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A 52-year-old man has been charged with the attempted murder of a teenager in Torquay.

More than £86,000 was stolen in just nine days by fraudsters pretending to be from Amazon.

Residents and businesses across Devon are being urged to cut unnecessary water use now to help avoid further restrictions and protect the county’s most vulnerable residents.

A funding bid is being put together to secure cash to develop a fungus that could help battle a future bluetongue outbreak as the virus blights the county.

Two Exeter organisations working with some of the city’s most vulnerable people have had their work highlighted in Parliament.

The Rural Affairs Team at Devon & Cornwall Police has been working with VIN Chip to deliver specialist training to officers, strengthening their ability to identify stolen plant, agricultural machinery and equipment and recognise key indicators of theft.

New national planning rules come into force on 31 October, bringing a more consistent approach to planning decisions. The new rules will enable Planning Committees to focus on developments with the greatest impact on local communities.

People in Exeter are being asked to consider others when setting off fireworks over the coming days.

The death of a woman in Torquay is no longer being treated as suspicious, following a forensic post-mortem.

East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Wild About Seaton Wetland Connections project. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players, the project aims to restore important wetland habitats, improve access to nature, celebrate local heritage, and create stronger connections between Seaton’s wildlife, natural history and visitor attractions.

Budding photographers are being encouraged to take part in Exeter City Council’s Tree Photography Competition.

A controversial overhaul of Devon’s councils has been withdrawn by the government as part of a widespread re-think by ministers.

People in Exeter are being asked to help shape the City Council’s budget for 2027/28.

A decision will be made on the future of Teignmouth Lido in December.

A large-scale international study offers new insights for understanding Alzheimer’s disease and developing future treatments.

Halloween is a chance to have fun with family and friends, whether you’re carving pumpkins, dressing up, or heading out trick-or-treating. But every year, preventable accidents happen because of candles, costumes, and poor visibility after dark.

The Withies welcomed unbeaten league leaders Plymstock Oaks to Raleigh Park on Saturday, knowing they faced a tough test against a side that had made an impressive start to the season. Despite three tries from the home side, the visitors ultimately proved too strong.

Exmouth Town battled to a point against Worcester Raiders, drawing 0-0 at the County Sports Ground.

Exeter Chiefs played the game to the death as they were narrowly edged out by Harlequins at Sandy Park in round five of the Gallagher PREM.

Exeter City fell to their first defeat in five league matches after a spirited performance in Greater Manchester saw league leaders Salford City come from behind to win 2-1.