Two houses in Plymouth evacuated after high readings of fuel
Two homes were evacuated after higher than expected fuel readings were taken on a street in Plymouth, with the alarm being initially raised by an occupant. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to the Dayton…
Appeal after glass smashed in woman’s face at Devon pub
An investigation has been launched after a woman had a glass smashed in her face during an altercation at a pub in Devon, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were appealing for witnesses after a fight broke…
Devon friends climb mountain to help find cure for baby
Hayley Honeychurch Rory Honeychurch, right, said he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of his nephew’s rare condition A man has completed a trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, to raise awareness of his baby nephew’s rare…
Bideford to hold two food and drink festivals in 2026
A food and drink event in north Devon will be held twice in 2026 after a “record-breaking” number of visitors this year, a council has said. Torridge District Council said the eat:Bideford festival had more than 8,500 attendees this year…
M5 closed in both directions in Devon after crashes
BBC Police have closed the M5 in both directions between J27 at Sampford Peverell to J28 in Cullompton A number of people have been seriously injured following two multi-vehicle collisions on the M5 in Devon, police have said. The motorway…
Derelict building fire in Kingsteigton being treated as arson
A derelict building fire in south Devon is being treated as arson, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said fire crews were called to Abbrook Pond, off Chudleigh Road in Kingsteignton, at about 18:40 BST on Wednesday. The fire…