Section of M5 closed after accident and fire
A section of the M5 in Devon has been closed after a car overturned and caught fire, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said the southbound lanes were closed between junction 30, leading on to the A376 Sidmouth Road…
Exeter records sharp rise in homeless deaths, report says
PA Media The Museum of Homelessness recorded 21 deaths in Exeter during 2024 A nationwide campaign group has identified a sharp rise in the number of homeless people who died in Exeter last year. The Museum of Homelessness recorded 21…
Devon museums get share in government cash to stay open
Three museums in the region have been given government funding to help them remain open. The South West Heritage Trust (SWHT), which runs the North Devon Record Office and Devon Heritage Centre, was given £503,131 from the £20m Museum Renewal…
More seahorses being spotted close to the shore in South West
Watch: Seahorses off the coast of Devon and Cornwall A conservationist has said more sightings of seahorses have been reported in the waters around the South West recently. Neil Garrick-Maidment, the founder of Devon-based The Seahorse Trust, said two of…
Trial date set for man accused of murdering inmate
A man accused of murdering a fellow prison inmate has been told his trial will take place next year. James Desborough, 39, from Cornwall appeared before Exeter Crown Court on Friday accused of murdering Steven Kempster, 65, who police said…
Stagecoach South West criticised for ‘unacceptable’ service
Lisa YoungSouth West and Tamsin Melvillein Saltash BBC Stagecoach South West said it was working hard to improve the reliability of its service Bus passengers are calling for action as they face hour-long waits and cancellations on a key route…
Man in court accused of murdering fellow inmate at Exeter Prison
A man has been remanded in custody accused of murdering a fellow inmate in a prison. James Desborough, 39, from Cornwall appeared before Exeter Magistrates’ Court on Thursday accused of killing Steven Kempster, 65. Devon and Cornwall Police said it…