Devon mum steps in to help control crowds at Corfu Airport
Nova Williams Faye Williams helped staff at Corfu Airport control the crowd A mum from Devon who stepped in to help organise thousands of passengers at a crowded Greek airport said it was “one of the most random days” of…
Retired banker completes 200th marathon in 200 days
BBC Steve James finished his 200th marathon in 200 days in Topsham, where he began the challenge in April A 66-year-old man has completed 200 marathons in 200 days around the British coastline. Retired banker Steve James travelled 5,240 miles…
Couple return to stage where they met for 20-year anniversary
A couple who met on stage celebrated a milestone anniversary by visiting the place where it all began. Helen and Graham Tudor met while performing in the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk at Theatre Royal Plymouth in 2005, after unexpected…
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…