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South West Water is asking customers to make small adjustments to their daily routines as prolonged hot, dry weather continues to place increased demand on water supplies. Individual actions may seem small, but collectively they can make a meaningful difference. These simple changes also provide an opportunity for families to adopt more water-efficient behaviours and reduce water use at home in the long term.

From today (1 September 2026) pregnant women are eligible for their free winter flu vaccination.

Recent weeks have seen the introduction of a new AI-assisted system across the country to help direct some non-police calls away from the 101 service and towards the organisations best placed to help.

Households across Devon are being reminded that help is available through the Crisis and Resilience Fund as energy bills are set to rise again this autumn.

From today, more families will be able to access free school meals for their children. Even if you haven't been eligible before, it's worth checking and applying.

Exeter Cathedral Library & Archives has become the first archive service in the UK to be awarded Accredited Archive Status for the third time.

Police spoke to drivers during an operation earlier this month to keep people and animals safe at Dartmoor National Park Authority.

New solar panels have been installed at East Devon Business Centre, supporting East Devon District Council’s work to decarbonise its estate while adding to the centre’s appeal as a base for local businesses.

Proposals for a new primary school and nursery have been dubbed as “uninspiring” and “lacking imagination” ahead of a possible decision to approve the scheme.

A former Royal Marine is demanding answers from the Ministry of Defence after a high-profile settlement involving Marines and soldiers who say they were exposed to dangerous asbestos during military exercises more than 25 years ago.

Latest data shows signs that vaccine uptake by the time children start primary school in the South West is stabilising, and continues to outperform the England average.

South West Water is offering customers free water-saving devices designed to help households reduce water consumption and save money on bills when on a water meter.

A potentially serious recycling vehicle fire was avoided in Exeter on Wednesday after a waste collection crew spotted smoke coming from the back of their lorry while on their round.

A lane closure on Bridge Road’s bascule bridge in Exeter will remain in place while engineers prepare essential repairs to the structure beneath the bridge deck.

Police are appealing for information and are aware of a video which had been circulating on an Exmouth community group social media page, showing an assault taking place in Exeter on Tuesday.

The East Devon District Council Countryside Team plays a vital role in maintaining 19 miles of the South West Coast Path, managing the majority of the 26-mile East Devon section between Exmouth and Lyme Regis. The team’s work helps keep this internationally renowned stretch of coastline safe, accessible and welcoming for residents and visitors alike.

Exmouth Town exit the FA Trophy after a disappointing display away at the KMM Energy Stadium against Hartpury FC.

A fantastic hat-trick from Ellie Sara won all three points for City Women, as they saw off Lewes 3-1 at The County Ground.

Exeter City fall to defeat in Yorkshire as York City claim a 2-1 victory, despite a late fightback.

Exeter City provided an update following the behaviour of a number of supporters at the away fixture at Plymouth Argyle on August 10 and a complaint of sexual harassment after the Accrington Stanley match at St James Park.