Two men believed missing after Budleigh Salterton swimmers search

Post published:December 25, 2025
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Two men are believed to be missing off the Devon coast after reports of swimmers in difficulty, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police were called at 10:25 GMT to the beach at Budleigh Salterton after concern was raised for people in the water, prompting a significant emergency response.A number of people were safely brought back to shore and were checked either by paramedics at the scene or taken to hospital as a precaution, the force confirmed.It said the…

Swimmers rescued amid emergency response in Budleigh Salterton

Post published:December 25, 2025
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A significant emergency service response has begun after reports of a number of people getting into difficulty in the water off the Devon coast.Police were called at 10:25 GMT to the beach at Budleigh Salterton after concern was raised for people in the water.A number of people have been safely brought back to shore and will be checked by paramedics, Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed.The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said Exmouth and Beer Coastguard Rescue teams, RNLI…

Cooks urged by SWW not to cause drain-blocking ‘fatbergs’

Post published:December 25, 2025
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South West WaterSouth West Water said following advice could help provide a "worry-free Christmas"People have been urged not to pour fats, oils or grease down their kitchen sink over Christmas in order to avoid blockages and forming fatbergs.South West Water (SWW) said it had cleared more than 7,000 avoidable blockages from its wastewater network over the past year, removing 450 tonnes (70,863st) of waste in the process.It said about three-quarters of the issues were caused by fats, oils…

How much do you know about Christmas in the South West?

Post published:December 25, 2025
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Devon and Cornwall stories to make you smile

Post published:December 25, 2025
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Wildwood TrustThe antics of Mish and Lucy prompted an outpouring of support Escaped, honey-hungry bears, an emotional reunion and a round egg.We have selected six stories to make you smile that made the news in Devon and Cornwall in 2025.Bears escape enclosure and raid honey storeWatch: CCTV captures one of the bears helping itself to supplies outside the bear houseTwo bears briefly escaped their enclosure at Wildwood Devon in June and ventured into a food store where they…

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing

Post published:December 24, 2025
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 14-year-old boy sustained multiple stab wounds, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called at about 18:50 GMT to the Notte Street and Athenaeum Street area, in Plymouth, on Monday.The force said the boy was taken to hospital, where he remained, and his injuries were not considered life-threatening.Police said a 22-year-old man remained in police custody.Police said: "Detectives continue to progress inquiries and there…

Some South West festive swims cancelled due to wind warning

Post published:December 24, 2025
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Organisers of some Christmas and Boxing Day swims in Devon and Cornwall have postponed or cancelled events due to a yellow weather warning for wind.The Met Office warning is in place for the South West from 04:00 until 23:59 GMT on Christmas Day, with gusts of up to 65mph forecast. There is also a yellow cold-health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UHSA).Organisers of the annual Coverack swim, in Cornwall, said its Christmas Day swim had…

Man has life-threatening injuries after crash near Chumleigh

Post published:December 24, 2025
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A man has life-threatening injuries after a crash, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to the single vehicle crash on Hill Head Hill, near Chumleigh, Devon, at about 00:15 GMT on Wednesday. The crash involved a black Jeep Cherokee, officers said."As a result of the collision the 41-year-old male driver of the Jeep who was from the Lapford area sustained serious life-threatening injuries and was conveyed to hospital by the ambulance service," the…

Motocross bikes worth thousands stolen from shed in Ludgvan

Post published:December 24, 2025
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Motocross bikes worth more than £20,000 have been stolen from the Penzance area, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said four bikes had been stolen from a shed between Badgers Cross and Nancledra Hill, Ludgvan, between 02:00 and 05:00 GMT on 16 December.The force said officers believe a 2001 red Honda CR125, 1999 red Honda CR250 and two 2024 red Honda CRFs had been taken away in a large vehicle.Police have asked for any witnesses or those with…

Person in serious condition after crash in Hayle

Post published:December 24, 2025
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A person has been seriously injured following a crash, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said officers had been called to a serious single-vehicle crash in Foundry Lane, Hayle, Cornwall, just after 12:00 GMT on Wednesday.It said one person was in a serious condition.Road closures have been put in place and the incident was ongoing, the force added. Source link

Yeovil Octagon Theatre regeneration plans submitted

Post published:December 24, 2025
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Joe SkirkowskiWest of EnglandSomerset CouncilIf approved, work could start on the theatre as soon as next yearA theatre could get a new auditorium and rehearsal spaces as part of a £15m revamp.Plans for Yeovil's Octagon Theatre - which shut in 2023 - have been submitted to Somerset Council, after being developed as part of a partnership between the local authority and Yeovil Town Council.The proposals include work to make the building more environmentally efficient and improve its structural…

Bob Vylan says Glastonbury police verdict ‘should inspire others’

Post published:December 24, 2025
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Punk duo Bob Vylan say that they hope the decision not to bring criminal charges over chants made during their Glastonbury 2025 performance "inspires others in the UK and around the world to speak up".Avon and Somerset Police said on Tuesday that they had found the case did not "meet the criminal threshold".Rapper and front man Bobby Vylan led crowds in chants of "death, death to the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)" during their West Holts Stage show on…