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…
Pub used for Harry Potter filming damaged by fire
A pub that was closed for what is thought to be the production of the Harry Potter TV series has suffered damage after a fire. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue received a report of a fire within a storeroom…
Exeter 38-0 Harlequins: Henry Slade stars as Chiefs crush Quins
Exeter: Hodge; Feyi-Waboso, Slade, Ikitau, Woodburn; Skinner, Varney; Goodrick-Clarke, Dweba, Iosefa-Scot, Jenkins (capt), Tuima, Hooper, Roots, Fisilau. Replacements: Yeandle, Burger, Tchubadze, Zambonin, Pearson, James, Chapman, Hammersley. Yellow card: Tchubadze (56). Harlequins: Green; Isgro, Northmore, Benson, Murley (capt); Smith, Porter; Baxter,…
Topless runner takes part in topless swim in Devon
Caroline RobinsonSouth West BBC Louise Butcher took part in Devon Hospitals Charity Topless Swim 2025 A cancer survivor and campaigner has taken part in a charity swim. Louise Butcher, who is known as the Topless Runner, was among the swimmers…