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• South West Water announces temporary restrictions for hosepipe use across the region

  South West Water has announced it will introduce temporary restrictions on hosepipe use for all customers across Devon, Cornwall, parts of Dorset and Somerset and the Isles of Scilly as prolonged dry weather, significantly below average rainfall and continued high demand place increasing pressure on the region's water resources.

• Don’t miss chance to help shape plans to improve air quality in Exeter

  A consultation finishes on Friday 14 August and people are being encouraged to complete a short survey which takes around ten minutes to complete.

• Emergency meeting plea as friction emerges over massive task of redrawing Devon’s political boundaries

  Friction is emerging as Devon races to put forward proposals for new boundaries that will define the distinct areas in which residents will be able to vote.

• Residents invited to share views on staying active in Exeter

  Exeter residents are being invited to share their views on how easy it is to stay active in the city through the annual Local Active Lives Survey.

• Faster testing, financial support and better communication among Devon’s bluetongue demands

  Faster testing, financial support and better communication are among the demands being made by Devon to push the government to better tackle the bluetongue outbreak.

• South West Water encourages households to check for hidden toilet leaks

  South West Water is encouraging customers across the region to carry out a simple check at home to identify hidden toilet leaks which could be wasting thousands of litres of water every year.

• Report of alleged serious assault being investigated in Exeter

  Police are investigating a report of an alleged serious assault in Exeter and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

• Closure order granted for Exeter property linked to crime and anti-social behaviour

  A property in Exeter has been issued with a closure order following successful action by Devon & Cornwall Police working in partnership with housing association SNG (Sovereign Network Group).

• Royal Clarence Hotel developers to scale back on affordable housing

  City councillors hoping for a homes bonanza as a result of rebuilding the fire-hit Royal Clarence Hotel have had to lower their sights.

• Dangerous cycle path set-up creating arguments between drivers and riders

  A dangerous cycle path set-up in Exeter is creating a constant stream of arguments between drivers and cyclists, it has been claimed.

• Police appeal for information for wanted Exeter Man

  Police are seeking the public’s help to trace a 39-year-old man from Exeter.

• Parking ticket row erupts over signage quarrel

  A driver slapped with a parking ticket while walking her dog has hit out at the charge because of her claims over poor signage.

• Commissioner welcomes steps taken to meet summer policing challenge

  Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has praised the measures in place to help police in Devon and Cornwall keep communities safe as the population increases dramatically during the four months of the summer.

• E-fit released of man after disorder in Exmouth

  Detectives have issued an e-fit image of a man they wish to identify and talk to in connection with an assault on Exmouth seafront.

• Fires in Teignmouth

  Police are investigating a suspicious fire at Teignmouth Hospital on Monday 3 August.

• Devon’s Conservative MPs confirm they will fight next election

  Devon’s four Conservative MPs have confirmed they will fight the next general election when it is called.