Local News from Tuesday, February 17th, 2026

Bomb Squad deployed to Mutley

Homes evacuated after police raid
Gangplank row leaves attraction in choppy waters

Golden Hind owners losing £1k a day
Torbay tax raises again

Council levies jump to 4.99%
Welcome for Exeter election U-turn

'You should not mess with democracy'
Plymstock community cut off for cycle path

Resident said diversions would cost extra £3,000 in fuel
Fire service council tax will rise

Maximum increase voted through
Devon woman to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity

Scarlett Joiner, 20, is gearing up for the challenge
Exeter local elections are back on

The city will be going to the polls after all