8+ hour ago   (375+ words) The Devon speedboat killer Jack Shepherd is set to be sentenced for assaulting his girlfriend on multiple occasions, including once with a set of barbecue tongs. The 39-year-old pleaded guilty in July to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (448+ words) A new service has been launched Arachnophobes look away now. Spider season is upon us and experts at Checkatrade are warning that Brits should prepare for more encounters with our eight-legged residents this month. To help anyone who’s scared of…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (389+ words) The Prince of Wales is to launch a new regeneration fund next week to help the community next to Dartmoor prison. William will visit Princetown on Tuesday to unveil The Princetown Community Fund – which will make at least £250,000 available to…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (431+ words) Lots of drivers might be breaking the 'rule' without realising (stock)(Image: Richard Newstead via Getty) Many people park in their driveway after a long day and don’t think twice about it. But road safety guidance says there is an…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (742+ words) Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough died in the motorway collision with five other young men The funeral of a 'brave' police officer killed in a crash on the A66, took place today, as police lined the streets. Tributes were…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (383+ words) You may want to make some changes to your garden They have a reputation for stealing chips on seaside promenades, but seagulls can also be a cheeky pest inland. You may spot one or two in your garden - where they…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (178+ words) A new Food Warehouse store is coming to a Devon town A new bulk-buy supermarket due to fling open its doors next month in a Devon town is seeking permission to sell alcohol. The Food Warehouse, which is owned by…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (389+ words) A moorland fire began on October 9(Image: Buckfastleigh Fire Station) A major campaign was launched on social media at the height of the summer calling on Dartmoor ’s thousands of visitors to take more care over potential flare-ups. The Dartmoor…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (289+ words) A Devon skydiver survived a horrific skydiving incident when she fell 10,000ft without a parachute. Holly Wiffen, from Okehampton, was taking part in a group skydiving experience called "tracking" - where jumpers dive in a horizontal position to plummet faster - at Langar…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (214+ words) A Great Western Railway train Train services have resumed between London Paddington and Reading after a grass fire near a train track caused “major” disruptions. The fire at Scrubs Lane in North Kensington caused an electricity supply failure which blocked…...