Devoncast

People living with inflammatory bowel disease are being encouraged to speak more openly about the condition as part of World IBD Day on 19th May 2026.

More than half a million people in the UK are living with conditions including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Ulcerative colitis affects the large bowel, while Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the digestive tract. Symptoms can include pain, fatigue, diarrhoea and bleeding.

Josh Tate caught up with three people from Devon, who are suffering from IBD.

The Devon County Show returns to Westpoint on Thursday 21 May to Saturday 23 May, bringing three days of agriculture, entertainment and family fun to the region.

GCSE and A-level exams are now in full swing, as a psychologist shares advice to help students manage stress and pressure during exam season.

And one of the most beloved whodunits from Agatha Christie sails into Theatre Royal Plymouth, as audiences prepare for another gripping mystery on stage!

Josh Tate presents this edition.

The Conservative MP for Exmouth and Exeter East, David Reed has called for a parliamentary debate over the state of Royal Mail services across the county.

Two Devon men are preparing to take on an incredible 1,000-mile canoe journey from Canada into the Arctic Circle.

Exeter College and the North Devon College group are set to benefit from a cash boost of more than four million pounds.

And a Devon-based theatre company, Le Nevet Bete, company is bringing a brand new show to the stage.

Josh Tate presents this edition.

The Hugs Cancer Charity joins us in the studio to share why the organisation was founded and the support it offers to families across the region.

Two proposed new towns in Devon are still expected to go ahead despite missing out on government backing, and we hear from a reporter covering the story.

South Devon MP Caroline Voaden is calling on ministers to do more to protect coastal communities hit by erosion and severe storms.

And the world’s most successful rock and roll musical is returning to the area.

Josh Tate presents this edition.

A powerful new film shining a light on the fight for cleaner seas, telling the story of a East Devon swimmer who took on a water company after repeated sewage discharges disrupted her daily routine.

A “super theatre” at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital smashes its fundraising target.

Devon and Cornwall Police dogs are crowned the best in the South West.

And Fawlty Towers returns to its hometown of Torquay in April.

Josh Tate presents this edition.

This week on Devoncast, we look at how the war in the Middle East and rising oil prices could affect people in Devon.

The Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival returns for its spring weekend, Josh speaks to the festival’s chair about what visitors can expect.

An MP raises concerns at a Devon hospital, where sewage leaks and scaffolding have been installed to stop the roof from collapsing.

Millions of pounds have been invested in electric buses for Exeter, with the city’s MP sharing his views on what it could mean for local transport.

And the future of a historic monastery in Paignton moves a step closer.

Josh Tate presents this edition of Devoncast.

Could conflict in the Middle East end up affecting household bills here in Devon?

South West Water says it won’t pass on any fines if it’s punished for supplying water that was unfit for human consumption during the 2024 cryptosporidium outbreak.

A Devon MP is part of a group warning that proposed reforms to special educational needs support could be flawed.

What does the future hold for a car park in Exeter?

And Hospiscare has smashed its latest fundraising target. We hear from the charity about the difference that support will make.

Josh Tate presents this edition.

Is the UK at war or at peace? The Defence Minister and Plymouth Sutton and Devonport MP Luke Pollard joins us to discuss the global picture - and talks about what’s going on locally.

A major government U-turn means Exeter’s cancelled May elections are back on.

More rainy weather has battered the already fragile Slapton Line in South Devon.

And the Gary Caldwell era at Exeter City is over. Interim coaches Dan Green and Kevin Nicholson take charge of the League One side.

Josh Tate presents this edition of Devoncast.

On the latest edition of Devoncast, campaigners in South Devon say they are ready to take the plunge in a bid to save a much-loved community swimming pool. We hear from the people behind the campaign as they step up efforts to protect a facility many say is at the heart of local life in South Devon.

An inspiring 20 year-old from Exeter is preparing for the challenge of a lifetime, as she prepares to climb Mount Kilimanjaro this summer in support of charity.

Meanwhile, South Devon MP Caroline Voaden has urged the Prime Minister to coordinate government support following damage to the Slapton Line.

And the Teignbridge Community Project is set to host a unique event aimed at bringing people together and celebrating local talent.

Josh Tate presents this editon of Devoncast.

A scenic coastal road in South Devon could be closed for at least a year after collapsing into the sea following recent stormy weather. We have reaction from local residents and south Devon Liberal Demorcrat MP, Caroline Voaden.

Also this week, I speak to the outgoing CEO of Exeter Science Park who looks back at her acheivements and a look ahead to the future of the site.

We also meet the boss of one of Devon’s top tourist attractions who says that despite record visitor numbers last summer, the outlook for summer 2026 is far from certain.

And we hear from a teenager starring in a brand new production coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth over the coming weeks.

Josh Tate presents this edition of Devoncast.