Local News Archive

Finalists revealed for combatting violence against women and girls award

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 14:47

Exeter community car club celebrates successful first six months

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 13:30

A nightmare on Sewer Street: South West Water lifts the lid on the spooky items found inside its sewers

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 07:13

Exeter College and GWR celebrate 10 years of apprenticeship success

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 07:10

£24 million saved as Devon households throw away less waste

Monday, 26 October 2026 at 15:31

Silent bid to support veterans suffering in silence

Monday, 26 October 2026 at 11:51

Have a safe, considerate and greener Halloween

Monday, 26 October 2026 at 11:48

RNLI crews spend nine hours searching Torbay seas during Storm Austen

Monday, 26 October 2026 at 08:39

Public support sought to help Dawlish rat control measures succeed

Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 09:55

Global running competition comes to Riverside Leisure Centre

Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 11:59

Devon and Government prioritising support for young people

Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 11:58

Offenders help remove harmful waste from Devon beaches

Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 11:54

Dispute over rare bat‘s presence adds bite to Exmouth’s possible 700-homes site

Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 08:51

MPs demand action over ‘shameful’ Royal Mail deliveries

Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 08:33

Fire service opts to restrict water usage amid severe drought hitting Devon

Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 08:30

More than 4 in 10 South West school leaders say their schools face redundancies or restructuring

Friday, 23 October 2026 at 07:19

RNLI urges public to stay safe in the South West during Storm Austen

Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 13:58

Natural flood defences shown to protect flood-prone Devon communities.

Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 07:12

South West Water urges customers to check for leaking toilets as drought reaches critical phase

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 16:53

One week left to have your say on Devon's mayoral plans

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 16:48

Storm Austen: Check before you travel as strong winds impact rail services in Devon and Cornwall on Friday

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 15:30

Revised plans to repair Exeter’s Trews Weir revealed

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 15:27

Road users urged to take care as Storm Austen approaches

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 13:31

Councillors on patrol to see how Exeter is being kept safe and welcoming

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 12:45

Exmouth Sixth Form Football Academy Expands to Girls

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:02

New research finds no evidence that bigger councils deliver better services

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 17:45

Go-ahead for Newton Abbot HMO despite concerns

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 15:13

Get snapping now and capture prizes in tree photo competition

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 15:11

Devon MPs issue air ambulance funding plea to chancellor

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 14:23

Keeping the region’s water flowing as the drought reaches a critical phase

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 07:20

Exeter teams reach national final of student innovation competition

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 07:15

Appeal following theft of pregnant heifer, East Devon

Monday, 19 October 2026 at 15:01

Are you or someone you know eligible to join the Priority Services Register?

Monday, 19 October 2026 at 14:59

Every day is everything: Adopt South West celebrates the moments that make family life

Monday, 19 October 2026 at 08:16

New initiative aims to boost digital confidence across Devon

Monday, 19 October 2026 at 08:14

Resident blocked from using ‘sustainable travel’ vouchers on train tickets

Monday, 19 October 2026 at 07:53

South West Water clears more than 5,500 avoidable sewer blockages in a year as it urges customers to only flush the three P’s

Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 08:37

Exeter’s NIHR Policy Research Unit in dementia granted £2 million extension

Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 08:31

Specials thanked for the difference they make every day

Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 08:29

Exeter’s RAMM acquires beautiful collection by British Modernist artists

Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 08:27

Farm Fuel Security

Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 08:25

Devon blood bike charity revs up its volunteer plea

Friday, 16 October 2026 at 15:24

Tension dials up in latest chapter over future of librarians

Friday, 16 October 2026 at 15:23

Scam letters requesting payment

Friday, 16 October 2026 at 07:35

Matford Brook Academy Expands Facilities for New School Year

Friday, 16 October 2026 at 07:29

County Council backs renewed support for Devon farmers hit by bluetongue

Friday, 16 October 2026 at 07:23

Get vaccinated and don’t visit patients if unwell, health leaders urge as flu hits local hospitals

Friday, 16 October 2026 at 07:18

Severe drought declared as reservoir levels fall

Friday, 16 October 2026 at 07:16

All Souls Day Festival returns to Exeter

Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 15:26

Starcross family raise £10k for Hospital ICU Garden Appeal

Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 15:25

25 months in jail for woman who smuggled Thai cannabis

Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 15:23

Homes plan lodged for former Exeter leisure centre

Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 11:02

A Crowdfunding campaign has launched to raise some of the funds needed to build a permanent community “village green by the sea” in Exmouth.

Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 07:28

Fire Service issues enforcement notice for fire safety breaches at Torbay hospital

Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 07:24

Unsung heroes’ who keep Exeter looking good honoured at awards

Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 07:18

County Council backs plan to help young people build a future in Devon

Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 07:17

Householders urged to fight fly-tipping by choosing reputable removers

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 16:55

Multi-million pound funding boost to Devon’s road’s

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 16:54

‘Frustration’ as £5million Newton Abbot market stays shut

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 16:51

Exeter traffic-free street row rumbles on

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 16:50

Devon leaders demand Government stop the money drain on Local Government Reorganisation

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 11:18

University of Exeter launches £175m fundraising campaign – the largest in its history

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 07:15

Council land transfers will help protect public spaces

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 07:12

Recycle Devon marks International Repair Day with free community repair event

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 07:10

Support events organised for businesses in Dawlish and Newton Abbot

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 07:09

Protest over Exeter’s ‘floating’ bus stops

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 07:08

Bluetongue leaves Devon farmers exhausted and facing long-term losses

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:14

Public insight to shape future National Park ambitions

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 07:19

RNLI in the South West evolving to meet lifesaving demand

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 07:14

University of Exeter honoured for work to promote social mobility

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 07:11

Clyst Meadows officially opens as a new green space for people, dogs and nature

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 07:08

Flood Action Week: Check your risk, make a plan and prepare

Monday, 12 October 2026 at 15:16

Go-ahead for new Dryden Road layout

Monday, 12 October 2026 at 15:12

Priority parking schemes for Exeter streets

Monday, 12 October 2026 at 14:00

Call for support as rising costs create £1.1 million deficit for Devon Air Ambulance

Monday, 12 October 2026 at 11:14

Councils need certainty on infrastructure before growth, East Devon Leader tells Prime Minister

Monday, 12 October 2026 at 11:06

East Devon Leads the Way on Nature Recovery

Monday, 12 October 2026 at 11:04

Devon & Cornwall Police focus on anti-social behaviour

Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 11:13

Pressure remains on consultation over librarian jobs in Devon

Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 11:09

Thirteen jailed after police take down huge criminal network that flooded Devon with drugs

Friday, 9 October 2026 at 16:54

Devon & Cornwall Police Introduces Taser 10

Friday, 9 October 2026 at 16:47

New report highlights progress in strengthening Devon’s fostering services

Friday, 9 October 2026 at 16:45

Campaigners hail victory in battle against proposed BESS in East Devon

Friday, 9 October 2026 at 16:43

Out There’s Young Person’s Day library event returns but with changes

Friday, 9 October 2026 at 12:10

New website launched for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation

Friday, 9 October 2026 at 07:17

Chance to visit inspiring energy-saving homes this weekend

Friday, 9 October 2026 at 07:15

St Thomas Splash Pad to close for winter as Heavitree improvements progress

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 15:05

Local Education Leaders Join Forces to Improve Secondary School Experience

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 15:04

Live Longer Better Expands Across Devon

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 15:02

Free taxi, anyone? Take a walk in Exmouth

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 14:58

Fire service consults on draft five-year strategic plan

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 14:56

Appeal following convenience store burglary, Whimple

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 13:20

Retailers reminded of new tobacco and vape sales laws

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 07:40

Citizens Advice Exeter celebrates 80 years of service to the city

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 07:24

Exeter universities success in driving economic growth and regeneration recognised in national assessment

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 07:22

PCC secures £195,000 to support victims and enhance safety measures following prison early release changes

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 07:19

East Devon District Council awards leisure services contract

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 07:16

Local food waste charity awarded City Grant funding

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 07:12

You’ll never guess the unexpected trial one politician wants to bring to Exeter

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 07:10

Could Exeter’s ‘windy’ farmer’s market be on the move?

Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 07:08

South West Water applies for non-essential water use restrictions due to pressure on local water resources

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 07:18

Two organisations charged with corporate manslaughter following fatal boating incident

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 07:15

New text messaging service introduced to help residents with Council Tax

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 07:13

New leisure, health and community facilities approved for Cranbrook

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 07:11

Take a seat for your mental health: new support benches installed across Devon

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 07:08

Ofsted and CQC inspectors want your views by 13 October

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 07:05

City council refuses garden bins move

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 07:04

Exeter spent £1million on shake-up that may never happen

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 07:02

Amazon Account Verification Scam

Monday, 5 October 2026 at 21:09

Help shape Exminster’s future

Monday, 5 October 2026 at 21:08

Local community groups encouraged to apply for Ward Grants

Monday, 5 October 2026 at 21:06

Call for action over Exeter traffic ban street

Monday, 5 October 2026 at 21:05

Devon on right track as Government approves SEND reform plan

Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11:11

Exeter dementia study to be NHS tested as part of £80m government project

Monday, 5 October 2026 at 07:14

Budleigh walkabout helps shape review of communal areas

Monday, 5 October 2026 at 07:10

Over 23,000 young people in the South West have had their first MenB dose, but more than 53,000 are still missing out on the life-saving vaccine

Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 08:57

Public voting open for Devon Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Celebration and Impact Awards

Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 08:55

Community Project Set to Revive East Devon Hedgerows

Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 08:50

Economic squeeze hitting fire service’s bid to recruit on-call firefighters

Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 08:49

Woodbury Neighbourhood Plan officially adopted following overwhelming public support

Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 08:25

A Spooktacular Success: Halloween Costume Swaps Expand Across Devon

Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 08:23

MP welcomes cash boost for Exeter city centre

Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 08:21

Where’s all the infrastructure funding anyway?

Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 08:20

Pub eyes expansion with virtual games and snooker rooms

Friday, 2 October 2026 at 14:36

Calls for ‘fire summit’ amid rampant pressure on service

Friday, 2 October 2026 at 07:26

Devon Partnership NHS Trust Achieves Major Energy Savings Through Solar

Friday, 2 October 2026 at 07:24

Rail industry crackdown as trespassing criminals cause more than six and half days of delays on the South Western network in a year

Friday, 2 October 2026 at 07:13

Communities invited to apply for new Devon library improvement grants

Friday, 2 October 2026 at 07:09

Have Your Say on the Future of the Dawlish Aviary

Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 15:44

Heating oil support available as winter approaches

Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 15:42

Museum supporters demand answers over long closure

Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 15:40

Dissent over fire chief’s pay fails to block rise above £200k

Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 15:38

Cranbrook finally on cusp of proper town centre

Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 15:37

The Royal Devon urging people to get their #JabDone now before winter illnesses arrive

Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 11:45

Appeal for witnesses in hate crime investigation

Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 11:44

West Exe Students Raise Nearly £4,000 for Hospiscare

Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 09:54

Exeter Council tenants invited to help shape future housing services

Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 07:12