Exeter & East Devon News
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             Appeal following fatal collision on M5, Exeter Appeal following fatal collision on M5, ExeterPolice are appealing for information following a fatal collision which occurred on the M5 on Tuesday 28 October. 
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             Plymouth and Exeter unite behind bold four-council future Plymouth and Exeter unite behind bold four-council futurePlymouth and Exeter Council Leaders have today announced their united support for a bold new vision for local government in Devon – backing a four-unitary model that reflects how communities live, work and will grow. 
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             Exeter expands scientific collaboration in the Emirates Exeter expands scientific collaboration in the EmiratesA partnership on a potentially world-leading marine research centre and a new collaborative geology degree that will create new educational pathways between the UK and the United Arab Emirates were among the highlights of an international visit to Sharjah for the University of Exeter this week. 
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             Exmouth Town Council Receives Silver Award in  National Quality Award Scheme Exmouth Town Council Receives Silver Award in  National Quality Award SchemeExmouth Town Council is proud to announce it has been awarded the Silver Award under the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Quality Award Scheme, recognising its commitment to excellence in local governance, transparency, and community engagement. 
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             New grants fund announced for voluntary community projects and buildings New grants fund announced for voluntary community projects and buildingsA new grant scheme, designed with help from the voluntary sector, to effectively meet local communities’ needs, will fund small community projects across East Devon, and community buildings in rural areas. 
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             Exeter’s Museum awarded for autism-friendly service Exeter’s Museum awarded for autism-friendly serviceExeter City Council’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) has gained the National Autistic Society’s Autism Friendly Award, which supports businesses to be more inclusive for autistic people through providing accessible customer services, information and environments. 
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             Honiton farmer prosecuted for pollution and animal welfare offences Honiton farmer prosecuted for pollution and animal welfare offencesThe Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service and the Environment Agency (EA) have prosecuted a Honiton man for allowing appalling animal welfare and environmental conditions to persist at his farm. 
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             Axminister Carnival to come to an end Axminister Carnival to come to an endIn a statement on their Facebook page, they have confirmed that all the committee members will be standing down and the company will cease trading as of 31st December 2025 
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             Exeter College Hosts Junior Premier League Girls Teams Exeter College Hosts Junior Premier League Girls TeamsExeter City Community Trust and Exeter College look forward to welcoming Tottenham and Crystal Palace to the Exwick Sports Hub this November as part of the ever-growing programme for women’s and girls’ football here in Exeter. 
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             Grassroots projects share £16,740 in latest round of community grants Grassroots projects share £16,740 in latest round of community grantsEleven local organisations have been awarded a share of £16,740 from Exeter City Council’s latest round of Community Grants, supporting projects that strengthen communities, improve wellbeing, and celebrate the city’s creativity and diversity. 
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             Firewalk raises over £20,000 for local hospice charity Firewalk raises over £20,000 for local hospice charityEighty brave supporters have walked on hot coals to raise vital funds for Hospiscare, the local hospice charity for Exeter, central and east Devon. 
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             New winter offer at East Devon District Council car parks New winter offer at East Devon District Council car parksPark for half the summer price with the new simplified winter parking offer, from Saturday 1 November 2025 to Tuesday 31 March 2026, at East Devon District Council (EDDC) car parks*. 
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             Archway linking parks reopens following repairs Archway linking parks reopens following repairsAn important archway linking two Exeter city centre parks has been reopened. 
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             Environment group make ‘big decision’ to reject nearly £5k from South West Water Environment group make ‘big decision’ to reject nearly £5k from South West WaterA small environment-focused community group in Devon has taken a “really big decision” and rejected nearly £5,000 in grant funding due it being offered by the region’s water company. 
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             Three Devon swimming pools slated repairs by specialist underwater team Three Devon swimming pools slated repairs by specialist underwater teamThree pools – in Exmouth, Honiton and Sidmouth – need various repairs which have been identified during routine surveys by the company. 
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             Appeal for Information: Vandalism at Budleigh Salterton Changing Places Toilet Appeal for Information: Vandalism at Budleigh Salterton Changing Places ToiletEast Devon District Council are asking for your help following an act of vandalism at the Changing Places toilet at Lime Kiln, Budleigh Salterton. The matter has been passed to the police and is under investigation. 
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             Monastic music to play again in Exeter priory closed by Henry VIII Monastic music to play again in Exeter priory closed by Henry VIIIBeautiful monastic music will be heard again in a former Exeter priory closed by Henry VIII thanks to the discovery of a rare collection of medieval chants. 
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             Village seeks to preserve ‘rural setting’ amid development pressure Village seeks to preserve ‘rural setting’ amid development pressureResidents of a Devon village have moved to try and protect the “rural setting” of their homes and called for community spaces to be protected. 
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             Conservative councillor cleared after asylum hotel row Conservative councillor cleared after asylum hotel rowA Devon councillor caught up in a row over protests outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers says she is ‘delighted’ to have been cleared of any wrong-doing. 
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             ‘Clearing my name is the biggest thing in my life’, Reform’s Neil Stevens says after High Court success ‘Clearing my name is the biggest thing in my life’, Reform’s Neil Stevens says after High Court successAs the designated driver of the minibus he hired to travel to the High Court, Neil Stevens could only celebrate with a lemonade after his win. 
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             South West Water pledges to protect Exmouth beaches South West Water pledges to protect Exmouth beachesSouth West Water is doing everything it can to protect the environment in Exmouth as part of a £38 million investment in the area, and to help Exmouth Beach maintain its ‘excellent’ bathing water quality status, which it has held since 2016. 
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             Police seize drugs in Wonford following raid Police seize drugs in Wonford following raidExeter Neighbourhood Police Team executed a Misuse of Drugs Act Warrant in Wonford, Exeter last week. Items seized included cash, a phone and substances believed to be Class B Controlled Drugs. 
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             More homes set to get food waste collections in Exeter More homes set to get food waste collections in ExeterAnother 3,500 more homes in Exeter are set to get weekly food waste collections, as the roll-out continues to gain pace. 
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             Have your say on council’s draft Consultation and Engagement Strategy Have your say on council’s draft Consultation and Engagement StrategyResidents are being invited to have their say on the Council’s draft Consultation and Engagement Strategy. 
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             DevonAir’s First Audience Report Is In — and the Results Are Incredible! DevonAir’s First Audience Report Is In — and the Results Are Incredible!According to independent figures from RAMS (Real Audience Measurement System), more people across Exmouth, Exeter and beyond are tuning in to DevonAir Radio every day. With over 408,000 total listening hours across DAB, FM & Online, between July and September. 
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             Now High Street ‘hubs’ are coming to Exeter Now High Street ‘hubs’ are coming to ExeterHot on the heels of plans for three of the BT hubs in the centre of Torquay – lodged with Torbay Council this week – BT has applied to Exeter City Council to put three of its three-metre advertising screens in the city centre. 
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             Car fire near amazon warehouse in Cranbrook Car fire near amazon warehouse in CranbrookA car has been destroyed following a car fire on the B3174 in Cranbrook. Crews from Middlemoor station attended the incident. 
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             Police appeal following a burglary at Axminster Cemetery Police appeal following a burglary at Axminster CemeteryPolice are appealing for witnesses and asking anyone with information to come forward following a burglary at the Cemetery on Chard Road, Axminster. 
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             University of Exeter Business School secures UK top 10 place in QS International Trade Rankings 2026 University of Exeter Business School secures UK top 10 place in QS International Trade Rankings 2026The University of Exeter Business School was seventh in the UK in the latest QS ranking for international trade programmes. 
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             Much-Loved Seaton Hole Tree Saved for the Community Through Local Partnership Much-Loved Seaton Hole Tree Saved for the Community Through Local PartnershipA much-loved fallen tree at Seaton Hole – a familiar coastal landmark admired by residents and visitors alike – is to be carefully retained and repurposed for the community, thanks to a strong partnership between East Devon District Council (EDDC), South West Flood and Coastal (SWF&C), contractors Mackley, and the Seaton Chamber CIC. 
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             Double appeal underway at prominent Devon business park Double appeal underway at prominent Devon business parkA double planning appeal is underway as the owners of a well-known Devon business park fight enforcement action being taken against it. 
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             Devon & Cornwall Police prepares for this week’s Devon derby Devon & Cornwall Police prepares for this week’s Devon derbyPolice officers will be present at St James’ Park and in Exeter City Centre throughout the day on Thursday 23 October as Exeter City host Plymouth Argyle in EFL League One. 
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             Family business ‘devastated’ as major educatering plan refused Family business ‘devastated’ as major educatering plan refusedThe Devon family behind a major proposal to build an educational facility and distribution centre have said they are “devastated” after planners narrowly rejected the scheme. 
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             Police appeal for information following a report of outraging public decency in Exeter Police appeal for information following a report of outraging public decency in ExeterPolice are appealing for the public’s assistance to identify this person in relation to a report of outraging public decency in Exeter. 
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             Famed Devon karting track seeks new rules amid complaints Famed Devon karting track seeks new rules amid complaintsA famed Devon karting track is seeking to secure a new legal agreement that would govern how it operates even as residents complain it’s breaching existing rules. 
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             Honour as Judge takes on medieval Exeter role Honour as Judge takes on medieval Exeter roleThe new holder of one of Exeter’s oldest titles has described it as ‘a very great honour’. 
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             Exeter car park closure drives down vandalism Exeter car park closure drives down vandalismClosing a popular Exeter city centre car park in the evenings has driven down anti-social behaviour and vandalism, councillors have heard. 
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             Major Devon town opts for middle road with improvement project Major Devon town opts for middle road with improvement projectOne of Devon’s major towns looks set to propose a middle way forward for its prospective improvement plan with the most ambitious version deemed less viable. 
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             Police appeal for information following a collision involving car and pedestrian at Wonford Hospital Police appeal for information following a collision involving car and pedestrian at Wonford HospitalPolice are appealing for witnesses and information following a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian within the grounds of Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. 
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             Major ‘educatering’ plan splits community opinion Major ‘educatering’ plan splits community opinionA plan to build a major ‘educatering’ facility in East Devon will be debated by planners due to a split in opinion on the proposals. 
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             One of the UK’s Rarest Bats Found in Record Numbers at Seaton Wetlands One of the UK’s Rarest Bats Found in Record Numbers at Seaton Wetlands2025 has been an exceptional year for records of one of the UK’s rarest mammals at East Devon District Council’s nature reserve, Seaton Wetlands. 
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             Fresh plans for Exeter police station site Fresh plans for Exeter police station siteA project to knock down a former Devon police station and magistrates’ court to build more than 800 homes for university students and local people has moved a step closer. 
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             Hopes new waste firm will save £700k within two years Hopes new waste firm will save £700k within two yearsA Devon council that has opted to set up its own waste and recycling company is predicting it could save itself nearly three-quarters of a million pounds within two years. 
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             Key cash agreed for major second new town Key cash agreed for major second new townA cash injection of £350,000 has been agreed by a Devon council to help create an entity that will steer the development of its forthcoming new community 
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             Exeter College to Represent England at Prestigious SANIX International Rugby Tournament in Japan Exeter College to Represent England at Prestigious SANIX International Rugby Tournament in JapanExeter College is delighted to have been chosen to represent England at the 2026 SANIX tournament, an international schools rugby tournament that is held in the Fukuoka prefecture area of Japan every year. 
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             Creative East Devon Fund supports new culture and heritage projects across East Devon Creative East Devon Fund supports new culture and heritage projects across East DevonArts and Culture East Devon (ACED) have announced the new recipients of the Creative East Devon Fund. 
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             A major lorry fire caused long delays on the M5 near Exeter yesterday. A major lorry fire caused long delays on the M5 near Exeter yesterday.The blaze broke out just after midday on the northbound carriageway between Junctions 30 and 29. 
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             Have your say on Woodbury’s future: Neighbourhood Plan consultation now open Have your say on Woodbury’s future: Neighbourhood Plan consultation now openA consultation is now live and will run until 9am on November 27, 2025, giving residents and other interested parties the chance to comment on the policies that will help guide future development across Woodbury, Woodbury Salterton and Exton. 
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             Vandals slammed for wrecking acoustic barrier at skate park Vandals slammed for wrecking acoustic barrier at skate parkVandals have caused £19,000 worth of damage to a sound barrier at an Exeter skate park. 
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             When donations become fly tipping When donations become fly tippingLeaving bags beside clothing banks might feel helpful, but it’s actually fly tipping. 
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             Cameras in Exeter are coming online Cameras in Exeter are coming onlineMotorists across Devon are being reminded that cameras to enforce motoring restrictions at various sites are starting to go live. 
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             Councillors turn up heat in Exeter pollution debate Councillors turn up heat in Exeter pollution debateVital statistics on air pollution in Exeter have been ‘kicked into the long grass’, it has been claimed. 
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             Accolade for Exeter’s ‘caped crimefighter’ Accolade for Exeter’s ‘caped crimefighter’In his days as a caped crimefighter on the streets of Exeter, Percy Prowse would often nip into the city’s Guildhall for a crafty cup of tea and a chat with the historic hall’s mace sergeants. 
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             Exeter City to cut costs due to financial struggles Exeter City to cut costs due to financial strugglesExeter City have confirmed they are exploring options for utilising shares to raise funding, perhaps via a rights issue, while maintaining Supporters’ Trust majority ownership. Amid ongoing financial struggles, following their appointment of a new Club board director. 
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             More homes to get food waste collections as rollout gathers pace More homes to get food waste collections as rollout gathers paceAnother 4,000 more homes in Exeter will be getting weekly food waste collections from next week. 
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             New Exeter arcade promises classic video games New Exeter arcade promises classic video gamesThe glory days of gaming could be coming back to a new venue in Exeter 
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             Police appeal for information following an assault in Exmouth Police appeal for information following an assault in ExmouthPolice are appealing for witnesses and information following an assault in Exmouth. 
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             Buddle Lane gas upgrade project starts in Exeter Buddle Lane gas upgrade project starts in ExeterWales & West Utilities has started a project to upgrade the gas pipes in the Buddle Lane area of Exeter. 
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             Council applies for a Harbour Revision Order Council applies for a Harbour Revision OrderExeter City Council has applied to the Marine Management Organisation for a Harbour Revision Order under section 14 of the Harbours Act 1964. 
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             Exeter Prison sees a drop in assaults Exeter Prison sees a drop in assaultsExeter Prison has recorded its lowest number of assaults in the past five years despite national figures at an all time high 
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             10 Years of Success: Cranbrook Education Campus Marks Milestone with School-Wide Celebration 10 Years of Success: Cranbrook Education Campus Marks Milestone with School-Wide CelebrationCranbrook Education Campus (CEC) has marked its tenth birthday this month with a celebration for the whole school community. Families, pupils, staff and members of the Cranbrook community all came together to hear speeches from school leaders. 
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             Award Winning Author Leads Writers’ Workshop at Sidmouth College Award Winning Author Leads Writers’ Workshop at Sidmouth CollegeStudents at Sidmouth College have had the exciting opportunity to take part in a writers’ workshop led by local author Jane Corry this term. 
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             Police Statement – Incident Near Cranbrook Railway Police Statement – Incident Near Cranbrook RailwayEmergency services were called to the railway near Cranbrook shortly before 7am after a report from Network Rail. Officers from Exeter Patrol, BTP, Fire and Rescue, and the South West Ambulance HART team attended the scene. 
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             How Exeter can drive Devon’s devolution How Exeter can drive Devon’s devolutionExeter has a vital role to play in Devon’s forthcoming devolution deal despite being in the ‘second tier’ of councils involved. 
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             Green-fingered heroes raise over £72,000 for local end-of-life care Green-fingered heroes raise over £72,000 for local end-of-life careSupporters across the heart of Devon opened their gardens to raise vital funds for hospice charity amidst funding deficit. 55 gardens opened during 2024 in support of Hospiscare, the local hospice charity for Exeter, Central and East Devon. 

 
                             
                             
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                 
                     
                 
                 
                
 
                            