Local News Archive

Tempers flare amid push for Devon mayor by 2027

Friday, 31 July 2026 17:05

Work starts on new-look water play facility in Exeter

Friday, 31 July 2026 11:33

Public backs keeping Devon & Cornwall Police independent

Friday, 31 July 2026 08:59

Appeal after business break-ins, South Devon and Exeter

Friday, 31 July 2026 08:54

Devon SEND families set to benefit from expanded Short Breaks offer with more choice

Thursday, 30 July 2026 15:16

Devon’s new council names confirmed as elected member numbers slashed

Thursday, 30 July 2026 15:10

The circus is coming to Exeter city centre

Thursday, 30 July 2026 15:08

Devon & Cornwall Police secures 138 sexual offence convictions during the first half of 2026

Thursday, 30 July 2026 10:42

Residents encouraged to help young trees through dry summer

Thursday, 30 July 2026 10:37

Fears for future of Teignmouth docks

Thursday, 30 July 2026 08:16

New youth directory for Exmouth

Thursday, 30 July 2026 08:11

Fire Service ask people to please protect water supplies and prevent fires

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 20:58

Planning application submitted for proposed development near Crealy and Clyst St George

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 20:54

Councillor attacked in Devon street

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 20:51

Temporary timetable changes to West of England line from Monday 10 August

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 07:32

Why using water wisely matters more than ever this summer

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 07:30

Better health, better work, brighter futures: WorkWell launches in Devon

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 07:27

Celebrate Exeter’s green open spaces during Love Parks Week

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 07:23

Thousands of EV chargers to be delivered across Devon and Torbay

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 07:22

£1.3 million Government funding boost for plans for second M5 junction at Cullompton

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 07:20

Food for thought after blocked ‘educatering’ business gets go-ahead

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 07:19

Council approves £3m investment in play parks

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 12:13

New A382 roundabout to open as Forches Cross closure begins

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 07:46

Joint rescue effort for stranded dog

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 07:18

University of Exeter recognised for commitment to boosting social mobility

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 07:12

Appeal after three people assaulted in Teignmouth

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 07:09

Exmouth Town Council Reassures Residents Following Local Government Reorganisation Announcement

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 07:08

Landmark moment for Sidmouth & East Beach Coastal Defence Scheme: supplier announced for multi-million-pound scheme

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 07:05

Applications open for Exeter’s Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 07:04

Appeal following vehicle interference in Exeter

Monday, 27 July 2026 15:55

Yellow heat-health alert in place for South West from Wednesday

Monday, 27 July 2026 15:53

Change of hospital for patients who call an ambulance care in certain Devon postcodes

Monday, 27 July 2026 13:42

Award winning accessibility work brings all-terrain mobility scooters to Dartmoor

Monday, 27 July 2026 08:04

Appeal after 81 lambs presumed stolen from farm in Kenn

Sunday, 26 July 2026 13:48

Missing Exeter Girl

Saturday, 25 July 2026 08:38

Heating Oil Community Support - Grants Available for Teignbridge residents

Friday, 24 July 2026 17:38

Beach Heroes: new free family coastal adventure programme launches in Exmouth

Friday, 24 July 2026 17:33

Young people celebrated at our annual Youth Voice Awards

Friday, 24 July 2026 17:26

Could council tax rates rise after Devon’s major overhaul?

Friday, 24 July 2026 17:24

Law change could ban noisiest fireworks

Friday, 24 July 2026 13:52

Protesters in battle over Torbay health care

Friday, 24 July 2026 13:50

Conservatives hold seat in Exmouth by-election

Friday, 24 July 2026 12:20

Heading to festivals across the South West this summer? Here's how to stay safe

Friday, 24 July 2026 11:09

School Mental Health Champions Complete Wellbeing Training Programme

Friday, 24 July 2026 11:08

Exmouth man jailed following spate of criminal activity

Friday, 24 July 2026 06:55

Have your say on life in Exeter

Friday, 24 July 2026 06:53

Fears for city services as uni and health trust axe jobs

Friday, 24 July 2026 06:52

Target of £9m land and property sales for major Devon council this year

Friday, 24 July 2026 06:50

City council pledges £2.5m to transform ‘notorious’ car park

Thursday, 23 July 2026 12:08

‘Aim higher’ plea on new Exeter canal bridges

Thursday, 23 July 2026 12:07

Busy day for Exmouth RNLI

Thursday, 23 July 2026 10:41

Youngsters warned not to swim in canal or river

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 21:05

First phase of Newtown Community Project opens

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 21:03

Efforts sparked to prevent youths from dangerous marina jumps and rude behaviour

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 21:00

Coastguards preparing for next round of pay and legal status battle

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 20:39

New Exeter city centre student flats could have a nightclub in the basement

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 11:38

Appeal following disorder in Exmouth

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 11:17

West Exe Praised for Student Progress and Opportunities

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 10:36

Gas upgrade work starts in Alphington area of Exeter

Wednesday, 22 July 2026 10:29

Volunteers sought to protect treasured Devon green space

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 17:12

Children and young people in Devon invited to have their say on growing up in England

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 17:11

Vote for lower speed limit on ‘high casualty road’

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 17:09

Grumbles as progress for village crossing still not full throttle

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 17:07

Preparations for Judicial Review into proposed Devon dice-up under way

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 17:06

Appeal to locate to high end caravan stolen in Awliscombe

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 11:33

Overnight A379 closure at Devon Hotel roundabout for road marking work

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 11:19

UKHSA's Chief Scientist reminds families how to 'Beat the Heat' as schools break for summer

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 11:13

Teignbridge celebrates success of prosperity funding

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 10:59

Exmouth Town Council welcomes plans to reduce the risk of pollution in Exmouth Bay and encourages residents to have their say

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 07:51

Devon Parks fly the Green Flag once again

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 07:50

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

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 07:48

A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe

Monday, 20 July 2026 19:28

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

Monday, 20 July 2026 13:42

Tramper mobility scooter provides access to estuary walk

Monday, 20 July 2026 11:36

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

Monday, 20 July 2026 11:35

Residents urged to help shape Exeter's air quality plans

Saturday, 18 July 2026 09:17

Local government reorganisation – postcode checker available now

Saturday, 18 July 2026 09:13

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

Saturday, 18 July 2026 09:10

New Chair appointed for £20 million community initiative in Exeter

Friday, 17 July 2026 14:35

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

Friday, 17 July 2026 14:33

Coastguard payments to continue after government U-turn

Friday, 17 July 2026 14:31

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

Friday, 17 July 2026 13:34

New Health Lead appointed to tackle city's health inequalities

Friday, 17 July 2026 07:25

High numbers of people with dehydration attending Emergency Departments

Friday, 17 July 2026 07:20

Commissioner encourages reporting as concern over antisocial behaviour continues

Friday, 17 July 2026 07:19

Angry youngsters tackle South West Water over sewage

Friday, 17 July 2026 07:14

CQC rates Devon County Council’s adult social care provision as requires improvement

Thursday, 16 July 2026 16:56

SWR earns highest MOD accolade for supporting Armed Forces

Thursday, 16 July 2026 15:23

Commissioner welcomes latest recognition of improvements to force performance

Thursday, 16 July 2026 15:20

Appeal following a car and motorcycle collision in Exeter

Thursday, 16 July 2026 15:19

Devon ‘betrayed’ as Exeter and Plymouth given land-grab green light

Thursday, 16 July 2026 15:13

Greens’ anger at Exeter car ban decision

Thursday, 16 July 2026 15:09

City council leader promises ‘simpler services’ after shake-up

Thursday, 16 July 2026 15:05

Devon County Council sets out priorities for the year ahead as it prepares for Local Government Reorganisation

Thursday, 16 July 2026 10:43

Collaboration supports major funding boost for GP research in the South West

Wednesday, 15 July 2026 17:10

Four East Devon green spaces retain prestigious Green Flag status

Wednesday, 15 July 2026 17:00

Council courts serve up new opportunities for pickleball players

Wednesday, 15 July 2026 16:59

It’s ‘smiling face emoji’ for 5G tech on Devon’s lampposts

Wednesday, 15 July 2026 16:47

MP’s anger as car thieves escape ‘scot free’

Wednesday, 15 July 2026 16:44

Long-awaited new building for flood-hit Devon school takes major step forward

Wednesday, 15 July 2026 16:43

The land a youth football team was blocked from moving to is in a playing pitch strategy

Wednesday, 15 July 2026 16:33

Firefighters’ plea to pack a picnic

Wednesday, 15 July 2026 07:16

Police appeal for help in finding Exeter man

Wednesday, 15 July 2026 07:11

Ann Widdecombe death being treated as targeted attack, say Counter Terrorism Police

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 16:17

Illegal use of electric bikes and scooters, Exeter

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 13:25

Exeter cycles-only road to re-open for traffic

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 11:39

Honiton gas upgrade work progresses

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 10:52

Three in a Row! Cranbrook Country Park Secures Prestigious 2026 Green Flag Award

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 10:50

University of Exeter appointed as founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance

Monday, 13 July 2026 21:39

South West Water announces temporary restrictions for hosepipe use in Mid Devon and parts of East Devon

Monday, 13 July 2026 17:15

Police appeal for information following a serious assault in Exeter

Monday, 13 July 2026 14:31

Counter Terrorism Policing leading investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe 

Monday, 13 July 2026 13:42

Appeal following fatal road traffic collision in Exmouth

Monday, 13 July 2026 10:43

South West Water urges customers in Mid and East Devon to use water wisely as prolonged heatwave drives exceptional demand

Monday, 13 July 2026 07:15

Andy Burnham’s ‘Number 10 North’ could mean Devon missing the boat

Monday, 13 July 2026 07:11

This bright idea is how Devon could earn £350 a year per lamppost

Monday, 13 July 2026 07:08

Update following the Murder of Anne Widdecombe

Sunday, 12 July 2026 15:48

LATEST | Murder enquiry launched following death of Ann Widdecombe, Dartmoor

Saturday, 11 July 2026 09:26

Traders collaborate to fight rise in shoplifting in their beloved town

Friday, 10 July 2026 16:02

Murder enquiry launched following death of Ann Widdecombe, Dartmoor

Friday, 10 July 2026 15:58

Firefighters urge safe outdoor fires this summer

Friday, 10 July 2026 07:16

Commissioner presents 25 ‘incredible individuals’ with awards

Friday, 10 July 2026 07:13

Check-in granted for flats plan at historic Devon hotel

Friday, 10 July 2026 07:06

Taxi fares in East Devon going nowhere…for now

Friday, 10 July 2026 07:05

45-year-old woman remanded over alleged £512k Thai cannabis plot

Thursday, 9 July 2026 19:04

RNLI advice to choose lifeguarded beach as third heatwave hits the south west

Thursday, 9 July 2026 07:39

Dates fixed for showdown over ‘priceless’ Devon nature site

Thursday, 9 July 2026 07:24

Annual survey gives residents chance to share their views on life in Exeter

Thursday, 9 July 2026 07:19

Devon Leader urges Andy Burnham to scrap LGR and pump £1.5 billion costs of council shake-up into creating 480,000 jobs for young people across the nation

Thursday, 9 July 2026 07:02

Traveller encampment set up near Exeter Skypark

Thursday, 9 July 2026 07:00

Widespread allergen failures at takeaways

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 21:33

Game, set and match for Exmouth club in double plans bid

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 21:17

Young people celebrated at annual Achievement Awards

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 10:46

Specials lead the way with Fatal Five traffic operation

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 07:19

Views sought on new charges set to be introduced for planning advice

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 07:07

Lloyds set to restore cheque deposits at Post Offices after campaign backed by Devon

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 07:06

New home for flourishing Exeter sports club

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 07:05

Will Honiton be ‘lovin’ it’ with mooted 24-hour McDonald’s drive-thru

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 07:03

Youth football club ‘devastated’ after stray golf ball risk scuppers relocation plan

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 06:59

Hot weather brings extra help for those sleeping rough in Exeter

Tuesday, 7 July 2026 13:57

Celebrations as Exeter green field homes plan is thrown out

Tuesday, 7 July 2026 13:53

Amber Heat-Health Alert issued for the South West by the UK Health Security Agency

Tuesday, 7 July 2026 07:45

Sidmouth could be the UK Town of Culture 2028!

Tuesday, 7 July 2026 07:16

Exeter College celebrates academic excellence at annual awards

Tuesday, 7 July 2026 07:04

Around a million parents urged to book new ‘four-in-one’ NHS jab to protect young children against measles

Tuesday, 7 July 2026 06:59

Approved plan for up to 75 homes in major Devon town to get second scrutiny

Monday, 6 July 2026 16:07

Exeter Canal bridge project is ‘missing a trick’ says city MP

Monday, 6 July 2026 16:00

Monster development opponents urging public to attend meeting

Monday, 6 July 2026 15:57

End in sight at last for six-year Exeter roads wrangle

Monday, 6 July 2026 15:53

Battery fire risk sparks urgent safety warning as e-bike use rises

Monday, 6 July 2026 10:05

Appeal following fatal road traffic collision involving van and motorcycle in Exeter

Monday, 6 July 2026 08:56

Devon Mayoralty would unlock billions in investment and boost county’s economy by at least 10%

Sunday, 5 July 2026 17:46

Sports club serving up double plans for expansion bid

Sunday, 5 July 2026 17:43

Work to install new storm tank in Sidmouth to reduce storm overflows complete

Friday, 3 July 2026 15:24

Have your say on plans to improve air quality in Exeter

Friday, 3 July 2026 15:20

Summer Fest set to bring communities together across Exeter

Friday, 3 July 2026 15:19

Alcohol Awareness Week shines a light on drinking habits

Friday, 3 July 2026 15:18

Former status symbol seaside hotel slated for apartments transformation

Friday, 3 July 2026 14:50

Could risk of ‘wayward golf balls’ put a bogey on community football club’s new pitch bid?

Friday, 3 July 2026 14:46

New Exmouth business units snapped up by local firms

Friday, 3 July 2026 07:07

How to stay healthy while wild swimming

Friday, 3 July 2026 07:05

Life-changing cancer treatment technology within reach with launch of hospital charity’s Light Beam Appeal

Thursday, 2 July 2026 15:51

Teachers and experts celebrate South West’s teenage maths stars

Thursday, 2 July 2026 15:49

Operation Scorpion 15 delivers strong results across the region

Thursday, 2 July 2026 15:46

Ottery St Mary Enters the UK Town of Culture 2028 Competition

Thursday, 2 July 2026 15:44

Council set to adopt ‘Debate Not Hate’ campaign

Thursday, 2 July 2026 15:42

Appeal following assault in Exeter

Thursday, 2 July 2026 15:38

Altercation between ‘Travellers’ and public filmed in Exeter

Thursday, 2 July 2026 11:39

South West records nearly 300 Lyme disease cases in 2025

Thursday, 2 July 2026 07:07

LOCAL ARTIST CALLS ON DEVON RESIDENTS TO SHARE THEIR UNTOLD DISABILITY ARTS STORIES 

Thursday, 2 July 2026 07:05

The new access improvements at Beer Beach are complete!

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 20:49

Appeal following assault in Teignmouth

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 20:37

Exeter gets funding to tackle chewing gum on its streets

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 20:33

‘Serious questions’ over new school building marked for demolition, MP says

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 20:31

University union’s ‘biggest ever meeting’ backs no confidence vote

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 20:29

Prolific shoplifter behind bars after admitting 22 theft offences

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 07:26

Queen Elizabeth's School Launches Community Panel to Help Shape the Future of College House 

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 07:24

The Deaf Academy is Hosting Devon’s First-Ever Deaf Day in Exmouth

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 07:14

Exeter joins new initiative to support clinical research careers in the UK

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 07:12

Appeal following assault in Dawlish

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 07:10

Teignbridge revamps taxi licensing policy

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 07:08

Developers launch ambitious plan for entire 150-homes scheme to be ‘affordable’

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 07:06

Protest planned for Exeter ‘hell’ roundabout

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 07:04