Call boxes in Torbay could be replaced with multi-media hubs
Planning applications have been put forward to replace street payphones with three-metre-tall multi-media hubs. BT is bidding for four of the hubs in Torquay to provide free ultra-fast wifi, phone calls and phone charging. The proposed hub locations are near…
Plymouth homeless man given hope after charity feet care
BBC Steve began having his feet treated fortnightly at Shekinah’s free podiatry clinic A man who had been living in his car for four months has spoken about the life-changing support he received from a charity’s foot clinic. Steve, who…
Plans for ‘educatering’ site with 100 jobs in east Devon refused
Miles DavisDevon political reporter BBC The site near Lympstone would be used for growing food and educating children about where food comes from Plans to create 100 jobs in a food business that would provide local products for school meals…
Tributes paid to former Plymouth MP Oliver Colvile
Jonathan MorrisSouth West BBC Oliver Colvile was loved on all sides of the House of Commons, said Conservative former minister Graham Stuart Tributes have been paid in Parliament to former Conservative MP Oliver Colvile, who has died aged 64. Mr…
Man who ran Plymouth teeth whitening salon jailed for rape
Cameron Weldon and John HendersonSouth West Devon and Cornwall Police Ricky Stubberfield, who ran a teeth whitening business in Plymouth, was arrested in June 2024 A man who ran a teeth-whitening business has been jailed for 26 years for rape…
Plymouth residents vote against introduction of parking permits
Resident parking permits will not be introduced in parts of Plymouth after a council ballot. Plymouth City Council said people living in seven areas of the city were asked for their views after a survey in 2024 revealed residents reported…
North Devon hospital gets £22.7m for staff accommodation revamp
A hospital has received funding to build new accommodation for staff and students. The North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple has received £22.7m from the New Hospital Programme for the redevelopment of its current facilities. The Royal Devon University Healthcare…
Frustration over renationalised rail service times in Devon
Cameron Weldon and Richard GreenSouth West South Western Railway The Department for Transport said £360 million has been invested to renew and enhance railway infrastructure to help keep trains on time Passengers travelling on a renationalised rail service have voiced…
Oldway Mansion break-ins costing thousands, says council
Torbay Council Torbay Council said entering Oldway Mansion was “illegal and extremely dangerous” Damage caused by a series of break-ins at a historic building will cost thousands of pounds to fix, according to a council. Torbay Council said trespassers broke…
Man arrested over threats outside McDonald’s in Exmouth
A man has been arrested after another man was threatened with an air rifle in a road rage incident outside a McDonald’s. Devon and Cornwall Police said it was reported the man was threatened outside the restaurant at Liverton Business…