Aurigny and Loganair step in to rescue passengers
George Thorpe and Frankie Golding,Channel Islands BBC Blue Islands announced on Friday it had ceased trading Airlines have stepped in to offer “rescue flights” for Blue Islands passengers after the company’s collapse. The Jersey-based operator, which employed about 100 staff,…
Advice for passengers due to travel
George ThorpeChannel Islands BBC Advice has been issued for Blue Islands passengers after the airline ceased trading Advice has been issued for passengers affected by the collapse of Jersey-based airline Blue Islands. The Channel Islands-based operator confirmed on Friday it…
BBC Devon presenters finish Children in Need challenge
BBC BBC Radio Devon presenter Caroline Densley walked around Plymouth and Devonport on day two of the challenge BBC Radio Devon presenters have completed their part of a 1,000-mile (1,609km) three-legged charity challenge for Children in Need (CIN). Caroline Densley…
Arrest after knifepoint street robbery in Plymouth
A man has been arrested after a knifepoint robbery in Plymouth, police have said. It happened on Kit Hill Crescent in the Barne Barton area at about 03:45 GMT on Wednesday, Devon and Cornwall Police said. The force said a…
One person unaccounted for after Bideford house fire
Ryan McDonald Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the terraced property was “well alight” when crews arrived at the scene One person remains unaccounted for and an arson investigation has been launched following a fire at a terraced…
Vandals cause £19k damage to Exeter skate park fence
Thousands of pounds worth of damage has been caused to a sound barrier at a skate park. The fencing which helped shield nearby areas from noise at the site has been vandalised at Arena Skate Park in the Whipton area…
M5 reopens after lorry fire causes major delays in Devon
George Thorpe, Archie Farmer and Zhara SimpsonSouth West Watch: Dashcam footage of a lorry fire which closed part of the M5 There has been disruption on the M5 after a lorry fire forced the closure of part of the road…
Major delays on M5 due to lorry fire
George ThorpeDevon and Archie FarmerDevon Watch: Dashcam footage of a lorry fire which closed part of the M5 There has been disruption on the M5 after a lorry fire forced the closure of part of the road in Devon. The…
Nancy Astor statue in Plymouth removed to fix wobble
A statue of the first female MP to take her seat in the House of Commons has been temporarily moved for repairs. Plymouth City Council said the bronze figure of Nancy Astor was taken away on Monday from its position…
Warning over dumped batteries after Devon bin lorry fire
Devon and Somerset Fire Service Several firefighting crews were called out to the incident in Axminster Residents are being reminded to dispose of lithium-ion batteries properly after a blaze in a bin lorry. Devon and Somerset Fire Service crews were…