Daily reportage of World War II was covered first hand on the battlefields and the home front by journalists from The New York Times.

A collection of articles have been selected by a University of Exeter historian for a new book. Professor Richard Overy has edited The New York Times Complete World War II 1939 – 1945, which seeks to provide a new perspective on World War II with more than 500 of the most pivotal and interesting articles from the archives of The New York Times.

The articles are some of the most riveting and gripping reportage of the war - first-hand accounts...

Devon County Council is exploring a number of options to reduce its highways and traffic management budget by almost £7 million.

As part of the County Council’s latest Tough Choices consultation, which was launched in September, Devon is considering how to cut spending in 2014/15.

A number of highways budget proposals were put forward on the Tough Choices website last month, inviting comment from members of the public. This is ahead of more extensive public consultation in the new year, when further choices will need to be considered to help meet deeper spending cuts over...

The team who helped Teignbridge win the Devon Games to Inspire trophy for the first time in a decade have been crowned Teignbridge's Sports Personality of the Year 2013.

The extraordinary efforts of the 40-strong team of managers and volunteers helped ensure the district took home gold at the Devon Games to Inspire event in July.

And their efforts were recognised at the Awards, organised every year by Teignbridge District Council, which were held at the Langstone Cliff Hotel in Dawlish Warren on Friday 29 November 2013.

It truly was a night to remember and local...

We might like to think we are environmentally friendly but what does it mean when we say we are ‘green’? In reality we probably mean different things which can be seen as a spectrum of colour… So what might this mean if applied to thinking about a low carbon Christmas?

Being Light Green is what might be termed acting in enlightened self-interest by taking small actions that are generally beneficial. For instance, changing to energy efficient light bulbs, turning down the thermostat or heating valves, recycling, wildlife conservation, saving water all help to reduce impact on the...

Police have said they are dealing with an ongoing firearms incident in Castle Street, Barnstaple. The situation began shortly after 4pm after concerns were raised for the welfare of a man inside a property. Police have asked people to stay away from the Castle Street area for the time being while the situation

The Strand in Barnstaple closed between the A3125 Long Bridge junction and the Cross Street junction, in connection to this.

Also affecting Castle Street between Cross Street and Commercial Road.

Updates to follow.

The biggest ‘live’ nativity in the South West is to take place along Exeter High Street before Christmas, featuring sheep, two llamas and a donkey. Shoppers and visitors are invited to join children and members of Church congregations from across the city as the action begins at the top of the High Street at 4.30pm on Sunday 15 December. A Roman Centurion will announce to shoppers that a census is taking place and the journey will begin down the High Street to Exeter Cathedral, following Mary and Joseph, a donkey, the sheep and the Three Wise men with llamas. The Angel Gabriel will make a...

A new initiative to help ex-offenders leaving prisons re-integrate into the community will launch tomorrow.

Named the Engage Hub, the initiative will offer an open and relaxed atmosphere where ex-offenders and those with extra needs can access various services by drop-in appointments, in a single place.

The plans initiated by Devon and Cornwall Probation Trust will see 8 Hubs set up in both Devon and Cornwall offering the service

Trevor Gardner, project lead, said: “We hope that the Engage Hub will help people leaving prison find an easier path back into the...