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As millions of people head to the South West for their summer holidays, South West Water is urging visitors to do their bit in protecting the region’s precious water resources by using water wisely during their stay.

The lane closure on Exeter’s Bridge Road bascule bridge will remain in place after further investigations uncovered previously hidden cracks and significant corrosion beneath the bridge deck.

Witnesses are being sought to a two-vehicle collision on the A30 near Tedburn St Mary in which a young girl was seriously injured.

Teenagers who took part in a pioneering project led by educational experts to tackle the South West’s “NEET” crisis are celebrating GCSE success.

Exeter is to get almost £2million in government money to tackle rough sleeping.

Exeter is set to take its first steps towards a new annual tradition with the city’s inaugural Exeter Walking Festival, taking place from 14 to 20 September.

The recent wildfires seen across the region serve as a stark reminder of the growing impact prolonged hot, dry weather is having on our environment. To help support the emergency services tackling major wildfires across the South West, maintain supplies for customers, and protect the environment, South West Water is asking customers to be more water efficient by making small water-saving changes at home.

Work to stop erosion from taking away huge areas of a popular Devon holiday beach may not be completed until 2030 despite a call from local campaigners for urgent action.

After years of hard work, students at St Luke’s Church of England School were celebrating today, Thursday 20th August, as they collected their GCSE results.

A refurbished community hub has officially reopened at Trumps Court in Sidmouth, with residents invited to celebrate the improvements at a special afternoon tea and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Research led by experts at the Royal Devon and the University of Exeter could help identify hidden type 1 diabetes in young people referred for specialist genetic testing.

Residents in Woodbury have overwhelmingly backed a neighbourhood plan that will help shape future development in the parish for years to come.

People living in Exeter are being urged to return a form to ensure they are able to vote in the next elections.

Bus fares from Sowton Park and Ride into the City centre will almost be halved when a new dedicated Park and Ride service launches in Exeter next month.

Devon County Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to drop plans that would have removed affordable housing requirements from housing developments of between 10 and 49 homes.

Three people have been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Chudleigh last year.

Four first half opposition goals resulted in City Women falling to defeat at SJP, as they lost their opening 2026/27 WNL fixture 4-0 against Oxford United.

Exeter City began their 2026/27 Sky Bet League Two campaign at Blundell Park, facing Grimsby Town. One of the Northern-most away days for the Grecians, manager Matt Taylor named a single change to his starting XI that saw returning face Vincent Harper given the nod in place of Gwion Edwards.

Exmouth Town got their Southern League South Division One campaign underway with a competitive 1-1 draw at The Persimmon Homes Sports Ground against Bideford. The two sides faced each other for the second time

Two late goals at Home Park saw the Grecians bow out of the Carabao Cup in Devon Derby season-opener.