Local News from Wednesday, October 7th, 2026

South West Water has applied for a ban on non-essential water use for some businesses across parts of Devon and West Dorset, after a lack of significant rainfall following the hottest summer on record.

A care home and a charitable trust have been charged with corporate manslaughter in connection with a fatal boating incident at Roadford Lake near Okehampton.

Exeter City Council is introducing a new text messaging service in October to help residents stay on top of their Council Tax payments and avoid falling into arrears.

Plans for a major new leisure, wellbeing and community hub at the heart of Cranbrook have been given the go-ahead by East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Planning Committee.

New mental health support benches are being installed in communities across Devon to help make it easier for people to find information and support when they need it.

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are carrying out an inspection of services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Devon.

A move to cut the cost of garden recycling for some of Exeter’s poorest households has been kicked into the long grass.

Exeter City Council has spent almost £1million preparing for a massive local government shake-up that may not happen.