Devon News

Trading standards service is warning motorists to be on their guard against a parking fine text scam doing the rounds.

Dartmoor National Park is appealing to people not to have BBQ's or fire pits when visiting the moor.

With warm weather forecast and thousands expected to visit the coast this Bank Holiday weekend, the lifesaving charity is reminding everyone to stay safe by visiting lifeguarded beaches and following advice.

Volunteers living in Devon and Cornwall are being sought to a carry out a crucial role to ensure people detained in custody are being treated fairly and humanely, regardless of why they are there. 

The Leader of Devon County Council, Councillor Julian Brazil, says that the council will continue to call for a ‘fundamental reform’ of the funding system that decides how much funding councils get from central government.

Devon and Cornwall Police have said around 50% more people have been caught not wearing seat belts as those fined for driving while using mobile phone.

New national rules which could significantly improve road safety have been welcomed by the Vision Zero South West road safety partnership.

Last month, Devon County Council explained that they are reviewing the way that funding is allocated to children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans, (EHCPs).

A Dartmoor community has been cut off from the outside world after BT removed its only phonebox- twice - without consulting residents.

Devon County Council has been reviewing the way it buy's education places for pupils with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in independent special schools, non-maintained special schools, and independent special post-16 settings.

Households across Devon are being urged to stay safe from carbon monoxide (CO) this summer, following new data that reveals the majority of carbon monoxide alarms in homes were not tested last year.

Devon & Cornwall Police has secured a further £180,000 from influencer Andrew Tate in civil court over a deposit he had placed on an Aston Martin supercar.

Devon County Council is calling on the Government to recognise the unique challenges faced by rural areas in providing and funding essential services, including public transport.

People are being reminded that the lighting of fires is illegal and are being asked not to use barbecues on Dartmoor because of the ongoing hot weather.

Parents and carers of children aged two and three are being urged to get their flu vaccine this September.

Devon’s housing tenants are being asked about their experiences with housing repairs in a major new survey this summer.

Love Dartmoor? Now’s your chance to influence its future.

The NHS’s top midwife is urging eligible pregnant women from 28 weeks to speak to their maternity services provider about getting vaccinated against RSV ahead of winter.

As thousands of students across Devon receive their A Level and GCSE results, Devon County Council are reminding young people that help is available – whatever their next steps may be.

Interim Chief Constable James Vaughan QPM will lead Devon & Cornwall Police until Jan 2027, after agreement with PCC Alison Hernandez. Appointed in Dec 2024, Vaughan’s term follows Will Kerr’s retirement and comes as the force exits special measures.

Devon libraries are joining a UK-wide programme by Future Arts Centres marking 80 years since WWII ended. Led with Libraries Connected and backed by Arts Council England, Libraries Unlimited is among 60 libraries and arts centres taking part.

As PCC, Alison Hernandez is pleased HMICFRS has confirmed Devon & Cornwall Police is back in the default monitoring phase. These reports are one of the key tools to hold the Chief Constable to account and ensure the force is delivering for the public.