Paul Wotton: Torquay United boss frustrated after 1-0 loss at Chesham
Torquay United manager Paul Wotton was disappointed with his side’s attacking play in their 1-0 loss at Chesham United. The defeat – thanks to a 36th-minute goal from Nathan Minhas – was the Gulls’ first loss in six games as…
Section of M5 closed after accident and fire
A section of the M5 in Devon has been closed after a car overturned and caught fire, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said the southbound lanes were closed between junction 30, leading on to the A376 Sidmouth Road…
Former Exeter policeman named honorary alderman
A former lord mayor of Exeter who served in the police for 30 years has been appointed an honorary alderman. Percy Prowse, 72, is only the 16th person to be awarded the recognition since 1981. Mr Prowse, a familiar figure…
Quest for more Devon film locations worthy of Harry Potter
Jonathan MorrisSouth West Aidan Monaghan/HBO Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter in the TV series which has been filmed in the South West An organisation supporting film productions in Devon is on a mission to map out the county’s most film-worthy…
National Grid customers in Plymouth to get safety check visits
Plymouth residents are to get electric supply safety checks as part of an inspection programme, National Grid says. The utility provider said some domestic and small business customers in the PL1 postcode, including the city centre, Stoke and Devonport areas,…
Devon carbon monoxide warning as poisoning cases rise
BBC The fire service said carbon monoxide alarms saved lives Residents are being urged to install carbon monoxide detectors in their homes after a rise in poisoning cases. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the number of suspected…
Doctor who exposed himself to teen McDonald’s worker struck off
Getty Images The incident happened at a McDonald’s drive-through restaurant in Bristol A doctor who exposed himself to a 16-year-old McDonald’s worker at a drive-through has been struck off. Emmanuel Hakem committed the act after the girl gave him his…
Residents report unpleasant smell in Tiverton
A council is investigating a “mysterious” and “unpleasant” smell in a Devon town after a number of complaints. Mid Devon District Council has received multiple complaints from residents about a smell affecting parts of Tiverton, the cause of which is…
Woman hit by car at Devon hospital suffering head injury
BBC Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the collision at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital on Friday A woman has serious head and leg injuries after being hit by a car within the grounds of a Devon…
Former church leader denies sexual assault charges, court hears
A former Methodist church leader has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual assault and indecent assault, a court has heard. Steven Wild, 71, of Steeple Close in St Ives, appeared at Truro Crown Court on Friday. Wild was charged…