Residents have been evacuated in part of north Devon after a suspected bomb was found. Devon and Cornwall Police said it was called to Bidna Yard, in Appledore, shortly after 10:10 BST on Wednesday. The force said a cordon was put in place and a small number of residents were evacuated, but are now allowed...
Alison Stephenson Local Democracy Reporting Service Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire The solar farm is being proposed together with a sub station, cabling, CCTV and fencing Plans for a new solar farm on 108 acres (44 hectares) of land is being proposed in Devon. Exagen Development, which builds and operates renewable energy projects, is applying for planning...
A full Strawberry Moon will grace UK skies tonight, coupled with a rare phenomenon not to be seen for almost 20 years. Stargazers in the northern hemisphere already spotted an almost full moon sitting very low in the sky on Tuesday, but the full peak of the moon will appear later. BBC Weather presenter Sophia...
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Chloe Parkman BBC News, South West BBC The government offered grants of £13.6m to 12 charities across England A Devon-based food organisation has secured more than £1.5m to redistribute surplus food into the community. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Afairs (DEFRA) said grants of £13.6m have been offered to 12 charities across England...
Part of the seabed off the Jurassic Coast is “still recovering” from the effects of bottom trawling 17 years after it was banned there, marine researchers have said. A consultation is being held on government proposals to extend the ban on the practice of dragging large nets along the seafloor. Some fishing organisations have criticised...
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain has been issued across parts of south west England and Wales including Devon and Cornwall. The Met Office issued the warning for Thursday between 00:00 and 13:00 BST. The warning said an area of heavy rain and thunderstorms will move northwards covering large parts of the...
Highly-rated Exeter back Tommy Wyatt will not play until 2026 after suffering a serious knee injury. The 25-year-old ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the final game of the season at home to Sale. Wyatt had only returned from a similar injury in his other knee in November which saw him...
Emergency equipment to treat stab victims will be handed to another 150 taxi drivers across Plymouth. The kits, containing potentially life-saving bandages, are provided through a collaboration between the city council, the charity Rapaid Emergency Bandages, and Babcock International. The new kits will brings the number of cabs in the city carrying the bandages to...
A fifth man has appeared in court charged with murder after the death of a 24-year-old man in Exmouth. Ben Helliker, 26, of Halsdon Road, Exmouth, has been accused of murdering Denva Smith on 31 May in the town. Helliker was jointly charged with the murder along with Zac Davies, 23, of Hawthorn Grove, Exmouth;...
Miles Davis BBC Devon political reporter BBC Demonstrators gathered outside the Guildhall in Exeter to protest against the planned closure of Northbrook swimming pool The planned closure of a popular swimming pool will be fully examined by councillors before any decision is taken. Campaigners fighting a proposal to close Northbrook swimming pool in Exeter got...
A man has died following a crash involving a motorbike and a bicycle, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to reports of a collision on the southbound carriageway of the A380, near Kennford, Exeter, at about 12:40 BST on Tuesday. The force said the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the...
Alison Stephenson Local Democracy Reporting Service Plymouth City Council Councillor Mark Lowry said the project was moving “at pace” The first phase of a £30m regeneration project in Plymouth will open next month. Plans to redevelop Armada Way sparked controversy in March 2023 when the then Conservative-run council ordered more than 100 trees to be...
Alison Stephenson Local Democracy Reporting Service BBC The system can identify heat spots before fires are noticeable to the human eye Planning consent is being sought for a new fire prevention and suppression system at Plymouth’s largest recycling and waste facility. Biffa Waste Services, which runs the Chelson Meadow facility for Plymouth City Council, said...
Caroline Robinson BBC News, South West BBC People in Devon and Cornwall outlined education, NHS and defence as their priorities People in Cornwall and Devon have told the BBC they are looking to see more funding for the NHS and education but are divided on the winter fuel payment U-turn. Chancellor Rachel Reeves was to...