Local News Archive

Exmouth RNLI superfan smashes Mayday Mile challenge for second time

Sunday, 31 May 2026 17:43

Two Moors Way celebrates 50 years, and officially extends to the South Devon coast

Sunday, 31 May 2026 17:39

New strategy plans to animate the heart of Exeter

Sunday, 31 May 2026 17:35

City children being ‘drawn into crime’

Friday, 29 May 2026 11:36

Sidmouth College Celebrates Ofsted Report

Friday, 29 May 2026 07:48

Exeter city centre sites set to showcase work from international artists

Friday, 29 May 2026 07:42

Have your say on police force mergers in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Friday, 29 May 2026 07:39

Alert of possible cold callers in East Devon

Friday, 29 May 2026 07:35

New community facility in South West Exeter making good progress

Friday, 29 May 2026 07:32

Fatal and serious collisions hit lowest levels in recent history

Thursday, 28 May 2026 15:40

Devon County Council appoints new Chair and Vice Chair

Thursday, 28 May 2026 15:37

Exeter drivers are paying the most for fuel

Thursday, 28 May 2026 15:36

Deaf Academy Students Win Regional Enterprise Award

Thursday, 28 May 2026 07:45

Are you an unpaid carer who would like to help The Royal Devon Healthcare Trust develop better support for carers?

Thursday, 28 May 2026 07:42

500 Pothole Repair Milestone

Thursday, 28 May 2026 07:16

A new talking bin has been unveiled in a joint National Highways and East Devon District Council initiative

Thursday, 28 May 2026 07:13

New approach to recruiting foster carers in Devon showing early impact

Thursday, 28 May 2026 07:11

Red Arrows team cut to seven for English Riviera Airshow

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 20:13

Community groups invited to apply for ward grants

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 19:59

Football Tournament Brings Exeter’s Communities Together Against Racism

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 19:47

UKHSA escalates heat-health alert to amber for South West, extended until Thursday

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 20:52

Teignbridge adopts local plan

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 20:48

Eight arrested and 39 knives seized by police during week of intensification

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 20:41

New Lord Mayor of Exeter and Deputy Mayor appointed

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 10:08

10th anniversary English Riviera Airshow - everything you need to know

Monday, 25 May 2026 22:59

Chief Executive of Devon County Council Visits Isca Academy to Meet Students and Explore Partnership Opportunities

Monday, 25 May 2026 22:49

Sidmouth College Student Council Meet MP Richard Foord

Monday, 25 May 2026 22:41

Exwick Heights Pupil Raises £768 for Wildlife Trust with First Triathlon

Monday, 25 May 2026 22:34

Ofsted report highlights progress in Devon children’s services

Monday, 25 May 2026 22:28

Battle lines emerging over possible monster Exmouth housing site

Monday, 25 May 2026 22:21

A new talking bin has been unveiled in a joint National Highways and East Devon District Council initiative

Friday, 22 May 2026 10:28

Fraudster jailed for six & half years for swindling friends and associates out of more than £500,000

Thursday, 21 May 2026 20:43

Police say don’t be a nuisance on the water and put others at risk

Thursday, 21 May 2026 19:52

Call for more volunteer road wardens in Devon as scheme marks 10th anniversary

Thursday, 21 May 2026 19:44

Dawlish couple celebrate wedding day at Rowcroft Hospice

Thursday, 21 May 2026 19:20

Updated designs unveiled for Cranbrook Leisure and Wellbeing Centre

Thursday, 21 May 2026 19:09

THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH VISITS THE 2026 DEVON COUNTY SHOW

Thursday, 21 May 2026 19:01

Five Teignbridge beaches recognised in awards

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 15:46

Concerns to be raised with government over broadband connectivity in rural areas

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 15:44

Devon council accused of bullying, harassment and misogyny

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 15:42

MP marks Mecca’s card over Exeter bingo hall closure

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 15:39

Library hours saved as backers cheer extra cash boost

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 15:36

These roads will close for the English Riviera Airshow

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 15:35

Citizens Advice Exeter celebrates 80 years of supporting local people

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 07:41

Exmouth Community College Students Learn Vital Water Safety Skills with RNLI 

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 07:38

NHS Devon remind visitors and residents to plan ahead this half term

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 07:32

Shop Front Fund Scheme

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 07:28

Nature Challenge logs 89 species previously never recorded in Exeter

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 07:21

Teignbridge chair chosen for second term

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 07:20

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious collision on Newton Road, Bishopsteignton.

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 10:56

Police appeal for missing Elizabeth Lynch from Crediton

Monday, 18 May 2026 20:17

Your views wanted on future of city centre and Exeter’s cultural strategy

Monday, 18 May 2026 20:15

Go-ahead for new Exeter homes development

Monday, 18 May 2026 20:12

NHS researchers awarded £125,000 to lead national robotic hernia study

Monday, 18 May 2026 13:47

Housebuilder behind rejected 140-homes plan ‘considering position

Monday, 18 May 2026 13:42

Relaunch of The Brunel Trail!

Sunday, 17 May 2026 19:59

Devon County Council foster carers save on council tax as support package strengthens

Sunday, 17 May 2026 19:55

Residents fuming as lorries keep hitting walls

Sunday, 17 May 2026 19:54

Reform leader bids to launch multi-party ‘shadow cabinet

Sunday, 17 May 2026 19:50

East Devon beaches proud to fly Blue Flags and Seaside Awards this summer

Friday, 15 May 2026 15:39

Writers selected for Agatha Christie Greenway Residency

Friday, 15 May 2026 15:18

Have your say on childcare in Devon

Friday, 15 May 2026 15:16

The English Riviera Airshow 2026: Everything you need to know

Friday, 15 May 2026 15:12

Exeter’s skyline is about to change forever

Friday, 15 May 2026 15:11

Councillor expelled from second party disputes action

Friday, 15 May 2026 15:07

Hospital staff take on Exeter Great West Run to enhance care for dementia patients

Friday, 15 May 2026 11:14

Devon & Cornwall Police secures major funding for driver safety research

Friday, 15 May 2026 11:09

Air Ambulance faces financial pressure from fuel price hike

Thursday, 14 May 2026 19:05

Safety of elected members a key focus of re-elected leader after ‘ugly moments’

Thursday, 14 May 2026 19:00

Convicted Exeter sex offender caught trying to meet who he believed was teenage boy

Thursday, 14 May 2026 11:28

French connection celebrates 70th anniversary of city links

Thursday, 14 May 2026 07:12

Flight Club targets Exeter opening

Thursday, 14 May 2026 07:10

Exmouth Community College Students Inspired by Visit from Award-Winning Author Dean Atta

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 15:03

New strategy aims to help Devon reverse nature decline

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 14:58

Police appeal for information for missing Exeter man

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 14:56

Torbay Blue Flag opt-out ‘risks huge tourism damage’

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 14:55

Hopes for extra nurses in Devon with apprenticeships opportunity

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 14:53

Appeal following serious injury collision near Exeter

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 11:05

Exeter-led projects win EPSRC grants for ‘nature-based engineering’

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 07:41

Survivors and emergency services work together to identify road safety priorities

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 07:38

Chris Packham backs Exmouth screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 07:28

New faces on Exeter City Council following elections

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 07:24

White caterpillar webbing in trees no cause for concern

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 07:23

Celebrating Devon’s Foster Carers in Fostering Fortnight 2026 – ‘This is Fostering’

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 07:20

Library campaigners may secure victory ahead of crunch decision

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 07:16

Gypsies and Travellers being ‘let down’ by local councils

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 07:11

Sexual assault, Exmouth

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 08:59

East Devon Marks Noise Action Week with Community Awareness Events

Monday, 11 May 2026 14:39

Police crack down on trailer theft

Monday, 11 May 2026 13:58

Devon’s Crisis and Resilience Fund - Supporting low-income households facing financial shocks

Monday, 11 May 2026 13:06

Commissioner's column: Local policing reform updates for Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly residents

Monday, 11 May 2026 11:44

Road between Tipton St John and The Bowd re-opened

Saturday, 9 May 2026 13:07

NHS supporters give Exmouth Hospital a big lift

Saturday, 9 May 2026 13:02

Temporary traffic lights to be removed from the A376 over the summer months

Saturday, 9 May 2026 09:44

Oyez, oyez – it could be you!

Friday, 8 May 2026 19:55

The test for nationalised GWR will be in ‘efficient and punctual’ services

Friday, 8 May 2026 19:50

Newton Abbot council homes will help families in need

Friday, 8 May 2026 19:49

Business growth cash plunges to zero in major Devon area

Friday, 8 May 2026 19:46

Clarity over Exeter Pride library events as ‘threats and hate’ targeted at organisers

Friday, 8 May 2026 13:50

Exeter Greens say election results send ‘a clear message’

Friday, 8 May 2026 13:46

Exeter leads rare disease global genetic testing project, improving access and saving young lives

Friday, 8 May 2026 08:06

Dunsford Pupils Build Confidence on Two Wheels During Bikeability Week

Friday, 8 May 2026 07:58

Businesses invited to ‘Join the Fight Against Business Crime’ with free 12-month UKPAC membership

Friday, 8 May 2026 07:53

Local elections: Full results from Exeter

Friday, 8 May 2026 06:52

Labour big guns toppled

Friday, 8 May 2026 06:46

Nearly 200 homes under consideration at trio of sites

Thursday, 7 May 2026 17:04

Charity walker sails through 72-miles in a day for RNLI fundraiser

Thursday, 7 May 2026 14:32

DCUK Awarded King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade

Thursday, 7 May 2026 14:29

Three former Royal Marines take on 362km expedition to raise awareness of comrades’ suicide increase

Thursday, 7 May 2026 14:13

Path repairs begin after triple storm damage

Thursday, 7 May 2026 14:05

Wages and employment rates in East Devon area amongst the county’s highest

Thursday, 7 May 2026 10:11

Free bike checks being offered

Thursday, 7 May 2026 07:31

Art donation commemorates 200 years of RNLI in Lyme Regis

Thursday, 7 May 2026 07:28

‘Hotspot’ policing contributes to decline in ASB and serious violence

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 17:08

Exeter Pride is back and bigger than ever before

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 17:05

Former Exeter prison officer jailed

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 11:34

Plan for thousands of homes suffers delay to tackle vital gaps

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 11:32

Devon churches in limbo as government cuts funds

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 07:31

Arts and Culture East Devon announces recipients of Creative East Devon Fund

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 07:22

Audio ballot papers available to assist visually impaired voters in Exeter

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 07:17

Chief Medical Officer, Sir Chris Whitty, explores the health challenges in rural Devon

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 07:14

Taxi driver warned after third speeding ticket

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 07:13

Man charged in connection with Newton Abbot assault

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 13:22

Angry church leaders appeal after city council snub

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 13:17

Police appeal for witnesses following a tragic late night collision

Monday, 4 May 2026 18:37

Appeal following serious assault, Newton Abbot

Monday, 4 May 2026 11:25

Quarter of a million people in Devon treated for minor illnesses in local pharmacies

Monday, 4 May 2026 08:25

Valuable tips for parenting children through difficult topics are now available online

Monday, 4 May 2026 08:22

New observation wheel offers far-reaching views across Teignmouth

Monday, 4 May 2026 08:20

Van driver throws carrots at Dartmoor ponies

Sunday, 3 May 2026 09:40

Vapes leading to likely rise in refuse fires

Sunday, 3 May 2026 09:38

Devon man jailed for rape and sexual abuse of a woman

Sunday, 3 May 2026 09:35

Deficits already predicted at Devon’s newest political body

Sunday, 3 May 2026 09:31

Teignmouth Lido 2026 opening date announced

Friday, 1 May 2026 13:38

Vital food bank readies fundraising push

Friday, 1 May 2026 13:24

Work starts on phase 2 of the Ogwell Walking and Cycling Link next week

Friday, 1 May 2026 07:09

Ambulance delay highlights Exeter traffic issues

Friday, 1 May 2026 07:03