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Work begins this week on the second phase of the Newtown Active Travel Scheme in Exeter, making it easier, safer and more attractive for people to walk, wheel and cycle around the area.

Devon, Plymouth and Torbay have been given a boost towards greater control over their own future. In today’s Budget, the Government confirmed it is minded to proceed with a Mayoral Strategic Authority covering the whole area.

Tackling Exeter’s largest fire since the Second World War was understandably a huge pressure on Devon’s fire service. The blaze at the Royal Clarence Hotel in Exeter’s Cathedral Yard started 10 years ago on 28 October, and no fire in the city since has – thankfully – been bigger.

Exmouth Town Council is delighted to welcome Open Door Exmouth to Exmouth Town Hall from January 2027

University and innovation leaders from Exeter’s French twin city Rennes visited Exeter Science Park to discuss a shared commitment to research, innovation, enterprise and the exchange of ideas.

Three remarkable women who are making communities safer, supporting survivors and driving change across the South West have been named finalists in the 2026 West Country Women Awards.

Exeter’s community car club has clocked up more than 16,000 miles and attracted 138 members in just six months.

A creepy baby doll lurking in a sewer, a lone shoe recovered from the depths underground and a pair of pants discovered somewhere they shouldn’t have been. These are just some of the strange and spooky finds uncovered by South West Water’s teams while working beneath our streets this year, where the unexpected is often found lurking in the sewer network.

Exeter College Apprenticeships and Great Western Railway (GWR) are celebrating a decade of developing exceptional apprentice talent for Britain’s railways, with the partnership on track to enrol its 1,000th apprentice by the end of the year.

Devon councils have saved around £24 million after a decade-long drive to cut household waste and reduce treatment and disposal costs with, the money ploughed back into local waste services.

Members of the public are invited to take part in a silent auction to help veterans who are suffering in silence. 

With Halloween fast approaching, families across Devon are being encouraged to enjoy the celebrations safely, consider others in their communities and make choices that help reduce waste.

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.