Debbie Hollinson Debbie Hollinson will walk in memory of her daughter Darcy Hollinson A mum whose 17-year-old daughter took her own life is planning to walk across Devon to raise money in her memory. Darcy, who died in 2021, would have been 22 this year. In honour of this, her mum Debbie Hollinson plans to...
Zhara Simpson BBC News, South West BBC Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the fire, which started on Sunday, was “ongoing” Firefighters are still battling a large wildfire on Dartmoor that started on Sunday evening. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze had spread across an area 3km (1.9 miles)...
Zhara Simpson BBC News, South West Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary Woodside Animal Welfare Trust said there was 25 baby rabbits currently in its care An animal rescue centre says it has got a record number of baby rabbits in its care, with more on the waiting list. Woodside Animal Welfare Trust in Plymouth said there...
Firefighters have highlighted the dangers of falling into the water at Exeter Quay. A rescue demonstration during the National Fire Chiefs Council’s Be Water Aware week was aimed at educating people about the risks associated with the quay, where many people walk, cycle, or swim. Steve Fisher from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service...
A new study has found that a mix of different types of tiny plastic particles (microplastics) is more harmful to a small marine creature than just one type of plastic. The creature, called Acartia tonsa, is important because it is part of the ocean’s food chain, said researchers from the universities of Exeter and Plymouth,...
A man who was attacked with acid in his own home has died in hospital, police have said. Danny Cahalane, 38, who was described as an “outstanding father and son”, was attacked in Lipson Road, in Plymouth, on 21 February. He died on Saturday, Devon and Cornwall Police said. Mr Cahalane’s family said in a...
Jake Wallace BBC News, South West Madeleine Millin There are thought to be about 100 Amur leopards in the wild A zoo in Devon has successfully introduced a pair of rare leopards in a bid to help its work conserving highly endangered species. Dartmoor Zoo’s Amur Leopard pair Freddo and Lena met on 29 April...
Jonathan Morris BBC News, South West British Academy of Floral Art Visitors can admire more than 18 floral designs Twenty volunteers and staff from 10 National Trust properties across Devon have teamed up with the British Academy of Floral Art for a celebration with flowers. Together they have created floral installations for Castle Drogo in...
A reserve assistant found a pink bluebell plant while doing a tree survey at a nature reserve in Devon. Richard Nokes discovered the small clump of pink bluebells at Halsdon Nature Reserve on 16 April. He said it was the first time he had seen pink bluebells. Devon Wildlife Trust said native bluebells are usually...
Zhara Simpson BBC News, South West Paul Naylor A rainbow sea slug was found in the Isles of Scilly in 2022 “Sea slugs are like normal slugs you find in your garden but jazzed up,” Eleanor Goodman says. Ms Goodman, a Devon Wildlife Trust volunteer based at Wembury Marine Centre, said she was passionate about...
On Thursday, Muslic, who agreed a three-and-a-half year deal when he joined the club, said he wanted “answers” over the futures of a number of key players. He also called for clarity over who Argyle’s new technical director will be as well as appointments to the recruitment department. “I’m empty – we are relegated for...
Torquay United’s hopes of promotion from National League South have ended after they lost 1-0 to Boreham Wood in their play-off semi-final. Matt Rush’s goal after an hour was enough to knock out the Gulls, who finished second in the table on goal difference behind champions Truro City. Lirak Hasani went close with a long-range...
A Devon council has been awarded more than £760,000 of funding to deliver energy efficiency improvements to some of its buildings. North Devon Council said £762,065 from the government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme would be used to improve Ilfracombe’s Landmark Theatre and the Brynsworthy Environment Centre in Fremington. Improvements funded by the grant would “help...
An 18-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly attacking a man whose head was injured in a seaside town fight, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to a report of fighting in Fleet Street, Torquay at about 23:30 BST on Friday. The force is appealing for witnesses and said: “A...
A young man was attacked by four adults with weapons in part of a “wider, large-scale disorder” at seaside town beach, police have said. Officers were called to Back Beach in Teignmouth at about 20:45 BST on Friday, where 50 to 100 teenagers and adults were present. Devon and Cornwall Police said it was trying...