Exeter & East Devon News from Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

Twenty one homeless people died in Exeter in 2024, according to a nationwide campaign organisation.

A rendition of Adele’s Rolling in the Deep momentarily led to elevated sound levels at a famed Devon pub during Sidmouth Folk Week, a committee has heard.

The Royal Devon has been successful in securing a £20m commitment from NHS England to create a Centre of Excellence for day surgery at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Heavitree). Final funding will be received following business case approval by the Trust Board and NHSE.

Exciting plans for a new family-focused community space in Devon’s youngest town have been given the green light.

Sidmouth Cycling Campaign are helping parents organise a group cycle ride from Sidbury to Sidmouth College on Monday 13th October, to demonstrate the need for a separate, safe off-road cycle path to school

People living in Exeter are being urged to return a form to ensure they are able to vote in the next elections.