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Plans to turn Exeter's former bus station into a temporary car park have been dropped after costs proved too high. Green councillors are urging the Labour-led council to abandon the idea and press ahead with finding a long-term use for the site.

The surgery said “sustained patient list growth” meant new registrations had increased by 11.8 per cent between April 2024 and 2025, followed by another 8 per cent hike between last year and this year, and now it wants to put three temporary modular units on its site.

Devon County Council is seeking support from neighbouring councils as it explores legal action against South West Water over ongoing concerns about sewage discharges and declining water quality across the county.

Police are investigating an attack in an alleyway off Smallcombe Road between 6pm and 7.30pm on Wednesday 8 April, reported on 17 May. Officers have released an E-Fit image of a person they wish to identify as part of their enquiries.

Over recent weekends, underage youths have been drinking alcohol and using drugs in Dawlish Warren, with some needing hospital treatment. Hot weather has attracted large groups travelling from towns along the local train line.

Devon & Cornwall Police passive drugs dog Skye joined specialist handler PC Steve Waters in an operation on 19 June. They were supported by the Special Constabulary, Neighbourhood Support Team, Licensing Team and Teignbridge Council ASB Officer.

The four-legged residents of The Donkey Sanctuary are benefitting from a unique recycling initiative, with road sweeper brushes being repurposed as back scratchers. 

Youngsters at Cranbrook Education Campus are enjoying hands-on learning in nature as a new pre-school garden project begins to flourish, thanks to generous donations of plants, bulbs, seeds and compost.

A young Devon archaeologist has been recognised by Budleigh Salterton’s Fairlynch Museum for her work researching, studying and discovering Devon’s past.

The city’s executive has unanimously approved bringing Market Street multi-storey car park back in-house as a pay-and-display facility. It was previously operated by NCP, which entered administration in March, citing a decline in business since the Covid pandemic.

More than 500 health workers at an Exeter-based health trust have put themselves forward for voluntary redundancy amid efforts by bosses to cut costs.

Exeter City Council has activated its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) in response to high temperatures and strong sunshine. Sun cream and extra water supplies will be available at supported accommodation providers Gabriel House and Prospects.

Exeter City Football Club's much-loved annual community celebration, Party at the Park, returns to St James Park this July, bringing a full day of live music, family activities, kit launches and community spirit - all completely free.

Rugby fans can cheer Exeter Chiefs this weekend as they chase Premiership glory in their first final for five years. Exeter City Council leader Phil Bialyk said the city will be firmly behind the team as they aim to lift the trophy on Saturday.

Exeter College and Exeter City FC Women are celebrating a successful first year since relaunching their Academy partnership, which is helping young women and girls across the South West combine elite football with exceptional education.

Exeter Chiefs Women missed out on a place in the PWR Final by just two points as they put in a spirited fight at the StoneX Stadium.