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Support for unpaid carers in Devon will continue as Devon County Council introduces new arrangements from 1 October 2026.

Discount supermarket Lidl is hoping to check out the views of residents in Devon’s newest town ahead of possible plans for a store there.

South West Water has announced it will introduce temporary restrictions on hosepipe use for all customers across Devon, Cornwall, parts of Dorset and Somerset and the Isles of Scilly as prolonged dry weather, significantly below average rainfall and continued high demand place increasing pressure on the region's water resources.

A consultation finishes on Friday 14 August and people are being encouraged to complete a short survey which takes around ten minutes to complete.

Friction is emerging as Devon races to put forward proposals for new boundaries that will define the distinct areas in which residents will be able to vote.

Exeter residents are being invited to share their views on how easy it is to stay active in the city through the annual Local Active Lives Survey.

Faster testing, financial support and better communication are among the demands being made by Devon to push the government to better tackle the bluetongue outbreak.

South West Water is encouraging customers across the region to carry out a simple check at home to identify hidden toilet leaks which could be wasting thousands of litres of water every year.

Police are investigating a report of an alleged serious assault in Exeter and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

A property in Exeter has been issued with a closure order following successful action by Devon & Cornwall Police working in partnership with housing association SNG (Sovereign Network Group).

City councillors hoping for a homes bonanza as a result of rebuilding the fire-hit Royal Clarence Hotel have had to lower their sights.

A dangerous cycle path set-up in Exeter is creating a constant stream of arguments between drivers and cyclists, it has been claimed.

Police are seeking the public’s help to trace a 39-year-old man from Exeter.

A driver slapped with a parking ticket while walking her dog has hit out at the charge because of her claims over poor signage.

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has praised the measures in place to help police in Devon and Cornwall keep communities safe as the population increases dramatically during the four months of the summer.

Detectives have issued an e-fit image of a man they wish to identify and talk to in connection with an assault on Exmouth seafront.

A goal at the start of each half from Georgia Vaccaro sealed another pre-season victory for City Women, as they beat Cardiff City 2-1.

Devon families with children aged 0–5 years can now access free premium support through a new app on their mobile device, following investment by Devon County Council.

Two late goals saw Exmouth Town beaten 2-1 against fellow Southern League Division One South side Bideford, in their penultimate friendly.

A world-class strike from Reece Cole was cancelled out in the dying minutes as City's final pre-season friendly ended in a 1-1 draw against Bristol City at St James Park.