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A University of Exeter employee is the first ever Apprentice of the Year at the inaugural West Country Women Awards, recognising her exceptional achievements and leadership journey.

There’s still time to take part in an online survey about Exeter’s Green Circle walking route.

A row of tankers has been witnessed at a popular East Devon beach as maintenance on the sewer system takes place.

More than 800 student flats and ‘co-living’ studios are to be built on the site of Exeter’s old police station despite neighbours’ fears that their homes will be overshadowed.

There’s more bad news for BT from a Devon council as plans for four more high street ‘hubs’ are rejected.

The new colours for Sidmouth’s beach huts have been proposed as work continues to upgrade the iconic structures.

South West Water has started work on the next phase of a £12m project in Sidmouth to improve the town’s sewage network, reduce the use of storm overflows and protect the quality of its bathing waters.

Isca Academy welcomed Councillor Andrew Leadbetter for a visit this term. During his time at the school, Councillor Leadbetter toured the school’s facilities and gained insight into the vibrant learning environment enjoyed by students.

Yesterday afternoon, 7 December 2025, Teignmouth Lifeboat Crew were paged to reports of a person in the water off Teignmouth seafront. Following the tasking from Solent Coastguard, Teignmouth Lifeboat launched swiftly and made best speed to the scene.

Teignbridge District Council has started work on developing its new Active Wellbeing Strategy, which will shape the future delivery of sport, leisure and physical activity facilities and services across Teignbridge.

A petition signed by more than 400 people calling for a vital zebra crossing has been submitted to Devon’s senior leaders.

Newton Abbot MP Martin Wrigley demonstrated his support for Teignbridge-based charity Shared Lives South West by hosting an event in Parliament to showcase the organisation’s innovative approach to adult social care.

Wild Planet Trust announced at the beginning of Autumn that it was seeking investment to secure the future of both Paignton and Newquay Zoo's. They have announced that Libéma, a Dutch leisure company, will officially be taking ownership of both zoos as of 1 January 2026.

A new Warm Spaces scheme has been launched with sites across Torbay to help local people to have a place to keep warm during the winter months.

A Paignton town centre road which has been partly closed for more than a week amid fears for the safety of shoppers could be open again soon.

New homes on the site of Paignton’s former Crossways shopping centre will give a run-down part of the town centre a ‘shot in the arm’.

Libraries Unlimited and Devon County Council Public Health have partnered to offer free vitamins in selected libraries. The pilot scheme will offer free Healthy Start vitamins to eligible families at Kingsbridge, Tiverton, and Teignmouth Libraries from 1st December 2025.

We all want to cosy up during the colder months as well as feel festive, but it’s important to be aware of the fire risks that come with staying warm, celebrating special days, and cooking.

Devon County Councillors have agreed to take steps to address widespread concerns over deteriorating pavements and vegetation overgrowth across Exeter and surrounding communities.

A plan to secure a mayor for Devon is gaining ground as the county’s politicians furiously work behind the scenes to make a bid possible.

A progress update on a controversial proposal to change a scheme that ensures rapid responses to the most serious medical emergencies is expected later this month.

The future shape of Devon will be decided behind closed doors at Whitehall in the New Year.

Formula One technology has been embraced as part of a trial to improve WiFi on the South West’s trains.

Councillors have voted to strengthen the council’s commitment to the Armed Forces community, building on our existing pledge under the Armed Forces Covenant.