Man arrested as demonstrators gather in Plymouth city centre
Police arrested a man over a suspected public order offence in Plymouth as rival protests gathered in the city centre.About 225 people turned out for the third Raise The Flag…
‘Deeply inclusive’: Skateboarding comes of age
Jonathan MorrisSouth WestUK Surf & Skate Expo/Oli ChapmanTony Alva at Newquay was a historic moment for fansWhen 68-year-old skateboarding legend Tony Alva carved through the concrete bowl at the Surf…
Devon boy, 7, wins young animal handler of the year
A seven-year-old boy from Devon has won a major award at the 2025 Young British Farming Awards. Jack, from near Kingsbridge, won the junior Young Handler of the Year award…
Devon young heroes celebrated in BBC Make a Difference awards
BBCDan said presenting on radio gave him more confidence off airFour young people from Devon are being recognised for their contributions to the community.The BBC Make A Difference Young Hero…
M5 lane in Devon remains closed after resurfacing overruns
One lane is closed on the M5 southbound after overnight works overran, highways bosses say.The lane is closed between junctions 28 and 29 because resurfacing works had "not been completed",…
Blue lobsters in Devon and Cornwall waters rising, say scientists
Jonathan MorrisSouth West andGeorge ThorpeSouth WestBBCBlue lobsters have a genetic mutation which produces the vivid colourBright blue lobsters have long been considered one of nature's wonders, widely touted as a…
Giant Sun artwork rises in Plymouth’s Market Hall
A monumental new artwork representing the Sun has arrived in Plymouth.Internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram has brought his latest installation, Helios, to the Market Hall in Devonport.The 23ft (7m) wide…
Andrew Parkinson: Plymouth Argyle chief executive officer resigns
Andrew Parkinson has quit his role as Plymouth Argyle's chief executive officer after just over six years in the job.Parkinson, one of the key figures behind the ultimately ill-fated appointment…
More seahorses being spotted close to the shore in South West
Watch: Seahorses off the coast of Devon and CornwallA conservationist has said more sightings of seahorses have been reported in the waters around the South West recently.Neil Garrick-Maidment, the founder…
Getting SEN support is ‘like fighting a war’
Miles DavisDevon political reporterBBCRachel Turner says trying to get the education her daughter is legally entitled to is "a constant battle"The mother of an autistic teenager says her council's special…