Volunteers are needed to become puppy raisers to meet the demand for trained guide dogs in the south west. The Guide Dogs charity said it was seeking people in Devon and Cornwall prepared to train and home more than 200 dogs while they go through months of training. Leah Rogers, the charity’s puppy raising manager,...
BBC Police said more than 100 vehicles were found to be speeding Two drivers were arrested and a number of vehicles seized during a police operation in south Devon, officers have said. The operation on 16 April in Teignbridge was part of a “day of action” to keep roads safe, Devon and Cornwall Police said....
Martyn Oates BBC South West political editor BBC Political parties in both Devon and Cornwall will need to form coalitions to run their respective councils As the dust settles on local elections in Devon and Cornwall, Martyn Oates considers what the results mean for the political picture in the South West. Two councils slipping into...
Plain-clothes police officers have seized an illegal e-bike after the rider was spotted doing wheelies on Torquay pier. The bike, which had been illegally modified to reach speeds of up to 35mph without pedalling, lacked insurance and will be destroyed due to its illegal modifications, the Devon and Cornwall force has said. A privately owned...
Lisa Young BBC News, South West BBC In an emotional reunion Gavin Bowden thanked Oscar for being “a guardian angel” A man who was seriously injured while paddleboarding has met the 14-year-old boy who saved his life. Oscar paddled to help Gavin Bowden, 60, after he was hit on the head by his board in...
Exeter head coach Rob Hunter leaves the club by mutual consent, after a club-record loss at Gloucester. Read full article at source...
The number of EV charge points in the South West has grown by nearly a third in a year, according to a new study. The Department for Transport said nearly 1,300 public charge points have been added to the South West charging network since April last year. It said there were now more than 5,500...
Exeter’s highly-rated number eight Greg Fisilau will miss the rest of the season after injuring his shoulder. The England ‘A’ player, who has feartured 25 times for the Chiefs this season, was assessed after Exeter’s club-record 79-17 loss at Gloucester on Sunday. The 21-year-old, who signed a new three-year contract earlier this year, has been...
Plymouth Argyle head coach Miron Muslic says his side will “not roll out the red carpet” for title-chasing Leeds United on Saturday. Argyle are all-but relegated from the Championship and face a Leeds team who know they will lift the title if they can win at Home Park. Leeds are level on points with Burnley,...
PA Media Thousands of away fans are due to travel to Plymouth Security is being increased at Home Park for Plymouth Argyle’s match against Leeds United on Saturday, police said. Leeds United, who have already confirmed promotion to the Premier League, have sold out the away end at Home Park as they try to secure...
Christine Butler BBC News, Cornwall BBC Passengers line up in Callington after waiting for the bus to Launceston Passengers say they are angry and confused at changes to some bus routes in Cornwall. One of the routes used to be a direct service from Bude to Plymouth. However, the journey has been split into three,...
Miles Davis BBC Devon political reporter BBC Plans to bring an electricity cable onshore at Saunton Sands in north Devon have been recommended for approval A controversial plan to bring an electricity cable from an offshore wind farm onshore at a Devon beauty spot has been recommended for approval by council officers. White Cross offshore...
Torquay United manager Paul Wotton says his side will not be affected by their narrow title loss as they go into the National League South play-offs. The Gulls lost out on first place in the division to Truro City last weekend and face Boreham Wood on Saturday in the play-off semi-finals. A win would secure...
Plymouth Argyle head coach Miron Muslic says Wayne Rooney should not be blamed for the club’s pending relegation from the Championship. The former England captain left the Pilgrims on 31 December with them bottom of the second tier. Rooney guided Argyle to just four league wins and 13 defeats in 23 Championship matches in charge....
Counting is due to start later after polls closed on Thursday for the local elections in Devon. Sixty councillors are due to be elected across 58 electoral divisions. Of those, most are to return one councillor, with the Broadclyst and Exmouth divisions due to each elect two. The results are due to be announced later...