Exeter & East Devon News from Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Wales & West Utilities is investing nearly £3.9 million over the next few years to upgrade gas pipes across the East Devon Coast area, helping ensure a safe and reliable supply for around 1,750 customers for decades to come.

The charity that runs Exeter’s oldest building – and rents it for the ‘fee’ of one loaf of bread a year – has welcomed a unanimous vote by the city council to foot the bill for urgent repairs.

Detectives are investigating a reported burglary at a property in Exeter in March and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Devon’s police have predicted £300,000 of income from its vehicle recovery scheme in a year.

A bid for nearly £2 million in National Lottery funding will be made in a bid to amplify an East Devon town’s “natural crown jewels”.

A six-day planning inquiry in August could finally bring an end to a long-running wrangle over a massive building site on the edge of Newton Abbot.

Efforts to tackle a host of coastal issues in an East Devon town are like “spinning plates” as work continues to ensure swift and safe repairs.