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  It has been another busy summer, with Sidmouth lifeguards responding to a wide range of incidents both on the beach and in the water. From treating more than 40 minor injuries in a single weekend - including weever fish stings, jellyfish stings, cuts and grazes - to managing medical emergencies, the team has been there when people needed them most.

• Fake "WhatsApp Gold" Messages Are Circulating Again

  Messages promoting a supposed premium service called "WhatsApp Gold" are circulating once more.

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

  Whizz Kidz is warning that young wheelchair users are still being shut out of key parts of school life, as its latest frontline data shows satisfaction with school-related activities at just 2.5 out of 10 before they receive the right wheelchair

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

  Older and vulnerable people are seeing millions of pounds stolen from them with the fraud committed by those closest to them, according to new figures released today.

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

  South Western Railway (SWR) has become White Ribbon accredited for its action to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG).

• Sidmouth Health and Wellbeing Week

  Sidmouth is gearing up for an uplifting new addition to its events calendar with the launch of Sidmouth Health and Wellbeing Week, running from 12–19 September. Designed to energise, inspire and bring the community together, the week will showcase the very best of Sidmouth’s growing wellbeing scene, from movement and mindfulness to creativity and connection.

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

  Devon’s High Sheriff Mark Ansell has made Restorative Justice the focus of his year in office and is bringing together key stakeholders from across the criminal justice system to look at how to increase the numbers of victims and offenders accessing it.

• Demolition work begins at Exeter’s Rennes House tower block

  Demolition work is set to begin at Rennes House in Exeter this week, marking an important milestone in the regeneration of the Whipton Gardens area and paving the way for a new generation of energy-efficient council homes.

• Devon overhaul could be scrapped as review confirmed

  A massive overhaul of Devon’s councils could be scrapped under a review set to be confirmed in Parliament.

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

  Women from across Devon are being invited to volunteer as mentors to help year nine schoolgirls build confidence, raise aspirations and explore future career opportunities.

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

  Devon residents are being encouraged to help change the narrative on suicide this World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) by learning how to start supportive conversations, recognising when someone may be struggling, and knowing where to find help and support.

• MP’s fears for the future of rural Devon

  The rural ‘rump’ of Devon left behind after the coming reorganisation of local councils may never be sustainable, according to one of the county’s MPs.

• Exeter shortlisted for THE Business School of the Year

  The University of Exeter Business School’s unswerving commitment to environmental sustainability, responsible leadership and technological transformation has been recognised by a major national awards programme.

• School project aims to tackle coercive control before it starts

  A pioneering project designed to educate secondary school students about coercive control and healthy relationships has secured funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, enabling it to be rolled out in schools in early 2027.

• Latest information for carers in Devon

  Carers in Devon can now sign up to email updates and visit a new webpage to find the latest information on the forthcoming new arrangements for carers’ services in the county.

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

  Members from across the political divide helped orchestrate a tactical vote that led to their council backing legal changes in planning policy but expressing huge anger at the new rules.