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

  The Consumer Council for Water's (CCW) latest national annual household complaints report reveals complaints from households escalated to the watchdog increased by 84% in 2025-26, it marks the steepest year-on-year rise in CCW’s 20-year history. With South West Water rated as one of the poorest-performing water companies

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

  A Devon cricket club which is a community hub for sports and leisure groups has upgraded its facilities thanks to support from South West Water’s Better Futures Fund.

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

  A series of workshops are being held in Exmouth this month to educate people in using the NHS App. The events will help residents find out how the app can better support and manage their health.

• New East Devon petitions website launches

  Adults who live, work, or study in East Devon can now create, submit, sign, and track online petitions to request that the district council takes action concerning its responsibilities and services.

• Bayeux Around Britain at Exeter's museum

  A new display exploring the history around the Norman invasion has opened at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery in Exeter.

• Run along the Exe celebrates the life of the returning salmon

  Runners will be taking to the banks of the River Exe this weekend to celebrate the life of the critically endangered Atlantic Salmon.

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

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

  South West Water has repaired more than 26,700 leaks across Devon and Cornwall over the last 12 months – the equivalent of 73 leaks a day - as part of its ongoing work to tackle leakage and improve network resilience across the region.

• Help tackle flu, covid and vomiting bugs through research

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• Residents Invited to Help Shape the Future of Dawlish Leisure Centre

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

  Developed with input from the voluntary sector to better meet local needs, the grants will support small community projects across East Devon and community buildings in rural areas.

• Open Eco Homes Devon to showcase warmer, greener homes

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