Nancy Astor statue in Plymouth removed to fix wobble
A statue of the first female MP to take her seat in the House of Commons has been temporarily moved for repairs. Plymouth City Council said the bronze figure of Nancy Astor was taken away on Monday from its position…
Concerns over 2,700-acre ‘mega-solar’ scheme in Devon
Kirk EnglandSouth West environment and tourism correspondent BBC Stephen and Sharon Boulton, who live close to the proposed solar farm, say other options should be explored first “It’s going to be huge, absolutely vast,” says Stephen Boulton of the solar…
Two houses in Plymouth evacuated after high readings of fuel
Two homes were evacuated after higher than expected fuel readings were taken on a street in Plymouth, with the alarm being initially raised by an occupant. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to the Dayton…
High Court clears Reform councillors of election overspending
Two Reform councillors and their election agent have had their names cleared by a High Court judge after being reported for overspending on election expenses by a colleague. Exeter councillors Neil Stevens, his brother Tony Stevens and their agent Rob…
Appeal after glass smashed in woman’s face at Devon pub
An investigation has been launched after a woman had a glass smashed in her face during an altercation at a pub in Devon, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were appealing for witnesses after a fight broke…
Warning over dumped batteries after Devon bin lorry fire
Devon and Somerset Fire Service Several firefighting crews were called out to the incident in Axminster Residents are being reminded to dispose of lithium-ion batteries properly after a blaze in a bin lorry. Devon and Somerset Fire Service crews were…
Biker seriously hurt in one-vehicle crash on A386 at Grenofen
A motorcyclist has been badly hurt in a crash, police have said. The single-vehicle crash happened on the A386 at Grenofen, Tavistock, at 06:15 BST, Devon and Cornwall Police said. The force said the biker was taken to hospital with…
‘Being prescribed time at the coast helped me back into work’
BBC Kelly Pardy’s eight-week nature prescription included snorkelling and rock-pooling Kelly Pardy was born with juvenile macular degeneration – a visual impairment that affects her central vision. The impact of the condition became particularly challenging when she became unemployed for…
FA Cup first round draw: Robbie Savage’s Forest Green face Jack Wilshere’s Luton
Weston-super-Mare v Aldershot Town Salford City v Lincoln City Luton Town v Forest Green Rovers Gainsborough Trinity or Hartlepool United v Accrington Stanley Colchester United v Milton Keynes Dons Tranmere Rovers v Stockport County Wigan Athletic v Hemel Hempstead Town…
Health secretary Wes Streeting urged to visit Torbay Hospital
Guy HendersonLocal Democracy Reporting Service Guy Henderson/LDRS MP Steve Darling (bottom left) wants Health Secretary Wes Streeting to visit Torbay Hospital A Devon MP has urged the health secretary to visit a “crumbling” hospital which he said was in desperate…