The Latest Breaking News from Devon

First of its kind ‘high-density’ hydro system begins generating electricity in Devon

Project employs technology that can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27

Roads closed and warning of rail disruption as Storm Chandra hits UK

The M48 Severn Bridge and the Humber Bridge were disrupted by high winds

Evening Standard · Jan 27

Storm Chandra hits UK with roads closed and warning of rail disruption

Forecasters had warned that flooding and travel disruption were likely with significant snow across higher ground

The Independent UK · Jan 27

London leaver: 'We made an offer on our 300-year-old Devon cottage without viewing it in the flesh'

From frenetic Balham life to Thermos-fuelled hikes on Dartmoor, moving to Devon — and a much smaller mortgage — afforded this family a total change of pace

Evening Standard · Jan 11

Man, 51, dies after getting into difficulty in sea off Brighton beach

Man from Kettering was recovered from the water near Brighton Palace Pier on New Year’s Day morning

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

Last letters from Denmark: Danes write to Devon artist as postal service ends

Closure of country’s 400-year-old service made headlines and prompted Gillian Taylor to appeal for final missives

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1

New Year open water swimmers warned about risks after Christmas Day disappearances

Two men went missing after going for a swim in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, on Christmas Day

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Tributes to antiques dealer who went missing during Christmas Day swim while trying to help woman

Locals paid tribute to Matthew Upham on Monday, saying he was ‘a valued and upstanding member of the Budleigh Salterton community’

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025

Kate Bush 'Heartbroken' as Close Friend Remains Missing After Christmas Day Swim in Devon

Kate Bush has spoken of her devastation after her close friend Matthew Upham went missing during a Christmas Day swim in Devon, as tributes continue to pour in for the respected antiques dealer.

International Business Times UK · Dec 29, 2025

Kate Bush reveals friend is one of missing after Devon Christmas Day swim

The singer described Matthew Upham as ‘one of my very dearest friends’

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2025