Local News from Thursday, October 15th, 2026

A local community-led festival honouring those who have passed away is set to take place in St Thomas later this month.

Friends and family of a well-known Starcross resident have rallied to raise nearly £10,000 to thank the hospital that saved his life earlier this year.

A 45-year-old woman from Hemyock has been jailed for 25 months after admitting smuggling 51.2kg of cannabis from Thailand on a flight to the United Kingdom, following a National Crime Agency investigation.

The site of a former Exeter leisure centre is set to become a huge development of affordable ‘extra care’ homes.

A campaign has been launched by Sideshore Community, a not-for-profit Community Interest Company which runs year-round events and workshops focusing on sea safety and environmental awareness while promoting wellbeing. Sideshore Community has been operating from a small hut since it was established two years ago.

Torbay Hospital must make changes immediately to make sure people can escape during a fire, after warnings from both fire and health regulators.

The “unsung heroes of Exeter” – council workers who keep Exeter spick and span - have been recognised at a special awards ceremony.

Plans to give young people more opportunities and help them build a positive future in Devon have been backed by councillors.