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Three break-ins occurred at Morrisons Daily stores in Exmouth and Ottery St Mary between August 21st and 27th. Offenders smashed the glass doors in the early hours, stealing large quantities of vapes, cigarettes, and tobacco.

A high-profile panel of senior business figures from some of the UK’s most respected firms has been announced as part of the Great South West Partnership’s upcoming Annual Conference, set to take place on 13 September at Sandy Park, Exeter.

This year the Exeter group celebrates its 30th anniversary with a week of activities in September which are open to members of the public.

Yesterday, some of the crew conducted a comprehensive exercise simulating the location and subsequent assistance to an individual (played by another crew member) who had injured themselves whilst attempting to fix their broken-down boat.

An event in Newton Abbot to gauge the public’s support for the Fairtrade movement has been hailed a success by the organisers.

The works, which are due for completion in time for Remembrance Day aim to preserve the memorial’s historical significance to ensure it remains a dignified tribute to those who have served and sacrificed.

A new Changing Places toilet has opened in Brixham town centre. This facility provides a toilet for people with particularly complex physical needs supported by their carers, is for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets.

Officers investigating a collision between a car and a mobility scooter in Torquay have been informed that the injured scooter rider has since died from his injuries.

Every year, on the 10th September, communities come together for World Suicide Prevention Day to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide. The theme this year is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” with the call to action “Start the Conversation”.

If your child has just started Year 6 you can apply now for their place at secondary school for September 2025. The deadline for applications is Thursday 31st October 2024.

Road repairs have accelerated with the help of £10 million extra funding that Devon County Council have invested in their roads budget this year.

Several beaches in Devon have been hit with sewage alerts following heavy rainfall across the region this week. Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) reported that 17 locations in Devon have experienced sewage discharges into the sea after intense rain.

A look ahead to our local mid-week local football fixtures

Results from the start of the local rugby season.

Round up of this weekend's football results

Saturday see's the start of the new local rugby season