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• Exeter College in top 10 nationally for GCSE English and Maths grade progression

  Exeter College has been ranked among the top 10 state-funded further education colleges in the country for improving GCSE English and Maths grades among its learners, while for vulnerable learners it’s ranked in the top 3.

• NHS Devon celebrates success of Exmouth Community Appointment Day

  NHS Devon is celebrating the success of its first pioneering Community Appointment Day in Exmouth which, amongst other initiatives supported by the elective care team, has helped drive a dramatic reduction in waiting times for people needing musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy services across east Devon.

• Passengers ‘stranded’ by Devon bus service cuts

  A cut in the number of buses serving Dawlish is leaving passengers stranded, according to a local councillor.

• Man jailed for violent assault on police officer

  A man has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years plus five years on extended licence after violently attacking a female officer in the course of her duty.

• Yet more homes being eyed for edge of Topsham

  Even more homes could be bolted onto the edge of Topsham as a plan for up to 35 homes has been submitted.

• ‘Totally unjust’ second homes premium raises over £25 million in first year

  More than £25 million has been raised by Devon’s councils through double-charging council tax on holiday homes as some of those forking out the extra cash brand it “totally unjust”.

• Thousands sign up to save Devon’s ‘Little Poland’

  Nearly 10,000 people have signed a petition calling on the government to step in and save Devon’s own ‘Little Poland’.

• Exeter City centre bus station plans shelved as costs double

  Plans to turn Exeter's former bus station into a temporary car park have been dropped after costs proved too high. Green councillors are urging the Labour-led council to abandon the idea and press ahead with finding a long-term use for the site.

• Huge patient growth prompts Cranbrook doctor expansion bid

  The surgery said “sustained patient list growth” meant new registrations had increased by 11.8 per cent between April 2024 and 2025, followed by another 8 per cent hike between last year and this year, and now it wants to put three temporary modular units on its site.

• Devon seeks supporters for its potential South West Water legal action

  Devon County Council is seeking support from neighbouring councils as it explores legal action against South West Water over ongoing concerns about sewage discharges and declining water quality across the county.

• E-Fit issued in hunt for Paignton sexual assault suspect

  Police are investigating an attack in an alleyway off Smallcombe Road between 6pm and 7.30pm on Wednesday 8 April, reported on 17 May. Officers have released an E-Fit image of a person they wish to identify as part of their enquiries.

• Police ask parents to check on their children after reports of anti-social behaviour

  Over recent weekends, underage youths have been drinking alcohol and using drugs in Dawlish Warren, with some needing hospital treatment. Hot weather has attracted large groups travelling from towns along the local train line.

• 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.