DevonAir Radio

Whimple communities will soon benefit from two improved play areas thanks to close collaboration between East Devon District Council and Whimple Parish Council.

After months of speculation and hundreds of listener guesses, the much-talked-about Secret Sound competition on DevonAir Radio has finally come to an end.

Police officers have been out across the city, with a particular focus on Sidwell Street, carrying out proactive patrols and enforcement activity.

Isca Academy is proud to be working once again with community organisation The Big Step to deliver festive Christmas hampers to families across its school community.

Plans to expand Exeter’s solar power capacity to reduce the city’s carbon emissions have been backed by councillors.

Big-hearted students in Exeter brought Christmas cheer to dozens of local families after hosting a festive community dinner filled with music, laughter and generosity.

The heart breaking issue of homelessness is one that is more prevalent in people’s minds at this time of year due to the colder weather and festive season, but the stark reality is that I have come across it more than ever in 2025, says Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez.

People living in Exeter are being reminded that Christmas wrapping paper and cards cannot be recycled in their green recycling bin.

Police are seeking information from the public to help trace a 37-year-old wanted man from Dawlish.

Residents have raised fears about what they believe is dust escaping from a nearby Devon quarry that could be a serious health risk

Local businesses are being invited to take advantage of pop-up trading opportunities as Teignbridge District Council makes 15 sites available to lease across the district.

Good progress is being made on the A382 improvements, and the project is on schedule despite the heavy downpours over the last couple of months.

Officers in Torquay conducted a Pubs Against Drugs operation across the town recently – and they had a special canine helper.

People needing urgent and life-saving and urgent care are now being treated in the first phase of Torbay Hospital’s £14.2million Emergency Department redevelopment – a major step towards improving patient experience and reducing waiting times.

A 22 year old man has been given a civil order under the Modern Slavery Act to protect children from potential harm and prevent them being coerced into committing crime.

The Torquay Neighbourhood Police Team ran seasonal Operation Limit drink drive checks on Torbay Road, Torquay last weekend and more than 200 vehicles passed through the check point.

Devon County Councillor, Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin has welcomed the government’s announcement The government had intended to impose a 20% tax on inherited agricultural assets worth more than £1 million from April 2026, ending the 100% tax relief that has been in place since the 1980s. “Under the original proposals, many family-run farms would have faced being financially crippled,” said Cllr Cottle-Hunkin, Cabinet Member responsible for rural affairs, and fifth-generation sheep farmer whose family continues to farm land in rural Torrington. “Farmers and their families have faced more than a y

The Police and Crime Commissioner has more than doubled funding available for CCTV schemes to help reduce crime in towns and villages across Devon and Cornwall after a large number of grant applications were received by her office.

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the perennial puzzle of when to put the bins out. Councils all over Devon are making special arrangements to make sure collections continue right over the festive season.

As we approach the festive season, Wales and West Utilities want to help ensure everyone stays safe and warm in their homes this Christmas.

South West Water is urging households and food businesses this Christmas to take a few simple steps to prevent sewer blockages by keeping fats, oils and grease out of sinks and drains.

A year on from seizing almost £2.9 million in assets from renowned social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, Devon and Cornwall Police is seeking to invest money in projects to support action on violence against women and girls.

A decision over the future of land that could be put to community use or sold for development looks set to be taken next year.

South West Water has launched a new expert-led forum in partnership with the University of Exeter in a bid to improve the safety and quality of bathing waters across the South West.