Devon News from Thursday, January 8th, 2026

Storm Goretti: National Grid urges South West customers to prepare

National Grid Electricity Distribution is reminding customers of what to do in the event of a power cut, as weather forecasts predict strong winds, rain and snow across the South West later today.
Unanimous support against Torbay’s implied bid to avoid housing target

East Devon District Council has doubled-down on its opposition to the possibility of having to build even more new homes because Torbay doesn’t think it can hit government targets.

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Seachange Activity Club - Exmouth
Friendly weekly activity club which will provide a chance for people to get out of the house and meet other people.
9 Jan 2026 at Palmer House
RNLI Exmouth Yellow Welly Trail
A walk around Exmouth, finding Wellies, completing a quiz with a Certificate and Badge on completion.
9 Jan 2026
The Strange Case of Jekyll & Hyde - Budleigh Salterton Public Hall (steampunk theatre show)
In a steampunk (Victorian science-fiction) re-imagining of this chilling 19th Century tale, the brilliant doctor, Dr Jekyll, becomes fascinated with research
10 Jan 2026 at Budleigh Salterton Public Hall