Britain’s most expensive seaside towns and cheaper hidden gems Salcombe in Devon, with its galleries and boutiques, is second on the Lloyds list The Independent UK · May 25, 2025
Five ways to inspire ocean connection: reflections from my 40-year marine ecology career For 40 years, I’ve worked as a marine ecologist and, since 1992, I’ve been based in Plymouth, Devon – a global hub for coastal marine research and teaching. As I think back to how our understanding of life in our oceans has changed over that time, here are five lessons… The Conversation · May 23, 2025
‘Unprecedented’ marine heatwave hits waters around Devon, Cornwall and Ireland Scientists warn of profound impacts as sea temperatures rise by up to 4C above average for springtime The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025
Calls for wider access to nature after Supreme Court ruling on Dartmoor camping Five justices ruled unanimously on Wednesday that the public does have the right to wild camp in the national park in Devon. The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
Supreme Court set to rule on whether public have right to wild camp on Dartmoor Alexander and Diana Darwall are challenging a Court of Appeal ruling that said the law allows the public to camp on the Dartmoor Commons in Devon. Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
The ultimate attic sale: Earl of Devon sells Powderham Castle treasures at auction Antiques, furniture and trinkets from the attic of Powerdam Castle have gone to auction Evening Standard · May 14, 2025
Former acting police chief could still face misconduct proceedings Jim Colwell was the acting chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police until his suspension. Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
Watch aerial footage of devastating wildfire burning UK's treasured Dartmoor national park during record-breaking temperatures The blaze raged for 24 hours, but the cause is still unknown Advnture · May 6, 2025
Man arrested after teenager attacked on Devon beach during ‘large-scale disorder’ A young man was attacked by four armed adults The Independent UK · May 3, 2025
Breastfeeding mother threatened with £50 fine for bringing breast milk onto EasyJet flight Daisy Crawford was travelling from Bristol to Belfast on April 27 after visiting friends and family in Devon Evening Standard · May 1, 2025
Nature nurture: the Devon estate where rewilding and mental health go hand in hand A restoration project at Sharpham near Totnes aims to tackle the loss of the natural world while helping people build mental resilience The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025
Appeal launched to help buy and restore swathe of rare temperate rainforest The Woodland Trust is looking for support for the purchase of Buckland Wood – the ‘final piece of rainforest jigsaw’ in Devon’s Dart Valley. The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025
Man charged with murdering woman, 22, following incident on Devon A road Devon and Cornwall Police received a report at 4.45am on Wednesday of an incident involving a pedestrian. Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2025
Inconvenient truths about Devon’s loos Brief letters: Toilet trouble | Potential popes | Phone bots | AI frustration | Bach translation The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025
Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025 Police ‘considering other possibilities’ in murder probe over death of woman, 22 Devon and Cornwall Police said they were contacted on Wednesday regarding an initial report of an incident involving a pedestrian on the A379.
Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025 Devon residents without water to receive £200 compensation, says MP South West Water said around 9,500 properties in the Torquay area were still affected after a pipe burst on Monday.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2025 ‘An epic expanse of golden sand’: the sweeping appeal of North Devon It’s long been a magnet for surfers, but will this coast’s relaxed vibe and huge beaches persuade a lifelong Cornwall lover to switch allegiance?
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025 Fears that UK military bases may be leaking toxic ‘forever chemicals’ into drinking water Bases in Norfolk, Devon and Hampshire face MoD investigation over possible leaching of dangerous PFAS into environment
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025 Sheep rustlers turn beautiful UK national park into ‘Wild West’ As more than 1,000 reported sheep thefts are investigated, Devon and Cornwall Police suspect farming industry insiders are involved
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025 UK weather: Heavy rain threatens Easter bank holiday washout after Met Office warning for downpours Although yellow warnings have been lifted for most of the UK, more rain is on the way for parts of the country in the coming days
Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025 Flood warning issued for Devon after night of heavy rain The Environment Agency issued the warning for the lower River Torridge, from Dolton to Bideford, including Taddiport and Weare Giffard.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025 Poppy Okotcha: ‘Plants taught me about myself’ In her verdant garden in Devon, the model turned gardener talks about decay, family roots and living a wilder life
The National (Scotland) · Apr 8, 2025 Full list of all the Post Office branches set to be offloaded – including in Scotland The Post Office is offloading 108 crown branches, which are currently directly owned and run by the company. Here is the full list of sites affected.
Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2025 Horror norovirus outbreak at Devon hotel forces guests to self-isolate The Abbey Lawn Hotel confirmed that 28 people reported symptoms of the illness
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025 Devon theme park announces sudden closure less than two months after opening Financial reasons were cited as the reason behind the shock closure