Local News
Local News
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Exmouth man jailed following spate of criminal activity
A 19 year-old-man from Exmouth has been jailed for four years and nine months following months of work by police to tackle crime in Exmouth.
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Have your say on life in Exeter
People living in Exeter are being asked to give their views on a variety of topics ranging from what it’s like living in Exeter, air quality, physical activity and planning charges.
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Fears for city services as uni and health trust axe jobs
Hundreds of job losses across Exeter will have a knock-on effect on services across the city, councillors have been warned.
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Target of £9m land and property sales for major Devon council this year
A major Devon council is hoping to bag up to £9 million from the sale of property and land it no longer needs by April next year.
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City council pledges £2.5m to transform ‘notorious’ car park
An Exeter car park once described as a urine-smelling ‘dystopian film set’ where pedestrians fear to tread is to be transformed.
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‘Aim higher’ plea on new Exeter canal bridges
Campaigners are urging Devon County Council to aim higher when it replaces two key bridges over the Exeter Ship Canal.
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Busy day for Exmouth RNLI
It was a busy day for the Exmouth volunteer lifeboat crew on Wednesday, 22 July, supporting two separate multi-agency incidents alongside our emergency service partners.
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Youngsters warned not to swim in canal or river
Water safety experts have been raising awareness on Exeter Quayside ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on Saturday 25 July.
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First phase of Newtown Community Project opens
People are now able to enjoy using the first completed section of the Newtown Community Project.
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Efforts sparked to prevent youths from dangerous marina jumps and rude behaviour
Co-ordinated efforts are being launched to tackle an outbreak of anti-social behaviour at a Devon town’s marina where young people are increasingly putting themselves at danger.
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Coastguards preparing for next round of pay and legal status battle
Members of Devon’s coastguard staged a protest with their Cornish counterparts amid their ongoing battle over pay and their legal status as workers.
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New Exeter city centre student flats could have a nightclub in the basement
An Exeter office building that has one of the city’s busiest nightclubs in its basement could soon become a block of student accommodation.
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Appeal following disorder in Exmouth
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following an assault on the Exmouth seafront.
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West Exe Praised for Student Progress and Opportunities
West Exe School is celebrating after Ofsted inspectors recognised student progress, positive relationships and the wide range of opportunities available across the school.
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Gas upgrade work starts in Alphington area of Exeter
Wales & West Utilities is shortly starting work to upgrade the gas pipes in the Alphington area of Exeter.
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Volunteers sought to protect treasured Devon green space
A new Volunteer Warden Scheme is being launched at the Grand Western Canal Country Park, giving local residents the opportunity to play an active role in caring for one of Devon’s most cherished green spaces.
Local Sport
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Match Report: Exmouth Town 1-2 Tavistock AFC
Exmouth Town were beaten 2-1 at Southern Road by Tavistock, in what was a bitty affair at Southern Road.
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Match Report: Truro City 1 Exeter City 0
Exeter City fell to narrow defeat at the Truro City Stadium courtesy of Tyler Harvey's second half penalty.
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International caps, medals and titles mark record year for Exeter College sport
Exeter College is proud to announce that a record 25 learners have represented their country during the 2025 to 2026 academic year, across sports including rugby, football, water polo, athletics and ultimate frisbee.

