HMS Richmond welcomed home to Plymouth after eight months
BBC The Royal Navy frigate is crewed by 200 men and women Hundreds of relatives and friends of HMS Richmond’s crew welcomed them home on Sunday following an eight-month mission. The Royal Navy said that the Plymouth-based frigate and its…
North Devon hospital’s A&E asks for life-threatening cases only
Patients have been told they should visit a Devon hospital’s A&E department only if they have a life-threatening injury or illness. North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple is “under extreme pressure”, its NHS trust explained in a Facebook post on…
Council to make decision over future of Devon street light trial
Devon County Council Devon County Council said it was “on track” to deliver major savings in energy and costs A decision over whether to make a street lighting trial permanent will be made in early 2026. Devon County Council (DCC)…
Exeter shop shut down for selling illegal tobacco after warnings
Devon County Council Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service said the proprietor of The Mini Market in Exeter, Devon, ignored repeated warnings A judge has granted a three-month closure order on a business accused of selling illegal tobacco….
Honiton doctors’ surgery fully reopens after flood damage
BBC A significant leak on the top floor caused damage to the surgery in January Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been spent to refit and refurbish a doctors’ surgery after flooding caused significant damage. Honiton Surgery closed its doors…
Three Plymouth garages damaged by large fire
Three garages have been damaged in a large blaze, firefighters have said. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said one garage in Hermitage Road, Plymouth, was “well alight” when crews arrived at about 11:10 GMT, with two others also…
Flooding from heavy rain closes rail line in Devon
A rail line in Devon has been closed due to flooding after heavy rain. Great Western Railway (GWR) said services between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple have been cancelled and the disruption was expected to last until Tuesday. The closure…
Exeter City Football Club investigation after fire at stadium
BBC Dozens of firefighters attended the blaze amid fears it would spread to the stadium’s stands An investigation is being launched after a fire broke out at Exeter City’s stadium, causing some damage. Firefighters tackled the blaze at St James…
Traders say A382 closure in Newton Abbot has hampered sales
Plants Galore Plants Galore owner Tony Joyner said turnover at the Newton Abbot store had fallen by 34% Business owners said they have experienced a drop in sales since a two-year roadworks project started. The A382, which connects Newton Abbot…
Appeal after serious sexual assault in Sidmouth park
Police are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault on a woman in Devon. Devon and Cornwall Police said the woman was assaulted by a man in The Byes, Sidmouth. The victim is being supported by specially trained officers…