AI camera spots driver cuddling dog on main road
An AI camera on the A361 in Barnstaple caught a driver steering with one hand while holding a dog. Source link
Inside the Devon farm that inspired War Horse
How a boy who would not speak found his voice and that moment became War Horse. Source link
British rowers smash Atlantic female pair record
Their 38-day row beat the previous women's pairs record by almost a full week, organisers say. Source link
Acid attack drug dealer 'could not afford rent'
A court hears Danny Cahalane told police from hospital that he owed £30,000 in gambling debts. Source link
Plymouth acid attack victim’s ex ‘knew ‘exactly’ what was coming
Jonathan MorrisSouth WestDevon and Cornwall PoliceDanny Cahalane was attacked on Lipson Road, Plymouth, on 21 February and died in hospital on 3 MayProsecutors have told a court the former wife of a drug dealer "knew exactly" what was going to happen when her ex was fatally attacked with acid.Danny Cahalane was attacked at his Plymouth home on 21 February 2025 over a £120,000 drug debt to his boss, Winchester Crown Court heard. He died in hospital on 3…
Plymouth drug dealer attacked with ‘strong’ acid over debt
Jonathan MorrisSouth WestDevon and Cornwall PoliceDanny Cahalane was attacked on Lipson Road, Plymouth, on 21 February and died in hospital on 3 MayA drug dealer was attacked with "strong" sulphuric acid before dying of his injuries over a £120,000 debt to his boss, a court has heard.Danny Cahalane, 38, was attacked in the bedroom of his Plymouth home by two men before one returned minutes later to throw acid in his face at his front door, Winchester Crown…
Family “broken” over death of “kind-hearted” mum in Brixham crash
The family of a woman who died after being struck by a lorry in Brixham have described her as "kind-hearted".Lyn Anthistle, 69, from Brixham, died at the scene of the incident on Brewery Lane at about 15:40 GMT on Wednesday, police said.Her daughter Mary-Anne Allwood said her mother was the kind of woman who made people feel heard and cared for. "My mum was such a kind-hearted, down-to-earth woman who would take time and care to listen and…
Flood warnings issued as Storm Ingrid sweeps in to South West
Flooding is expected along parts of the South West coast as Storm Ingrid moves in from the Atlantic.The Environment Agency issued five flood warnings ahead of the next high tide covering the Tidal Fal Estuary, the stretch from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head, Gribbin Head to Rame Head, and Plymouth Sound, Wembury Bay and nearby tidal estuaries. A flood warning means homes, roads and businesses are expected to be affected.The Met Office has a yellow wind and rain…
£52m urgent care hub eases pressure at Derriford Hospital A&E
Health bosses say a new £52m urgent treatment centre is starting to take the strain at Derriford Hospital emergency department.The Dartmoor Building was set up to deal with everyday emergencies like sprains, suspected fractures, minor head injuries, burns, bites, stings and infected cuts. The aim is to treat people faster and keep the accident & emergency (A&E) department free for the sickest patients to reduce waiting times.Consultant Ian McCarthy, clinical lead for the urgent treatment centre, said: "This…
Storm Goretti set to lash Devon and Cornwall with 100mph winds
Jonathan Morris,South WestandBee Tucker,South West broadcast meteorologist Met OfficeForecasters are warning of 80-100mph gusts in "exposed places"Amber and yellow weather warnings have been issued across the South West with Storm Goretti set to bring snow and winds of up to 100mph (160km/h)The storm is expected to rapidly develop as it approaches the region by 12:00 GMT.It has led to an amber wind warning from 16:00 to 23:00 across parts of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, as forecasters…
Engineers working to restore gas to 4,600 homes in Devon
Jonathan MorrisSouth WestWales & West UtilitiesMore than 100 engineers have been called out to reconnect homesA gas company is working to restore supplies after a major outage caused by damage to a mains pipe that has affected thousands of homes and other buildings.Wales and West Utilities (WWU) said every affected property would need a visit from engineers to switch the gas supply off followed by another to turn it back on safely.On Sunday it said the majority of…
Warnings over new year swims
Jonathan MorrisSouth WestPA MediaKnow your limits and check the conditions, the RNLI saysPeople planning New Year sea swims are being urged to think carefully before entering cold, rough water after two swimmers went missing on Christmas DayTwo men - a man in his 40s and antiques dealer Matthew Upham, 64 - were reported missing from a swim at Budleigh Salterton in Devon.The RNLI said winter sea temperatures of 6-10C (42.8-50F), far below the 15C (59F) point where cold…