The Latest Breaking News from Devon

First picture of two disabled people from same care home killed in boating accident on lake

Alex Wood, 43, and 63-year-old Alison Tilsley, known as Ali, drowned in a boating accident in Devon last Wednesday as police continue investigations

Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2022

Care home owners speak of ‘devastation’ following lake deaths

The bodies of the two disabled people were recovered from Roadford Lake, near Okehampton, Devon last week.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022

Exeter Airport boss says prices may rise to cover cost of more permanent staff

The airport’s managing director said it had recruited year-round staff to fill seasonal roles amid record job vacancies across Devon

Birmingham Post · Jun 13, 2022

Police investigate death of two people after boat capsized on Devon lake

A man thought to be in his 40s and a woman in her 60s, both with disabilities, died at Roadford Lake

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022

Police launch probe after two disabled people die following boat capsize

The bodies of two missing people were recovered from Roadford Lake near Okehampton in Devon on Thursday, about 24 hours after the boat capsized.

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Let’s go wild: 10 nature-based festivals in the UK

From a rewilding gathering in Devon to eagle conservation in Scotland, these events celebrate a greener way of life

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022

Tories face tough test as they try to hang on to Tiverton and Honiton seat

Lib Dem candidate in Devon byelection on 23 June says some voters are keen to send government a message

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022

Two disabled people dead and third person critical after lake tragedy

Police recovered the bodies after a motorboat overturned near Okehampton in Devon.

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

People drowned in boat capsize were disabled passengers 'strapped in wheelchairs'

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has opened a probe into the tragic incident on Roadford Lake in Devon, saying the motor boat was carrying "two disabled persons" when it capsized

Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2022

Devon police recover two bodies after boat capsized on lake

Recovery follows rescue of four people from Roadford Lake in Okehampton on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2022