Devon ‘Frankenstein trees’ offer safe haven for wildlife
Dead trees and branches have been bolted together to make homes for wildlife. Conservation charity the Woodland Trust said the “Frankenstein trees” were hauled from Kingsettle Wood in Dorset to Yonder Oak in Devon and placed along the flight path…
Lyn Parry: Amateur golfer aged 74 makes three holes-in-one within a month
An English amateur golfer in her mid-seventies has made three holes-in-one in a month. Lyn Parry achieved the feat during October with two at her home club Downes Crediton in Devon, before completing the hat-trick at Tiverton Golf Club. Parry…
Warning of ‘chaos’ as Devon council carve-up row deepens
Miles DavisDevon political reporter Exeter City Council Exeter and Plymouth both want to expand in local government reorganisation and see an expanded Torbay Councillors are putting party political interests above the needs of communities and risk creating “chaos” in the…
Sneezing Devon driver who killed pedestrian avoids jail
BBC Truro Crown Court heard Mr Williams immediately tried to help at the scene A driver who killed an 83-year-old man after a suffering a sneezing fit at the wheel has received a suspended sentence. A court heard Colin Williams,…
Flo Robinson: Exeter scrum-half targets maiden PWR title for Chiefs
Exeter scrum-half Flo Robinson says she and her team-mates are aiming to win the Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) title this season. The Chiefs were beaten by champions Gloucester last week and are aiming to return to the play-offs after missing…
Cows rescued from overturned trailer near Crediton
A number of cows became trapped and needed rescuing after a trailer overturned on a road. Crews from Danes Castle fire station in Exeter were sent to the scene on the outskirts of Crediton at 06:29 GMT on Friday. Police…
Solar power could be used at more mid Devon public buildings
Bradley GerrardLocal Democracy Reporting Service Lewis Clarke Mid Devon District Council said three of its leisure centres had some form of renewable energy provision A council has said it is investigating expanding its use of solar panel after the installation…
Man rowed with carer before fatal Tenerife balcony fall
Matthew Hill Health Correspondent BBC Jamie told a care manager to tell his mother he loved her before fatal fall The mother of a 25-year-old man with autism has accused his carer of unprofessional conduct before he fell to his…
Plans for new Aldi in Ivybridge refused by councillors
Plans to build an Aldi store have been refused by councillors due to concerns over its impact on neighbouring properties. More than 1,200 people supported the application for the site in Ivybridge, Devon, which the supermarket’s real estate director Elliot…
Clean up of flaming Tar Barrels under way in Ottery St Mary
Caroline RobinsonSouth West BBC A total of 27 flaming barrels were carried throughout the evening A clean up was under way on Thursday, the morning after this year’s edition of an event where people run through the streets carrying flaming…