Devon News

South West Water is confident it will have enough water resources for the region for the next 25 years, and building new reservoirs are a last resort.

Devon & Somerset Fire Service has started a consultation process on changing their response to automatic fire alarms. 

Those using the platform Booking.com to book their holidays or accommodation are being warned they could be targeted with emails or messages requesting payments from hotels who have had their account taken over by fraudsters.

Devon’s county councillors voted in favour of asking the government to allow it to postpone May’s local elections for a year whilst the future structure of councils becomes clearer.

An information session for people considering running to be a county councillor in May's elections has been postponed due to the uncertainty about whether the ballot will go ahead this year.

A British stroke survivor from Devon, Jonny Huntington, has today made history by becoming the first ever person with a disability to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.

Towards the end of last year, the Government’s cross-party Education Committee (which scrutinises the work of the Department for Education) launched a major new inquiry focused on finding solutions to the crisis in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision.

The Dartmoor hotel where Arthur Conan Doyle reportedly wrote ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ is to be closed as a visitor centre but not before a final attempt at making it viable is explored.

Devon has voted in favour of postponing local elections in May, prompting claims from opponents the move represents “democracy denied”

Devon County Council’s schools budget is set to overspend by £51 million in one year alone as it addresses challenges in its special needs system.

Calling off May’s elections for seats on Devon County Council would be ‘outrageous and despicable’, according to half a dozen of the county’s members of parliament.

Householders who want to make their homes more energy efficient but are unsure of what steps to take next can get free impartial advice from trusted local experts at Energy Saving Devon.

Devon County Council’s day-to-day spending is predicted to bust its budget by nearly £4 million.

There will be more money to provide care for Devon’s vulnerable adults and children in the County Councils target budget for 2025/26.

Thanks to the DevonBus Partnership, you'll be able to travel like a hero this January, with your single bus journey costing just £1.

Devon’s Green councillors have added their voices to the growing opposition to plans for a major shake-up in the county’s councils.

People in Devon are being asked to help the county’s busy NHS by continuing to choose the right service for their needs and getting vaccinated against winter viruses.

Devon is on alert for the possibility of snow tomorrow (Wednesday 8 January) as well as the ongoing risk of ice.

The deputy police and crime commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has resigned, five months after his controversial appointment.

Devon & Cornwall Police recently honoured the work of police cadets and volunteer police officers, also known as ‘Specials’, to recognise the important role they play in protecting local communities.

South West Water is reminding everyone of the little things they can do to protect their homes against the risk of leaks as freezing conditions continue.

“The Devon districts are fully supportive of genuine devolution of powers from Whitehall to local government.

The NHS in Devon is reminding everyone of the simple steps they can take to protect their health as cases of flu and seasonal illnesses are rising.

Half of the £785 million Devon spends on providing services looks set to be directed towards supporting adults in need.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for all regions of England from midday on Thursday 02 January until midday on Wednesday 08 January.

Retired Devon and Cornwall Detective Superintendent Mike West has been awarded the King’s Policing Medal in the New Year’s Honours list.

Devon County Council is challenging a report drafted by the education watchdog after its latest visit, it has been claimed.