Local News Archive

National Trust eyeing bid for new path to reinstate circular walk

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 11:36

Introducing the new Dartmoor Challenge Badge

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 07:26

Summer rescues prompt RNLI safety reminder as cover reduces for autumn season

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 07:25

Teen artists star in Marilyn Monroe competition

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 07:20

Dawlish Business Support & Networking Event -

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 07:16

East Devon District Council launches EdenServ to deliver waste and recycling services

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 07:14

Major discounter submits store plans for Devon’s newest town

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 07:11

Fatal collision, B3181 near Cullompton

Monday, 28 September 2026 11:06

The curious quandary of trying to build more homes

Monday, 28 September 2026 11:04

Short closures planned for Exe Estuary Trail maintenance near Dawlish

Monday, 28 September 2026 09:23

Reflecting on an extraordinary summer for Fire Service

Sunday, 27 September 2026 15:22

Parents urged to make sure children don’t miss important vaccinations

Sunday, 27 September 2026 15:21

Chief Constable has the skills to drive change, says Commissioner

Sunday, 27 September 2026 15:18

£200,000 awarded to community projects across Teignbridge

Saturday, 26 September 2026 13:43

Work on £4m King George V Playing Fields project gathers pace

Saturday, 26 September 2026 13:41

TV Licence Savings Stamps refund ends on 31 December 2026

Saturday, 26 September 2026 13:37

Last look as ‘ground-breaking’ Exeter city centre shopping mall demolished

Saturday, 26 September 2026 13:36

Exe ferryman injured by ‘intoxicated’ e-biker

Saturday, 26 September 2026 08:12

Devon MPs blast government tourist tax proposals

Saturday, 26 September 2026 08:09

Action pledged as campaigners raise fears at MP’s meeting

Friday, 25 September 2026 12:58

Operation Seabird targets marine crime and protects wildlife

Thursday, 24 September 2026 22:25

Public warned over scammers posing as police officers

Thursday, 24 September 2026 22:16

Annual housing report shows tenant feedback continues to drive service improvement in East Devon

Thursday, 24 September 2026 22:08

Exeter primary school wins innovation competition for fifth consecutive year with “outstanding” Mars habitat project

Thursday, 24 September 2026 22:03

World-first study into rare lung disease launched in Exeter

Thursday, 24 September 2026 21:58

Devon confirms locations of ambitious SEND Experts at Hand pilot

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 19:16

Community groups invited to free advice on City Grants applications

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 19:06

Water park progresses as nearby facility stays open for late summer sun

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 19:01

Devon communities offered winter support

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 18:53

New campaign asks people who smoke in Devon: “What Will You Miss?”

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 20:16

Celebrating our sea “more important than ever” after sewage closes Exmouth beach for 111 days last year

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 19:47

Cranbrook Celebrates Official Opening of Ingrams Sports Pitches and Pavilion

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 19:41

Train4Tomorrow’s free Skills Bootcamps have been praised for ensuring age isn’t a barrier to training.

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 19:33

Public urged to avoid Littleham Brook and nearby swimming spots following pollution incident

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 16:08

Devon Air Ambulance hold inaugural Cycle Challenge

Monday, 21 September 2026 13:26

Local young artist’s work welcomes NHS research participants

Monday, 21 September 2026 13:20

DTCCA launches £9.3 million capital fund to create more education & training opportunities for young people

Monday, 21 September 2026 13:07

Exeter secures top 20 ranking in two leading UK university guides

Sunday, 20 September 2026 17:10

Exeter residents urged to help stop illegal fly-tipping

Sunday, 20 September 2026 17:07

Householders urged to return forms to ensure right to vote

Sunday, 20 September 2026 17:06

Campaigners readying for next assault against potential monster 700-home plot

Sunday, 20 September 2026 17:04

Ottery Town Council asks residents to Respect the Cemetery

Friday, 18 September 2026 07:21

Littleham Brook Pollution Update

Friday, 18 September 2026 07:18

Suppliers invited to find out more about opportunities with local councils

Friday, 18 September 2026 07:16

Councillors speak out about death threats and abuse

Friday, 18 September 2026 07:15

New Headlight peer support group launches in Sidmouth to support young people’s mental health

Thursday, 17 September 2026 16:35

Community groups invited to apply for City Grant funding

Thursday, 17 September 2026 16:33

CCTV appeal after Exeter assault

Thursday, 17 September 2026 14:44

Heritage Open Days offers more chances to discover Exeter’s history

Thursday, 17 September 2026 07:32

Three more years of climate and nature action celebrated in Exmouth

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 16:45

Residents urged to ‘Take No Chances’ during Gas Safety Week

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 14:18

Bascule Bridge lane reopens while Swing Bridge closure remains

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 10:45

Concerns and confusion over rising water bills fuelled the largest-ever increase in complaints about water companies to the consumer watchdog.

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 07:29

Bringing people together over food in Budleigh Salterton's new community kitchen

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 07:14

NHS App workshops aim to educate Exmouth residents on using the App to better manage their health

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 17:50

New East Devon petitions website launches

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 17:45

Bayeux Around Britain at Exeter's museum

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 17:44

Run along the Exe celebrates the life of the returning salmon

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 17:40

Traffic bulletin from Wales & West Utilities - Exe Bridge, Exeter

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 16:30

South West Water repairs more than 26,700 leaks as teams step up efforts to tackle water loss across the region

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 07:19

Help tackle flu, covid and vomiting bugs through research

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 07:16

Residents Invited to Help Shape the Future of Dawlish Leisure Centre

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 07:12

Applications open for second round of grants for voluntary community projects and buildings

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 07:10

Open Eco Homes Devon to showcase warmer, greener homes

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 07:09

Work on major Devon road ‘not been quick enough’

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 07:07

Concerns aired as unpaid carers service set to move into council

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 07:05

Appeal following extensive damage to primary school in Kenton

Monday, 14 September 2026 13:44

Free expert support launched for Devon businesses and entrepreneurs

Monday, 14 September 2026 13:22

Honiton gas upgrade work makes good progress

Monday, 14 September 2026 11:23

Help shape City Council’s customer standards

Monday, 14 September 2026 07:04

Next stage of Newtown Community Project to get underway

Monday, 14 September 2026 07:02

Matford Brook Academy Celebrates Successful First Ofsted Inspection

Friday, 11 September 2026 14:57

Young driver safety campaign returns

Friday, 11 September 2026 14:55

Recycle Week sees new flyers encouraging people to recycle more

Friday, 11 September 2026 14:51

Police welcome new students

Friday, 11 September 2026 14:50

Appeal for witnesses after serious A30 collision near Yarcombe

Friday, 11 September 2026 14:47

Sewage spill in Exmouth renews focus on resilience

Friday, 11 September 2026 14:44

Devon Truck Show gets a green light for 2027 in spite of concerns

Friday, 11 September 2026 14:41

Anger over ‘secret’ body that decides on speed limit reductions

Friday, 11 September 2026 14:38

Chief Constable to lead police force for a further two years

Friday, 11 September 2026 11:10

New figures highlight ongoing Meningitis B risk for students

Friday, 11 September 2026 07:18

Police warn drivers to plan ahead and not be tempted to drink and drive

Friday, 11 September 2026 07:09

Devon council seeks further clarification from government before taking a decision to issue proceedings

Friday, 11 September 2026 07:06

Walk this way as Exeter prepares for first ever walking festival

Thursday, 10 September 2026 15:54

Connect to Work presents free online sessions on inclusive employment

Thursday, 10 September 2026 15:53

Projected £88m special needs overspend highlights bailout urgency

Thursday, 10 September 2026 15:50

Quarry dust pressure leads to monitoring pledge

Thursday, 10 September 2026 14:38

Manipulative and violent man jailed for terrifying attacks on women

Thursday, 10 September 2026 14:36

Cranbrook Country Park Wins BALI Award for Nature Conservation & Biodiversity Enhancement

Thursday, 10 September 2026 10:16

South West communities asked to help shape energy future

Thursday, 10 September 2026 07:24

Almost time for Heritage Open Days in Exeter

Thursday, 10 September 2026 07:15

Exeter determined to stick with its expanded ‘super-council’ plan

Thursday, 10 September 2026 07:14

Exeter organisations join forces to improve access to free drinking water

Thursday, 10 September 2026 07:05

More than 400 people handed electronic ‘tags’ in Devon and Cornwall

Thursday, 10 September 2026 07:03

Council calls on Government to reimburse Devon for reorganisation costs

Thursday, 10 September 2026 07:02

Ofsted recognises continued improvement in Devon’s children’s services

Thursday, 10 September 2026 07:00

Public invited to discover how virtual wards bring hospital care closer to home

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 07:28

Nearly 150,000 South West secondary school pupils missed their flu vaccine last winter, UKHSA figures show

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 07:25

Anger as council charges NHS to park mobile screening unit

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 07:21

Bill Douglas Cinema Museum awarded ‘Designation’ status by Arts Council England

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 07:10

Police reform must strengthen accountability, not weaken it, says Commissioner

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 07:08

New Growth Board launched for Marlcombe

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 07:06

Extra staff will tackle bin collection targets

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 07:04

First rise in urgent dental care provision in Devon since pre-pandemic

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 07:02

‘Expensive shambles’ of Devon council shake-up has cost local town halls millions

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 06:59

Sidmouth Lifeguards reflect on busy season

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 10:47

Fake "WhatsApp Gold" Messages Are Circulating Again

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 07:28

Young wheelchair users are being excluded from key parts of school life, a leading charity has warned

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 07:27

Trusted family members, friends, and carers stole £51 million from pensioners

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 07:20

South Western Railway becomes White Ribbon accredited for tackling violence against women and girls

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 07:17

Sidmouth Health and Wellbeing Week

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 07:08

JUST 4 IN 1,000 REGIONAL CRIMES REACH RESTORATIVE JUSTICE – DEVON’S HIGH SHERIFF LEADS SUMMIT ASKING WHY

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 07:07

Demolition work begins at Exeter’s Rennes House tower block

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 06:58

Devon overhaul could be scrapped as review confirmed

Monday, 7 September 2026 15:28

Arson suspects to be prosecuted!

Monday, 7 September 2026 13:21

Devon women invited to inspire the next generation by becoming an Empowering Girls mentor

Monday, 7 September 2026 11:04

Devon residents encouraged to help change the narrative on suicide this World Suicide Prevention Day

Monday, 7 September 2026 07:23

MP’s fears for the future of rural Devon

Monday, 7 September 2026 07:20

Exeter shortlisted for THE Business School of the Year

Saturday, 5 September 2026 12:17

School project aims to tackle coercive control before it starts

Saturday, 5 September 2026 12:16

Latest information for carers in Devon

Saturday, 5 September 2026 11:59

Tactical vote to relay anger at ‘stripping the local voice’ from planning

Saturday, 5 September 2026 11:57

Devastating fires ‘still a threat’ for Dartmoor

Saturday, 5 September 2026 08:08

Cheer and challenges as Devon’s tourism sector navigates summer extremes

Saturday, 5 September 2026 08:04

Lloyds cheque deposit service returns to Post Offices across Devon

Friday, 4 September 2026 13:34

Devon holiday park eyes expanded opening dates

Friday, 4 September 2026 13:27

Man sentenced for assault in Ottery St Mary town centre

Friday, 4 September 2026 10:16

Exeter City Community Trust secures major grant to tackle homelessness

Friday, 4 September 2026 09:14

Know Your Numbers! Week marks successful one year anniversary of library blood pressure monitor loan scheme

Thursday, 3 September 2026 16:45

University of Exeter welcomes first students to Joint Education Institute in China

Thursday, 3 September 2026 16:43

Surveys mark next step for proposed Boniface Trail

Thursday, 3 September 2026 16:30

Learn Devon launches its latest free adult education courses

Thursday, 3 September 2026 13:27

‘Show some bottle’ call over Exeter water stations

Thursday, 3 September 2026 13:03

Police appeal for information about wanted Dawlish man

Thursday, 3 September 2026 11:28

‘Iconic’ Exeter city centre bridge won’t be replaced

Thursday, 3 September 2026 08:44

The Royal Devon’s 2025 Adult Inpatient survey results consistent with national average, praise for respectful and compassionate care

Thursday, 3 September 2026 08:23

Overnight closures planned on the A380 between Eagle Farm and Splatford Split

Thursday, 3 September 2026 08:16

Backing for legal challenge to government’s council shake-up

Thursday, 3 September 2026 07:56

More than 100 homes could be planted in vital green wedge

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 17:38

£6million Exeter leisure centre plan submitted

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 17:36

Banking giants ‘turning their backs’ on rural Devon

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 17:35

Petitions against council reorganisation presented in parliament

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 11:12

Go-ahead for school that ‘lacks inspiration’

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 07:01

Appeal following collision between car and van in Exeter

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 19:03

Start and end your day right: South West Water encourages customers to adopt water-efficient routines to protect essential supplies

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 15:08

Pregnant women urged to get flu vaccination ahead of winter

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 12:53

AI helping people reach the right service faster

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 10:42

Energy bill rise highlights importance of support available through Devon’s Crisis and Resilience Fund

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 10:37

More families to be able to access free school meals

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 09:42

Exeter Cathedral First In UK To Be Awarded Accredited Archive Status For Third Time

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 08:58