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  Residents are being encouraged to lend a helping hand to young trees across Exeter as prolonged dry weather puts them under increasing stress.

• Fears for future of Teignmouth docks

  Fears that a move to make the Teign Estuary a protected ‘national landscape’ could mean ruin for Teignmouth’s busy docks have been allayed.

• New youth directory for Exmouth

  A new Exmouth Youth Directory has been created to help young people, parents, carers and families discover the wide range of clubs, activities and organisations available throughout Exmouth.

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

  With a drought now officially declared across Devon and Somerset. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are urging people to help reduce the risk of wildfires and use water responsibly as hot, dry conditions continue.

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

  East Devon District Council has received a planning application for a proposed development of up to 2,000 homes on land between the A3052, near Crealy Theme Park & Resort, and the A376 near Clyst St George.

• Councillor attacked in Devon street

  A Devon councillor who worked alongside Ann Widdecombe says ‘emotive and dishonest’ language from political leaders is putting grassroots politicians in danger.

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

  South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex (NR Wessex) will introduce a temporary timetable on the West of England line between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids from Monday 10 August.

• Why using water wisely matters more than ever this summer

  The South West is experiencing an exceptionally warm and dry period, with prolonged sunshine, low rainfall and high temperatures placing growing pressure on water resources across the region.

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

  A new support programme is launching across Devon to help people who are finding work difficult because of their physical or mental health.

• Celebrate Exeter’s green open spaces during Love Parks Week

• Thousands of EV chargers to be delivered across Devon and Torbay

  Almost 3,000 publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging sockets will be installed in communities, car parks and on streets across Devon and Torbay over the next few years.

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

  Plans for a second M5 junction at Cullompton have received a major boost, after the Government this week awarded £1.3 million to develop the next stage of the scheme.

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

  A Devon business will be able to serve up its ‘educatering’ facility after winning an appeal that it launched after its plans were blocked.

• Council approves £3m investment in play parks

  A £3 million project to upgrade play parks across Teignbridge has been approved by councillors today (Tuesday 28 July 2026).

• New A382 roundabout to open as Forches Cross closure begins

  The new Whitehills Roundabout (Jetty Marsh) is expected to open during the first half of August, replacing the old triangle junction on Exeter Road.

• Joint rescue effort for stranded dog

  On Monday 27 July 2026 at around 11.30am, the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI were tasked by H.M. Coastguard to support local coastguard rescue units, Exmouth Coastguard Rescue Team and Beer Coastguard Rescue Team. The reported casualty, a dog called Charlie, had gone over the cliff just east of Sandy Bay.