Weather warning issued by Met Office
Sarah TurnnidgeWest of England Getty Images Some exposed areas could see half their average December rain fall in just one day Areas of England and Wales have been warned of potential flooding and travel disruption caused by heavy rain. The…
Mum’s illness inspires Devon girl, 5, to take on 5k Santa run
Ellis Russell Maddie is taking part in a 5k Santa run to raise money for Crohn’s and Colitis A five-year-old girl is set to take part in a 5k (3.1 mile) Santa run to help people suffering from the same…
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University of Plymouth building evacuated after chemical leak
A university building has been evacuated after a chemical leak involving a laboratory oven, firefighters have said. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said eight fire engines were at the scene at the University of Plymouth’s Davy Building, along…
Five men in court charged with murder of man in Exmouth
Five men have appeared in court jointly charged with the murder of a 24-year old man. Denva Smith died from a single stab wound and was found in the garden of a property in Ashfield Close, Exmouth in Devon on…
Travel disruption in South West due to heavy rain and flooding
Travel in the South West has been affected by flooding after heavy rain on Friday. Great Western Railway (GWR) said a fallen tree on the rail line between Liskeard and Bodmin Parkway had led to the timetabled trains between Plymouth…
Julio Pleguezuelo: Plymouth Argyle defender’s joy at return to fitness
Julio Pleguezuelo says it was an “amazing feeling” to return to the field after being out all season. The Plymouth Argyle defender started Tuesday’s Vertu Trophy win at Leyton Orient after recovering from knee surgery. The 28-year-old Spaniard was injured…
Jordan Young: Torquay United striker hailed by boss Paul Wotton
Torquay United striker Jordan Young has won praise for his work ethic from manager Paul Wotton. The 26-year-old has scored four goals in his last three games and is second in the National League South goalscoring charts with 12 from…
Devon woman transforms entire house into a work of art
BBC Emily Powell hand-painted every inch of her home with vibrant pictures of things that are important to her family A terraced family home has been turned into a lived-in work of art with paintings spanning from floor to ceiling…
Devon man hopes to jog again after double leg amputation
Tom Staniford Tom Staniford had both of his legs removed to improve his quality of life A man who voluntarily had his legs amputated due to a rare genetic condition has said he hopes to learn to jog again. Tom…