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Members of the public are invited to take part in a silent auction to help veterans who are suffering in silence. 

With Halloween fast approaching, families across Devon are being encouraged to enjoy the celebrations safely, consider others in their communities and make choices that help reduce waste.

RNLI lifeboat crews spent nine hours searching the sea and coastline around Torbay after reports that a man had entered the water and disappeared during Storm Austen.

Residents and visitors to Dawlish are being asked to help rat control measures succeed by reducing food sources that can attract rats.

Exeter’s Riverside Leisure Centre is taking part in a global running competition, allowing runners to compete against people across the world for top prizes.

Organisations from across Devon gathered together to focus on improving job opportunities and access to education for young people.

Offenders serving community sentences have helped remove harmful waste from popular Devon beaches as part of a national event.

The plight of one of the nation’s rarest bats has been raised as a possible issue by campaigners opposing a potential monster housing allocation in Exmouth.

Devon MPs are demanding action from Royal Mail after local people missed vital appointments because their post was delayed.

Devon’s fire service has voluntarily opted to restrict its water usage as the drought situation in the county worsens.

Funding shortfalls and falling school rolls are putting teachers and leaders’ jobs at risk and threatening children’s education in the South West, a leading union is warning ahead of the Budget.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is reminding those visiting the coast to be aware of the dangers as Storm Austen is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the South West from late Thursday into Friday.

Natural flood defences such as ponds, ‘leaky’ wooden dams and trees can significantly reduce the risk of Devon’s most vulnerable communities from flooding, researchers have found.

South West Water is urging customers to check their toilets for hidden leaks as the region enters a critical phase of an exceptionally prolonged drought.

Devonians have just one week left to have their say on the county’s bid to become a Mayoralty.

Train customers are being asked to check before they travel in Devon and Cornwall on Friday as Storm Austen brings high winds to the South West.

Two first half goals from Charlotte Whitmore secured a historic 2-0 FA Cup first round victory for City Women, as they defeated Hashtag United.

Four tries and a bonus point to take home from a tough afternoon at Astley Park

A heavily depleted Exmouth Town were beaten 5-1 away at Bulpit Park, by a ruthless Hungerford Town side, in horrible conditions.

Exeter Chiefs were beaten in a derby weekend clash with Bristol Bears at a storm-soaked Ashton Gate in round four of the Gallagher PREM.