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The UK Health Security Agency has issued a new yellow heat health alert from 9am on Sunday 2 August through to 9am on Wednesday 5 August across the South West.

A massive £150 million water tank on the outskirts of Exeter will give high-tech firms the chance to test new underwater drone technology.

Devon’s Reform leader has criticised a reprimand that requires him to apologise and undertake code of conduct training as a “stitch-up”.

Flared tempers led to a meeting about Devon’s efforts to try and secure a mayor being abruptly adjourned.

Work is underway to create a new water play facility in an Exeter park.

Residents of Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have sent a “very clear message” that they do not support Devon & Cornwall Police becoming part of a larger police force, says Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez.

Officers are appealing for information after a series of overnight burglaries at businesses across Exeter and South Devon.

Disabled children, young people and their families across Devon are benefiting from improvements to the county council’s Short Breaks offer, with work now underway to create an even broader range of support through a new county-wide quality assured provider offer.

The names of Devon’s four new councils that are set to be launched in under two years have been confirmed with a stark cut in councillor numbers.

An Exeter city centre church could be transformed into a circus complete with its own museum and a training centre for would-be performers.

Between January and June 2026, the unstinting efforts of Devon & Cornwall Police investigators has brought about the conviction of 138 perpetrators of sexual offences. 55 of these convictions were for rape.

Residents are being encouraged to lend a helping hand to young trees across Exeter as prolonged dry weather puts them under increasing stress.

Fears that a move to make the Teign Estuary a protected ‘national landscape’ could mean ruin for Teignmouth’s busy docks have been allayed.

A new Exmouth Youth Directory has been created to help young people, parents, carers and families discover the wide range of clubs, activities and organisations available throughout Exmouth.

With a drought now officially declared across Devon and Somerset. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are urging people to help reduce the risk of wildfires and use water responsibly as hot, dry conditions continue.

East Devon District Council has received a planning application for a proposed development of up to 2,000 homes on land between the A3052, near Crealy Theme Park & Resort, and the A376 near Clyst St George.

Exeter City have unveiled a new 2026/27 third kit - a striking black and gold design created to celebrate the Club's landmark 125th anniversary.

Exeter City manager Matt Taylor has named Jack Fitzwater as the Club's captain ahead of the 2026/27 Sky Bet League Two season, with Jake Doyle-Hayes appointed vice-captain.

Exeter City were 2-0 victors in a visit to Weston-super-Mare with goals from Sonny Cox & Josh Gordon.

Exeter City Women made it two wins from two in pre-season, with a strong 3-1 victory over Torquay United at the Cliff Hill.