A major lorry fire caused long delays on the M5 near Exeter yesterday.

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• Partnership working delivers positive solutions for Whimple play areas

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

• DevonAir Radio Reveals Long-Running Secret Sound and Donates £1,000 to Children’s Bramble Ward

  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.

• E bikes seized in Exeter City Centre and one male arrested for immigration offences

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

• Festive Hampers Bring Warmth and Joy to Isca Academy Families

  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.

• Plan for new solar panel arrays will save money and cut emissions in Exeter

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

• Big-hearted Exeter Students Host Festive Feast for Community

  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.

• Exeter’s safe haven striving to break the cycle of homelessness

  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.

• Christmas wrapping paper and cards can’t be recycled in green bins

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