University of Plymouth building evacuated after chemical leak
A university building has been evacuated after a chemical leak involving a laboratory oven, firefighters have said. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said eight fire engines were at the scene at the University of Plymouth’s Davy Building, along…
Five men in court charged with murder of man in Exmouth
Five men have appeared in court jointly charged with the murder of a 24-year old man. Denva Smith died from a single stab wound and was found in the garden of a property in Ashfield Close, Exmouth in Devon on…
Rottweiler pups named after Krays join Devon and Cornwall Police
BBC Paul Glennon said he hoped the pair would be “very successful” A pair of rottweiler puppies are being trained by Devon and Cornwall Police in the hope they will become general purpose police dogs. The force’s canine development officer,…
Devon ceremony marks start of Royal Fleet Auxiliary build
BBC The bow sections of the ships are being built in Appledore, north Devon A steel cutting ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction of a new modern support ship for the Royal Navy. The name of…
Fire at ‘very dangerous’ derelict Devon hotel was arson
A fire at a “very dangerous” derelict hotel is being treated as arson, police say. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews from multiple fire stations were called to the blaze in Seaton, Devon, at about 03:13 GMT…
Devon tourism chiefs say chancellor needs to offer them hope
BBC Rick Turner said the tourism sector was “massively impacted” by the last budget The boss of a rural attraction has said tourism needs to be offered hope when Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Budget on Wednesday. Rick Turner, director…
Devon man loses finger 13 years after black widow spider bite
Dan Cheetham Dan Cheetham says his blood was “almost like plasticine” after the bite A former Royal Marine has had a finger amputated, 13 years after being bitten by a black widow spider. Plymstock resident Dan Cheetham, 41, suffered the…
Woman who lived on Exeter streets said life was ‘unbearable’
YMCA Exeter Amelia Teare, in the red dress, said life on the streets was “really scary” as a vulnerable woman A woman who turned her life around after spending months living on the streets, said it became “unbearable”. Amelia Teare,…
New ice warning for Cornwall as snow falls across South West
Princetown Primary Community School Gritters have been out overnight as snowfall has been reported at locations across the South West A new weather warning for ice has been issued for Cornwall, as both the county and parts of Devon were…
Dawlish left ‘heartbroken’ after bird flu confirmed in aviary
BBC The town mayor says the black swans and aviary birds are a “cherished symbol of Dawlish” Birds living in a Devon town aviary are set to be humanely culled after testing positive for bird flu, a council has confirmed….