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UK murder shock: 92-year-old man charged with killing wife aged 87 in Devon home

A 92-year-old man, Laurence Billam, has been charged with the murder of his 87-year-old wife, Shirley Billam, in Exeter. Police discovered Shirley deceased at their home following a welfare concern. The case, involving elderly defendants and a long-term spousal relationship, presents unique challenges. Billam is due to appear in court,…

The Times of India

Man, 37, arrested by counter-terror police investigating attacks on Jewish sites

There have now been 26 people arrested over the series of attacks on Jewish sites since late March

Evening Standard

British woman died in Ghana trying to recoup money from scammers, inquest told

Janet Fordham died in crash after travelling to see man who claimed he would help to recover money from earlier scams

The Guardian - UK

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What a piece of 15,0000-year-old jewellery found in a Devon cave tells us about this prehistoric ‘civilization’

Even when living hundreds of miles from the sea, Magdalenian people had a strong cultural connection to it

The Independent UK

Where is Beyond Paradise filmed? The stunning locations used for popular BBC show

Beyond Paradise, a spin-off of Death in Paradise, is set in the fictional Devon town of Shipton Abbott, where DI Humphrey Goodman settles with Martha Lloyd. The series is not filmed in a real place called Shipton Abbott, but rather across various scenic locations in Devon and Cornwall. Looe in…

The Independent UK

Duchy of Cornwall tenants ‘enormously stressed’ over Devon estate sell-off

The Bradninch estate, near Cullompton, has been part of the duchy for centuries and is owned by the eldest son of the monarch.

Evening Standard

Prince William’s Duchy estate plans leave tenants ‘enormously stressed’

The estate has been part of the duchy for centuries and is owned by Prince William

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Dog digs up possible link to notorious 19th-century Devon murder case

Owner of labrador says bottle find may be connected to poisoning that led to one of England’s last public hangings

The Guardian - UK

South West Water admits criminal offence over Devon parasite outbreak

Firm admits supplying water unfit for human consumption after nearly 150 people fell ill

The Guardian - UK

Wet winter, hot summer? What ‘climate whiplash’ means for the UK

After a dry 2025 with the UK’s warmest summer on record, winter 2026 delivered something very different: rain for 50 days in a row in parts of Devon and Cornwall, one of the rainiest seasons on record and only 80% of average sunshine.

The Conversation

‘Highly experienced’ skydiver who died during jump with friend named by police

Skydive South West said the skydiver and wingsuit coach had more than 10,000 jumps

The Independent UK

Tragedy as experienced skydiver dies during jump in Devon

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The Independent UK

Man who died after skydive in Devon was ‘experienced’, operator says

Skydive South West, which operates out of Dunkeswell Aerodrome, said the man had been carrying out a jump with a friend.

Evening Standard

‘Highly experienced’ skydiver died during jump with friend in Devon

Skydive South West said the man was an experienced licensed skydiver and wingsuit coach with over 10,000 jumps logged

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Man dies after skydive in Devon, police say

Emergency crews raced to the scene just before 1 p.m. on Saturday

Evening Standard

Man dead after skydive in Devon, police say

A 49-year-old man died on Saturday afternoon following a skydive at Dunkeswell Aerodrome, Devon and Cornwall Police said.

The Guardian - UK

Devon defence lawyer who abused vulnerable clients jailed for 13 years

Alan Harris, 72, assaulted children and adults in police and court cells over 27-year period

The Guardian - UK

Group expands legal claim over South West Water sewage pollution

Thousands more people across Devon and Cornwall could join case against water firm

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The Conversation

How sailing voyages can inspire the next generation of ocean scientists and advocates

Setting sail from the busy port of Plymouth in Devon, the tall ship Pelican of London takes young people to sea, often for the first time.

Evening Standard

London leaver: 'We left creative jobs and a rented Streatham flat for organic farming in Devon'

A former south Londoner, Leah found farming isolating at first, but over time has become part of her rural Devon community

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: How much bad weather can one village take?

Torcross, Devon: 2026 has been defined by storms here. My job of repairing a thatched roof is simple compared with the wider recovery

The Independent UK

Devon and Cornwall rail passengers hit with further disruption after floods

Storm Chandra caused severe flooding, affecting train travel in Devon and Cornwall

The Independent UK

A-road at Devon beauty spot washed into sea by storms

Images of the scene show sections of the road and a car park have disappeared into the sea

The Independent UK

Snow and rain expected to hit UK as Met Office issues weather warnings

Train services in Devon and Cornwall have been cancelled while ferries are also delayed or cancelled in Scotland

Evening Standard

Further rainfall could exacerbate flooding in south-west England – Met Office

A yellow rain alert has been issued for Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset for Monday and into Tuesday, which will affect previously sodden ground.

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