Slapton1 day ago'Relief' as village celebrates £19.8m sea defence planResidents say the news is a "massive relief" locally after winter storms damaged the area's sea defences.1 day ago2 days agoPlan for £19.8m sea defence reinforcement approvedSouth Devon MP Caroline Voaden says the funding is "really great news" for the area.2 days ago28 Apr 2026Winds return shingle to storm-battered beachA university professor says the change at Torcross means "waves won't slam directly" into a seawall.28 Apr 202631 Mar 2026Two cleared after people smuggling case droppedOne man says he acted out of fear for his family while the other insists he had been misled.31 Mar 202613 Feb 2026'No promises' washed away coastal road will reopenAn MP says there are "no promises" the route will be repaired after a section broke up and washed away.13 Feb 20266 Feb 2026Councillor sorry as anger grows over crumbled roadResidents are suffering after parts of the Slapton Line washed away, the county council boss says.6 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Anger over 'Plan B' response to storm-hit roadThe partly collapsed A379 Slapton Line will not be fixed in the short term, a public meeting hears.5 Feb 20264 Feb 2026Fixing collapsed road 'out of council price range'A council leader says it is "dependent on government to step in" after a coastal road broke apart.4 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Storm-hit coastal road in beauty spot washes awayStorms cause a section of seafront road between Torcross and Slapton to break apart overnight.3 Feb 2026...
