Local News from Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

People in Exeter are being urged to play their part in helping to crack down on illegal fly-tipping. 

Devon County Council’s Cabinet has rubberstamped an extra £4.5 million to be spent repairing local roads, improving key diversion routes and tackling drainage problems across Devon.

The long-awaited opening of Newton Abbot’s new Market Hall remains on hold while ‘due diligence’ is carried out around its future operations.

Campaigners who fought to keep cars out of an Exeter commuter route are preparing to mount a legal battle.

County leaders are demanding answers from the Government on its stalled plans for local government reorganisation to allow funds to be freed up for frontline services.

The University of Exeter has launched the largest philanthropic campaign in its history to support life-changing research and student opportunities.

Teignbridge District Council is advising residents that Public Open Space legal notices relating to several green spaces and areas of land across the district will be published shortly.

Recycle Devon is joining more than 1,000 community groups, businesses and schools around the world to celebrate the tenth International Repair Day on Saturday 17 October.

Business support events are to be held in Dawlish and Newton Abbot over the coming weeks, following the success of an initial event in Teignmouth.

A campaigner from Exeter has taken her battle against the city’s ‘dangerous’ bus stops to 10 Downing Street.