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Devon County Council has published a major new strategy designed to help nature and wildlife recover across Devon.

Officers are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 55-year-old man who has been reported missing from Exeter.

Torbay’s ‘over-reaction’ in pulling out of the worldwide Blue Flag beach award scheme could cause lasting damage to its tourism industry, it has been claimed.

Devon looks set to be able to secure more nurses as part of a national apprenticeship initiative aimed at bolstering their ranks.

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious injury collision on the A377 near Exeter.

Two projects led by the University of Exeter have been awarded grants by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Every year, thousands of families across the UK are affected by road traffic collisions. In those critical moments after a crash – the first recognition of injury, the first person to call for help, and the first clinical decisions – outcomes can be shaped in minutes, or even seconds.

The screening forms part of a growing UK-wide programme of events designed to help ensure that both the public and decision-makers are clearly and honestly informed about the climate and nature crisis – and what it may mean for communities across the country.

Nine new councillors have been welcomed on to Exeter City Council following last week’s elections.

People are being told not to be concerned about the appearance of white webbing in trees in an Exeter park, caused by an infestation of caterpillars.

Across the UK, hundreds of foster carers open their homes to provide love, stability, and care to children and young people in need. But many more foster carers are urgently needed to ensure every child can be matched with the right home for their individual needs.

Campaigners battling to keep Devon’s library service from being reorganised with reduced opening hours could be victorious as a crunch decision over their future approaches.

Gypsy and Traveller communities are being let down by councils that fail to provide the right facilities for them, it has been claimed.

Police investigating a reported sexual assault in Exmouth are appealing for witnesses. Devon & Cornwall Police say a teenage girl was assaulted on Gypsy Lane between 4pm and 5.30pm on Thursday 7 May. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.

Noise Action Week (11–15 May) EDDC is shining a spotlight on the impact unwanted noise can have on health, wellbeing, and local communities, while encouraging residents to take practical steps to help reduce noise pollution.

Rural Affairs officers from Devon and Cornwall Police held a series of property making events over the past two weeks, offering free trailer marking for farmers and rural communities.

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.

Exeter Chiefs’ EPCR Challenge Cup campaign drew to a close at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast on Saturday afternoon as hosts Ulster Rugby booked their place in the Bilbao 2026 finals.

Exeter City were relegated to Sky Bet League Two following a 2-1 home defeat against Playoff-chasers Bradford City.