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A new talking 570-litre capacity compacting bin has been installed in a layby near Upottery, and will be monitored as a trial, with the aim of rolling out further bins in the future.

An Exeter fraudster has been jailed for six & a half years for swindled four victims out of more than half a million pounds of savings, pensions and inheritance – most of which he spent on gambling.

Police drones were launched over Teignmouth during an operation to deter anti-social behaviour following reports of nuisance incidents on the water and near the quayside. 

It’s 10 years since Devon County Council rolled out its community road warden scheme across the county, and to mark the milestone, councillors have issued a rallying cry for new recruits to come forward.

A deeply heartfelt celebration took place on Tuesday 19th May at Rowcroft Hospice, as Keiandra Foote and Jeff Coombs were married surrounded by close family, friends and the hospice team who helped make the day possible.

Updated designs for the proposed Cranbrook Leisure and Wellbeing Centre are now available. Residents can explore the latest proposals, see how feedback from the recent public survey shaped the plans, and share their views.

Organisers of the Devon County Show were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, to the 2026 Devon County Show at Westpoint, Exeter today, Thursday 21 May.

Five beaches in Teignbridge have been recognised for their quality in the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2026.

Concerns over rural areas and hard-to-reach communities missing out on broadband connectivity are to be raised with government.

A Devon local authority has been described as ‘institutionally misogynist’ by a councillor who says she has suffered years of bullying and harassment.

Exeter’s MP has urged entertainment giant Mecca to think again over plans to close its bingo hall in the city.

Libraries will not have their hours cut or be reorganised into area groups after a decision off the back of a major consultation that was cheered by library backers.

A number of roads around Paignton seafront will be closed to allow emergency services to  get to and from areas packed with crowds enjoying the three-day English Riviera Airshow.

Citizens Advice Exeter has marked its 80th anniversary with a reception celebrating eight decades of providing free, confidential and independent advice to city residents.

Exmouth Community College (ECC) welcomed the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) into school this term to deliver a series of ‘Water Smart’ assemblies for students, helping them develop essential knowledge to stay safe around water

Residents and visitors are being reminded to plan for their healthcare needs ahead of the upcoming bank holiday and half term holidays.

A difficult afternoon for Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham saw them defeated by a resurgent Harlequins side in their Big Summer Kick-Off.

Exeter City Football Club has announced the appointment of Matt Taylor as permanent first team manager.

Members and shareholders of Exeter Rugby Club Group plc gathered at Sandy Park to vote on an expression of interest to buy the club.

St James School in Exeter have qualified for the national U15 flag football finals after being crowned regional champions. The team will now travel to Manchester to compete against the top teams from across the country.