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  Jonathan Brothers, of Fairfield Road, Exeter, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance on February 24 this year.

• Devon schools SEND team recognised in national awards

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• The men most likely to suffer in silence are in retirement - this is the Exeter retirement village doing something about it

  This Men's Health Week, Millbrook Village in Exeter is seeking to change that. Operated by Inspired Villages, the retirement community has launched a programme designed to bring male residents together through shared activities and social opportunities.

• Devon County Council Leader urges Government to heed expert advice ahead of decision on county’s future

  Councillor Julian Brazil, Leader of Devon County Council, has warned that recent events in Essex highlight the risks of ignoring expert financial and operational assessments when determining how councils are reorganised.

• Still time to share views on culture in Exeter and future of city centre

  There’s still time for people to have their say on two major strategies that will guide the city’s cultural development and future of the city centre in the coming years. 

• Torbay Council under fire over Exeter health lab deal

  Torbay Council’s administration has come under fire after agreeing to hand £7.5million to Exeter’s health trust to help create new facilities in the city.

• Exeter achieves highest-ever position in QS World University Rankings

  The University of Exeter has achieved its highest-ever position in the QS World University Rankings, rising 19 places to 136th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027.

• Have your say on improvements to play areas in Exeter

  People have a chance to give their views on improvements to three play areas in Exeter.

• Misery of unfinished Exeter homes estate dwellers

  Angry householders on an Exeter estate have been left in the lurch by the demise of the site’s developers.

• Scam alert parking fine text messages

  Scammers pretending to be from local authorities have been sending texts claiming that the recipient has an unpaid parking fine.

• Police seek help to find wanted Axminster woman

  Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 33-year-old woman from the Axminster area who is sought on a failure to appear at court warrant.

• Car park warning for Exeter drivers

  Drivers using one of Exeter’s main city centre car parks have been warned not to leave their cars there as demolition work goes on next door – or they won’t be able to get them out again!.

• Business crime reduction success

  Efforts to tackle retail crime and antisocial behaviour, including within the night time economy in the region, are improving thanks to the continued development of a coordinated Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP), which has already achieved some strong results.

• Sidmouth Airshow lineup announcement

  Sidmouth Airshow lineup announcement which promises a great day in Sidmouth and a chance to win some fantastic prizes!

• New paddling pools work to start in Heavitree soon

  Work to create new paddling pools in Heavitree is to begin shortly after ageing infrastructure forced the current pools to close for the summer, the City Council has revealed.

• Local Hospitality Businesses Join Forces with Police to Keep Children Safe

  Police are working with the hospitality trade this summer to raise awareness of child exploitation.