South West Water given red score over pollution
Caroline Robinson,South West and Kirk England,South West environment and tourism correspondent BBC South West Water has never risen above a two star rating for environmental performance South West Water (SWW) has been rated “red” for its environmental performance for the…
70 horses and foals rescued in 15-month operation in Devon
Caroline RobinsonSouth West The Mare and Foal Sanctuary A foal with bright blue eyes was taken in as part of an operation to rescue 70 horses Seventy rare-breed Icelandic horses and foals have been rescued in a 15-month welfare operation…
Devon family’s ‘turmoil’ over Ryanair name change policy
A family said they were shown a lack of empathy by an airline following a bereavement. Sophie Taylor, from Chudleigh, Devon, purchased two tickets with Ryanair in October 2024 as part of a package holiday to Lanzarote for her mum…
Storm Benjamin ‘to bring wind and heavy rain’ to South West
Caroline RobinsonSouth West Met Office A yellow weather warning for wind and rain has been issued for Thursday Heavy rain and wind gusts up to 60mph (97 km/h) are forecast for the South West on Thursday due to Storm Benjamin….
Man who tried to smuggle Iraqis sentenced after Devon arrest
An Iraqi national has been sentenced for breaching UK immigration laws after arriving on a yacht from France with a group of fellow migrants, including a baby. Failed asylum seeker Rasty Hassan, 27, was intercepted off the coast of Brixham,…
Ethan Roots: Exeter flanker backed to earn England recall
England will also have ‘A’ internationals over the autumn period which could be a chance for Roots to show his worth having missed out on the England training squad that was announced earlier this week. Exeter have started the season…
Devon derby: Exeter City prepare to resume Plymouth Argyle rivalry
The bosses of both sides know a thing or two about derby matches. Exeter’s manager Gary Caldwell was Celtic captain and led his side out against Rangers in one of the fiercest derbies in world football. Meanwhile Argyle head coach…
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…