Exeter & East Devon News from Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

The city had put significant effort into trying to secure the honour, but has not made the long-list of cities now in the running. The snub extended to other South West cities, too, with Plymouth and Bristol also being rejected.

Over £3 million has been secured to boost Exeter’s flood defences, including £2.8 million for Trews Weir upgrades and £484,000 for wider works. The Environment Agency says the 1970s system has been pushed to its limits.

An Exeter takeaway, Curry King, is facing a licence review after authorities discovered some employees were working there without legal permission. The end-of-terrace property will now be scrutinised by Exeter City Council.

East Devon District Council has reissued an edited recording of the Strategic Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday 3rd March. The original recording was temporarily removed as it contained unsubstantiated allegations about the conduct of a senior officer.