Exeter & East Devon News

Exmouth Town Council is working hard to reduce single-use plastic waste, first by installing water refill stations and then introducing the Exmouth Cup.

A call from a member of the public regarding a possible person in distress at Orcombe Point involved 3 emergency services last night.

A 20-year-old man from Honiton, Devon, has today (Thursday 17 April) been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for terrorism offences.

Around 50 campaigners gathered at the Isca Centre as Exeter City Council held its final public consultation. The Save Northbrook Pool group claims the pool gets less subsidy than others but is only open a third as much for public swimming.

Exeter could soon get a pop-up market on the former bus station site off Sidwell Street. An entrepreneur has proposed the idea, backed by Councillor Lynn Wetenhall, who noted it was the top choice in a recent public consultation.

Post Offices at Paignton, Plymouth, Teignmouth and Bideford were on an initial list of 115 branches earmarked for possible closure earlier this year, sparking an outcry.

East Devon District Council’s personnel committee this week heard that staff turnover had reached 11.5 per cent in the 11 months to the end of February.

Workers at a Devon council who have caring responsibilities will get better terms to take time off than legislation requires. East Devon District Council’s personnel committee agreed that staff who are carers would receive five days of leave beyond their standard allowance, as required by the UK Carer’s Leave Act.

Steve James, 65, will set off from Topsham, Devon, today, Wednesday (April 16th), supported by his wife and their five children, aiming to return there after seven months of consecutive days of running anticlockwise around the coast.

Devon & Cornwall police are investigating a report of burglary and fraud in Exeter and have released pictures of a man and a woman we would like to speak to in connection with the incidents.

East Devon District Council are aware of some incomplete information circulating on social media regarding their Local Plan consultation, and would like to provide clarification.

Devon & Cornwall Police are seeking the public’s help locating a 35-year-old wanted woman Karnya Mcray from Ottery St Mary with links to Exeter.

The first cohort of graduates from a UK-first programme in psychedelics will be celebrated when Europe’s largest and longest-running conference on psychedelic comes to Devon this Easter.

A Crediton man has been jailed for more than nine years after pleading guilty to a range of sexual offences and another offence. Lukasz Grzywna, 30, of Upton Hellions, Crediton, had previously admitted 13 sexual offences and one drug related offence.

Exmouth Town Council invites residents and visitors to join a day of remembrance and celebration on Thursday, 8th May 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

Police are incredibly concerned for missing person Kim Hull

Hundreds of trees have been planted across Exeter, as the City Council continues to green up the city.

A public appeal from Inspector Helm of Exmouth Neighbourhood Police Team

International students are creating lasting friendships with older members of the Devon community in a scheme that aims to boost digital literacy and reduce student loneliness.

East Devon is making moves to try and gain more of the nearly £800 million of cash that comes into the region in coach tourism.

However, it is hoped the traffic lights on Queens Drive will be removed by the end of April, allowing the promenade path and cycle lane to be reopened at the same time.

Students at Isca Academy have been given a unique and exciting opportunity to cast their votes on important local issues, making their voices heard in the community.

There’s still time to register for a postal vote for May’s local elections in Exeter – but time is running out.

Organisers of the Devon County Show have announced that Exmouth Charity Pete’s Dragons, has been chosen as their Charity of the Year for 2025.

Our NHS staff and volunteers deliver extraordinary work every day. The Royal Devon’s Extraordinary People Awards recognise the hard work, dedication and amazing care given by both individual staff and teams.

East Devon District Council are halfway through its consultation on the future of East Devon’s Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), and there’s still time to share your views!

Residents and Visitors will be delighted that the RAF Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows have confirmed their attendance and will headline an air display kicking off the Sidmouth Regatta weekend in style.

Yesterday, (Sunday 6 April) the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI were tasked by H.M. Coastguard to assist a sailor whose sailing dinghy had capsized off Shelley beach.

RNLI lifeguards began patrols this weekend and will now be on the beach until the end of Easter from 10:00–18:00.

A group of Devon Deaf students with additional needs have made fantastic strides in their vocational training at a local gardening charity.

Honiton Community College Sixth Form students have stepped up for mental health in their final 24-hour charity challenge, which raised much-needed funds for the Exeter, Mid, and East Devon branch of the Samaritans. 

Dedicated police officers who work across Exeter, East and Mid Devon were celebrated at a special awards ceremony recently.

Exmouth Town Council is excited to announce the relaunch of the Exmouth Cup scheme, a community initiative aimed at reducing the environmental impact of single-use coffee cups.

The team behind the University of Exeter’s Community Law Clinic – which provides crucial free access to justice – have been nominated for a prestigious award.

Devon and Cornwall Police have had reports of people calling door to door in residential areas selling household items and cleaning products etc, they would like to remind residents to remain vigilant when dealing with cold callers.

People are being asked to ensure they are ready to vote in the local elections in May

Students at Isca Academy were treated to a star-studded career talk with Joe Kidd, a former Isca student and now a hot-shot assistant producer in the film and TV industry.

Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision in Exeter on Monday 31 March.

The team working to restore a historic Exeter hotel destroyed in a massive fire says it’s time to put a smile on the face of the city again.

Exeter Airport recently welcomed some VIP visitors as guide dog puppies descended for a dedicated training day to give them new experiences.

The plan is now a fully adopted part of the statutory development plan, alongside the East Devon Local Plan, and will be used to guide planning decisions within the designated Neighbourhood Area.

Waste and recycling crews have recently struggled to access several residential roads in Exeter due to cars parked on corners.

Some of history’s most famous film characters are joining in the Easter egg-stravaganza fun as part of exciting free events at the University of Exeter.

Exeter has a vital role to play in Devon’s forthcoming devolution deal despite being in the ‘second tier’ of councils involved.

Supporters 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.