Devon News from Thursday, December 11th, 2025

Devon’s health service has admitted it is struggling to afford redundancies it needs to make as part of record cost-saving targets due to its “dire” financial state.

A wide-ranging set of measures aimed at addressing the county’s housing crisis has been agreed at the latest Council cabinet meeting.

The fight against drugs is gaining momentum across the South West, through the persistent combined efforts of Police and Crime Commissioners and police forces in unity with vital partners.

The majority of Devon’s flood defences are in good repair and above the required standard, according to a national analysis.

Friction has emerged at a Devon council over votes linked to a major overhaul of the way local government will be reconfigured.