A major lorry fire caused long delays on the M5 near Exeter yesterday.

More from Exeter & East Devon News

• Fresh plans for Exeter police station site

  A project to knock down a former Devon police station and magistrates’ court to build more than 800 homes for university students and local people has moved a step closer.

• Hopes new waste firm will save £700k within two years

  A Devon council that has opted to set up its own waste and recycling company is predicting it could save itself nearly three-quarters of a million pounds within two years.

• Key cash agreed for major second new town

  A cash injection of £350,000 has been agreed by a Devon council to help create an entity that will steer the development of its forthcoming new community

• Exeter College to Represent England at Prestigious SANIX International Rugby Tournament in Japan

  Exeter College is delighted to have been chosen to represent England at the 2026 SANIX tournament, an international schools rugby tournament that is held in the Fukuoka prefecture area of Japan every year.

• Creative East Devon Fund supports new culture and heritage projects across East Devon

  Arts and Culture East Devon (ACED) have announced the new recipients of the Creative East Devon Fund.

• Have your say on Woodbury’s future: Neighbourhood Plan consultation now open

  A consultation is now live and will run until 9am on November 27, 2025, giving residents and other interested parties the chance to comment on the policies that will help guide future development across Woodbury, Woodbury Salterton and Exton.

• Vandals slammed for wrecking acoustic barrier at skate park

  Vandals have caused £19,000 worth of damage to a sound barrier at an Exeter skate park.

• When donations become fly tipping

  Leaving bags beside clothing banks might feel helpful, but it’s actually fly tipping.