Devon family’s ‘turmoil’ over Ryanair name change policy
A family said they were shown a lack of empathy by an airline following a bereavement. Sophie Taylor, from Chudleigh, Devon, purchased two tickets with Ryanair in October 2024 as part of a package holiday to Lanzarote for her mum…
Man who ran Plymouth teeth whitening salon jailed for rape
Cameron Weldon and John HendersonSouth West Devon and Cornwall Police Ricky Stubberfield, who ran a teeth whitening business in Plymouth, was arrested in June 2024 A man who ran a teeth-whitening business has been jailed for 26 years for rape…
Plymouth residents vote against introduction of parking permits
Resident parking permits will not be introduced in parts of Plymouth after a council ballot. Plymouth City Council said people living in seven areas of the city were asked for their views after a survey in 2024 revealed residents reported…
North Devon hospital gets £22.7m for staff accommodation revamp
A hospital has received funding to build new accommodation for staff and students. The North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple has received £22.7m from the New Hospital Programme for the redevelopment of its current facilities. The Royal Devon University Healthcare…
Frustration over renationalised rail service times in Devon
Cameron Weldon and Richard GreenSouth West South Western Railway The Department for Transport said £360 million has been invested to renew and enhance railway infrastructure to help keep trains on time Passengers travelling on a renationalised rail service have voiced…
Oldway Mansion break-ins costing thousands, says council
Torbay Council Torbay Council said entering Oldway Mansion was “illegal and extremely dangerous” Damage caused by a series of break-ins at a historic building will cost thousands of pounds to fix, according to a council. Torbay Council said trespassers broke…
Devon carbon monoxide warning as poisoning cases rise
BBC The fire service said carbon monoxide alarms saved lives Residents are being urged to install carbon monoxide detectors in their homes after a rise in poisoning cases. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the number of suspected…
Woman hit by car at Devon hospital suffering head injury
BBC Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the collision at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital on Friday A woman has serious head and leg injuries after being hit by a car within the grounds of a Devon…
Man in Devon feared lifelong debt over pet insurance claim
BBC Norman West said his dog Ruby was “all I’ve got” A man said he feared he would be “in debt for the rest of my life” after an insurance company refused to pay out following an injury to his…