Car rolls onto Devon beach with woman inside
A woman escaped injury after her car descended steps at Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, stopping just feet from the sea. Emergency services attended the scene.
A woman escaped injury after her car descended steps at Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, stopping just feet from the sea. Emergency services attended the scene.
Armed officers and riot vans responded to two schools in Plymouth after reports of a person with a knife. Pupils were told to remain on site as police secured the area.
Emergency services rushed to Berry Head in Brixham after a woman's body was found. The woman, in her 50s and from the local area, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Matthew Upham, 63, vanished after entering the sea to help a woman in distress during a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. The community mourns a 'true hero'.
A major search operation was launched in Devon after two men disappeared during a Christmas Day swim. Emergency services urge caution as weather warnings remain.
The coastguard has called off the search for two men missing off Budleigh Salterton, Devon, on Christmas Day. Emergency services were alerted after people were seen in difficulty in the water. Read the full story.
A major search for two men missing off Budleigh Salterton beach on Christmas Day has been stood down. Emergency services rescued others amid severe weather warnings that cancelled festive swims.
A desperate search is underway for two men missing after a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. Emergency services were called amid strong winds. Read the latest updates.
Discover Fowlescombe Farm in Devon, a family-run hotel on 450 acres of regenerative farmland offering hyper-local dining, stunning suites, and a wholesome, restorative escape. Book your stay now.
The UK government has unveiled a new strategy to combat misogyny in English schools. Discover the key measures and what they mean for students and educators.
The government announces a new strategy, including mandatory lessons and teacher training, to tackle misogyny and halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet tops the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover the leading state, comprehensive, independent and primary schools ranked across every UK region.
London and South East schools top The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Queen Elizabeth's School named best state secondary. Discover the full rankings and regional winners.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reveals the UK's top-performing state and private schools. Find out which schools topped the national and regional rankings for GCSE and A-Level results.
The 2025 NAPLAN results are out, highlighting Australia's highest-achieving schools. Discover the key trends and what the data reveals about student progress and educational equity.
A medieval skin disease, scabies, is surging across the UK, with cases in Devon schools. Doctors urge early treatment as diagnoses have more than tripled since 2022. Learn the symptoms and prevention.
A five-bed Devon dream home with sweeping coastal views hits the market for £1.4m, despite sitting metres from a notorious landslide danger zone. Discover this high-risk property.
A scabies outbreak in Torbay, Devon, has led to five school closures. Health officials urge parents to contact schools for measures. Learn symptoms and NHS advice here.
Discover Seaton, a charming Devon seaside town that transforms into a Christmas card scene with festive markets, a Polar Express tram, and enchanting light displays. Plan your perfect winter escape.
Private school leaders call for nuance over a blanket mobile phone ban in schools, arguing for community-specific policies and digital education. Read their full stance.
The A30 in Devon is shut westbound after a vehicle overturned. Police expect closure to last hours. Diversions are in place. Avoid the area.
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
Devon and Cornwall Police conduct extensive search operation for missing anatomically correct childlike sex doll, raising serious safeguarding concerns in rural community.
Shocking investigation reveals California schools in meltdown with rampant drug use, explicit sexual behaviour and daily violence creating 'Lord of the Flies' environment for students and teachers.
Exclusive investigation reveals Florida schools with alleged ties to Islamic law receiving millions in taxpayer vouchers, sparking political firestorm and raising questions about education funding oversight.
Brazil's President launches dramatic military intervention in Rio de Janeiro schools to combat drug gang influence and restore safety for students and teachers.
Bridget Phillipson announces immediate ban on mobile phones in English schools and ambitious teacher recruitment targets in her first major speech as Education Secretary.
BBC Radio Devon's James Dundon has been removed from his afternoon show after making controversial remarks about a female colleague during a live broadcast, sparking internal investigation.
A federal lawsuit challenges the century-old admission practices at Hawaii's prestigious Kamehameha Schools, alleging discrimination against non-Native Hawaiian students in what could become a landmark education rights case.
New research exposes widespread use of isolation rooms in UK secondary schools, with vulnerable students disproportionately affected. Discover the alarming findings and expert concerns.