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Did you know that today (4th June) is Devon Day? Here in the UK there are no celebrations. However in Devon, Alberta Canada there is a festival offering a full weekend of activities, including community events, markets, and family-oriented attractions. So why don't we mark this day?

Wales & West Utilities is set to start work to upgrade the gas pipes in the Salterton Road area of Exmouth.

Sidmouth Town Council earlier this year confirmed that The Red Arrows will be in attendance for the annual Sidmouth Regatta Airshow. Now it has been confirmed that among other aircraft joining them there will be a historic Fairey Swordfish of the Navy Wings flight.

Exeter residents are being reminded to have their say on two major strategies that will guide the city’s cultural development and future of the city centre in the coming years.

Devon’s new EHCP Funding Framework is now moving into phased implementation, following formal agreement through the relevant SEND governance routes.

Exeter College has opened its new Centre for Law and Social Sciences, transforming the College’s city centre Hele Road campus and creating a modern learning environment for students studying A Level Geography, History, Law, Politics, Sociology and Psychology.

The British Medical Association (BMA) is taking strike action involving resident doctors at a number of NHS trusts, including the Royal Devon, from 7am on Monday 15 June until 7am on Friday 19 June 2026.

There’s good news for Ukrainian residents living in Exeter, with the announcement of a new community connecting service.

Devon County Council’s Leader has said that the privatised water industry is not fit for purpose, that it’s broken, and that the public are suffering as a result of it.

Three members of the Royal Navy have died after a Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Okehampton.

Police are investigating a serious road traffic collision near Dawlish on Monday 1 June and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Devon & Cornwall Police has today welcomed a report recognising the Force’s improvements on how it responds to calls for service and continues to prevent crime effectively.

South West Water has been fined £1.85 million after supplying contaminated drinking water during a major cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham that left hundreds of people ill in 2024.

The University of Exeter has maintained its position of 11th in the latest national league table.

Devon & Cornwall Police will be raising awareness around the link between sporting events and an increase in domestic abuse during this summer’s FIFA World Cup.

A drinks can recycling scheme has had incredible year, breaking all previous records and raising thousands of pounds for good causes.

Exeter Chiefs kept their play-off hopes firmly alive with an emphatic win over Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in round 17 of the Gallagher Premiership.

The football season may have just ended, where The Grecians are getting for life in League Two for the 2026-7 season. However two pre season friendlies have been arranged for the end of July.

A difficult afternoon for Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham saw them defeated by a resurgent Harlequins side in their Big Summer Kick-Off.

Exeter City Football Club has announced the appointment of Matt Taylor as permanent first team manager.