Local News Archive

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Friday, 16 October 2026 07:35

Matford Brook Academy Expands Facilities for New School Year

Friday, 16 October 2026 07:29

County Council backs renewed support for Devon farmers hit by bluetongue

Friday, 16 October 2026 07:23

Get vaccinated and don’t visit patients if unwell, health leaders urge as flu hits local hospitals

Friday, 16 October 2026 07:18

Severe drought declared as reservoir levels fall

Friday, 16 October 2026 07:16

All Souls Day Festival returns to Exeter

Thursday, 15 October 2026 15:26

Starcross family raise £10k for Hospital ICU Garden Appeal

Thursday, 15 October 2026 15:25

25 months in jail for woman who smuggled Thai cannabis

Thursday, 15 October 2026 15:23

Homes plan lodged for former Exeter leisure centre

Thursday, 15 October 2026 11:02

A Crowdfunding campaign has launched to raise some of the funds needed to build a permanent community “village green by the sea” in Exmouth.

Thursday, 15 October 2026 07:28

Fire Service issues enforcement notice for fire safety breaches at Torbay hospital

Thursday, 15 October 2026 07:24

Unsung heroes’ who keep Exeter looking good honoured at awards

Thursday, 15 October 2026 07:18

County Council backs plan to help young people build a future in Devon

Thursday, 15 October 2026 07:17

Householders urged to fight fly-tipping by choosing reputable removers

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 16:55

Multi-million pound funding boost to Devon’s road’s

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 16:54

‘Frustration’ as £5million Newton Abbot market stays shut

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 16:51

Exeter traffic-free street row rumbles on

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 16:50

Devon leaders demand Government stop the money drain on Local Government Reorganisation

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 11:18

University of Exeter launches £175m fundraising campaign – the largest in its history

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 07:15

Council land transfers will help protect public spaces

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 07:12

Recycle Devon marks International Repair Day with free community repair event

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 07:10

Support events organised for businesses in Dawlish and Newton Abbot

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 07:09

Protest over Exeter’s ‘floating’ bus stops

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 07:08

Bluetongue leaves Devon farmers exhausted and facing long-term losses

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 11:14

Public insight to shape future National Park ambitions

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 07:19

RNLI in the South West evolving to meet lifesaving demand

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 07:14

University of Exeter honoured for work to promote social mobility

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 07:11

Clyst Meadows officially opens as a new green space for people, dogs and nature

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 07:08

Flood Action Week: Check your risk, make a plan and prepare

Monday, 12 October 2026 15:16

Go-ahead for new Dryden Road layout

Monday, 12 October 2026 15:12

Priority parking schemes for Exeter streets

Monday, 12 October 2026 14:00

Call for support as rising costs create £1.1 million deficit for Devon Air Ambulance

Monday, 12 October 2026 11:14

Councils need certainty on infrastructure before growth, East Devon Leader tells Prime Minister

Monday, 12 October 2026 11:06

East Devon Leads the Way on Nature Recovery

Monday, 12 October 2026 11:04

Devon & Cornwall Police focus on anti-social behaviour

Sunday, 11 October 2026 11:13

Pressure remains on consultation over librarian jobs in Devon

Sunday, 11 October 2026 11:09

Thirteen jailed after police take down huge criminal network that flooded Devon with drugs

Friday, 9 October 2026 16:54

Devon & Cornwall Police Introduces Taser 10

Friday, 9 October 2026 16:47

New report highlights progress in strengthening Devon’s fostering services

Friday, 9 October 2026 16:45

Campaigners hail victory in battle against proposed BESS in East Devon

Friday, 9 October 2026 16:43

Out There’s Young Person’s Day library event returns but with changes

Friday, 9 October 2026 12:10

New website launched for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation

Friday, 9 October 2026 07:17

Chance to visit inspiring energy-saving homes this weekend

Friday, 9 October 2026 07:15

St Thomas Splash Pad to close for winter as Heavitree improvements progress

Thursday, 8 October 2026 15:05

Local Education Leaders Join Forces to Improve Secondary School Experience

Thursday, 8 October 2026 15:04

Live Longer Better Expands Across Devon

Thursday, 8 October 2026 15:02

Free taxi, anyone? Take a walk in Exmouth

Thursday, 8 October 2026 14:58

Fire service consults on draft five-year strategic plan

Thursday, 8 October 2026 14:56

Appeal following convenience store burglary, Whimple

Thursday, 8 October 2026 13:20

Retailers reminded of new tobacco and vape sales laws

Thursday, 8 October 2026 07:40

Citizens Advice Exeter celebrates 80 years of service to the city

Thursday, 8 October 2026 07:24

Exeter universities success in driving economic growth and regeneration recognised in national assessment

Thursday, 8 October 2026 07:22

PCC secures £195,000 to support victims and enhance safety measures following prison early release changes

Thursday, 8 October 2026 07:19

East Devon District Council awards leisure services contract

Thursday, 8 October 2026 07:16

Local food waste charity awarded City Grant funding

Thursday, 8 October 2026 07:12

You’ll never guess the unexpected trial one politician wants to bring to Exeter

Thursday, 8 October 2026 07:10

Could Exeter’s ‘windy’ farmer’s market be on the move?

Thursday, 8 October 2026 07:08

South West Water applies for non-essential water use restrictions due to pressure on local water resources

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 07:18

Two organisations charged with corporate manslaughter following fatal boating incident

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 07:15

New text messaging service introduced to help residents with Council Tax

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 07:13

New leisure, health and community facilities approved for Cranbrook

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 07:11

Take a seat for your mental health: new support benches installed across Devon

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 07:08

Ofsted and CQC inspectors want your views by 13 October

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 07:05

City council refuses garden bins move

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 07:04

Exeter spent £1million on shake-up that may never happen

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 07:02

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Monday, 5 October 2026 21:09

Help shape Exminster’s future

Monday, 5 October 2026 21:08

Local community groups encouraged to apply for Ward Grants

Monday, 5 October 2026 21:06

Call for action over Exeter traffic ban street

Monday, 5 October 2026 21:05

Devon on right track as Government approves SEND reform plan

Monday, 5 October 2026 11:11

Exeter dementia study to be NHS tested as part of £80m government project

Monday, 5 October 2026 07:14

Budleigh walkabout helps shape review of communal areas

Monday, 5 October 2026 07:10

Over 23,000 young people in the South West have had their first MenB dose, but more than 53,000 are still missing out on the life-saving vaccine

Saturday, 3 October 2026 08:57

Public voting open for Devon Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Celebration and Impact Awards

Saturday, 3 October 2026 08:55

Community Project Set to Revive East Devon Hedgerows

Saturday, 3 October 2026 08:50

Economic squeeze hitting fire service’s bid to recruit on-call firefighters

Saturday, 3 October 2026 08:49

Woodbury Neighbourhood Plan officially adopted following overwhelming public support

Saturday, 3 October 2026 08:25

A Spooktacular Success: Halloween Costume Swaps Expand Across Devon

Saturday, 3 October 2026 08:23

MP welcomes cash boost for Exeter city centre

Saturday, 3 October 2026 08:21

Where’s all the infrastructure funding anyway?

Saturday, 3 October 2026 08:20

Pub eyes expansion with virtual games and snooker rooms

Friday, 2 October 2026 14:36

Calls for ‘fire summit’ amid rampant pressure on service

Friday, 2 October 2026 07:26

Devon Partnership NHS Trust Achieves Major Energy Savings Through Solar

Friday, 2 October 2026 07:24

Rail industry crackdown as trespassing criminals cause more than six and half days of delays on the South Western network in a year

Friday, 2 October 2026 07:13

Communities invited to apply for new Devon library improvement grants

Friday, 2 October 2026 07:09

Have Your Say on the Future of the Dawlish Aviary

Thursday, 1 October 2026 15:44

Heating oil support available as winter approaches

Thursday, 1 October 2026 15:42

Museum supporters demand answers over long closure

Thursday, 1 October 2026 15:40

Dissent over fire chief’s pay fails to block rise above £200k

Thursday, 1 October 2026 15:38

Cranbrook finally on cusp of proper town centre

Thursday, 1 October 2026 15:37

The Royal Devon urging people to get their #JabDone now before winter illnesses arrive

Thursday, 1 October 2026 11:45

Appeal for witnesses in hate crime investigation

Thursday, 1 October 2026 11:44

West Exe Students Raise Nearly £4,000 for Hospiscare

Thursday, 1 October 2026 09:54

Exeter Council tenants invited to help shape future housing services

Thursday, 1 October 2026 07:12