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The road between Tipton St John and The Bowd in East Devon has re-opened with temporary traffic lights in place following an extensive repair scheme

Fundraisers in Exmouth have given the town’s hospital a big lift with a £6,000 donation for a new patient hoist.

Temporary traffic signals which have been in place for the construction of the Dinan Way extension, will be cleared from the A376 on Friday 29 May to help ease traffic flow in and out of Exmouth during the summer.

Newton Abbot Town Council is redoubling its efforts to fill a unique civil role that would suit someone with a big personality and even bigger voice.

The test of success for the soon-to-be-nationalised rail operator that transports Devonians to London Paddington will be in its ability to run “efficient and punctual” services, a Devon MP has said.

Work will begin this month on a major project to build new council homes on a car park in Newton Abbot.

Cash aimed at helping businesses to grow has plunged to zero in a major Devon area after changes to government funding.

Clarity about an Exeter Pride event happening at the city’s library has been issued after organisers have been targeted with “extremely challenging” comments.

Exeter’s jubilant Greens have hailed an ‘amazing’ night at the city council elections and thanked their legion of volunteers.

An international partnership designed to improve equality in access to genomic medicine for a rare disease has now provided potentially life-saving genetic testing for over 1,100 families across the world.

Pupils at Dunsford Community Academy, have enjoyed a fantastic Bikeability week, with Year 5 children developing essential cycling skills and road safety awareness in a fun and engaging programme.

Businesses across the region are being urged to join the fight against business crime as part of a major new initiative led by UK Partners Against Crime (UKPAC) and funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez. 

Labour has lost overall control of Exeter City Council, although it remains the largest party.

Labour has pledged to continue providing leadership in Exeter despite losing overall control of the council last night.

Almost 200 homes could be approved in East Devon next week as planners debate a trio of sites.

A charity walker tackled a 72-mile walk in just 24 hours in a fundraising effort for lifesaving charity, the RNLI.

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.