Exeter & East Devon News

Pupils from Cranbrook Education Campus (CEC) rolled up their sleeves to plant more than 90 trees across the school grounds this term.

Topsham’s history takes centre stage with the unveiling of new heritage boards and a Maritime Trail—an exciting project that’s earned the support of the Earl of Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has secured £18million in national funding to expand the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at the Nightingale Hospital Exeter. This investment means patients will have quicker and easier access to important tests and scans, helping to reduce waiting times and improving patient care.

People are being warned to watch out for a parking scam doing the rounds. It comes after a motorist was targeted after parking in an Exeter City Council car park.

Cranbrook will now see a Saturday night bus service come into effect this weekend, helping people get home from the city until 4am.

Whipton Barton Federation has been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM), a national accolade awarded for exceptional science teaching and strong subject leadership.

Footage has emerged of an unexpected stop on Santa’s busy Christmas delivery round.

A bid has been launched to secure a commemorative Blue Plaque on a building in an East Devon town that was used to house Second World War evacuees.

A new competition aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership and protecting green spaces has been launched, encouraging dog owners to bag it and bin it wherever they are walking.

Pressure is mounting on Exeter ahead of a deadline linked to whether the city will seek to postpone its elections.

People living near the site of a proposed giant block of student flats in Exeter say it will be ‘overbearing’ and boring to look at.

A factory on an Exeter industrial estate could get a new lease of life in 2026 as the home of a successful local church.

Critics of a decision to set up a £1 million fund for a vital Devon nature reserve have forced a Devon council to reconsider the move.

The volunteers of Exmouth RNLI have said farewell to their longest serving volunteer, Jill Carter, as she has retired from her role in the Exmouth RNLI shop after an incredible 32 years.

A Royal Marine has appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of a man who died following an alleged assault in Exmouth.

Police remain in the Cowick Street area of Exeter following reports of a serious assault at around 4.30pm today (Tuesday 30 December).

Police are appealing to the public for help locating Kevin Fitzgerald.

Let Hospiscare help with your post-festive clean up this Christmas - by collecting and recycling your Christmas tree from your doorstep.

The family of a man who went missing during a Christmas Day sea swim in Devon have said they are “heartbroken” by their loss, describing him as deeply loved.

East Devon District Council recently joined partners and the local community to celebrate the 10th birthday of Cranbrook railway station.

Whimple communities will soon benefit from two improved play areas thanks to close collaboration between East Devon District Council and Whimple Parish Council.

After months of speculation and hundreds of listener guesses, the much-talked-about Secret Sound competition on DevonAir Radio has finally come to an end.

Police officers have been out across the city, with a particular focus on Sidwell Street, carrying out proactive patrols and enforcement activity.

Isca Academy is proud to be working once again with community organisation The Big Step to deliver festive Christmas hampers to families across its school community.

Plans to expand Exeter’s solar power capacity to reduce the city’s carbon emissions have been backed by councillors.

Big-hearted students in Exeter brought Christmas cheer to dozens of local families after hosting a festive community dinner filled with music, laughter and generosity.

The heart breaking issue of homelessness is one that is more prevalent in people’s minds at this time of year due to the colder weather and festive season, but the stark reality is that I have come across it more than ever in 2025, says Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez.

People living in Exeter are being reminded that Christmas wrapping paper and cards cannot be recycled in their green recycling bin.

A woman has died following a serious traffic collision in Colyford last week.

A man has been interviewed by Devon officials amid efforts to recoup the costs of removing flags in Exeter that were reattached moments after being removed.

Children living in temporary accommodation in Exeter this Christmas are to receive a big bag of presents thanks to the generosity of people in the city.

Two Sidmouth College students have been selected to represent Devon Scouts at the 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Gdańsk, Poland.

Exeter City Council is still considering whether to postpone its elections next year amid criticism that it is trying to avoid the polls as support slips.

Design work is underway for a new leisure centre, a key addition to Cranbrook’s expanding town centre, with proposals including a 25-metre and learner pool, gym, fitness studios, soft play, and a café.

The future of a hotly-contested road closure in the centre of Exeter will be decided in the New Year.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has downgraded the rating of Horizon Care (South West) Ltd from good to inadequate and placed it into special measures to protect people following an inspection in September.

A dramatic bid to halt the felling of some mature trees in an East Devon town has led to an emergency protection order being issued.

Exeter has a vital role to play in Devon’s forthcoming devolution deal despite being in the ‘second tier’ of councils involved.

Supporters across the heart of Devon opened their gardens to raise vital funds for hospice charity amidst funding deficit. 55 gardens opened during 2024 in support of Hospiscare, the local hospice charity for Exeter, Central and East Devon.