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• Two Exmouth shops permanently closed on counterfeit cigarettes sales

  Two prominent Exmouth shops have been permanently closed for selling counterfeit cigarettes and illegal vapes. Classic Mini Market on Rolle Street and Phone Zone in The Parade were shut following closure orders over multiple offences.

• Exeter teens step into digital careers in hands-on entrepreneur workshop

  Fifteen Year 9 and 10 students took part in a session introducing digital enterprise and innovation. The workshop explored how digital skills can develop ideas, solve problems, and create opportunities in a rapidly changing world.

• CCTV appeal after Sidmouth burglary

  Do you recognise this man? Police investigating a burglary at a Sidmouth home are appealing for help to identify him. An offender forced rear doors on Woolbrook Road on 14 February, searched inside, and moved jewellery, but nothing is believed stolen.

• Make sure you’re ready to vote in local elections on 7 May

  With just weeks until the City Council elections, Exeter residents are urged to ensure they’re ready to vote. Polling takes place on Thursday 7 May across all 13 wards. Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm.

• UPDATE | Man dies following A30 collision near Honiton, Police appeal for Witnesses

  Police were called at around 10pm on Tuesday 10 March to reports of a collision in a layby on the A30 Westbound at Fenny Bridges and they are continuing to appeal for witnesses following the incident.

• Election notices published ahead of Exeter City Council poll

  The Summary of Candidates Nominated for the elections on Thursday 7 May can now be viewed on the City Council website. The publication of the notice follows the close of nominations on Friday 10 April and confirms the candidates standing in each ward across the city.

• East Devon District Council invites views on draft Local Nature Recovery Plan

  East Devon District Council is inviting residents, visitors and stakeholders to take part in a public consultation on its draft Local Nature Recovery Plan, aiming to understand how people value nature and what matters most to communities.

• Clyst St George School looks to bolster security with fresh gates

  Lady Seaward’s Primary School in Clyst St George plans to replace its main and secondary entrance gates to boost security, including increasing height of main gate, and another on site.