Devon News

National Grid Electricity Distribution is reminding customers of what to do in the event of a power cut, as weather forecasts predict strong winds, rain and snow across the South West later today.

East Devon District Council has doubled-down on its opposition to the possibility of having to build even more new homes because Torbay doesn’t think it can hit government targets.

Devon County Councillors will on Friday (9 January) debate the government’s proposal to delay this year’s elections in up to 64 local councils.

Cold-Health Alert in place for the South West of England until Sunday 11 January

Great Western Railway is inviting applications for its Customer and Community Improvement Fund for the 2026/27 financial year, following the success of last year's programme which supported more than 90 projects across the GWR network.

Devon’s RESET Energy Advice team are helping people reduce their energy bills and achieve a sunnier outlook for their finances this winter.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Alison Hernandez has announced her decision to step away from party politics and will continue to serve as an Independent, without any political affiliations, for the rest of her term of office.

Police have been made aware that there may be cold callers offering insulation removal services in the Devon area.

South West Water is reminding customers of the little things they can do to protect their homes against burst pipes as freezing conditions hit the region.

A row over how many homes a Devon council thinks it can build is brewing because of fears it might try to push extra housing into other areas

Devon County Council is urging all highway users to take extra care this weekend, with severe overnight frosts and widespread ice expected on the region’s roads, footpaths and cycleways.

Public Health Devon is urging parents and carers not to send their children back to school in January if they are feeling poorly or showing symptoms of flu or winter sickness bugs.

Flu cases have begun to steady but hospital cases still surpassed 3,000 in the week before Christmas, a slight fall on the week before, according to new figures published today.

As families across the South West celebrate the start of 2026, it is the perfect time to think about one of the most important, lasting, and life-saving gifts you can give your child, and it is completely free: vaccination.

Residents from across Devon are celebrating after being named in the King’s New Year Honours list, recognising their outstanding contributions to community life, education, healthcare, and public service.

Shops, businesses and a hotel across Devon were shut down in 2025 during a long-term crackdown on anti-social behaviour.

Devon’s residents are being encouraged to take a few moments over the festive period to take part in the ongoing Libraries Consultation, which will help shape the future direction of library services across the county.

You’ve unwrapped gifts, eaten that ‘one-too-many’ mince pie, and finally got the gadgets set up that you brought for Christmas. But now thoughts need to turn to restoring some order after the crescendo of the Christmas season is over. And it isn’t just about identifying which wrapping paper you can or can’t recycle.

Devon County Councillor, Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin has welcomed the government’s announcement The government had intended to impose a 20% tax on inherited agricultural assets worth more than £1 million from April 2026, ending the 100% tax relief that has been in place since the 1980s. “Under the original proposals, many family-run farms would have faced being financially crippled,” said Cllr Cottle-Hunkin, Cabinet Member responsible for rural affairs, and fifth-generation sheep farmer whose family continues to farm land in rural Torrington. “Farmers and their families have faced more than a y

The Police and Crime Commissioner has more than doubled funding available for CCTV schemes to help reduce crime in towns and villages across Devon and Cornwall after a large number of grant applications were received by her office.

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the perennial puzzle of when to put the bins out. Councils all over Devon are making special arrangements to make sure collections continue right over the festive season.

As we approach the festive season, Wales and West Utilities want to help ensure everyone stays safe and warm in their homes this Christmas.

South West Water is urging households and food businesses this Christmas to take a few simple steps to prevent sewer blockages by keeping fats, oils and grease out of sinks and drains.

A year on from seizing almost £2.9 million in assets from renowned social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, Devon and Cornwall Police is seeking to invest money in projects to support action on violence against women and girls.

A decision over the future of land that could be put to community use or sold for development looks set to be taken next year.

South West Water has launched a new expert-led forum in partnership with the University of Exeter in a bid to improve the safety and quality of bathing waters across the South West.

Flu levels are beginning to stablise for the first time this season according to the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). However, the agency says it’s too early to say if flu has peaked this season and it is encouraging everyone to continue following good hygiene measures.

Shoppers using the last few days before Christmas to finish off gift-buying for family and friends are being warned to watch out for crucial signs of fake goods.

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez is asking residents how they want their police force to be led and held to account in the future, as she launches her annual budget consultation.

Devon County Council’s leader has sharply criticised proposals which could lead to elections being postponed in Exeter and Plymouth – and has arranged a special meeting to discuss the county’s response.

Devon County Council has warned that claims of a “23% increase” in funding for Devon are inaccurate and highly misleading, following the Government’s announcement of the provisional local government finance settlement.

Rural MPs in Devon have vowed to continue to campaign against the introduction of the so-called family farm tax as a controversial bill proceeded through parliament this week.