‘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 The Independent UK · Mar 1
Man dies after skydive in Devon, police say Emergency crews raced to the scene just before 1 p.m. on Saturday The Independent UK · Feb 28
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. Evening Standard · Feb 28
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 · Feb 25
Group expands legal claim over South West Water sewage pollution Thousands more people across Devon and Cornwall could join case against water firm The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
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. The Conversation · Feb 17
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 Evening Standard · Feb 15
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 Guardian - UK · Feb 12
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 · Feb 4
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 · Feb 3
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 The Independent UK · Feb 3
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. Evening Standard · Feb 2
Body found in river during search for missing kayaker A man in his 40s had been reported missing The Independent UK · Jan 29
Body found in search for missing kayaker in Devon A man in his 40s had been reported missing in Tiverton on January 24. Evening Standard · Jan 29
Evening Standard · Jan 29 Further heavy rain could worsen flooding after Storm Chandra A yellow rain alert has been issued for Devon and Cornwall on Friday in areas already saturated by heavy rain.
The Independent UK · Jan 29 UK weather latest: More heavy rain set for UK as Storm Chandra floods continue to cause disruption Dozens of flood warnings remain in place across the UK
Evening Standard · Jan 28 Where does The Original Factory Shop have stores across the UK? Administrators said the firm will continue to trade from its 137 stores while they look at options to help secure its future.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28 Country diary: A woodpecker with a difference – it’s not pecking at wood West Dartmoor, Devon: It’s quite normal for greater spotteds to start staking out territories in January, less so on a plastic box near my bedroom window
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Major incident declared as Storm Chandra brings flooding Somerset Council said on Tuesday evening that an estimated 50 properties have been affected by flooding.
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Ice warning for London as temperatures to plunge after Storm Chandra A yellow warning for ice has been issued for huge swathes of the UK on Wednesday including London as temperatures plummet overnight
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Britons hit by record January rainfall as Storm Chandra causes travel chaos and flooding Storm Chandra has led to several parts of the country setting new January daily rainfall records
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Storm Chandra flooding rips through Devon cafe as heavy rain causes chaos Heavy rain from Storm Chandra wreaked havoc on a cafe in Devon, which was overcome with floodwater after a nearby river burst its banks.
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Two severe flood warnings in place as Storm Chandra brings disruption The storm brought disruption including flooding to homes, as well as school and road closures.
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Storm Chandra brings flooding, travel disruption and school closures across UK A severe flood warning was in force in Ottery St Mary in Devon, with residents warned their homes could be submerged.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27 Major incident declared in Somerset after Storm Chandra brings flooding and strong winds South-west England bears brunt of storm, but yellow weather warnings are also issued for Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland