Devon News from Thursday, December 18th, 2025

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.

With a festive cold-water dip becoming a popular activity at this time of year, the RNLI is issuing safety advice to those planning to get in the water, to ensure it’s a safe and enjoyable event.

Eight NHS partners have joined forces to make it easier and faster for people to take part in cutting-edge health research in the South West.

Talks are pencilled in for the New Year to thrash out an agreement over the pay of on-call firefighters.

The NHS is facing exceptional challenges right across the country. The Royal Devon has seen significant increased demand for services recently with a high number of respiratory infections, and cases of norovirus across the Trust.

Slipping extra alcohol into someone's drink is not "fun" As Police warn drink spikers this Christmas and members of the public to be vigilant.

Devon’s fire service is set to delve into data around electric vehicle (EV) battery fires as it ramps up efforts to encourage wider responsibility around batteries.