Local News from Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
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Exeter Respect Festival returns for 2026
Exeter Respect Festival is set to bring entertainment and education to Belmont Park from 6–7 June as it returns for its 29th year.
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Charity seeks bold new recruits from the South West to lead the way in protecting our environment
Keep Britain Tidy launches hunt for new Litter Heroes Ambassadors as successful programme is set to expand.
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‘Positive change’ highlighted by independent review of Devon County Council
An independent review has praised Devon County Council for major improvements in its culture and leadership.
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Devon celebrates 20 years of Bikeability cycle training and new funding award
This year marks 20 years of Bikeability cycle training in Devon, and it’s a double celebration as Devon County Council has been awarded just over £1.3 million from Active Travel England to continue delivering the training over the next three years.

