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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Citizens Advice Exeter awarded grant to continue supporting residents

  The funding will provide £75,000 in 2026/27 and £75,000 in 2027/28 to help the organisation continue delivering essential advice and support services for residents. Members of Executive expressed strong support for Citizens Advice Exeter during the meeting. 

• 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.