Local News
Local News
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Young people celebrated at annual Achievement Awards
Hundreds of care experienced children and young people have been recognised for their achievements at the annual Celebration of Achievement awards.
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Specials lead the way with Fatal Five traffic operation
Volunteers led a South Devon Special Constabulary traffic day with the aim of educating drivers and saving lives.
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Views sought on new charges set to be introduced for planning advice
People in Exeter are being asked for their views on a set of charges set to be introduced for help and advice for those about to submit planning applications.
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Lloyds set to restore cheque deposits at Post Offices after campaign backed by Devon
Lloyds set to restore cheque deposits at Post Offices after campaign backed by Devon County Council.
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New home for flourishing Exeter sports club
An award-winning Devon cheerleading team can celebrate in style after being given the go-ahead to move to a new home.
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Will Honiton be ‘lovin’ it’ with mooted 24-hour McDonald’s drive-thru
Honiton could get its first McDonald’s if newly submitted plans to transform an outgoing vehicle dealership into a 24-hour drive-thru are given the thumbs-up.
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Youth football club ‘devastated’ after stray golf ball risk scuppers relocation plan
The risk of wayward golf balls appears to have dashed the chances of a Devon town’s youth football club securing a vital new home.
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Hot weather brings extra help for those sleeping rough in Exeter
Those sleeping rough in Exeter are being given extra help to deal with the hot weather.
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Celebrations as Exeter green field homes plan is thrown out
A decision to reject plans for retirement homes on a former sports field in the heart of Exeter may have paved the way for an ambitious community green project.
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Amber Heat-Health Alert issued for the South West by the UK Health Security Agency
An Amber Heat-Health Alert has been issued for the South West and will be in place from 9am on Wednesday 8 July until 9pm on Sunday 12 July.
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Sidmouth could be the UK Town of Culture 2028!
Sidmouth have officially entered the competition to become the UK Town of Culture 2028!
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Exeter College celebrates academic excellence at annual awards
Exeter College has announced the winners of its 2026 Academic Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of first-year learners across the College.
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Around a million parents urged to book new ‘four-in-one’ NHS jab to protect young children against measles
Around a million families are being urged to protect their children against the spread of measles and other potentially deadly childhood illnesses, as part of a new NHS vaccination drive.
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Approved plan for up to 75 homes in major Devon town to get second scrutiny
Plans for up to 75 homes in a major Devon town that have already been approved look set to undergo a second round of scrutiny.
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Exeter Canal bridge project is ‘missing a trick’ says city MP
Exeter’s MP says decision-makers at County Hall are missing a trick by rebuilding two landmark bridges without making room for bikes, boats and barges.
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Monster development opponents urging public to attend meeting
Residents who are fighting a prospective monster housing development on the edge of Exmouth are urging the public to attend a vital information session.
Local Sport
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Black Knight Rugby completes takeover of Exeter Rugby Group Ltd
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.
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The vision for Exeter City’s future.
Exeter City Football Club and the Exeter City Supporters’ Trust have unveiled a new shared vision that will guide the Club, the Supporters’ Trust and the wider Exeter City family into an exciting future.
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Exeter City’s Party at the Park returns for 2026
Exeter City Football Club's much-loved annual community celebration, Party at the Park, returns to St James Park this July, bringing a full day of live music, family activities, kit launches and community spirit - all completely free.
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Exeter Rugby fans get ready to cheer Chiefs fans onto glory
Rugby fans can cheer Exeter Chiefs this weekend as they chase Premiership glory in their first final for five years. Exeter City Council leader Phil Bialyk said the city will be firmly behind the team as they aim to lift the trophy on Saturday.

