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A Devon charity that plays a fundamental role in expediting the transport of tens of thousands of health-related test samples each year is revving up its plea for extra volunteers.

Tension cranked up over the future of Devon’s librarians as a potential decision on cuts nears.

Devon & Cornwall Police have received reports of residents receiving scam letters purportedly from South West Water, which have been hand delivered.

Matford Brook Academy in Exeter has expanded its facilities for the new school year, with additional accommodation providing more space for teaching, creative learning, sport and play.

Devon County Council has agreed to reinstate its Rural Support and Wellbeing Programme, providing dedicated support for farmers facing the ongoing impacts of the 2026 bluetongue outbreak

Flu and other winter viruses are already circulating across Devon, and local hospitals are starting to see the impact. Public Health and NHS leaders are urging residents to take simple steps now to protect themselves, their loved ones and those most at risk of serious illness.

Parts of southern England have been declared in severe drought following months of below-average rainfall and increased demand for water during the hottest summer on record.

A local community-led festival honouring those who have passed away is set to take place in St Thomas later this month.

Friends and family of a well-known Starcross resident have rallied to raise nearly £10,000 to thank the hospital that saved his life earlier this year.

A 45-year-old woman from Hemyock has been jailed for 25 months after admitting smuggling 51.2kg of cannabis from Thailand on a flight to the United Kingdom, following a National Crime Agency investigation.

The site of a former Exeter leisure centre is set to become a huge development of affordable ‘extra care’ homes.

A campaign has been launched by Sideshore Community, a not-for-profit Community Interest Company which runs year-round events and workshops focusing on sea safety and environmental awareness while promoting wellbeing. Sideshore Community has been operating from a small hut since it was established two years ago.

Torbay Hospital must make changes immediately to make sure people can escape during a fire, after warnings from both fire and health regulators.

The “unsung heroes of Exeter” – council workers who keep Exeter spick and span - have been recognised at a special awards ceremony.

Plans to give young people more opportunities and help them build a positive future in Devon have been backed by councillors.

People in Exeter are being urged to play their part in helping to crack down on illegal fly-tipping. 

Exeter City U21s picked up their first Premier League Cup points of the campaign with a remarkable 5-3 win over Bristol City U21s at the Robins High Performance Centre.

Exeter Chiefs secured their first win of the Gallagher PREM season with a 34-28 win over Newcastle Red Bulls at Sandy Park in round three.

Three opposition goals in the first 20 minutes sent City Women on the way to a 4-1 defeat at Willand Rovers’ Silver Street.

The boys are left to reflect on missed opportunities after defeat at home