Exeter & East Devon News from Thursday, March 5th, 2026

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is launching a pilot to evaluate the use of Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) in its Emergency Departments (ED), supported by NHS England.

At a council meeting this week, councillors debated a Motion on Notice: Recognising and Protecting the Rights of Rivers in East Devon, reflecting the strength of feeling locally and nationally about the health of rivers and waterways.

Residents are being reminded to check they are registered to vote ahead of the Exeter City Council elections on Thursday 7 May.

One of Britain’s biggest transport companies is preparing to fight an Exeter business in a battle over late-night booze.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision on A35, at Axminster, on Wednesday 4 March.