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Wales & West Utilities is investing over £1 million over the next year to upgrade gas pipes in Ottery St. Mary and Tipton, helping ensure a safe and reliable supply for communities in the area, for decades to come.

A partnership led by the University of Exeter, Exmouth Town Council and Devon Communities Together has launched a 12-month research project into the impact of reusable period products. This project is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), to improve menstrual health and tackle period poverty in Exmouth through community-led research.

Plans for a 54-bed mental health hospital in Exeter have been approved once again by the city council, almost eight years after permission was first given for the controversial project.

Eight local community groups have been awarded a share of £15,650 in the Home for Ukraine Scheme grants.

Government plans to make an additional £65 million available to help farmers cope with drought, extreme heat and wildfire risk have been given a cautious welcome, but questions remain over where the money is coming from and whether other areas of farming support will be affected.

The new Outdoor Play Research Centre has launched at the University of Exeter with a landmark study into children’s play which found children start outdoor play later than ever.

Six households have recently moved into a new home, following the completion of an affordable development in an area of natural outstanding beauty.

South West Water is urging customers in Exeter, East and Mid-Devon to check for hidden toilet leaks after its water efficiency specialists found leaking toilets in around one in four homes they visited.

A partnership helping businesses report crime, share intelligence and tackle prolific offenders has grown to support around 2,000 businesses and organisations across Devon and Cornwall.

People in rural Devon could have fewer councillors representing larger areas under plans for the county's new councils, Cabinet members heard this week.

This summer has brought some of our hottest days on record, increasing the risk of wildfires. Most wildfires in the UK are caused by human activity – from littering to leaving a campfire unattended. One small spark can quickly spread into a blaze that threatens the countryside, habitats, homes, and infrastructure, particularly during warm, dry weather.

Concerns have been raised over the planned closure of Exmouth Post Office, with fears that customers could lose a central location for accessing essential postal and banking services.

Exeter City began their 2026/27 Sky Bet League Two campaign at Blundell Park, facing Grimsby Town. One of the Northern-most away days for the Grecians, manager Matt Taylor named a single change to his starting XI that saw returning face Vincent Harper given the nod in place of Gwion Edwards.

Exmouth Town got their Southern League South Division One campaign underway with a competitive 1-1 draw at The Persimmon Homes Sports Ground against Bideford. The two sides faced each other for the second time

Two late goals at Home Park saw the Grecians bow out of the Carabao Cup in Devon Derby season-opener.

Exmouth Town got their 26/27 season off to a fantastic start, as a brilliant second half performance saw them beat Bovey Tracey 3-0 at Mill Marsh Park, seeing them advance to the Preliminary Round of the FA Cup.