Local News from Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses after a car collided with another vehicle in Exeter and failed to stop at the scene.

South West Water is asking customers to make small adjustments to their daily routines as prolonged hot, dry weather continues to place increased demand on water supplies. Individual actions may seem small, but collectively they can make a meaningful difference. These simple changes also provide an opportunity for families to adopt more water-efficient behaviours and reduce water use at home in the long term.

From today (1 September 2026) pregnant women are eligible for their free winter flu vaccination.

Recent weeks have seen the introduction of a new AI-assisted system across the country to help direct some non-police calls away from the 101 service and towards the organisations best placed to help.

Households across Devon are being reminded that help is available through the Crisis and Resilience Fund as energy bills are set to rise again this autumn.

From today, more families will be able to access free school meals for their children. Even if you haven't been eligible before, it's worth checking and applying.

Exeter Cathedral Library & Archives has become the first archive service in the UK to be awarded Accredited Archive Status for the third time.