Devon News from Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
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Permanent street lighting changes given the green light
Proposals to make permanent changes to street lighting across the county have been approved, following a year‑long trial that responded to community needs while cutting costs, reducing carbon emissions and delivering environmental benefits.
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Fire service bags £10m extra from hike in council tax funding
Devon’s fire service has secured an extra £10 million of funding for next year after an agreed hike in its share of the council tax.
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Early Breakfast with Ben6:00am - 7:00am
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Ben Clark
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Today's Weather
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ExmouthHeavy Rain
High: 13°C | Low: 10°C
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Exeter
Heavy Rain
High: 13°C | Low: 10°C
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Dawlish
Heavy Rain
High: 13°C | Low: 10°C
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Torquay
Heavy Rain
High: 12°C | Low: 10°C
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Sidmouth
Heavy Rain
High: 13°C | Low: 10°C
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What's On
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Seachange Activity Club - Exmouth
Friendly weekly activity club which will provide a chance for people to get out of the house and meet other people.
at Palmer House -
RNLI Exmouth Yellow Welly Trail
A walk around Exmouth, finding Wellies, completing a quiz with a Certificate and Badge on completion.
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Exmouth Beach Clean
Come and join us helping keeping our beach and seas clean
at Sideshore Community Hub
