Hattie McCann BBC News, Devon BBC The groups meet every Sunday in four parks across north Devon A community group in north Devon is hoping to get people active and improve their mental well-being with free yoga sessions. The Community Yoga Project started running the sessions earlier this year and now has 250 members. Hannah...
Swimmers in Devon have been warned about the dangers of open water swimming, including cold water shock. Nearly 200 people died from accidental drownings in the UK last year, with 28 in May alone, according to the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF). The NWSF said cold water shock was “the body’s response to sudden immersion...
Alex Osborne BBC News, South West Paul Box The three-day event takes place in Paignton between 30 May to 1 June and is expected to attract thousands of enthusiasts Tens of thousands of visitors are expected in Torbay at the weekend as the English Riviera Airshow returns. The three-day event, on the seafront at Paignton...
High street pharmacists in the South West have helped more than 540,000 patients with minor illnesses since January 2024, figures have shown. NHS England South West said following the Pharmacy First scheme’s launch, which aimed to expand services offered by pharmacies, 220,000 people had received help without an appointment for seven common conditions such as...
Plymouth Argyle head coach Miron Muslic is to leave the club after opening talks with a German side. The relegated Championship club say the Bosnian-born Austrian has entered into talks with a Budlesliga 2 side, reported to be Schalke. Former Cercle Bruges boss Muslic, 42, replaced Wayne Rooney as head coach in January but could...
George Thorpe BBC News, Devon PA Media NHS Devon said an updated proposal would be presented in July A proposal to trial changes to heart attack services in part of Devon has been withdrawn to allow time to consider feedback on the plan. NHS Devon’s Integrated Care Board (ICB) was due to discuss a “test...
George Thorpe BBC News, Devon Family handout/Devon and Cornwall Police Police said Karol Zalewski – also known as Lolek – died at the scene of the crash Family and friends of a motorcyclist who died in a crash have said their world will “never be the same”. Devon and Cornwall Police said Karol Zalewski –...
A former policeman from Exeter has admitted possessing indecent images of children more than three years after he was arrested. John Bramwell, 55, of Causey Gardens, pleaded guilty to three charges of possessing images ranging from category A – the most severe – to category C. Exeter Crown Court heard Bramwell, a former sergeant in...
Exeter’s England winger Claudia MacDonald has signed a new contract for the 2025-26 Premiership Women’s Rugby season. The 29-year-old, who has won 35 England caps, joined the club in 2022 and has scored 25 tries in 29 games during a spell that has been hampered by a serious neck injury. MacDonald earned an England recall...
Alex Osborne BBC News, South West Harding-Lee Media, Wildwood Trust Malenky and Nanuq arrived at Wildwood Trust’s park after travelling from their previous home in Belgium Two brown bear cubs thought to be war refugees have travelled hundreds of miles across borders to reach a forever home in a Devon zoo. The two-year-old siblings, Malenky...
Exeter centre Will Rigg is likely to miss the start of next season after undergoing foot surgery. The 25-year-old suffered a ligament injury in the win over Northampton earlier this month. Exeter’s medical staff expect the former Coventry player, who joined the Chiefs last season, to be out for three to four months. It means...
A man has died following a road crash involving a bin lorry in Devon, police say. Emergency services were called to the incident at Higher Warberry Road, Torquay, at about 12:45 BST on Tuesday. Devon and Cornwall Police said a man from the area in his 20s had died at the scene and the incident...
A charity shop in Plymouth described by residents as a community hub is to close in June. The Cancer Research UK shop in Stoke has been trading for more than 35 years but the charity decided in March to close it because it was “no longer a financially viable option”. Councillors in Stoke said they...
Police in Devon have told the public to expect heavy traffic and some road closures this weekend as a popular airshow returns to Paignton. Devon and Cornwall Police said it officers would carry out extra patrols during the English Riviera Airshow, which takes place between 30 May and 1 June. The force said people should...
Driving instructor David Johnson jointly runs First Drive South West driving school Read full article at source...