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Funding shortfalls and falling school rolls are putting teachers and leaders’ jobs at risk and threatening children’s education in the South West, a leading union is warning ahead of the Budget.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is reminding those visiting the coast to be aware of the dangers as Storm Austen is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the South West from late Thursday into Friday.

Natural flood defences such as ponds, ‘leaky’ wooden dams and trees can significantly reduce the risk of Devon’s most vulnerable communities from flooding, researchers have found.

South West Water is urging customers to check their toilets for hidden leaks as the region enters a critical phase of an exceptionally prolonged drought.

Devonians have just one week left to have their say on the county’s bid to become a Mayoralty.

Train customers are being asked to check before they travel in Devon and Cornwall on Friday as Storm Austen brings high winds to the South West.

Latest plans for the repair of Exeter’s Trews Weir are beginning to emerge.

Road users are being reminded to prepare for possible disruption as strong winds and rain are forecast for Devon this week.

Exeter’s Community Safety Team is making a real difference for visitors and businesses in the city centre, helping to tackle anti-social behaviour and ensuring everyone can enjoy a safe, vibrant and welcoming environment.

Exmouth Community College’s Sixth Form Football Academy has welcomed its first female players this season, expanding the programme to girls following strong demand for its boys’ programme, which is now full.

A new report has found no evidence that councils serving more than 500,000 people are automatically more efficient, financially sustainable or effective.

A plan to turn a former care home in Newton Abbot into 18 homes for ‘young, working professionals’ has been given the go-ahead despite concerns over parking and potential anti-social behaviour.

The search is on to find the best tree photographs in Exeter, with great prizes up for grabs in the City Council’s 2026 Tree Photography Competition.

A group of Devon’s MPs have rallied round the county’s iconic air ambulance which is seeking to fill a funding gap to pay for a vital new headquarters.

The South West has entered a critical phase of an exceptionally prolonged drought. Recent rainfall is welcome, but we have not seen nearly as much as was previously forecast for October, and certainly not enough to remove the pressure on water supplies.

Two teams from the University of Exeter are celebrating after reaching the final stages of a prestigious national student innovation competition.

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.

Saracens Women scored eight tries to three to secure their home semi-final in the JAECOO Next Gen Cup at the Stonex Stadium. Despite a spirited first half performance from Chiefs, Sarries were ruthless in the last 20 minutes to take the game away from the visitors.