial date set for man accused of murdering inmate
A man accused of murdering a fellow prison inmate has been told his trial will take place next year. James Desborough, 39, from Cornwall appeared before Exeter Crown Court on Friday accused of murdering Steven Kempster, 65, who police said…
Families rescued after fire breaks out at Sherford flats
BBC The fire broke out at Aquila Drive in Sherford on Thursday evening Twenty eight people were rescued while a further two evacuated themselves after fire broke out at a block of flats. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service…
Devon sports clubs recognised for positive impact
BBC “Women come out of boxercise feeling awesome,” says Phoenix Rising founder Claire Lear Sporting clubs are being recognised for making a change to people’s physical and mental wellbeing. Four organisations have been nominated for the Active Award in BBC…
M5 closed in both directions in Devon after crashes
BBC Police have closed the M5 in both directions between J27 at Sampford Peverell to J28 in Cullompton A number of people have been seriously injured following two multi-vehicle collisions on the M5 in Devon, police have said. The motorway…
Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss keen to protect players from online criticism
Caldwell says he tries to protect his players from the worst of any abuse they may suffer. As a former Celtic captain and Scotland international, Caldwell says he has experienced criticism throughout his career and had the help of experienced…
Extra police patrols for freshers’ week at Exeter university
With university courses restarting this month, police in Devon have been putting on extra patrols to help students feel safe during freshers’ week – and educate them about the risks of a night out. Devon and Cornwall Police said it…
Top 15 ranking for the University of Exeter as it’s celebrated as one of the most sustainable in the country
Concerted action to support a ‘greener, healthier and fairer’ future has resulted in the University of Exeter being ranked inside the top 15 higher education institutions in the country and named the second most sustainable. The Times and Sunday Times…
Plymouth Argyle search for new goalkeeper coach after Darryl Flahavan exit
Plymouth Argyle are closing in on appointing a new goalkeeper coach. It comes after news that Darryl Flahavan is to leave the club. The 46-year-old former Southend United and Bournemouth player had been at Home Park since January 2024 having…