Exeter & East Devon News from Thursday, February 12th, 2026

The University of Exeter has secured NHS England funding for a further five years to deliver its highly regarded MSc in Genomic Medicine, upskilling the NHS workforce on a fully-funded programme.

The cost of putting tables and chairs outside cafes and restaurants could be about to rise in East Devon.

Derelict public toilets in Exeter city centre could be transformed into a street food takeaway selling falafel, halloumi and hummus.

A local developer has bagged the right to build up to another 72 homes in an East Devon town directly opposite another of its schemes for 130 residences.

Councillors have unanimously approved ambitious plans to purchase a new Materials Reclamation Facility (MRF) and relocate key operational services.