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• Devon Parks fly the Green Flag once again

  Stover Country Park and the Grand Western Canal Country Park have, once again, been named as two of the best parks in the country after receiving this year’s Green Flag Award.

• Watchdog says Devon councils shake-up is a ‘disaster’

  Devon’s new local government shake-up has been blasted as a ‘disaster for rural Devon’ by environment watchdogs.

• Make the right call so the Police can be there when it matters most

  As visitor numbers increase and temperatures rise, so too does demand on policing. Busier roads can mean more collisions, popular destinations attract larger crowds and major events and festivals all place additional pressure on emergency services.

• Tramper mobility scooter provides access to estuary walk

  Countryside lovers with restricted mobility are now able to enjoy one of Devon’s most picturesque locations, thanks to a partnership arrangement that gives them access to a special self-drive all-terrain vehicle.

• Archaeological dig reveals full extent of Roman villa with intricate mosaic and bath house

  Archaeologists have uncovered a rare and intricate polychrome mosaic within the remains of a Roman villa sitting beneath Devon farmland.

• Residents urged to help shape Exeter's air quality plans

  Residents are being reminded that they still have time to share their views on plans to improve air quality in Exeter.

• Local government reorganisation – postcode checker available now

  Postcode checker available now – What new council area will I be in under local government reorganisation in Devon?

• Campaigners channel ‘Count Binface’ in fight against possible giant Exmouth housing site

  Campaigners fighting a proposal for a site on the edge of Exmouth that could accommodate 700 homes have channelled the satirical political candidate battling Nigel Farage.

• New Chair appointed for £20 million community initiative in Exeter

  A £20 million initiative to strengthen communities in Exeter has taken a major step forward with the appointment of an independent Chair.

• Go-ahead for demolition of Dawlish Warren ‘blight’ site

  A derelict hotel overlooking one of Devon’s busiest resort beaches is to be transformed into a modern ‘aparthotel’ with a spa, a coffee house, a café/bar and a roof terrace.

• Coastguard payments to continue after government U-turn

  Local MPs have welcomed the government’s decision to abandon plans to no longer offer an hourly reimbursement to coastguard rescue officers (CROs).

• Building strong foundations for Devon’s children with free local support

  Devon County Council are backing the national Best Start in Life campaign, with a focus on children who will start school in September 2027. This includes children currently aged three to four, who are about to begin their final year in nursery or pre-school. 

• New Health Lead appointed to tackle city's health inequalities

  Statistics have revealed that Exeter residents living in the city's most deprived neighbourhoods can expect to live nearly 17 years less than those in its wealthiest areas.

• High numbers of people with dehydration attending Emergency Departments

  The hot weather in the South West is continuing to have an impact on the number of people presenting at the Royal Devon Emergency Departments with heat related conditions.

• Commissioner encourages reporting as concern over antisocial behaviour continues

  Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez says significant efforts are being made to tackle antisocial behaviour after reports of rising issues in towns across the region.

• Angry youngsters tackle South West Water over sewage

  Children at a Devon primary school who say their classmates are getting sick after swimming in pollution have taken aim at South West Water.