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Students, staff and families at Matford Brook Academy are celebrating its first Ofsted inspection, with inspectors highlighting a strong sense of belonging, positive relationships and an ambitious curriculum.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is running its Top 3 campaign for a second year, highlighting the leading causes of fatal crashes among 17-24-year-olds and encouraging new young drivers, their passengers and their parents or carers to take practical steps to reduce these risks.

People are being encouraged to make that extra effort to recycle more during national Recycle Week and beyond.

Devon & Cornwall Police neighbourhood policing teams, working alongside university welfare teams and street marshals, will be carrying out patrols in popular nightlife spots during fresher’s welcome weeks to make sure thousands of new and returning students feel safe while out and about in the evenings.

Police are appealing for witness and information following a serious road traffic collision that occurred on 31 August at around 1pm on the A30 near Yarcombe.

A spill of partially treated sewage in Exmouth has renewed the focus on the resilience of the town’s sewer system.

The organisers of the Devon Truck Show are revving up their plans for 2027 early after securing permission for live music and alcohol sales.

Critics have expressed anger about a body that decides whether speed limits on Devon roads should be reduced because of their claim the process is “secret”.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Alison Hernandez, has confirmed that Chief Constable James Vaughan has agreed to remain in role ensuring stable leadership of Devon & Cornwall Police until August 2028.

Young adults, particularly university students, remain at increased risk from meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia, with new figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) showing that Meningitis B (MenB) was responsible for 97% of invasive meningococcal disease cases in 15 to 24-year-olds (93 of 96 cases) in England during 2025 to 2026.

Ten drivers suspected of drink driving have been arrested following a weekend of enforcement activity.

Devon County Council will defer a decision to issue judicial review proceedings in order to seek further clarification from government.

Exeter is tying up its laces for the city’s first ever walking festival.

A six-week series of free online sessions about inclusive employment will get underway next week as part of Devon’s Connect to Work programme.

A predicted overspend of £88 million just this year in Devon’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) service highlights the urgency of anticipated national reforms, it has been claimed.

Pressure over dust from quarries and its impact on residents has led to a pledge from Devon’s largest council to work out who should be monitoring it.

Exeter Chiefs Community has enjoyed a hugely successful first summer delivering its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, reaching more than 100 young people across eight locations throughout Devon.

An early second half comeback saw Exmouth Town book their place in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup, as they beat Banbury United 2-1 at the Search4Local Stadium.

Exeter City began their 2026/27 EFL Trophy group stage campaign with a comfortable win over Tottenham Hotspur U21 at St James Park.

The draw for the 2 nd Qualifying round of the FA Cup took place on Monday lunch time, with Exmouth Town looking to progress in the competition.