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• Appeal following fatal collision on M5, Exeter

  Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision which occurred on the M5 on Tuesday 28 October.

• Plymouth and Exeter unite behind bold four-council future

  Plymouth and Exeter Council Leaders have today announced their united support for a bold new vision for local government in Devon – backing a four-unitary model that reflects how communities live, work and will grow.

• Exeter expands scientific collaboration in the Emirates 

  A partnership on a potentially world-leading marine research centre and a new collaborative geology degree that will create new educational pathways between the UK and the United Arab Emirates were among the highlights of an international visit to Sharjah for the University of Exeter this week. 

• Exmouth Town Council Receives Silver Award in National Quality Award Scheme

  Exmouth Town Council is proud to announce it has been awarded the Silver Award under the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Quality Award Scheme, recognising its commitment to excellence in local governance, transparency, and community engagement.

• New grants fund announced for voluntary community projects and buildings

  A new grant scheme, designed with help from the voluntary sector, to effectively meet local communities’ needs, will fund small community projects across East Devon, and community buildings in rural areas.

• Exeter’s Museum awarded for autism-friendly service

  Exeter City Council’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) has gained the National Autistic Society’s Autism Friendly Award, which supports businesses to be more inclusive for autistic people through providing accessible customer services, information and environments.

• Honiton farmer prosecuted for pollution and animal welfare offences

  The Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service and the Environment Agency (EA) have prosecuted a Honiton man for allowing appalling animal welfare and environmental conditions to persist at his farm.

• Axminister Carnival to come to an end

  In a statement on their Facebook page, they have confirmed that all the committee members will be standing down and the company will cease trading as of 31st December 2025