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Torquay, Devon, England, UK - 23 April 2025: Police patrol car of the Devon and Cornwall Police driving along the main shopping street in Torquay town centre.

Deaths of two people 150 miles apart 'may be linked'

Channel: UK UK 2 days ago By Frankie Lister-Fell
Composite image of Millbay Marina in Plymouth (left) and a close-up selfie of a man with dark hair and moustache

Teenager 'arrested for murder' after man's body found in water

Channel: UK UK January 25, 2026 By Sarah Ping
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Storm Ingrid washes away historic pier and crumbles sea wall after 60mph winds hit UK

Channel: UK UK January 25, 2026 By Sarah Ping
The scene in Budleigh Salterton where two people disappeared after a Christmas day swimn. // A search has been called off for two people presumed dead on a Christmas Day swim - after fresh video emerged of the dramatic rescue efforts. Emergency services were called at 10.25am yesterday to the beach at Budleigh Salterton in Devon following concern for people in the water. Devon and Cornwall Police, said a number of people were safely recovered to shore and checked by paramedics. However, two men remain missing and the Coastguard and RNLI have now concluded their searches at the scene. Photo released 26/12/2025

New Year's Day swimmers warned 'don't go into water' after two went missing

Channel: UK UK December 31, 2025 By Josh Layton
Two girls walking along Sutton Harbour in Plymouth, on a bright sunny day.

‘Breathtaking’ city by the sea revealed as UK’s property hotspot of 2025

Channel: Property Property December 30, 2025 By Courtney Pochin
The beginning of the Christmas day swim in Budleigh Salterton which ened up with two people missing. // Two people are missing and search efforts are ongoing after swimmers got into difficulty at the coast this morning. Emergency services were called at 10.25am today to the beach at Budleigh Salterton in Devon following concern for people in the water. According to Devon and Cornwall Police, a number of people have been safely recovered to shore and will be checked by paramedics. Coastguard and RNLI crews are continuing search efforts in the water. Photo released 25/12/2025

Missing Christmas Day swimmer 'tried to save others' in 'frightening' conditions

Channel: UK UK December 27, 2025 By Brooke Davies
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First photo of man who vanished while swimming in Devon on Christmas

Channel: UK UK December 26, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen
Play Video Emergency services rushed to Budleigh Salterton beach at 10:25am today amid fears for swimmers caught in trouble. Several people have been pulled from the water safely and are receiving medical checks. Coastguard and RNLI Scramble to Rescue Coastguard and RNLI crews are still combing the waters for anyone missing. Police and ambulance teams are on high alert as numerous emergency personnel tackle the situation. "There is a significant emergency response ongoing," warned officials. "For public safety, no one should enter the water along this stretch while the incident unfolds." Christmas Day Swim Warning Issued Devon and Cornwall Police have issued a stern warning to the public: stay out of the sea at Budleigh Salterton and nearby Exmouth for the traditional Christmas Day swim. They said: "Please avoid entering the water or the area. Emergency services are tied up with this incident. Further updates will follow." Hundreds had gathered to take part in unofficial Christmas Day dips at both Budleigh and Exmouth beaches when the emergency struck. HM Coastguard confirmed the alert came in at around 10am, deploying rescue teams from Exmouth, Beer, Torbay, and search and rescue helicopters. Residents Urged to Heed Safety Warnings With the rescue operation still underway, authorities stress the importance of keeping away from the water. The public are urged to prioritise safety and respect emergency services??? work during this critical incident.

Sea search for Christmas Day swimmers missing at Devon beach called off

Channel: UK UK December 25, 2025 By Luke Alsford
A view of the Torquay Harbour in Devon, with boats sitting on the still water, and a row of buildings overlooking the water, and a hill behind them.

Paradise awaits at the 'English Riviera' set to get major £20,000,000 upgrades

Channel: Travel Travel December 22, 2025 By Charlie Sawyer
Play Video BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833) Pic: Max Willcock/BNPS A driver has been pulled from her submerged car after it was swept 40 yards downstream from a flooded ford. The woman entered the watery crossing at Moyles Court, near Ringwood, Hants, but soon realised it was too deep. As she attempted to reverse out of the ford the surging water dragged her blue Ford Focus down the stream.

Hundreds without power and daring rescues from submerged cars as Storm Bram strikes UK

Channel: UK UK December 10, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen
Kerry and Sue Fice at Devon Oaks the park home site in Dartmoor. // Mulitple elderly and vulnerable residents face being made homeless after being 'misold' park homes that didn't have the right planning consent. Residents of Devon Oaks bought their homes after they were marked as 'main residences' despite the landlord not having the legal rights to do so. They are now fighting to stave off eviction and enforcement action after claiming they are innocent parties in a planning row between the original landowner and the council. Many bought the park homes next to the River Walkham in Dartmoor for more than ??200,000, on the basis that they could live in them for 11 months of the year, which would be extended to 12 months, with a 35 year lease. Photo released 30/11/2025

Pensioners face being homeless this Christmas after being 'missold homes'

Channel: UK UK December 1, 2025 By Sam Courtney-Guy
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Outbreak of medieval skin disease in UK schools leaving patients’ flesh ‘crawling’

Channel: UK UK December 1, 2025 By Ryan Prosser
An obsessed Dutchwoman has been banned from Devon for life after subjecting a family to a relentless campaign of harassment. Nicoline Julius, 54, sent multiple messages and repeatedly ignored court orders to stop pestering the Teignmouth-based family. Nicoline Julius

Woman banned from Devon for life for 'campaign of harassment' against family

Channel: UK UK November 28, 2025 By Sarah Hooper
The speed camera on on Ashburton Road in Newton Abbot in Devon. A new speed camera has been dubbed the 'most lucrative' in Britain dishing out 6,000 penalties in just eight weeks - but angry locals claim it is 'hidden from view'.The trap on Ashburton Road in Newton Abbot in Devon was first activated some time in August, according to a Freedom of Information request.Data revealed on the FOI shows that nearly 6000 speeding offences in the 30mph were recorded by October 10 by the camera.The trap has caused outrage - with angry motorists arguing that the camera is hidden behind bushes and that signage is poor. Photo released 20/11/2025

Local's disgust as 'UK's most lucrative speed camera' issues 6,000 fines in two months

Channel: UK UK November 20, 2025 By Molly Lee
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Huge fire rips through Exeter City FC football stadium

Channel: UK UK November 13, 2025 By Gergana Krasteva

Fury after Royal Mail offers man £750 after losing £10,000 gold bar in post

Channel: UK UK November 11, 2025 By Sarah Hooper
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Four boys and a girl arrested for 'arson' after person dies in house fire

Channel: UK UK October 30, 2025 By Sarah Hooper
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Cyclist injured by drunk driver gets new face from NHS prosthetic centre

Channel: UK UK October 27, 2025 By Sarah Hooper
The VW ID Buzz electric vehicle being driven down a road.

A 500-mile road trip in an EV — here's what went right (and wrong)

Channel: Travel Travel October 17, 2025 By Claie Wilson
The exterior of The 25 Boutique B&B in Torquay, Devon. The building is three-storey and cream, and a black sign saying 'The 25' hangs in front.

After one night at England's best B&B, I'll never use Airbnb again

Channel: Travel Travel October 23, 2025 By Katie Boyden

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