Family of UK woman murdered by her partner launch legal challenge Michaela Hall’s family bring claim against Devon and Cornwall police and Probation Service The Guardian - UK · Jun 1
Chinese dissident says he was berated by ‘pro-regime’ interpreter for UK police Hong Qi, who orchestrated protest against Communist government, claims interpreter on 101 call launched political tirade The Guardian - UK · May 30
‘There is no great master plan’: anxiety as UK homes, roads and railways sink into the sea Increasing coastal erosion has hit communities’ livelihoods and put lifestyles under threat The Guardian - UK · May 23
Tuna has overtaken cod as the UK’s top-selling seafood – here’s why Awesome, unexpected and unforgettable: a sudden bolt of silver as a tuna jumped clear of the sea. Nobody else saw it, and I (Angus Atkinson) almost thought I was hallucinating. But since I first saw one from a boat just off the south Devon coast ten years ago, Atlantic bluefin… The Conversation · May 22
Eclipse review – W1A creator’s dark comedy about matters of life and death in Devon John Morton’s debut as a playwright is a finely crafted family drama with shades of Alan Ayckbourn The Guardian - UK · May 15
UK murder shock: 92-year-old man charged with killing wife aged 87 in Devon home A 92-year-old man, Laurence Billam, has been charged with the murder of his 87-year-old wife, Shirley Billam, in Exeter. Police discovered Shirley deceased at their home following a welfare concern. The case, involving elderly defendants and a long-term spousal relationship, presents unique challenges. Billam is due to appear in court,… The Times of India · Apr 28
Man, 37, arrested by counter-terror police investigating attacks on Jewish sites There have now been 26 people arrested over the series of attacks on Jewish sites since late March Evening Standard · Apr 27
British woman died in Ghana trying to recoup money from scammers, inquest told Janet Fordham died in crash after travelling to see man who claimed he would help to recover money from earlier scams The Guardian - UK · Apr 22
What a piece of 15,0000-year-old jewellery found in a Devon cave tells us about this prehistoric ‘civilization’ Even when living hundreds of miles from the sea, Magdalenian people had a strong cultural connection to it The Independent UK · Apr 7
Where is Beyond Paradise filmed? The stunning locations used for popular BBC show Beyond Paradise, a spin-off of Death in Paradise, is set in the fictional Devon town of Shipton Abbott, where DI Humphrey Goodman settles with Martha Lloyd. The series is not filmed in a real place called Shipton Abbott, but rather across various scenic locations in Devon and Cornwall. Looe in… The Independent UK · Mar 27
Duchy of Cornwall tenants ‘enormously stressed’ over Devon estate sell-off The Bradninch estate, near Cullompton, has been part of the duchy for centuries and is owned by the eldest son of the monarch. Evening Standard · Mar 27
Prince William’s Duchy estate plans leave tenants ‘enormously stressed’ The estate has been part of the duchy for centuries and is owned by Prince William The Independent UK · Mar 27
Dog digs up possible link to notorious 19th-century Devon murder case Owner of labrador says bottle find may be connected to poisoning that led to one of England’s last public hangings The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
South West Water admits criminal offence over Devon parasite outbreak Firm admits supplying water unfit for human consumption after nearly 150 people fell ill The Guardian - UK · Mar 4
The Conversation · Mar 3 Wet winter, hot summer? What ‘climate whiplash’ means for the UK After a dry 2025 with the UK’s warmest summer on record, winter 2026 delivered something very different: rain for 50 days in a row in parts of Devon and Cornwall, one of the rainiest seasons on record and only 80% of average sunshine.
The Independent UK · Mar 3 ‘Highly experienced’ skydiver who died during jump with friend named by police Skydive South West said the skydiver and wingsuit coach had more than 10,000 jumps
Evening Standard · Mar 1 Man who died after skydive in Devon was ‘experienced’, operator says Skydive South West, which operates out of Dunkeswell Aerodrome, said the man had been carrying out a jump with a friend.
The Independent UK · Mar 1 ‘Highly experienced’ skydiver died during jump with friend in Devon Skydive South West said the man was an experienced licensed skydiver and wingsuit coach with over 10,000 jumps logged
The Independent UK · Feb 28 Man dies after skydive in Devon, police say Emergency crews raced to the scene just before 1 p.m. on Saturday
Evening Standard · Feb 28 Man dead after skydive in Devon, police say A 49-year-old man died on Saturday afternoon following a skydive at Dunkeswell Aerodrome, Devon and Cornwall Police said.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25 Devon defence lawyer who abused vulnerable clients jailed for 13 years Alan Harris, 72, assaulted children and adults in police and court cells over 27-year period
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25 Group expands legal claim over South West Water sewage pollution Thousands more people across Devon and Cornwall could join case against water firm
The Conversation · Feb 17 How sailing voyages can inspire the next generation of ocean scientists and advocates Setting sail from the busy port of Plymouth in Devon, the tall ship Pelican of London takes young people to sea, often for the first time.
Evening Standard · Feb 15 London leaver: 'We left creative jobs and a rented Streatham flat for organic farming in Devon' A former south Londoner, Leah found farming isolating at first, but over time has become part of her rural Devon community