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…
Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss praises side despite Stockport defeat
Gary Caldwell says his Exeter City side deserved something from their 1-0 loss at high-flying Stockport County. Nathan Lowe’s first-half goal was enough to separate the sides, with County just a point off the top of League One. Exeter had…
Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss frustrated by AFC Wimbledon loss
Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says his side have to be more defensively solid after their 2-1 loss at home to AFC Wimbledon. The Pilgrims took an early lead through Lorent Tolaj, but goals either side of half-time saw the…
Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper: Australia duo join ‘bunch of brothers’ at Exeter
Exeter Chiefs coach Ross McMillan says Australia internationals Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper have slotted in seamlessly to the squad. The pair made their debuts in the impressive 38-0 win over Harlequins on Sunday. Ikitau helped set up Henry Slade’s…
Rebellion over 50% parking price hike across Devon
Plans to increase parking charges across Devon by up to 50% are being challenged. The Liberal Democrat cabinet member for Highways at Devon County Council, Dan Thomas, signed off the decision in September to increase on-street charges. But now six…