Pine martens released on Exmoor in ‘positive sign for nature’
PA Media Pine martens were successfully reintroduced to nearby Dartmoor last year Pine martens are roaming around Exmoor National Park for the first time in a century, conservationists have revealed. Nine females and 10 males from Scottish Highlands populations were…
Axe Valley Wildlife Park in Devon to close gates after 17 years
A zoo has announced it will permanently close after 17 years, blaming “difficult” times for businesses. Axe Valley Wildlife Park, near Axminster in Devon, said in a statement that the “sad” decision to close on Friday had been made “with…
Deaf community takes centre stage at Exeter’s Northcott Theatre
BBC Mark Stocks from the Deaf Academy teaches British Sign Language (BSL) to staff at the Northcott Theatre A Devon theatre has joined forces with Exmouth’s the Deaf Academy to make the venue and its productions more accessible to people…
Three flee police after attempt to stop car in Paignton
Police are searching for three people who fled from officers who attempted to stop them for dangerous driving. Devon and Cornwall Police said attempts were made to stop a vehicle at about 14:15 BST in Paignton. The car then travelled…
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Plymouth crash
A motorcycle rider has suffered life-changing injuries after crashing in Plymouth, police have confirmed. The rider, aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital after the single-vehicle crash on North Prospect Road, said the Devon and Cornwall force. Officers are…
Driver ‘faces £2,800 bill after Tiverton fuel station error’
A Tiverton man says he is facing a repair bill of nearly £3,000 after mistakenly filling his diesel car with petrol due to a fault at a fuel station in Devon. Forklift driver Graham Stevens filled up his Vauxhall Insignia…
Kevin McDonald: Exeter midfielder’s goal hailed by Gary Caldwell
Exeter City boss Gary Caldwell says Kevin McDonald’s winning goal was a reward for the veteran midfielder’s impact at the club. The 36-year-old former Scotland player returned as a late substitute after almost two months out to score the Grecians’…
Woman, 79, dies after being hit by car in Brixham
A 79-year-old woman has died after she was hit by a car in a seaside town, police have confirmed. Officers said the woman died at the scene of the crash outside Sainsbury’s Local in New Road in Brixham, Devon. Emergency…
Red Roses players visit Devon to ‘influence’ future generations
Johnny Rutherford and Zhara SimpsonSouth West BBC Claudia Moloney-Macdonald and Maddie Feaunti said they wanted to inspire future players Two England rugby players visited an event in Devon to help teach girls about the sport, with the hope they could…
Classic Lotus sports car totally destroyed in Devon A38 blaze
A classic sports car has been totally destroyed after bursting into flames on a road in Devon. Newton Abbot Fire Station said the vehicle was on the A38 at the bottom of Harcombe bends at about 09:00 BST on Saturday…