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Councillors from various parties will debate the future of Exeter’s Northbrook swimming pool at a special scrutiny committee meeting. A petition was presented at the Guildhall on Tuesday, with organisers given the chance to speak on the facility’s future.

This key phase saw 150m of steel sheet piling installed, extending defences from Phase One to the Old Lifeboat slipway. The upgrade strengthens the seawall, protecting homes, businesses, and vital seafront infrastructure from storms and coastal erosion.

he incident occurred on Thursday afternoon near Station Road in the Exwick area. Police reported that the victim had suffered multiple puncture wounds and was in a life-threatening condition.

Another 2,400 Exeter homes are getting food waste collections, bringing the total to around half the city. Over 5,000 homes were added last month. The latest areas include parts of Cowick, St Thomas and Exwick, as the rollout continues citywide.

A man was attacked outside The London Inn and public library shortly after midnight on Saturday 5 April 2025. He suffered head and wrist injuries after being assaulted by three unknown young males and was taken to hospital for treatment.

A veteran councillor has refused to back official minutes of a decision approving a controversial housing scheme. Cllr Eileen Wragg (Lib Dem, Exmouth Town) said she "could not accept the minutes" on the plan for up to 130 homes in Seaton.

Cranbrook welcomed the community to celebrate the official launch of its brand-new Outdoor Gym at Cranbrook Country Park — a vibrant day of fitness, fun joined by residents and international sporting talent on Sunday, 1 June 2025.

The Buttercup Unit is the Devon Diagnostic Centre’s outpatient department, offering one stop clinics that are more convenient—away from a busy hospital, with fewer visits needed and less risk of cancellations due to emergency pressures.

Devon & Cornwall Police can confirm a suspect was located and arrested over the weekend. He was interviewed for the offences and subsequently The Crown Prosecution Service made a decision to bail him with conditions.

In the latest burglary, approximately £150,000 worth of property, including outboard engines, a quadbike & other marine equipment was stolen.

A new development of homes and commercial units at Bishopsteignton is to go ahead, despite a councillor’s claim that the application is ‘fundamentally flawed’.

The incident consists of damage to the newly laid and repaired flooring in the play park, around the trampoline area, and is believed to have been damaged between Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th May 2025. 

On Saturday 14 June, a newly created surface level car park at the Victoria Centre site opens, offering over 200 spaces. The car park is fully accessible and conveniently located within a short walking distance from the town centre and seafront area.

The proposals for the brownfield site include 100% social housing in the form of 91 extra-care apartments, shared communal areas, a café, and a purpose-built Day Centre to replace the current ageing facility in Hollacombe.

A full-scale reform of business rates is the only way to stop the ‘strange death’ of Devon’s town centres, according to a local MP. Torbay’s Liberal Democrat MP Steve Darling made his points during a debate in Westminster Hall on business rates relief.

Torbay Hospital are delighted to confirm that they have secured £7.3million from the estates safety fund to reduce their critical infrastructure risks at Torbay Hospital, helping to prevent cancelled appointments and operations.

Devon County Council’s cabinet member for services supporting young people with SEND says she’s disappointed by the lack of meaningful content in the Chancellor’s spending review, expressing concern over the absence of national reform for the SEND system.

At an event held on Wednesday 28 May, Devon & Cornwall Police recognised 100 Cadets and 30 Cadet Leaders for their efforts and for giving up their free time to support officers to make neighbourhoods safer.

A record 390 adults attended the sessions delivered by Active Devon in 2024/25, and we’re aiming to beat that by reaching more than 500 adults this year.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust has received over £5 million to support its decarbonisation efforts. This funding will be used for two major energy projects aimed at enhancing sustainability and reducing energy costs.