Trial date set for man accused of murdering inmate
A man accused of murdering a fellow prison inmate has been told his trial will take place next year.James Desborough, 39, from Cornwall appeared before Exeter Crown Court on Friday…
Families rescued after fire breaks out at Sherford flats
BBCThe fire broke out at Aquila Drive in Sherford on Thursday eveningTwenty eight people were rescued while a further two evacuated themselves after fire broke out at a block of…
Devon sports clubs recognised for positive impact
BBC"Women come out of boxercise feeling awesome," says Phoenix Rising founder Claire LearSporting clubs are being recognised for making a change to people's physical and mental wellbeing.Four organisations have been…
M5 closed in both directions in Devon after crashes
BBCPolice have closed the M5 in both directions between J27 at Sampford Peverell to J28 in CullomptonA number of people have been seriously injured following two multi-vehicle collisions on the…
Extra police patrols for freshers’ week at Exeter university
With university courses restarting this month, police in Devon have been putting on extra patrols to help students feel safe during freshers' week - and educate them about the risks…
Top 15 ranking for the University of Exeter as it’s celebrated as one of the most sustainable in the country
Concerted action to support a ‘greener, healthier and fairer’ future has resulted in the University of Exeter being ranked inside the top 15 higher education institutions in the country and…
Plymouth Argyle search for new goalkeeper coach after Darryl Flahavan exit
Plymouth Argyle are closing in on appointing a new goalkeeper coach.It comes after news that Darryl Flahavan is to leave the club. The 46-year-old former Southend United and Bournemouth player…
Ceremony marks new £22m diagnostics centre in Plymouth
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustThe facility will open in summer 2026A ceremony has been held to mark the structural completion of a £22m diagnostic centre in Plymouth.University Hospitals Plymouth NHS…
Ex police officer jailed for stalking 20-year-old woman
A former Devon and Cornwall Police officer has been jailed for four months for stalking and accessing a database for a non-policing purpose.Kevin Davis, 41, of Seafield Road, Seaton, Devon,…
Stagecoach South West criticised for ‘unacceptable’ service
Lisa YoungSouth West andTamsin Melvillein SaltashBBCStagecoach South West said it was working hard to improve the reliability of its serviceBus passengers are calling for action as they face hour-long waits…