Exmouth Inshore Lifeboat is recovered to the Lifeboat Station following the emergencies

The RNLI and HM Coastguard were responding to dozens of emergencies across Devon and Cornwall as tourists flocked to the region's beaches for one of the hottest days of the year yesterday (Saturday 8 August).

Dozens of emergencies in one day for RNLI in Devon and Cornwall 

The owners of the pub said it would have been more do-able outside of the summer holidays.

'Beyond busy' pub pulls out of Eat Out to Help Out scheme

A mother and daughter found themselves in trouble when the weather changed on their long walk. 

Major search operation for mother and daughter lost on Dartmoor

The National Park Authority says the situation on parts of Dartmoor has become "unsustainable".

Human waste from illegal campers prompts wild camping ban

23-year-old Frankie Finn has been jailed for what police described as an "appalling and despicable attack" on the 81-year-old RAF veteran in Plymouth on Remembrance Day 2019.

Man jailed for robbing RAF veteran on Remembrance Day

The Ivy has submitted a planning application to open in Exeter. 

The Ivy announces plans to open in Exeter 

220720 Illegal camping on the coast of South West England, credit National Trust

There has been a huge increase in people taking 'staycations' because of Covid-19 but it has meant a rise in litter. The National Trust is urging people not to wild camp to protect wildlife.

National Trust urges people not to wild camp to protect wildlife

'PC Pasquale' - tortoise that made itself at home at Exeter police station, credit Devon and Cornwall Police

Police officers in Exeter had quite a surprise after a tortoise wandered into the station. You could say they were 'shell-shocked'!

'Runaway' tortoise hands itself into police station

 Kevin creates the majority of each model's contents, working from scratch, with each design displaying a painstaking level of detail.

Devon show home builder downsizes to create mini Tudor masterpieces

Large crowds of people were videoed partying under a gazebo in the pub's beer garden, with some seen to be sitting on one another's shoulders.

Devon pub closes early after staff face 'abuse' from crowds

The boards travel more than 10,000 miles from China to West Country beaches, only to be discarded after one use.

Recycling project aims to stop hundreds of bodyboards being left on Devon beach

Locals say the street has been cordoned off and an air ambulance is reported to have landed nearby.

Police helicopters circle 'major incident' in Devon

The scheme is a direct response to concerns raised by councils about specific areas that have been experiencing rowdy behaviour since lockdown restrictions have been eased.

Busy resorts to receive extra funding to tackle anti-social behaviour

fire damage to roof of bumble and bee cafe

There have been five fires over the last two weeks, costing one business thousands of pounds in damages.

Five suspected arson attacks linked by Devon and Cornwall Police

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HMRC have confirmed they are investigating the matter after it paid Devon hairdresser Michaela Haghir £3,600 by mistake

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