Devon

Chances of finding Jordan Cobb alive now slim

Following yesterday’s extensive search by police divers off the Tamar ferry along with shoreline searches carried out by the MOD, coastguard and Royal Navy during the low tide, police report that the body of Jordan Cobb has still not been located.

Based on the time since he went missing, the last known sighting of him in the River Tamar on New Year’s Eve and no information since,...

CCTV appeal after duvets stolen

Police have released a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of bed linen from a Plymouth store.

Two men went into Matalan in Transit Way around noon on 6th December 2012 and selected four duvets from the homeware section.

They removed the security tags and left the store with two double duvets and one king size. A fourth duvet was...

ESW pleads for equality in school academy admissions

Equality South West has said it is "unacceptable" for academies to pick and choose pupils.

A report, released today by the Academies Commission, reveals evidence that some academies secretly attempt to select and exclude pupils.

ESW's Colette Bennett said: "If academies are picking and choosing their students , then the potential for discrimination is huge. Even if it is...

Police appeal for information on missing 18-year-old

Police are still concerned for the welfare of 18-year-old Jamie Grewal, who has gone missing from the Ivybridge area.

He was last seen on Friday afternoon, 4th January after having a drink with friends after work in the Abbey Inn pub at Buckfastleigh during lunchtime.

He was then dropped-off in Ivybridge around 1.30pm to 2pm.

He has not been seen or heard from since...

All Aboard for Learning: St Michael’s Pupils Explore 200 Years of Railway History

Pupils in years 3 and 4 at St Michael’s C of E Academy , part of the Learning Academy Partnership, enjoyed an unforgettable field trip this term on the steam train from Buckfastleigh to Totnes Riverside to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway.

The visit coincided with the award-winning Railway 200 Exhibition Train, ‘Inspiration’, which was at Totnes Riverside station on the...

Yorkshire Building Society in Plymouth extends opening hours to support savers at tax year changeover

Colleagues at the Yorkshire Building Society branch in Plymouth are opening their doors on Saturday 4th and Saturday 11th April to help savers make the most of the last day of this tax year and the first weekend of the new tax year.

The branch, at 169 Armada Way, will be opening from 9am -12pm on both the Saturdays, for existing members and new customers looking to make the most of...

Be inspired by new nature trail at The Donkey Sanctuary this spring

As the hedgerows and walkways start to fill with primroses The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon is bursting into spring, making it the perfect place for a family day out this Easter.

Alongside the friendly resident donkeys, The Donkey Sanctuary is also home to a host of native wildlife, and on the new nature-inspired trail, visitors will learn how they benefit the sanctuary herds...

The cider press welcomes hunts cider for an Easter weekend takeover

Plymouth's favourite cider pub hosts a celebration of Devon's finest with live music, free samples, prize giveaways, and exclusive app offers.

Plymouth, April 2026 - The Cider Press, Plymouth's beloved cider-themed pub, is set to host an exciting Hunts Cider Takeover this Easter Weekend, bringing the very best of Devon's cider-making tradition to the heart of the city.

Taking...

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