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Offenders serving community sentences have helped remove harmful waste from popular Devon beaches as part of a national event.

The plight of one of the nation’s rarest bats has been raised as a possible issue by campaigners opposing a potential monster housing allocation in Exmouth.

Devon MPs are demanding action from Royal Mail after local people missed vital appointments because their post was delayed.

Devon’s fire service has voluntarily opted to restrict its water usage as the drought situation in the county worsens.

Funding shortfalls and falling school rolls are putting teachers and leaders’ jobs at risk and threatening children’s education in the South West, a leading union is warning ahead of the Budget.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is reminding those visiting the coast to be aware of the dangers as Storm Austen is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the South West from late Thursday into Friday.

Natural flood defences such as ponds, ‘leaky’ wooden dams and trees can significantly reduce the risk of Devon’s most vulnerable communities from flooding, researchers have found.

South West Water is urging customers to check their toilets for hidden leaks as the region enters a critical phase of an exceptionally prolonged drought.

Devonians have just one week left to have their say on the county’s bid to become a Mayoralty.

Train customers are being asked to check before they travel in Devon and Cornwall on Friday as Storm Austen brings high winds to the South West.

Latest plans for the repair of Exeter’s Trews Weir are beginning to emerge.

Road users are being reminded to prepare for possible disruption as strong winds and rain are forecast for Devon this week.

Four tries and a bonus point to take home from a tough afternoon at Astley Park

A heavily depleted Exmouth Town were beaten 5-1 away at Bulpit Park, by a ruthless Hungerford Town side, in horrible conditions.

Exeter Chiefs were beaten in a derby weekend clash with Bristol Bears at a storm-soaked Ashton Gate in round four of the Gallagher PREM.

Goals from Charlie Cummins and Luca Woodhouse made the difference as Exeter City beat Fleetwood Town 2-1 in Sky Bet League Two.

Goals from Anthony Scully and Reece Cole secured all three points for Exeter City as they hosted Crewe Alexandra.

Withycombe were left to reflect on another frustrating afternoon at Raleigh Park on Saturday, as OPM took the points despite a determined second-half comeback from the hosts.

A last-minute penalty sailed just wide of the posts to deny Chiefs a draw against the six-times European champions Toulouse. Instead, Chiefs had to be content with a try bonus-point when a victory had definitely been a possibility with the home side losing a player to red card early in the game. The lead changed hands seven times in a real Investec Champions Cup classic, but in the end, Toulouse hung on to take the win in front of a sold-out crowd.

Saracens Women scored eight tries to three to secure their home semi-final in the JAECOO Next Gen Cup at the Stonex Stadium. Despite a spirited first half performance from Chiefs, Sarries were ruthless in the last 20 minutes to take the game away from the visitors.