Devon News from Friday, January 30th, 2026

The pedestrian and cycle bridge over the A379 in south west Exeter, called Blisses Bridge, has been brought to life with newly added decorative panels.

Firearms owners are being urged to check if their previously lawful weapon is one of five now classified as illegal – and to hand them in safely during a month-long amnesty.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Alison Hernandez, will today propose an increase in the police part of next year’s council tax of £15 a year for an average Band D property.