9+ hour, 53+ min 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, 13+ 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…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (614+ words) The village is home to its own tiny island (Image: Getty Images) Devon boasts a selection of idyllic villages waiting to be discovered, and this one winner has been ranked the ultimate hotspot amongst them all. Hotel.com have curated…...

4+ day, 4+ 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, 6+ hour ago   (275+ words) Liv Cash was always smiling An “incredible” young mum died from anaphylactic shock, aged 25, after suffering a fatal peanut allergy. Liv Cash was engaged to be married and was bringing up her son Bobbie at their home in Tuckton, Dorset....

4+ day, 22+ 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…...

5+ day, 56+ min ago   (838+ words) A Devon swimwear business owner says scuba diving in the Maldives turned to horror when she almost died after being struck down with the Bends. Ashleigh Lawson had jetted off to the tropical islands to enjoy a two-week diving holiday…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (439+ words) Massive attacks in the Middle East overnight as prices at the pump in the UK hit new highs spark October budget plan call Andy Burnham has been told to make a 12p a litre fuel change as prices at the pumps…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (299+ words) An outdoors expert also warned about some legal restrictions You may be keen to help out your local hedgehogs by putting a bowl of food out for them to snack on in the garden. But your open-air buffet can also…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (237+ words) Despite the change to autumn, the weather is still warmer than usual Parts of the UK could see 28C temperatures again as another heatwave sits across Europe and sends warm weather north. France and Spain have already seen temperatures well over…...