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The National Trust is hoping to create a new path so that a circular walk at one of its prime East Devon destinations can be restored.

A new Dartmoor Challenge Badge is putting Dartmoor’s unique landscape, history and culture at the heart of exploration and discovery.

RNLI lifeguards are urging people visiting the coast this autumn to choose lifeguarded beaches and check seasonal patrol times, following a busy summer that saw RNLI lifeguards respond to numerous incidents.

A pair of talented young artists have been celebrated for their creative interpretation of the enduring legacy and cultural impact of film icon Marilyn Monroe.

Businesses, charities, community groups and organisations from across Dawlish are being encouraged to attend a free Business Support & Networking Event this October.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has launched EdenServ, its new provider for household recycling and waste collection services across the district.

A major discount supermarket has submitted formal plans to develop a store in Devon’s newest town.

Police officers are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal road traffic collision near Cullompton, Devon.

There’s a curious quandary with Britain’s aspiration of building more homes and it’s been perfectly captured in a major Devon district.

Essential surface maintenance and bollard improvements are planned on two sections of the Exe Estuary Trail near Dawlish at the end of September.

Prolonged hot and dry conditions brought an increased risk of outdoor fires across Devon and Somerset, creating challenging conditions for communities and a sustained period of high demand for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.

As well as checking routine childhood vaccinations are up to date, families are being reminded about vaccines that help protect against meningococcal disease, a rare but serious infection that can cause meningitis and septicaemia. The illness can become life threatening very quickly.

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez says she has full confidence in the Chief Constable of Devon & Cornwall Police following the performance reclassification of the force by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS).

Eight community projects across Teignbridge, including play area upgrades, new BMX pump tracks and a community-owned village shop, are set to benefit from £200,000 of funding.

Exeter’s King George V Playing Fields project is already starting to take shape just a month after work began on the transformation.

If you still have any unused TV stamps, don’t forget to claim your money back before the deadline.

One lane of Exeter’s A379 Bridge Road Bascule Bridge has closed again this morning (Tuesday 29 September) after a further crack was found beneath the bridge deck.

Exeter City U21s opened their Premier League Cup campaign with a unfortunate defeat to Norwich City U21s at St James Park.

The 2026/27 league season got underway at Raleigh Park this weekend, as the Withies welcomed Topsham II for the opening round of the new campaign.

City Women secured a point to qualify from their WNL Cup group, but they left Keynsham Town’s AJN Stadium frustrated after a 3-3 draw.