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• Sexual assault, Exmouth

  Police investigating a reported sexual assault in Exmouth are appealing for witnesses. Devon & Cornwall Police say a teenage girl was assaulted on Gypsy Lane between 4pm and 5.30pm on Thursday 7 May. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.

• Police crack down on trailer theft

  Rural Affairs officers from Devon and Cornwall Police held a series of property making events over the past two weeks, offering free trailer marking for farmers and rural communities.

• Devon’s Crisis and Resilience Fund - Supporting low-income households facing financial shocks

  The fund replaces the Household Support Fund, which ended in March 2026, but is not a direct replacement. Instead of automatic payments, it provides targeted help for low-income households facing sudden financial shocks or essential unaffordable costs.

• Commissioner's column: Local policing reform updates for Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly residents

  To uphold the Police Crime & Commissioners commitment to be your voice in policing, her office has launched a dedicated website section to keep you updated on what the government’s policing reform proposals specifically mean for Devon & Cornwall.

• Road between Tipton St John and The Bowd re-opened

  The road between Tipton St John and The Bowd in East Devon has re-opened with temporary traffic lights in place following an extensive repair scheme

• NHS supporters give Exmouth Hospital a big lift

  Fundraisers in Exmouth have given the town’s hospital a big lift with a £6,000 donation for a new patient hoist.

• Temporary traffic lights to be removed from the A376 over the summer months

  Temporary traffic signals which have been in place for the construction of the Dinan Way extension, will be cleared from the A376 on Friday 29 May to help ease traffic flow in and out of Exmouth during the summer.

• Oyez, oyez – it could be you!

  Newton Abbot Town Council is redoubling its efforts to fill a unique civil role that would suit someone with a big personality and even bigger voice.

• The test for nationalised GWR will be in ‘efficient and punctual’ services

  The test of success for the soon-to-be-nationalised rail operator that transports Devonians to London Paddington will be in its ability to run “efficient and punctual” services, a Devon MP has said.

• Newton Abbot council homes will help families in need

  Work will begin this month on a major project to build new council homes on a car park in Newton Abbot.

• Business growth cash plunges to zero in major Devon area

  Cash aimed at helping businesses to grow has plunged to zero in a major Devon area after changes to government funding.

• Clarity over Exeter Pride library events as ‘threats and hate’ targeted at organisers

  Clarity about an Exeter Pride event happening at the city’s library has been issued after organisers have been targeted with “extremely challenging” comments.

• Exeter Greens say election results send ‘a clear message’

  Exeter’s jubilant Greens have hailed an ‘amazing’ night at the city council elections and thanked their legion of volunteers.

• Exeter leads rare disease global genetic testing project, improving access and saving young lives

  An international partnership designed to improve equality in access to genomic medicine for a rare disease has now provided potentially life-saving genetic testing for over 1,100 families across the world.

• Dunsford Pupils Build Confidence on Two Wheels During Bikeability Week

  Pupils at Dunsford Community Academy, have enjoyed a fantastic Bikeability week, with Year 5 children developing essential cycling skills and road safety awareness in a fun and engaging programme.

• Businesses invited to ‘Join the Fight Against Business Crime’ with free 12-month UKPAC membership

  Businesses across the region are being urged to join the fight against business crime as part of a major new initiative led by UK Partners Against Crime (UKPAC) and funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez.