Exeter & East Devon News

The city council has announced that it will no longer run services at Exeter’s Northbrook Swimming pool after 3pm on 23 September.

Life on roads around a controversial car-ban street in Exeter has become ‘intolerable’ according to campaigners fighting to get it re-opened.

Yesterday (Sunday) at around 11.10am, Exmouth RNLI were tasked to assist a rib in difficulty near Sandy Bay.

Over the past few months, East Devon District Council been working hard to deliver modern, accessible and sustainable toilet blocks in key locations across the district.

The creative talents of crocheters and knitters from across Exeter and Devon are set to be showcased in a display to celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 coming to Exeter.

Engagement is continuing on the city council’s proposals for the future reorganisation of local government in Devon – and your views are needed.

Rugby fans can watch every game of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 at Exeter’s city centre fan zone, with the action kicking off on Friday 22 August.

After months of building work, the new children’s library in Exeter is now open to the public. The Clore Children's Library features a brand-new sensory area, a floating mezzanine and activities for older children. Designed to be welcoming and accessible to all children and families, and championing interests, passions and their imaginations.

Players from the Italian Women’s Rugby World Cup squad visited Exeter’s Underground Passages on Wednesday, enjoying a guided tour ahead of their opening match at Sandy Park this Saturday.

The Phear park play area is getting an upgrade, and East Devon District Council are inviting the community to share ideas for what should be included.

A prolific shoplifter from Exeter has been jailed after admitting to 53 offences.

Residents at an Exeter estate are in limbo after the developer responsible for the site fell into administration leaving vital finishing touches uncompleted.

New rules mean all postal vote applications are now only valid for a maximum of three years. Those who applied for a postal vote before 30 January 2024, will need to reapply by 31 January 2026 to continue voting by post.

The developer behind a plan for 42 homes in an East Devon village has been given the green light by a government inspector after the local council blocked one version but then accepted another.

Extra safety measures have been linked to the approval of new homes near a busy roundabout dubbed an “accident hotspot”.

Planners have deferred a decision over nine homes in an East Devon village over fears about a lack of information at a site dubbed of ‘national importance’ to bats.

New drawings show how a fire-gutted Devon hotel will look if developers get the go-ahead for their ambitious project.

A former Devon & Cornwall Police officer is due to appear in court charged with stalking and misconduct in public office, following an investigation.

Households in Exeter are being contacted to ensure their electoral registration details are up to date.

The owners of a centre in Exeter that rescues and releases injured wild birds are facing opposition from neighbours who say ‘screeching’ birds make the site noisy, smelly, and attractive to rats

Exeter’s proud to officially welcome the French and Italian teams to our city for the Women’s Rugby World Cup!

Exeter has been urged to ‘be brave’ and go ahead with bold plans to go it alone in the massive nationwide local government shake-up.

Plans to build 65 homes in green fields overlooking Exeter have prompted objections from locals who say part of  the city’s skyline will be changed forever.

On Friday 15 August at 3.04pm, the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI were tasked by H.M. Coastguard following multiple 999 calls from the public with concerns for a vessel drifting off the coast.

A fresh bid has been made by Devon’s police to secure vital cash linked directly to a planning application.

A packed programme of events is planned for the Regatta weekend kicking off on Friday 22 August, with the ‘Road Arrows’ Bicycle Display team displaying at 3pm on the Esplanade

Players from the France Women’s Rugby World Cup squad will be attending a free family fun day in Exeter later this month.

People in Exeter are being warned about scam house-to-house calls.

Experts believe Exeter took more of a battering from the Luftwaffe during the Second World War than the history books say it did.

Craft loving residents of an extra care home in Exeter have been getting creative to welcome the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 coming to the city.

A new graffiti-proof cafe housed inside a storage container will continue the transformation of a former Exeter dump which was used to train wartime tank drivers and once nearly became a heliport.

A Devon man has been jailed for six years and six months for the sexual abuse of three children.

Protests outside an Exeter hotel understood to be accommodating asylum-seekers are dividing political opinion.

Police are appealing for information after a man died in hospital following a collision in Woodbury Salterton last week.

Artists based in Exeter are being given the opportunity to apply for funding for creative projects in the city.

Work is progressing well on the extension of Dinan Way in Exmouth.

Fears have been raised about plans for more homes near an East Devon town’s ‘accident hotspot’

Praise has been heaped on the emergency services and the quick community response in the wake of a devastating fire that destroyed Exmouth’s Sea Scout hut.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspected arson at a Scout Hut in Exmouth on Monday.

Plans for nine homes on the edge of a small East Devon community have led to split views about whether the scheme should be approved.

The University of Exeter has successfully achieved the University Mental Health Charter (UMHC) Award by Student Minds, it has been announced,

Exeter teenage running sensation Innes Fitzgerald completed a European Under-20 Championships double at the weekend, picking up her second gold medal of the competition.

Devon Fire Service confirmed crews were in attendance, tackling what is believed to be a fire at the old scout hut. As a precaution, the nearby new scout hut was hosed down to prevent the flames from spreading.

Police are assisting colleagues in the fire service as they respond to a suspected gas explosion at a house in Otterton.

Police were called at around 9.40am on Sunday 10 August to the M5 southbound between junction 28 and 29 following a collision.

Exeter will mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Japan (VJ) Day on Friday 15 August with a special ceremony at the War Memorial in Northernhay Gardens. 

East Devon, Teignbridge & Mid Devon councils reaffirm their commitment to work together and engage residents for the best democratic outcome in the upcoming Local Government Reorganisation, following Exeter City Council’s expansion proposals.

The local policing team have received reports of anti-social behaviour taking place at COLYTON Tramway Station. Various incidents have taken place over a few weeks at the station store. 

Young archaeologist Phoebe Holland, 21, from Ivybridge, has received a £100 award from Fairlynch Museum and Exeter University for her work uncovering Devon’s past. Her research revealed prehistoric rock art and Christian links to Dartmoor’s standing stones.

This is a really exciting summer holiday offer for 11 to 17-year-olds to get creative and learn new skills with experienced local artists. We welcome young people to come along and try an inspiring new activity each day over Summer Art Week this August.

A new report by Exeter City Council says creating unitary councils in Devon would improve services, strengthen identity, and boost growth. It proposes a new unitary for Exeter and nearby areas, with public engagement to follow if councillors agree.

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.