Devon News
Local News
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Controversial Exmouth Devoncourt Hotel planning decision delayed
Planning committee voted for a site visit before making a decision
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New bacteria ‘threat’ detected in River Teign
Swimmers advised to wear caps & earplugs
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What a waste! 5,000 recycling boxes replaced
It's someone's full time job
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New app makes crime reporting easy
Log anything without speaking to anyone
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Knife scanner deployed at under-18s event
Police educate youngsters
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No to Torquay seafront big wheel this summer?
Planners recommended to say no after 12 years
Local Elections 2023
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Plymouth's list of prospective councillors
Nineteen seats are being contested
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West Devon's council candidates
Voters go to the polls on 4 May
Exeter City
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City hold back to beat Stevenage
Exeter are now three points away from their league position last year after their win against Stevenage
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Victory on penalties for Exeter
City through to third round in EFL cup
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City boss expected to move to Rotherham
He's been with Exeter since 2018
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Exeter celebrate 4-0 over Forest Green
Hat trick for Jevani Brown
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Exeter City sign Offrande Zanzala
Striker on loan until end of the season
Exeter Chiefs
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Chiefs lose at home to Bath
Match Report: Exeter Chiefs 14-26 Bath
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Chiefs through to the Champions Cup quarter-final
Chiefs beat Bath to send them to the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup
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Exeter rugby player becomes TV Gladiator
Jodie Ounsley will follow in father's footsteps
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Exeter Chiefs boss extends contract
Baxter signs new long-term deal
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Martin Bayfield coming to Exeter
His rugby legends tour is coming the Corn Exchange
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Stuart Hogg 'keen to win more titles' with Exeter
Scotland captain quashed speculation that he is set to leave
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Exeter Chiefs win fierce grudge match
Chiefs defeat Saracens in front of sold-out Sandy Park
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Exeter Chiefs sign Santiago Grondona
Argentinian forward joins Exeter until end of season
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Newcastle Falcons secure first-ever win at Sandy Park
Late penalty seals tight victory
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Exeter Chiefs players to wear one-off NHS kit
They'll use it next weekend
Reviews: theatre, music, food!
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Energetic Pretty Woman is a must-see
REVIEW: Pretty Woman The Musical
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Best of humanity in toe-tapping show
REVIEW: Come From Away at Theatre Royal Plymouth
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Sleeping Beauty at Exeter Corn Exchange
The witch is back… And this time she means (show) business!
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Zany show is just the ticket for pre Christmas fun
A riotous, rebellious adventure where fairy tales interwine in the deep, dark woods
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Edward Scissorhands at the Theatre Royal Plymouth
Five stars for joyful show
Local Politics
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Controversial Exmouth Devoncourt Hotel planning decision delayed
Planning committee voted for a site visit before making a decision
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Huge new South Hams arts festival planned for 2025
Towns and villages across the district will be involved
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Date announced for crucial Torbay by-election
Outcome will affect the bay's balance of power
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Torquay hotel could be knocked down to build flats
But council officers say the plan should be rejected
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Decision day for new Brixham homes plans
Councillors advised to reject both proposals
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Minister's praise for Torquay United fans' trust
'I want to put on record my thanks to them'
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Devon MP explains why he didn’t vote on smoke ban
He says adults should be able to make up their own minds
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Former diplomat says 'community policing will be top priority' if he's elected
Plymouth resident to stand for PCC
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Businessman says he could bring “creativity” to PCC role
Tiverton resident is ready for politics
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Young voices barely registered in devolution consultation
Only eight people under the age of 24 registered a view
Local Business Matters
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Radio Exe launches new speech station
News, sport, talk, arts and culture on DAB channel
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Hotel to offer stylish new experience in Exeter
Guests can experience exquisite Westcountry-sourced food
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak visits Jurassic Fibre
The Devon broadband provider announced ambitious plans for the future
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Stagecoach celebrate their women
18% increase in female driver applications
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Council tax rise in South Hams
Increase comes in April
Community News
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No to Torquay seafront big wheel this summer?
Planners recommended to say no after 12 years
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Football club changes kit to honor former player
Exeter Royals' tribute to young star
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Exmouth dye tests 'harmless to wildlife'
South West Water is testing pipes and outfall
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Date announced for crucial Torbay by-election
Outcome will affect the bay's balance of power
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Torquay hotel could be knocked down to build flats
But council officers say the plan should be rejected
National News
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Labour promises publicly owned rail - as Tories slam 'unfunded nationalisation'
Labour will promise to deliver the biggest shake-up to rail "in a generation" by establishing the long-delayed Great British Railways (GBR) organisation and bringing routes back into public ownership.
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Young girls in UK drink, smoke and vape more than boys, says study
Young girls in the UK drink, smoke and vape more than boys, a major study suggests.
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Officers who failed to spot murder victim had been shot could face misconduct inquiry
Officers who failed to spot a murder victim had been shot could face a misconduct inquiry, a former senior detective has told Sky News.
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'They're terrified of the possible results': US considers cutting funds to notorious Israeli army unit
The drive into the village of Jiljiliya is not what you expect on the West Bank. Imposing mansions line the route, with grand gates and lavish decorations.
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Israel-Hamas war: Hostage's parents tell him 'stay strong' after video shows him alive but missing part of arm
The parents of an Israeli hostage have told him "we love you, stay strong, survive" after he appeared with part of his arm missing in a video released by Hamas.
Entertainment News
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Baby Reindeer: Writer Richard Gadd tells fans to stop speculating about characters
Richard Gadd has urged fans of his hit show Baby Reindeer to stop speculating about who the characters in his show are based on in real life.
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Orpheus Pledger: Australian police launch manhunt for Home and Away star accused of assault
Police in Australia have launched a manhunt for former soap opera star Orpheus Pledger after he failed to appear in court to face charges of assault.
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John Lennon's lost guitar found in loft after 50 years to go up for auction
A guitar used by John Lennon in the recording of The Beatles album and film Help! is going up for auction after being found in a loft.
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Battlestar Galactica actor Terry Carter dies
US actor Terry Carter, who starred in 1970s TV shows including Battlestar Galactica and McCloud, has died at the age of 95.
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Zoe Ball pays tribute to mum who died of cancer: 'Your smile will light the stars to guide us'
Broadcaster Zoe Ball says her family are "bereft" following her mother's death from cancer.
UK Sport
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Liverpool's Premier League title hopes over after defeat at Everton, says Jamie Carragher
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool's Premier League title hopes are over after their defeat at Everton - a result that prompted Jurgen Klopp to apologise to supporters.
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Liverpool's move for Feyenoord's Arne Slot shows lack of 'top managers', says Jamie Carragher
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool's move for Arne Slot demonstrates the lack of "top managers" currently available.
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Paul Merson Says: Chelsea look like they have built a squad based on YouTube clips - and now it's a circus
In his latest column for Sky Sports, Paul Merson delivers a scathing assessment of Chelsea's recruitment and questions how they will get out of the mess they find themselves in.
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Erik ten Hag: Man Utd manager hits back at media for 'embarrassing' reaction to FA Cup semi-final win
Erik ten Hag has hit back at the media for its "embarrassing" reaction to Manchester United's narrow FA Cup semi-final victory over Coventry, describing certain comments as a "disgrace".
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What next for Emma Raducanu? Rome, French Open or wait for the grass season?
Emma Raducanu's options after her disappointing early Madrid Open exit fall into three: play in Rome, play qualifying at the French Open, or wait until the grass season, according to Colin Fleming and Anne Keothavong...
World News
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'They're terrified of the possible results': US considers cutting funds to notorious Israeli army unit
The drive into the village of Jiljiliya is not what you expect on the West Bank. Imposing mansions line the route, with grand gates and lavish decorations.
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Israel-Hamas war: Hostage's parents tell him 'stay strong' after video shows him alive but missing part of arm
The parents of an Israeli hostage have told him "we love you, stay strong, survive" after he appeared with part of his arm missing in a video released by Hamas.
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Over half of world's population could be at risk of mosquito-borne diseases, experts warn
More than half of the world's population could be at risk of catching diseases transmitted by mosquitoes such as malaria and dengue by the end of the century, scientists have warned.
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Israel underground bunker hospital preparing for worst-case scenarios
Deep below Jerusalem, Israeli doctors are preparing for the worst.
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Paris Olympics: 16-year-old arrested after he said he wanted to 'die a martyr' at Games
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested by anti-terrorism police in France after he allegedly said on social media he wanted to "die a martyr" at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer.
Strange News
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Dog rescued after getting trapped under home in Swansea
A dog has been rescued after getting trapped under a kitchen at a home in Swansea.
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Milan poised to ban ice cream, pizza and more after midnight after new proposed law
Milan is proposing a new law to ban ice cream after midnight in an effort to protect the "tranquillity" of residents.
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Dog who spent 17 days on the loose in Australia reunites with UK owners
A dog who went missing in Australia for more than a fortnight has been reunited with his owners in the UK.
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New Zealand: Ram killed by police after elderly couple found dead in paddock at their home near Auckland
A ram believed to be responsible for killing an elderly couple has been shot dead by New Zealand police.
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Loch Ness monster: NASA urged to help as new search begins
NASA has been asked to help in a new search for the Loch Ness monster.