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• Fatal collision, B3181 near Cullompton

  Police officers are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal road traffic collision near Cullompton, Devon.

• The curious quandary of trying to build more homes

  There’s a curious quandary with Britain’s aspiration of building more homes and it’s been perfectly captured in a major Devon district.

• Short closures planned for Exe Estuary Trail maintenance near Dawlish

  Essential surface maintenance and bollard improvements are planned on two sections of the Exe Estuary Trail near Dawlish at the end of September.

• Reflecting on an extraordinary summer for Fire Service

  Prolonged hot and dry conditions brought an increased risk of outdoor fires across Devon and Somerset, creating challenging conditions for communities and a sustained period of high demand for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.

• Parents urged to make sure children don’t miss important vaccinations

  As well as checking routine childhood vaccinations are up to date, families are being reminded about vaccines that help protect against meningococcal disease, a rare but serious infection that can cause meningitis and septicaemia. The illness can become life threatening very quickly.

• £200,000 awarded to community projects across Teignbridge

  Eight community projects across Teignbridge, including play area upgrades, new BMX pump tracks and a community-owned village shop, are set to benefit from £200,000 of funding.

• Work on £4m King George V Playing Fields project gathers pace

  Exeter’s King George V Playing Fields project is already starting to take shape just a month after work began on the transformation.

• TV Licence Savings Stamps refund ends on 31 December 2026

  If you still have any unused TV stamps, don’t forget to claim your money back before the deadline.

• Last look as ‘ground-breaking’ Exeter city centre shopping mall demolished

  A landmark building in Exeter that was once hailed as the future of city shopping has almost disappeared.

• Exe ferryman injured by ‘intoxicated’ e-biker

  A popular ferry which carries passengers across the River Exe has had to be modified after an incident involving a drunken passenger and a heavy electric bike.

• Devon MPs blast government tourist tax proposals

  The government’s controversial ‘tourist tax’ proposals have been created to benefit big cities, according to a Devon MP, at the expense of rural holiday locations.

• Action pledged as campaigners raise fears at MP’s meeting

  Campaigners opposing a proposed 700-home site on the edge of Exmouth have been assured key concerns will be raised with ministers. David Reed MP held a community meeting to hear residents’ views on the plans.

• Operation Seabird targets marine crime and protects wildlife

  Operation Seabird visited Salcombe, offering free forensic marking for high-value marine equipment, including jet skis and outboard motors. Police also gave boat owners advice on protecting valuables and avoiding disturbing wildlife along the coast.

• Public warned over scammers posing as police officers

  Devon & Cornwall Police are warning residents to be vigilant over a phone scam involving fraudsters posing as police officers. They have been informed that people are being called by scammers under the guise of 'assisting with an investigation'.

• Annual housing report shows tenant feedback continues to drive service improvement in East Devon

  A report reviewed by Cabinet sets out where housing services have fallen short, what tenants have told the council and improvements being made, including investment in extra resources to help resolve issues more effectively.

• Exeter primary school wins innovation competition for fifth consecutive year with “outstanding” Mars habitat project

  Exwick Heights Primary School won the primary category at the Ted Wragg Trust’s Innovation Competition. Five Year 5 pupils spent six months researching, designing and building their “out of this world” project before presenting it to judges.