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Devon & Cornwall Police passive drugs dog Skye joined specialist handler PC Steve Waters in an operation on 19 June. They were supported by the Special Constabulary, Neighbourhood Support Team, Licensing Team and Teignbridge Council ASB Officer.

The four-legged residents of The Donkey Sanctuary are benefitting from a unique recycling initiative, with road sweeper brushes being repurposed as back scratchers. 

Youngsters at Cranbrook Education Campus are enjoying hands-on learning in nature as a new pre-school garden project begins to flourish, thanks to generous donations of plants, bulbs, seeds and compost.

A young Devon archaeologist has been recognised by Budleigh Salterton’s Fairlynch Museum for her work researching, studying and discovering Devon’s past.

The city’s executive has unanimously approved bringing Market Street multi-storey car park back in-house as a pay-and-display facility. It was previously operated by NCP, which entered administration in March, citing a decline in business since the Covid pandemic.

More than 500 health workers at an Exeter-based health trust have put themselves forward for voluntary redundancy amid efforts by bosses to cut costs.

Exeter City Council has activated its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) in response to high temperatures and strong sunshine. Sun cream and extra water supplies will be available at supported accommodation providers Gabriel House and Prospects.

The funding will provide £75,000 in 2026/27 and £75,000 in 2027/28 to help the organisation continue delivering essential advice and support services for residents. Members of Executive expressed strong support for Citizens Advice Exeter during the meeting. 

The centre began as a pilot project supporting residents aged 50+. It has since expanded to handle calls from the public and professionals across services including highways, children’s social work, registrars, SEND, Blue Badge and more.

Students from Exmouth Community College (ECC) have rolled up their sleeves to help protect their local coastline, removing 5.5kg of plastic and other waste from Exmouth Beach as part of a special environmental action day.

A proposed £3 million project to upgrade play parks across Teignbridge is one step closer to being given the green light after being reviewed by the Teignbridge District Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday (June 16).

With hot weather affecting the South West, we’re asking the public to check-in on neighbours, friends and family – especially those who may be more vulnerable or isolated – to make sure they are safe and well.

Work is underway on a new extra care housing development in Cranbrook that will provide 58 affordable homes for older people and those with additional support needs.

Devon & Cornwall Police are appealing for the help of the public to identify this man in relation to a report of upskirting in Dawlish Warren. It was reported on the afternoon of 30 May a man was seen secretly recording people near to the seafront.

Officers were called at around 2.25pm on Sunday 21st June 2026, to a report of a collision on A376, between Clyst St Mary and Clyst St George, on the southbound carriageway. The collision involved a black Honda motorcycle and a grey BMW estate car.

Devon & Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision on the A396 at Stoke Cannon, Devon. The crash happened around midday on 20 June and involved a Triumph motorcycle and a silver Vauxhall Astra. Information sought.

Exeter City Football Club's much-loved annual community celebration, Party at the Park, returns to St James Park this July, bringing a full day of live music, family activities, kit launches and community spirit - all completely free.

Rugby fans can cheer Exeter Chiefs this weekend as they chase Premiership glory in their first final for five years. Exeter City Council leader Phil Bialyk said the city will be firmly behind the team as they aim to lift the trophy on Saturday.

Exeter College and Exeter City FC Women are celebrating a successful first year since relaunching their Academy partnership, which is helping young women and girls across the South West combine elite football with exceptional education.

Exeter Chiefs Women missed out on a place in the PWR Final by just two points as they put in a spirited fight at the StoneX Stadium.