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Exmouth Town Council has welcomed plans by the Environment Agency and South West Water that are designed to improve water quality at Exmouth Beach and reduce the risk of sewage pollution caused by storm overflows.

Stover Country Park and the Grand Western Canal Country Park have, once again, been named as two of the best parks in the country after receiving this year’s Green Flag Award.

Devon’s new local government shake-up has been blasted as a ‘disaster for rural Devon’ by environment watchdogs.

Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday after being charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe.

As visitor numbers increase and temperatures rise, so too does demand on policing. Busier roads can mean more collisions, popular destinations attract larger crowds and major events and festivals all place additional pressure on emergency services.

Countryside lovers with restricted mobility are now able to enjoy one of Devon’s most picturesque locations, thanks to a partnership arrangement that gives them access to a special self-drive all-terrain vehicle.

Archaeologists have uncovered a rare and intricate polychrome mosaic within the remains of a Roman villa sitting beneath Devon farmland.

Residents are being reminded that they still have time to share their views on plans to improve air quality in Exeter.

Postcode checker available now – What new council area will I be in under local government reorganisation in Devon?

Campaigners fighting a proposal for a site on the edge of Exmouth that could accommodate 700 homes have channelled the satirical political candidate battling Nigel Farage.

A £20 million initiative to strengthen communities in Exeter has taken a major step forward with the appointment of an independent Chair.

A derelict hotel overlooking one of Devon’s busiest resort beaches is to be transformed into a modern ‘aparthotel’ with a spa, a coffee house, a café/bar and a roof terrace.

Local MPs have welcomed the government’s decision to abandon plans to no longer offer an hourly reimbursement to coastguard rescue officers (CROs).

Devon County Council are backing the national Best Start in Life campaign, with a focus on children who will start school in September 2027. This includes children currently aged three to four, who are about to begin their final year in nursery or pre-school. 

Statistics have revealed that Exeter residents living in the city's most deprived neighbourhoods can expect to live nearly 17 years less than those in its wealthiest areas.

The hot weather in the South West is continuing to have an impact on the number of people presenting at the Royal Devon Emergency Departments with heat related conditions.

Exeter City fell to narrow defeat at the Truro City Stadium courtesy of Tyler Harvey's second half penalty.

Exeter College is proud to announce that a record 25 learners have represented their country during the 2025 to 2026 academic year, across sports including rugby, football, water polo, athletics and ultimate frisbee.

Black Knight Rugby has completed their takeover of Exeter Rugby Club Ltd. CEO Tony Rowe CBE will continue to lead the club with operations at Sandy Park remaining unchanged.