devonlive
Load mobile navigation
News
Latest News
Devon News
Local News
Traffic & Travel
Crime
Education
Health
Politics
Business
Jobs
History
Celebs & TV
Property
Motoring
UK & World News
Farming
Environment
News By Area
Barnstaple
Exmouth
Plymouth
Tiverton
Teignbridge
Torquay
See all locations
Expand
Expand
Discover Devon
ExeterLive
TorbayLive
NorthDevonLive
Sport
Exeter City FC
Exeter Chiefs
Torquay United FC
Football
Rugby
Horse Racing
UK Sports News
Sport Opinion
Expand
Property
What's On
Latest What's On
Food & Drink
Family & Kids
Music & Nightlife
Shopping
Stay In
Events
Expand
Crime
Traffic & Travel
Partner Stories
Voucher Codes
Dunelm
Halfords
Hotels.com
eBay
Sainsburys
Pets at Home
B&Q
Matalan
Boden
John Lewis
Expand
Follow us
Buy a Paper
Funeral Notices
Jobs
Book an ad
Buy a photo
Advertise with us
Marketplace
Directory
Voucher Codes
Dating
Newsletter Signup
InYourArea
mynewsassistant
Discount Codes
Mirror Bingo
Beauty Box Subscription
Buy a photo
Contact Us
Public Notices
Marketplace
About Us
Work for us
Advertise with Us
Competition Rules
How to Complain
Corrections and Clarifications
Terms and Conditions
Privacy Notice
AI Notice
Cookie Notice
Notifications and alerts help
RSS feeds
Newsletters Signup
Syndication & Licensing
© 2024 Local World
frontpage
News
News Opinion
News Opinion
Budget tax cuts put cash back in pocket of workers
Anne-Marie Morris
Anne Marie Morris says the Spring Budget had a key focus on cutting taxes, helping small businesses achieve growth and supporting households.
Bookmark
'Exeter's LTN is trying to solve the wrong problem'
Letters
The first real test of public opinion could come at the start of May when the local elections take place in Exeter
Bookmark
New petty crime powers could transform Torquay and Paignton
Torbay
Teignmouth has adopted alternative powers to stamp out trouble - the question now is whether other communities will follow suit
Bookmark
I shopped at Farmfoods to see if it's cheaper than Aldi and Lidl - here's what I found
Lidl
Farmfoods is a lesser known supermarket that's pulling in the customers with its cheap buys - but is it cheaper than Aldi and Lidl? We sent a reporter to find out
Bookmark
Major Dartmoor decision is 'borderline utterly absurd'
Letters
'Allowing an occasional appropriate project will not suddenly open the floodgates to mass housing developments springing up all across the moor'
Bookmark
Bulldozed Devon shopping centre site awaits its fate
Letters
Quite what the future for the prime town centre site remains unclear as plans have yet to emerge from the rubble
Bookmark
Area of Devon is among the worst in UK for tackling climate change
Letters
'If the council is serious about wanting to achieve net zero then it needs to commit finance and take action now. Prevarication might look like a cheap option, but climate chaos will cost us dearly'
Bookmark
We have made significant progress tackling my priorities
Police and Crime Commissioner
Alison Hernandez says recorded crime rates in Devon and Cornwall remain 2.5% lower than they were four years ago,
Bookmark
Strengthening our local hospices takes pressure off our NHS
East Devon
Simon Jupp MP says he is delighted that Hospiscare is receiving an extra £480,000 from NHS Devon to boost its budget for the next year following persistent campaigning
Bookmark
Major investment will allow Exeter to expand food waste collections
Exeter
Cllr Phil Bialyk says we have to make because this facility is so important to Exeter and it needs an upgrade to increase capacity and allow it to continue serving the needs of the city.
Bookmark
Exeter parklets are 'at least an attempt to improve city centre'
Letters
The reaction has been mixed but those against them have been very vocal
Bookmark
We need a general election but PM is just serving his party’s interest
General Election
Sir Ben Bradshaw MP says that he doesn't expect there to be an election until the Autumn - even if the country needs one soon
Bookmark
'Exeter LTN haters must come up with 10-year plan'
Letters
'I have yet to hear what an “anti-woke” transport policy looks like other than venting anger'
Bookmark
'Heads should roll' over Devon builder's collapse
Letters
The demise of 3 Rivers in Mid Devon has sparked huge outcry
Bookmark
Netflix's new gritty British gangland drama has surprising start
TV
Guy Ritchie's new TV 8-parter The Gentlemen packs an arsenal of fun actors
Bookmark
Row engulfs one of Devon's most iconic streets
Letters
Major works to revamp the Strand in Torquay have sparked backlash
Bookmark
Fears for future of Devon town blighted by closures
Letters
One letter writer says housebuilding is rampant whilst local businesses continue to close
Bookmark
Inaction of water companies like South West Water is particularly galling
Exmouth
Richard Foord MP says we see ever more reports of sewage spills at our beaches
Bookmark
Decent quality and affordable housing is a real challenge for many people
Police and Crime Commissioner
If I told you there was a project that could both reduce reoffending and create quality, low-carbon, sustainable homes I am pretty sure you would support it.
Bookmark
'Offshore Devon wind farm row somewhat misses the point'
Letters
"Having attended the public meeting around this issue in Braunton, I didn’t hear any voices not wanting a wind farm, they simply question the routing of the cable and the resulting damage to nature, community and local business"
Bookmark
A closer look at proposed Exeter roads shake-up
Letters
'everyone knows congestion is an issue in our city and anything that helps to alleviate that would be welcomed'
Bookmark
Abandoned Torquay landmark can't be ignored
Letters
There's plenty of discussion around the future of the Bay's 'Chernobyl-on-Sea' - but one letter writer believes it's time to focus on the future of Living Coasts
Bookmark
People want to see a visible police presence from the police
Mel Stride
Mel Stride MP says he is thrilled to see the new police front desks up and running and providing help and support to people in the town and surrounding area
Bookmark
Exeter LTN safety plea as drivers 'ignore rules'
Exeter
'Not everyone agrees with the trial, but we can all help by following the rules of the scheme to help make it safer'
Bookmark
1
2
3
4
5
Story Saved
You can find this story in
My Bookmarks.
Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.
News
all
Most Read
Most Recent
Devon and Cornwall Police
Live updates as emergency services called to Devon incident
Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a serious incident in Plymouth
Girl, 4, fighting for life in hospital after A30 crash
A30
The injured child has been taken to Bristol Hospital in a critical condition
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans overjoyed as stars 'declare love'
Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left overjoyed as Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola reunite
Devon woman suspected of murder attempt after man is found stabbed
Plymouth
A man was found seriously injured with stab wounds to the chest
A30 crash: Severe injuries in 'very serious collision'
A30
The busy road near Exeter has been closed for several hours, with miles of congestion, and is to remain closed throughout rush hour.
property news
Wonderful Devon home with much to offer has exciting potential
The property has a main house, lodge and its own campsite
Desirable Devon area is officially a UK house price hotspot
South Hams
Semi-detached homes in the area show the largest increase in house value over other property types
Devon council tax fraudsters busted
Your Money
Hundreds of households were making a false claim
Live updates as emergency services called to Devon incident
Devon and Cornwall Police
Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a serious incident in Plymouth
Devon woman suspected of murder attempt after man is found stabbed
Plymouth
A man was found seriously injured with stab wounds to the chest
Most Read
Most Recent
Devon and Cornwall Police
Live updates as emergency services called to Devon incident
Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a serious incident in Plymouth
Girl, 4, fighting for life in hospital after A30 crash
A30
The injured child has been taken to Bristol Hospital in a critical condition
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans overjoyed as stars 'declare love'
Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left overjoyed as Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola reunite
Devon woman suspected of murder attempt after man is found stabbed
Plymouth
A man was found seriously injured with stab wounds to the chest
Green Gables pub in Exeter closes again
Exeter
The doors of popular newly refurbished Exeter locals pub Green Gables have closed once again with a new tenant being sought to take it over
Exeter City FC
Exeter City want to impose themselves at sold out St James Park
There will be no resting on their laurels amongst the staff and players as the League One campaign resumes with an Easter double header.
Torquay United face tough trip to league leader Yeovil Town
Torquay United FC
Gulls have injury doubts over key players ahead of South West derby
Popular Devon attraction announces new measures for 2024
Devon County Show
The aim is to ensure everyone feels welcome with a series of new inclusive features at this year's Devon County Show
Wonderful Devon home with much to offer has exciting potential
property news
The property has a main house, lodge and its own campsite
Desirable Devon area is officially a UK house price hotspot
South Hams
Semi-detached homes in the area show the largest increase in house value over other property types