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The University of Exeter has been awarded £8.6 million towards new heating systems that will reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

Members at East Devon District Council’s full council meeting backed Cllr Eleanor Rylance (Liberal Democrat, Broadclyst) to chair the council again, and also welcomed Cllr Charlotte Fitzgerald (Liberal Democrat, Budleigh and Raleigh) as vice-chair.

Isca Academy is proud to announce it has been awarded the Bronze Mental Health Charter Mark, recognising the school’s outstanding commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of its students and staff.

Youngsters are set to splash into summer, with Exeter’s popular water play facilities preparing to reopen.

Re-elected East Devon District Council leader Paul Arnott says his top priorities include helping overhaul how Devon’s councils are organised, the environment and housing.

During the Easter school holidays, Seaton Wetlands welcomed over 8000 visitors - a 10% increase compared to 2024 - with nearly 2,000 visiting over the Easter weekend, despite the challenging weather conditions!

For the past seven years, the Blue Flag has proudly flown during the bathing season at Exmouth, while Sidmouth marks its sixth, Seaton its fourth, and Beer its third year of recognition.

Plans for a lithium battery storage facility in East Devon have being rejected.

The outgoing Mayor of Newton Abbot, Cllr Alex Hall, has presented a cheque for £2,143 to the youth charity Life Chance Trust.

A man has sustained serious injuries following an incident in Newton Abbot.

Two new minibuses have been purchased with funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to improve rural transport across Teignbridge.

Teignbridge is in the top 20 councils nationwide for dealing with waste, because of its ‘golden nugget’ of a recycling centre.

Officers from Torquay neighbourhood team worked alongside Trading standards and Torbay council to execute a warrant at a shop premises in Torquay town centre, this week.

Accusations of racism have marred a meeting to elect Torbay’s civic mayor and deputy.

This Mental Health Week (12 – 19 May), Torbay-based Healthscape CIC and Triathlon England are celebrating the success of their inclusive swim, bike, run programme.

Councillors keen to get South West Water (SWW) to build a new solar farm in Torbay are sticking to their guns despite efforts to get them to change their minds.

Devon County Council are working with Special Partnership Trust to help year six pupils with Special Educational Needs move to year seven

Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has proudly celebrated a major milestone - delivering its Biker Down workshop to its 2,000th attendee, exactly 10 years since the programme first launched.

While Ofsted still has concerns about some of Devon County Council’s children’s services, inspectors said a new executive team ‘brought much-needed stability and a sharper service on improvement plans’.

At least 100 repair cafes across the country are expected to take part in this year’s BIG FIX.

With 100 days to go until the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off, excitement is building up and down the country.

An emphatic win at Raleigh Park brought home the silverware

The meeting between Withies and the Local Legends is a success once again

As the countdown towards Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 continues, fans across England will have the chance to celebrate early as the prestigious trophy will embark on a nationwide tour of the tournament’s eight host locations.