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Falklands: Jeremy Corbyn 'backs talks with Argentina on islands...
Jeremy Corbyn supports dialogue "without pre-conditions" with Argentina over the future of the Falkland Islands, a senior Labour source has said. The Labour leader sparked controversy in a weekend TV...
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Unique Devon art memorial to be sold for charity
People could own a part of a unique Westcountry artwork commemorating the casualties of the Battle of the Somme. 19,240 shrouded figurines – one for each British life lost in the first four hours –...
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Falklands: No negotiation over sovereignty, warns Cameron
David Cameron has warned Argentina's new president that Britain will not negotiate over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. The Prime Minister and Mauricio Macri met at the World Economic Forum...
View ArticleLone refugee children issue examined again by Government
The Government is "looking at whether we can do more" in relation to unaccompanied children amid Europe's migrant crisis, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has said. Ms Greening told...
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Soldiers who served in Iraq will not face prosecution over...
Investigations into almost 60 allegations of unlawful killing against soldiers who served in Iraq have been dropped, officials have confirmed. The Iraq Historic Allegations Team (Ihat) has decided not...
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Terror plot on South West target halted thanks to RAF interceptin...
Terrorist plans to launch an attack on Britain were prevented after the RAF heard commercial pilots discussing targets on their radios – including one target in the South West. The attacks were being...
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Henry Worsley's family 'comforted' by outpouring of kindness from...
The family of polar explorer Henry Worsley have spoken of the "great comfort" they have taken following his death in knowing the huge impact he had on so many people. The 55-year-old adventurer was...
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Disneyland Paris: Man with two handguns arrested but partner...
A man carrying two handguns has been arrested at Disneyland Paris. The man, 28, was found with the weapons, ammunition and a copy of the Koran after trying to pass through security at a hotel at the...
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Royal Navy destroyers to get new engines after breakdowns
A former head of the Royal Navy has said the Ministry of Defence must move quickly to rectify an engine problem which is causing ships to break down. Admiral Lord West, who captained Devonport-based...
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Pollution fears for Westcountry coast as cargo ships run into...
A mission to rescue two cargo ships that ran into trouble and began drifting at sea in separate incidents raised pollution fears for the Westcountry coast. Lifeboats rushed to stabilise a 91-metre...
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Taunton-based Royal Marine appointed new Vice Chief of the...
A Royal Marine has been appointed to the No 2 job in the armed forces in a reorganisation of the military top brass. Lieutenant General Gordon Messenger, who commanded Taunton-based 40 Commando during...
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Prince Harry issues rallying cry to Invictus Games hopefuls
Prince Harry has issued a rallying call to Invictus Games hopefuls urging them to embrace the event's ethos of "selfless commitment" as embodied by explorer Henry Worsley. Harry's words of...
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EDF sets up base for Hinkley Point C project workers
Energy giant EDF has leased offices to provide a base for a large part of the project team working on the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. Their work will support the construction of the proposed...
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Simon the Westcountry Royal Navy hero cat
Simon wasn't the only Royal Navy hero to stoically suffer wounds in battle, but he was surely the only one to enjoy a saucer of milk afterwards. He also had the distinction of being a cat, and remains...
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Astronaut Tim Peake calls on school children to grow seeds that...
Astronaut Tim Peake has beamed a video message to thousands of schools asking them to grow seeds that have journeyed through space. The 43-year-old, who is on board the International Space Station, is...
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RAF jets scrambled 50 times in six years to intercept Russian...
RAF jets have been scrambled more than 50 times in six years to intercept Russian military aircraft, it can be revealed. Obtained through a Freedom of Information request, the figures show there were...
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Could 'enduring image' of Lawrence of Arabia's dagger and robes...
The dagger and robes that form part of Lawrence of Arabia's "enduring image" could be exported from the UK unless a buyer is found to save them for the nation. Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed...
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Twitter: We don't alert authorities to terrorist tweets
Twitter does not pro-actively alert authorities to terrorist content posted by users, a senior executive has said. Nick Pickles, UK public policy manager at the microblogging site, suggested material...
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Devon MP leads Parliamentary inquiry into historic IHAT...
A Devon MP will spearhead the official Parliamentary inquiry into controversial accusations of unlawful killing against Iraq war veterans. The Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT) has already dropped...
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British special forces 'hit in Iraq by Islamic State ambush'
Three British special forces personnel were injured in an ambush by Islamic State fighters in Iraq, according to a report. The men from the SAS and its naval counterpart, the SBS, were part of a...
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