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People in Exeter are being asked to help shape the City Council’s budget for 2027/28.

A decision will be made on the future of Teignmouth Lido in December.

A large-scale international study offers new insights for understanding Alzheimer’s disease and developing future treatments.

Halloween is a chance to have fun with family and friends, whether you’re carving pumpkins, dressing up, or heading out trick-or-treating. But every year, preventable accidents happen because of candles, costumes, and poor visibility after dark.

Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Torquay.

You will be able to park for less than £2 at most EDDC car parks for up to two hours. Free parking will also continue to be offered on Sundays in Axminster, Honiton and Ottery St Mary. At Seaton car parks, all-day parking will cost just £1 on Saturday 28 November for the Christmas lights switch-on.

Stormy weather saw a number of boats rescued in the Exe Estuary over the last week.

A white cat called Ignatius D Flufflesworth has taken centre stage in a Westminster debate about the death toll of household pets killed on British roads.

Work begins this week on the second phase of the Newtown Active Travel Scheme in Exeter, making it easier, safer and more attractive for people to walk, wheel and cycle around the area.

Devon, Plymouth and Torbay have been given a boost towards greater control over their own future. In today’s Budget, the Government confirmed it is minded to proceed with a Mayoral Strategic Authority covering the whole area.

Tackling Exeter’s largest fire since the Second World War was understandably a huge pressure on Devon’s fire service. The blaze at the Royal Clarence Hotel in Exeter’s Cathedral Yard started 10 years ago on 28 October, and no fire in the city since has – thankfully – been bigger.

Exmouth Town Council is delighted to welcome Open Door Exmouth to Exmouth Town Hall from January 2027

University and innovation leaders from Exeter’s French twin city Rennes visited Exeter Science Park to discuss a shared commitment to research, innovation, enterprise and the exchange of ideas.

Three remarkable women who are making communities safer, supporting survivors and driving change across the South West have been named finalists in the 2026 West Country Women Awards.

Exeter’s community car club has clocked up more than 16,000 miles and attracted 138 members in just six months.

A creepy baby doll lurking in a sewer, a lone shoe recovered from the depths underground and a pair of pants discovered somewhere they shouldn’t have been. These are just some of the strange and spooky finds uncovered by South West Water’s teams while working beneath our streets this year, where the unexpected is often found lurking in the sewer network.

Two first half goals from Charlotte Whitmore secured a historic 2-0 FA Cup first round victory for City Women, as they defeated Hashtag United.

Four tries and a bonus point to take home from a tough afternoon at Astley Park

A heavily depleted Exmouth Town were beaten 5-1 away at Bulpit Park, by a ruthless Hungerford Town side, in horrible conditions.

Exeter Chiefs were beaten in a derby weekend clash with Bristol Bears at a storm-soaked Ashton Gate in round four of the Gallagher PREM.