Ocean rowing attempt abandoned A Royal Marine from Devon and his Dorset rowing partner have abandoned an attempt to cross the north Pacific after being hit by a fishing vessel. Empty houses cost council 700,000 Empty council houses in Plymouth are costing the City Council almost 700,000 a year. A housing pressure group is calling for local councils in Devon to build more affordable homes. Devonport bids for 'super carrier' Devonport Dockyard has joined a bid to win a 2bn contract to help build Britain's aircraft carrier of the future. Two investigations for train firm First Great Western trains is subject of a high-profile investigation by two official passenger groups.
New figures indicate last year was the worst on record for flooding in the South West of England.
Crime charity is distracted by burglaries Distraction burglaries are being targeted during Crimestoppers Week, which starts today. A Devon football fan is using his brush with death to promote the organisation which saved his life. Three minute silence observed The people of Devon joined the UK in paying respects to those who lost their lives in the US terrorist attacks. County shows American support Devon soldiers take part in a special tribute to those who died in America and families tell of lucky escapes. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites.