People in Plymouth told to 'shut windows' after storage unit fire

Multiple fire crews tackle a fire along Embankment Road since the early hours of Sunday.

South West quiz of the week: Octopuses, bunkers and rocking out

How much can you remember from the past week?

Brave runners tackle endurance ultra marathon in Cornwall

Hundreds of runners braved dreadful weather for the 20th staging of the Classic Quarter.

Thousands affected by north Devon roadworks

Months of road closures are expected to cause severe problems for people living near Barnstaple.

Exeter's remarkable rise from Prem strugglers to finalists

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side's rise from their worst season to a Prem final is one of his greatest achievements.

Torbay Pride makes return as 'inclusive celebration for all'

Organisers describe challenges with funding but thank to sponsors who allowed event in Devon to run.

The Prem semi-final: Bath 26-27 Exeter - Chiefs fight back at Bath to reach final

Exeter produce a stunning second-half comeback to narrowly edge defending champions Bath 27-26 and reach the Prem final.

Devon farmer reported for sheep worrying after herding own flock

Sheep farmer Tom Trueman says "people don't seem to understand what a farmer actually does".

Man released on bail after Devon suspicion of murder arrest

A 20-year-old was in custody after teenager Taylor Charlton from Barnstaple went missing.

Molly Caudery has emergency spinal surgery and season over

British pole vault record holder Molly Caudery is ruled out for the rest of the season after having emergency spinal surgery.

Barnaby Elderkin: Forward re-joins Cornish Pirates

Back-row Barnaby Elderkin will re-join Cornish Pirates for the 2026-27 Champ season.

Paignton Picture House awarded £249K grant from National Lottery

It is hoped the Grade II* listed building will reopen later in 2026, having been closed since 1999.

Week of overnight closures planned for link road works

The council says maintenance work on the A361 North Devon Link Road starts from Sunday.

Milestone moment for Parkrun volunteer

Yvonne Turner says she is completing her 500th Parkrun as a volunteer at Land's End on Saturday.

New British Sign Language for marine life launched

Signs for sharks and seals are created by a University of Exeter student in Cornwall.

Swimmer reunited with lifeguard who saved him in Cornwall in 1986

David Lewington was rescued by Martyn Ward at Chapel Porth beach in 1986.

Weekly round-up: Stories you may have missed

Here are some stories that you may have missed from Devon and Cornwall this week.

Do not drop ammunition at Devon recycling centres, council warns

It comes after a number of centres were temporarily shut due to suspicious or dangerous items.

Devon & Cornwall residents in King's Birthday Honours 2026