Local News

Stagecoach South West and The Devon General Omnibus Trust are marking the 50th anniversary of the opening of Exeter bus and coach station on Saturday (5 July) with a one off celebration at the city centre site.

The event will run between 10am and 4pm and will showcase over 40 vehicles – many of them vintage - which have all used the city centre site across the years.

As well as being a one off opportunity to see such an historic gathering, visitors will also be able to enjoy free rides around the city on a selection of heritage buses – not to mention the rare chance to ride...

A group of residents from Kingsbridge have been recognised for their bravery in bringing a rogue trader to justice following an investigation by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards.

The three residents along with Sergeant Rachel Ward and Trading Standards Officer, David Keys are the proud recipients of the Trading Standards Heroes Award, given out a glitzy ceremony in Harrogate today (Thursday 3 July)

The event, organised and hosted by the Trading Standards Institute recognises acts of bravery or hard work which have made an outstanding contribution to consumer protection...

People who want to build their own home will be able to turn to their council to make their dream a reality, under measures announced by Nick Boles yesterday (2 July).

The Planning Minister said he would give aspiring self and custom builders a new Right to Build, which would enable them to ask their council to identify a shovel-ready site for their project.

Prospective self and custom builders will be able to register their interest with the local council, who will then be required to offer suitable serviced plots for sale at market value.

Teignbridge Council in...

Police are asking for the public’s help to trace a 39-year-old missing man believed to be in Ilfracombe. Officers are extremely concerned for the welfare of Nicholas Le Corre who is thought to have visited St Philip and St James Church sometime during the night. Police believe he may be visiting local churches and beauty spots and the public are asked to report any sightings to police. Local police units, including the Force helicopter and dog unit, are currently searching for Mr Le Corre in Ilfracombe and the surrounding area. It is believed Nicholas is originally from the Liskeard and...