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Police spoke to drivers during an operation earlier this month to keep people and animals safe at Dartmoor National Park Authority.

New solar panels have been installed at East Devon Business Centre, supporting East Devon District Council’s work to decarbonise its estate while adding to the centre’s appeal as a base for local businesses.

Proposals for a new primary school and nursery have been dubbed as “uninspiring” and “lacking imagination” ahead of a possible decision to approve the scheme.

A former Royal Marine is demanding answers from the Ministry of Defence after a high-profile settlement involving Marines and soldiers who say they were exposed to dangerous asbestos during military exercises more than 25 years ago.

Latest data shows signs that vaccine uptake by the time children start primary school in the South West is stabilising, and continues to outperform the England average.

South West Water is offering customers free water-saving devices designed to help households reduce water consumption and save money on bills when on a water meter.

A potentially serious recycling vehicle fire was avoided in Exeter on Wednesday after a waste collection crew spotted smoke coming from the back of their lorry while on their round.

A lane closure on Bridge Road’s bascule bridge in Exeter will remain in place while engineers prepare essential repairs to the structure beneath the bridge deck.

Police are appealing for information and are aware of a video which had been circulating on an Exmouth community group social media page, showing an assault taking place in Exeter on Tuesday.

The East Devon District Council Countryside Team plays a vital role in maintaining 19 miles of the South West Coast Path, managing the majority of the 26-mile East Devon section between Exmouth and Lyme Regis. The team’s work helps keep this internationally renowned stretch of coastline safe, accessible and welcoming for residents and visitors alike.

Police are appealing for the public's help to locate 58-year-old Jonathan Pratt.

Exeter gardeners are being invited to apply for a chance to feature in a new TV wildlife programme.

Old bodyboards collected at Devon County Councils recycling centres are helping the Environment Agency protect some of the county’s most important coastal habitats.

The new Dinan Way extension in Exmouth will open on 9 September as work begins on the final phase of the scheme.

A new community roadshow designed to raise awareness of fostering and encourage more local people to support children in care is launching next month.

Exeter’s award-winning museum – home to the iconic Gerald the Giraffe – has been handed a lifeline.

Exeter City provided an update following the behaviour of a number of supporters at the away fixture at Plymouth Argyle on August 10 and a complaint of sexual harassment after the Accrington Stanley match at St James Park.

Exeter City Football Club has said it is disappointed, but unsurprised, by the FA Women’s National League’s (WNL) decision to allow Professional Game Academy (PGA) sides to compete in the league from 2027/28.

An electric first 20 minutes saw Exmouth Town secure their place in the next round of the FA Cup, beating Bridgwater United 3-1 at the Search4Local Stadium.

A stunning free-kick from Nia Lewis earned City Women their first point of the season, as the Grecians drew 1-1 at Hashtag United.