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• Devon urges fairer funding as Chief Medical Officer calls for a national rural healthcare strategy

  Devon County Council has welcomed a major new report from England’s Chief Medical Officer which says the health challenges facing rural communities must be treated as a national, not simply a local, issue.

• Young people to make their mark in Devon’s youth vote

  Young people across Devon are being encouraged to take part in this year’s Make Your Mark vote and help shape the issues that matter most to them.

• Beware of scam texts around £100 energy payments

  People in Exeter are being warned to watch out for fake text messages in relation to the government’s announcement of a new £100 household energy payment.

• Decision date for Devon’s councils to be abolished

  Devon’s district councils are expecting to find out in March next year how long they have left to live.

• Knitted poppies adorn Exeter’s historic Guildhall for Remembrance

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• Danger warning over crumbling cliffs on Devon rail route

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• Exeter College learner crowned South West Student Chef of the Year

  An Exeter College learner has been crowned Student/Apprentice Chef of the Year at the prestigious South West Chef of the Year 2026 competition.

• Your guide to a safer Bonfire Night

  Bonfire Night is one of the highlights of the autumn calendar, bringing communities together to enjoy spectacular fireworks and celebrations. But every year, fireworks and bonfires cause serious injuries, fires and preventable call-outs for emergency services.

• Consultant national industrial action: 25-27 November 2026

  The British Medical Association (BMA) is taking strike action involving consultants at a number of NHS trusts, including the Royal Devon from 7am on Wednesday 25 November until 7am on Friday 27 November 2026. The industrial action is a national dispute between the Government and trade unions about terms and conditions.

• Police Cadets assist alcohol test purchase operation in Torquay Town Centre

  Police Cadets have been helping to keep communities safe as they took part in a recent test purchase operation at licensed premises across Torquay Town Centre.

• Survey seeks women’s views on safety in Exeter

  Women and girls are being asked for their feedback on safety whilst moving around Exeter.

• Welcome for new measures to tackle Exeter street drinkers

  New ‘Respect Orders’ to tackle anti–social behaviour have been welcomed by politicians in Exeter.

• Library staff cut as employer aims to become ‘more resilient’

  An overhaul of how Devon’s libraries are staffed has led to 19 people being made redundant, prompting concerns from campaigners about the impact.

• Massive city centre development adapts to post-Covid habits

  Changing work habits which have seen millions of people turning their backs on the office to work from home instead have forced Exeter to think again about a massive new development.