The latest stories from the Devon section of the BBC News web site.
Crash death police investigated
The actions of police officers just before a man died in a road crash in Plymouth are to be investigated by the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
Gas works hit shopkeepers' trade
Shopkeepers in a south Devon town say trade has fallen by up to a third since work on a gas mains started in January.
Rail franchise bid deadline over
The deadline expires for rail operators who want to take over the Great Western Mainline with a new 15-year franchise.
Warnock backs Plymouth to stay up
Former Plymouth Argyle manager Neil Warnock says he is optimistic that the club can stay in the Football League.
Top six ambition for Exeter squad
Exeter Chiefs players reflect on the rise of the club from lower-league obscurity to a side in sitting in the top six of the Premiership
Worcester sign Exeter's Andress
Exeter Chiefs prop John Andress will join Worcester on a two-year deal at the end of the season.
Police sharing harbour's office
Police in Devon harbour town Salcombe are to share an office with the harbourmaster as part of a month-long trial.
Hospital patient care criticised
Three hospitals in Devon looking after patients with learning disabilities are criticised by the Care Quality Commission.
Home firm staff face job losses
More than 50 staff at a Hertfordshire-based home improvement company face losing the jobs at a call centre in Plymouth, the firms confirms.
Fire destroys TV chef's kitchens
A fire badly damages the cookery school kitchens at TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage in Axminster.
