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Two Exeter organisations working with some of the city’s most vulnerable people have had their work highlighted in Parliament.

The Rural Affairs Team at Devon & Cornwall Police has been working with VIN Chip to deliver specialist training to officers, strengthening their ability to identify stolen plant, agricultural machinery and equipment and recognise key indicators of theft.

New national planning rules come into force on 31 October, bringing a more consistent approach to planning decisions. The new rules will enable Planning Committees to focus on developments with the greatest impact on local communities.

People in Exeter are being asked to consider others when setting off fireworks over the coming days.

The death of a woman in Torquay is no longer being treated as suspicious, following a forensic post-mortem.

East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Wild About Seaton Wetland Connections project. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players, the project aims to restore important wetland habitats, improve access to nature, celebrate local heritage, and create stronger connections between Seaton’s wildlife, natural history and visitor attractions.

Budding photographers are being encouraged to take part in Exeter City Council’s Tree Photography Competition.

A controversial overhaul of Devon’s councils has been withdrawn by the government as part of a widespread re-think by ministers.

People in Exeter are being asked to help shape the City Council’s budget for 2027/28.

A decision will be made on the future of Teignmouth Lido in December.

A large-scale international study offers new insights for understanding Alzheimer’s disease and developing future treatments.

Halloween is a chance to have fun with family and friends, whether you’re carving pumpkins, dressing up, or heading out trick-or-treating. But every year, preventable accidents happen because of candles, costumes, and poor visibility after dark.

Two first half goals from Charlotte Whitmore secured a historic 2-0 FA Cup first round victory for City Women, as they defeated Hashtag United.

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.