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Ottery Town Council would like to politely remind residents that the cemetery is a place of remembrance and reflection for those visiting loved ones.

Exmouth Town Council has received the following communication from the Environment Agency – South West Region regarding the pollution at Littleham Brook

Small businesses in and around Exeter are being invited to a free event to find out about opportunities to work with local councils.

Twenty seven crimes against councillors have been recorded over the last 12 months under the police’s Operation Ford initiative in Devon and Cornwall.

A new Headlight peer support group is launching in Sidmouth this September, offering free, long term support for young people who are struggling with their mental health.

Local community groups are being invited to apply for the latest round of Exeter City Grants funding.

Officers are asking for the public’s help to identify a man in connection with an assault in Exeter.

Heritage Open Days is now well underway, with activities carrying on until Sunday 20 September.

Exmouth Town Council is celebrating three more years of sustained climate and nature action, during which its ambitions have developed into a nationally recognised programme of practical projects, popular events and community partnerships.

Residents are being reminded of important safety advice during Gas Safety Week.

The closed lane on Exeter’s A379 Bridge Road Bascule Bridge has reopened following essential repairs to age-related damage beneath the bridge deck. However, a separate lane closure on the adjacent Swing Bridge will remain in place while further work is arranged to make loose road fixings safe.

The Consumer Council for Water's (CCW) latest national annual household complaints report reveals complaints from households escalated to the watchdog increased by 84% in 2025-26, it marks the steepest year-on-year rise in CCW’s 20-year history. With South West Water rated as one of the poorest-performing water companies

A Devon cricket club which is a community hub for sports and leisure groups has upgraded its facilities thanks to support from South West Water’s Better Futures Fund.

A series of workshops are being held in Exmouth this month to educate people in using the NHS App. The events will help residents find out how the app can better support and manage their health.

Adults who live, work, or study in East Devon can now create, submit, sign, and track online petitions to request that the district council takes action concerning its responsibilities and services.

A new display exploring the history around the Norman invasion has opened at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery in Exeter.

Exmouth Town gain another 3 points in the Southern League .

Exeter City Football Club is inviting supporters to be part of history on the weekend of September 19 and 20, as St James Park plays host to a landmark double celebration - the club's 125th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of Exeter City Women.

Ishbel Zuurmond scored a spectacular 98th minute equaliser to steal a point on the road for City Women, as they fought back in dramatic fashion twice to draw 4-4 with Cheltenham Town.

Exmouth Town ended a fine week with a close 1-0 win against Shaftesbury, at the Search4Local Stadium.