Plymouth hospital cancels routine operations due to rise in coronavirus cases

Firefighters have been tackling two separate incidents in the West Country. The first involved suspected electrical burning that led to the evacuation of part of Derriford Hospital and the second was a fire at a house in Saltash.

Fire crews called out to Saltash in Cornwall and Derriford Hospital in Plymouth

The woman from Plymouth was arrested and taken into custody on Friday afternoon. Devon and Cornwall says she suffered the episode later that afternoon. The force has since informed the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Woman dies after suffering 'medical episode' in police custody

Patients at Derriford Hospital suffering from coronavirus have been praised for their bravery in taking part in trials for a new drug.

West Country patients part of drugs trial for new Covid-19 treatment

Three other people were injured, including the elderly man driving the car.

Woman airlifted to hospital after car collides with pedestrians in Cornwall

Both Derriford hospitals and the Royal Devon & Exeter has imposed visitor restrictions, including reducing visiting hours.

Devon hospitals change visiting times and conditions amid Covid-19 outbreak

Derriford Hospital's medical director says staff are 'extremely busy' with 'long delays' in the emergency department.

Top doctor's warning over 'long delays' at Derriford Hospital

Derriford hospital has announced it is has escalated to OPEL 4 alert, the highest level, following Saturday's bus crash. 

Derriford Hospital on highest alert following Devon bus crash

The man, in his 40s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Man arrested after six-vehicle crash which left woman in critical condition

A man remains in a critical condition in hospital after he was stabbed and seriously injured outside a pub in the Devon fishing town.

Man critical after being stabbed outside Brixham pub

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Three crew members were evacuated after an explosion was reported on board Chinese bulk carrier Great Aspiration.

Three injured after explosion on-board Chinese vessel off Cornwall coast

Work to improve part of the Emergency Department at Derriford Hospital is underway. The resuscitation unit will double in size. 

£2 million upgrade begins to improve Emergency Department at Derriford Hospital

A thousand more patients were admitted to the region's biggest hospital last month than in the same period last year.

Derriford Hospital sees huge hike in patient numbers this winter

Chloe Stevenson has a rare disease that affects just 28 children in the UK. 

West Country Derriford Hospital