Met Office warns of snow and ice for Devon and Cornwall
People in the South West have been told to prepare for disruption as the region faces a wave of snow and ice. The Met Office issued the yellow weather warning and said most of Cornwall and parts of north and…
Gritting begins as South West faces cold snap
Gritters have been deployed in parts of the South West as the region braces for icy temperatures this week. Devon County Council said its fleets had been out in North Devon and Dartmoor on Sunday, and Cornwall Council said 28…
Plymouth council leader steps back from duties over illness
A council leader has thanked “incredible” NHS staff after he was taken to hospital. Plymouth City Council said Labour group leader Tudor Evans had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness and he would require “a period of rest” before…
Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels 2025: Youngest runner meets oldest
Dan Wareing and Andrea Ormsby,Devon BBC Jessica told Les White she was “excited and a little bit nervous” for the event Wearing “a warm woolly jumper” is key to success at one of Devon’s most historic traditions, according to the…
Devon event to promote benefits of being ‘film friendly’
Two groups are bidding to make Devon a more attractive prospect for the film industry. Screen Devon and Mid Devon District Council are hosting a free event later this month with the aim of finding locations and services which could…