Local News from Friday, August 28th, 2026

New solar panels have been installed at East Devon Business Centre, supporting East Devon District Council’s work to decarbonise its estate while adding to the centre’s appeal as a base for local businesses.

Proposals for a new primary school and nursery have been dubbed as “uninspiring” and “lacking imagination” ahead of a possible decision to approve the scheme.

A former Royal Marine is demanding answers from the Ministry of Defence after a high-profile settlement involving Marines and soldiers who say they were exposed to dangerous asbestos during military exercises more than 25 years ago.

Latest data shows signs that vaccine uptake by the time children start primary school in the South West is stabilising, and continues to outperform the England average.

South West Water is offering customers free water-saving devices designed to help households reduce water consumption and save money on bills when on a water meter.

Sadly the RAF Red Arrows will not be putting on a full display at todays Sidmouth Regatta, due to operational constraints. Instead they will be making three fly pasts.

A potentially serious recycling vehicle fire was avoided in Exeter on Wednesday after a waste collection crew spotted smoke coming from the back of their lorry while on their round.

A lane closure on Bridge Road’s bascule bridge in Exeter will remain in place while engineers prepare essential repairs to the structure beneath the bridge deck.