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• Temporary timetable changes to West of England line from Monday 10 August

  South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex (NR Wessex) will introduce a temporary timetable on the West of England line between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids from Monday 10 August.

• Why using water wisely matters more than ever this summer

  The South West is experiencing an exceptionally warm and dry period, with prolonged sunshine, low rainfall and high temperatures placing growing pressure on water resources across the region.

• Better health, better work, brighter futures: WorkWell launches in Devon

  A new support programme is launching across Devon to help people who are finding work difficult because of their physical or mental health.

• Celebrate Exeter’s green open spaces during Love Parks Week

• Thousands of EV chargers to be delivered across Devon and Torbay

  Almost 3,000 publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging sockets will be installed in communities, car parks and on streets across Devon and Torbay over the next few years.

• Food for thought after blocked ‘educatering’ business gets go-ahead

  A Devon business will be able to serve up its ‘educatering’ facility after winning an appeal that it launched after its plans were blocked.

• Council approves £3m investment in play parks

  A £3 million project to upgrade play parks across Teignbridge has been approved by councillors today (Tuesday 28 July 2026).

• New A382 roundabout to open as Forches Cross closure begins

  The new Whitehills Roundabout (Jetty Marsh) is expected to open during the first half of August, replacing the old triangle junction on Exeter Road.

• Joint rescue effort for stranded dog

  On Monday 27 July 2026 at around 11.30am, the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI were tasked by H.M. Coastguard to support local coastguard rescue units, Exmouth Coastguard Rescue Team and Beer Coastguard Rescue Team. The reported casualty, a dog called Charlie, had gone over the cliff just east of Sandy Bay.

• University of Exeter recognised for commitment to boosting social mobility

  Staff and students at the University of Exeter have been recognised for their commitment to boosting social mobility in the South West and beyond.

• Appeal after three people assaulted in Teignmouth

  Officers are appealing for witnesses and footage following an alleged unprovoked attack in Teignmouth which saw a man hospitalised with serious injuries after coming to the aid of his two friends.

• Exmouth Town Council Reassures Residents Following Local Government Reorganisation Announcement

  Exmouth Town Council wishes to reassure residents that the recently announced proposals for local government reorganisation in Devon, including the creation of new unitary authorities and the eventual dissolution of East Devon District Council, will not affect the role of Exmouth Town Council.

• Landmark moment for Sidmouth & East Beach Coastal Defence Scheme: supplier announced for multi-million-pound scheme

  East Devon District Council has announced that a supplier has now been appointed for the design and delivery of Sidmouth and East Beach Coastal Defence Scheme – marking a major milestone in progressing this vital project. 

• Applications open for Exeter’s Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board

  People who are passionate about Whipton and Heavitree are being invited to help shape the future of their community.

• Appeal following vehicle interference in Exeter

  Police are appealing for the assistance of the public to identify this man in relation to a report of vehicle interference in Exeter.

• Yellow heat-health alert in place for South West from Wednesday

  The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued updated heat-health alerts for parts of England, warning that rising temperatures this week may increase health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups.