Daily Express :: Devon Feedhttps://www.express.co.ukSimply The Best 7 Days A Weeken-gbhttps://www.express.co.ukhttps://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gifDaily ExpressTue, 07 Apr 2026 23:23:33 +0100http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCakePHPnews@express.co.uknews@express.co.uk<![CDATA[UK city set for £4.4bn defence boom amid WW3 threat]]>

The port city has a naval history stretching back hundreds of years, but defence cuts have left it in economic limbo.

]]>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:32:00 +0100UKDevon, Defence, World War 3, Plymouth, Defence investment, HMNB Devonport, UK military spending<![CDATA[The hidden seaside village named the most relaxing in UK - like hitting the 'jackpot']]>

The village, which is perfect for families, has a vast sweeping beach and access to an iconic island.

]]>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:38:00 +0100UKSeaside town, Devon, Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon, Burgh Island, Fethiye Times, Relaxing Seaside Village<![CDATA[Owner of peculiar house 'crammed with curiosities' had very specific posthumous demands]]>

The 16-sided house was carefully crafted by two cousins in the 1700s, and now visitors can take a look inside at their little world of curiosities

]]>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:14:00 +0100UKNational Trust, Devon, Bank holiday, Easter, Property, A la Ronde, Jane and Mary Parminter, Seashell Room<![CDATA[Ellacombe missing nine-year-old boy found after urgent police appeal]]>

The boy has been found safe by the police.

]]>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0100UKMissing person, Devon<![CDATA[Labour council accused of ‘unlawfully’ trying to fly Pride flag outside city landmark]]>

The council in England wants to hoist the Progress Pride flag from flagpoles.

]]>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:08:00 +0100PoliticsLGBTQ, Labour Party, Devon, Plymouth news, Plymouth City Council, Pride, Pride Month, Pride flag, Progress Pride flag, Devon news<![CDATA[The small UK coastal village named among the best to visit this summer – 'hidden gem']]>

One visitor has described the village, which offers a range of seaside activities and close proximity to a national park, as a 'tranquil haven'.

]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:51:00 +0100UKSeaside town, Devon, Exmoor, Holiday, Combe Martin, North Devon Coast, Exmoor National Park, Hidden Gem<![CDATA[I visited a traditional UK village with 'thriving' independent shops and pretty walks]]>

I recently visited an overlooked gem of a place with thriving independent shops, stunning countryside and fantastic nature walks on the edge of Dartmoor.

]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:10:00 +0100UKVillages, Devon, Dartmoor, Shopping, Yelverton Roundabout, Yelverton, Independent Shops, Countryside Walks, Community Spirit<![CDATA[The tiny UK town getting a crucial new £15m railway station]]>

The interchange, part of a wider project, is set to be operational by the summer.

]]>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0000UKDevon, Dartmoor, Railway, Trains, Okehampton Interchange, Dartmoor Line, Devon railway station, sustainable travel<![CDATA[UK shop closed after ‘Spice-laced vapes’ make children sick]]>

Two children became unwell after using vapes from the shop.

]]>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:46:00 +0000UKRetail, Smoking, Devon, Cannabis, High Street, Illegal tobacco, Spice-laced vapes, Devon Mini Market, Underage sales<![CDATA[The pretty little UK seaside town with Britain’s ‘best crab sandwiches’]]>

The pretty town feels like it transports you to the Mediterranean.

]]>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:20:00 +0000Travel NewsSeaside town, Devon, Salcombe, The Crab Shed, crab sandwiches, tourism in devon, uk holidays, uk trips