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• Drugs seized in Chudleigh as police carry out Pubs Against Drugs operation

  Devon & Cornwall Police passive drugs dog Skye joined specialist handler PC Steve Waters in an operation on 19 June. They were supported by the Special Constabulary, Neighbourhood Support Team, Licensing Team and Teignbridge Council ASB Officer.

• Street sweeper brushes make the perfect donkey backscratchers

  The four-legged residents of The Donkey Sanctuary are benefitting from a unique recycling initiative, with road sweeper brushes being repurposed as back scratchers. 

• Cranbrook Pupils Get Growing with New Pre-School Garden Project

  Youngsters at Cranbrook Education Campus are enjoying hands-on learning in nature as a new pre-school garden project begins to flourish, thanks to generous donations of plants, bulbs, seeds and compost.

• Budleigh Salterton’s Fairlynch Museum unearths a talent young archaeologist!

  A young Devon archaeologist has been recognised by Budleigh Salterton’s Fairlynch Museum for her work researching, studying and discovering Devon’s past.

• Failed city centre car park could make Exeter a fortune

  The city’s executive has unanimously approved bringing Market Street multi-storey car park back in-house as a pay-and-display facility. It was previously operated by NCP, which entered administration in March, citing a decline in business since the Covid pandemic.

• More than 500 health workers in Devon trust rushing for the exit

  More than 500 health workers at an Exeter-based health trust have put themselves forward for voluntary redundancy amid efforts by bosses to cut costs.

• Heatwave brings extra help for those sleeping rough in Exeter

  Exeter City Council has activated its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) in response to high temperatures and strong sunshine. Sun cream and extra water supplies will be available at supported accommodation providers Gabriel House and Prospects.

• Devon County Council Customer Service Centre celebrates its 20th anniversary

  The centre began as a pilot project supporting residents aged 50+. It has since expanded to handle calls from the public and professionals across services including highways, children’s social work, registrars, SEND, Blue Badge and more.

• Exmouth Community College Students Remove 5.5kg of Waste in Beach Clean-Up Effort 

  Students from Exmouth Community College (ECC) have rolled up their sleeves to help protect their local coastline, removing 5.5kg of plastic and other waste from Exmouth Beach as part of a special environmental action day.

• £3m boost for Teignbridge play parks moves a step closer

  A proposed £3 million project to upgrade play parks across Teignbridge is one step closer to being given the green light after being reviewed by the Teignbridge District Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday (June 16).

• UKHSA issue red heat-health alert for the South West

  With hot weather affecting the South West, we’re asking the public to check-in on neighbours, friends and family – especially those who may be more vulnerable or isolated – to make sure they are safe and well.

• Construction starts to provide extra care scheme in Cranbrook

  Work is underway on a new extra care housing development in Cranbrook that will provide 58 affordable homes for older people and those with additional support needs.

• APPEAL | Voyeurism, Dawlish Warren

  Devon & Cornwall Police are appealing for the help of the public to identify this man in relation to a report of upskirting in Dawlish Warren. It was reported on the afternoon of 30 May a man was seen secretly recording people near to the seafront.

• Appeal for witnesses after man seriously injured in collision on A376

  Officers were called at around 2.25pm on Sunday 21st June 2026, to a report of a collision on A376, between Clyst St Mary and Clyst St George, on the southbound carriageway. The collision involved a black Honda motorcycle and a grey BMW estate car.

• POLICE APPEAL Following Fail to stop incident in Stoke Cannon

  Devon & Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision on the A396 at Stoke Cannon, Devon. The crash happened around midday on 20 June and involved a Triumph motorcycle and a silver Vauxhall Astra. Information sought.

• Sir Keir Starmer Announces Resignation as UK Prime Minister

  Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Sir Kier Starmer said he had listened to the concerns of Labour MPs and believed stepping aside was in the best interests of the country and the party. He pledged to support his successor during the transition period.