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• Missing Teenager, Devon Martin aged 13 from Exeter

  Devon Martin was last seen in Exeter on Sunday 29 June. He’s described as a white male, 5ft 5in tall, medium build, with short blondish/brown hair, glasses, & a heavy chain necklace. He was last seen wearing a black tracksuit with grey and white trainers.

• Royal Devon recognised for pioneering digital healthcare

  Two teams from the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Trust were finalists at the HSJ Digital Awards for their innovative use of digital tech to improve patient care. Finalists were celebrated at a ceremony in London on Thursday 26 June 2025.

• MIU and newly-refurbished X-ray service to reopen at Honiton Hospital

  Following an extensive refurbishment project and an upgrade to the latest radiology equipment, X-ray services are returning to Honiton Hospital on Monday 7 July, with the MIU (minor injuries unit) reopening on Saturday 5 July.

• Princesshay celebration with 50 days to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup

  With just 50 days to go, excitement is building for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Exeter, a host city, will stage seven games at Sandy Park. To celebrate, a rugby-themed activity day is set for Princesshay on Saturday 5 July, from 11am to 3pm.

• Big white glove returns to Exeter for Lammas Fair

  Exeter’s Big White Glove returns on Thursday, 3 July, hoisted above the High Street to mark the Lammas Fair. The quirky tradition, held before the Exeter Craft Festival, was online last year due to the General Election but now returns in full.

• Shops ordered to close for selling illegal tobacco and vapes

  Two shops in Exmouth have been ordered to close for three months after illicit tobacco and vape products were seized from the premises.

• Summer at the Quayside returns with free family fun

  Exeter’s much-loved Summer at the Quayside programme is back — and this year promises the most exciting line-up yet. Running from 29 July to 29 August, the waterfront will once again come alive every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday with free, drop-in activities for all ages.

• Police appeal following a serious injury collision on the A30 near Exeter

  Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the A30 eastbound carriageway at Clyst Honiton at 11am on Sunday 29 June.