Devon News
General Election 2024
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Plymouth Freeport 'safe' despite change in government
'I see no reason why there should be any about-turn'
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MP calls for meeting on new Torquay rail station funding
Edginswell project stalled by lack of funds
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Voting down in general election in Devon
Some people thought it was a foregone conclusion
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Torbay MP will stay on as local councillor
Steve Darling will "see how things pan out"
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Devoncast Election Special - How the west was won
Devoncast is back with the latest from around the county
Local News
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Is this the end for Dartmoor Prison?
"Worrying time" for 276 staff
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Devoncast gets legal
Police, prisons and unblocked roadblocks
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Paint thief sought
£1,000 of goods nicked
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Call to jail water bosses
South Hams leader wants someone behind bars
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Views wanted over Plymouth election changes
Council could save £1.4m
Exeter City
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Football's coming home for Exeter
'This will be a fantastic opportunity'
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Plymouth Argyle beat Exeter City
A thrilling Devon Derby
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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
Exeter Chiefs
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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
Plymouth Argyle Football Club
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Plymouth Argyle beat Exeter City
A thrilling Devon Derby
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Torquay United vs Plymouth Argyle tickets sell out as fans relish new start
Wayne Rooney will bring his Championship side to Plainmoor on Saturday
Reviews: theatre, music, food!
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Review: Welsh National Opera: Opera Favourites
Opera comes to 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
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Black Sabbath the Ballet review
REVIEW: Black Sabbath the Ballet
Local Politics
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Is this the end for Dartmoor Prison?
"Worrying time" for 276 staff
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Devoncast gets legal
Police, prisons and unblocked roadblocks
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Call to jail water bosses
South Hams leader wants someone behind bars
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Views wanted over Plymouth election changes
Council could save £1.4m
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Call to reopen 'scandal' Paignton youth centre
'No ifs, no buts, just do it'
Local Business Matters
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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
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Tiverton homes approved
164 homes on the edge of town
Community News
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Devoncast gets legal
Police, prisons and unblocked roadblocks
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Call to reopen 'scandal' Paignton youth centre
'No ifs, no buts, just do it'
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People power pulls plug on Exeter bus lane plan
More than 800 people objected to the proposal
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Budleigh Lit Fest will have 80 events this September
Radio Exe is broadcast media partner
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MP calls for meeting on new Torquay rail station funding
Edginswell project stalled by lack of funds
National News
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Olympics organisers 'deeply apologise' for mistakenly calling South Korea North Korea during opening ceremony
Olympics officials have "deeply apologised" for announcing South Korean athletes as North Korean during the opening ceremony of the Paris games on Friday.
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EuroMillions: UK winner scoops £24m lottery jackpot
A single UK ticket-holder has won the £24m EuroMillions jackpot in Friday's lottery draw.
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'Humiliating' searches, banning lawyers, missing CCTV: What has Greater Manchester Police learned from the Baird Review?
The Baird Inquiry has exposed officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) acting above the law: making unlawful arrests, inappropriate strip searches, and treating detainees in an "inhumane" manner.
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Fusobacterium: Bacteria commonly found in mouth can make some cancer cells 'melt', say scientists
A common type of bacteria has been found to make some cancers "melt", according to researchers.
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Donald Trump hit by bullet in assassination attempt, says FBI after controversy
A bullet hit Donald Trump's ear in an assassination attempt, the FBI has confirmed, after its own director cast doubt on what caused the injury - fuelling anger and conspiracy theories.
Entertainment News
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Celine Dion makes spectacular comeback with Eiffel Tower performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Celine Dion stunned viewers all over the world with a performance from the Eiffel Tower in Paris during the Olympics opening ceremony - the first since revealing she suffers from stiff person syndrome (SPS).
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Justin Timberlake 'was not intoxicated when arrested for drink-driving' and charge should be dismissed, lawyer says
Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated when he was arrested for drink-driving, his lawyer has said as he seeks to have the charge dismissed.
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Wax replica of Sinead O'Connor withdrawn by Dublin museum after criticism of 'hideous' likeness
Sometimes nothing compares to the real thing - as Dublin's wax museum discovered after it unveiled a figure of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor.
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, and Zinedine Zidane star in rain-soaked opening ceremony
Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.
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Former Strictly star Katya Virshilas says bosses have prioritised 'looks' and 'tricks' over dance teaching
A former Strictly Come Dancing star has told Sky News she believes show bosses have sometimes prioritised looks, rather than teaching ability, when it comes to picking professionals - and that dancers can be "brutal" to each other behind the scenes.
UK Sport
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Pep Guardiola: Man City boss out of contract next summer but says he would love to stay with Premier League champions
Pep Guardiola says he has not ruled out signing a new contract with Manchester City.
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Belgian GP: Max Verstappen makes eye-catching Practice One start but grid penalty for race confirmed
Max Verstappen set an impressive early pace to top opening practice at the Belgian Grand Prix in a session in which the world championship leader's expected grid penalty for Sunday's race was formally confirmed.
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Canada's Tokyo Olympics football gold medal under fresh scrutiny amid drone spying scandal
Canada Women's gold medal victory at the Tokyo Olympics has been called into question by new information brought to light around the spy drone scandal which has seen head coach Bev Priestman suspended from the Paris Games, according to the country's Olympic Committee chief.
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Liverpool Premier League title chances: Arne Slot's areas to address to challenge Man City and Arsenal
The Arne Slot era is underway - but what does the Dutchman need to do at Liverpool this season to challenge for the Premier League crown in his debut campaign?
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Liverpool's Curtis Jones reveals the Arne Slot effect - 'We're not in a rush to attack, we want the ball'
Curtis Jones has provided an insight into how Liverpool's style of play will change under Arne Slot, revealing a more patient, possession-based approach is on the cards.
World News
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Olympics organisers 'deeply apologise' for mistakenly calling South Korea North Korea during opening ceremony
Olympics officials have "deeply apologised" for announcing South Korean athletes as North Korean during the opening ceremony of the Paris games on Friday.
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, and Zinedine Zidane star in rain-soaked opening ceremony
Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Spectacular opening ceremony - in pictures
The Paris Olympics is officially under way after a spectacular opening ceremony featuring the likes of Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Zinedine Zidane.
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Paris Olympics opening ceremony: A daring vision for a city on edge - and a test of endurance for viewers
Athletes floating by were immersed in a journey through French culture and values.
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Russia seems intent on turning Olympics ban into boycott - but athletes 'desperate' to compete
When it comes to artistic swimming, Russia is an Olympic powerhouse. The national team has won every single event - team and duet - for the last six games in a row.
Strange News
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Hockey player opts to have part of finger amputated to compete at Paris Olympics
A hockey player chose to have part of his finger amputated so he could compete at the Paris Olympics.
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Chaos at Olympic football match as VAR rules out Argentina goal two hours after game suspended
A pitch invasion caused chaos at an Olympic football match between Argentina and Morocco - with a video review ruling out an equalising goal two hours after the game was suspended.
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Devon: Would you buy six-acre Drake's Island near Plymouth with private beach and 15 ghosts?
A six-acre island off the Devon coast - complete with private beach, fortifications and planning permission for a luxury hotel - has been put up for sale.
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Sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine
Sharks in waters off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say.
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Tortoise causes train delays after slowly climbing on to tracks between Ascot and Bagshot
A tortoise miraculously managed to escape its home and climb on to train tracks, sparking delays for commuters.
