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  A popular ferry service that transports customers to an iconic Exeter pub has come to a halt amid a dispute between its two bosses.

• Appeal following assault in Exeter

  Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault involving a group of around six or more males in Exeter.

• Latest heatwave brings extra help for those sleeping rough in Exeter

  People sleeping rough in Exeter are being given extra help to deal with the latest heatwave.

• The Royal Devon ranked among the UK’s best for cancer patient experience

  Results for the 2025 National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES) have been released, with the Royal Devon ranked 11th nationally, and coming out on top for the wider South West Peninsula.

• War of words over war on weeds in Exeter

  A Devon MP’s war on weeds has sparked dozens of reports of vegetation blighting a city’s streets.

• Large Fire Sends Smoke Across Exeter

  Smoke can be seen across Exeter this afternoon after a large fire broke out at Mincinglake Valley Park in Beacon Heath.

• Safety warning given by Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat

  Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat are asking people to please not walk along East Beach or climb over piles of fallen rock beneath the cliffs.

• Five Exeter projects shortlisted for prestigious Green Gown sustainability awards

  Five projects from the University of Exeter are finalists in the running for coveted Green Gown awards, which recognise sustainability within Higher and Further Education.

• Amber heat-health alert in place for South West

  The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an updated heat-health alert for the South West, warning that rising temperatures this week may increase health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups.

• City council to sell Exeter business centre lease for £1

  A centre set up by Exeter City Council to give local companies a helping hand could be sold for £1.

• Treasurer jailed for siphoning off around £200,000 of Devon charity’s money

  A Devon treasurer entrusted with managing a charity’s finances diverted around £200,000 to her own accounts over many years.

• Fresh safety measures to protect councillors eyed by Devon’s biggest council

  Efforts to make local politicians safer are being considered by Devon’s largest council after a renewed push following the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe.

• Free parenting app now available for parents of young children in Devon

  Devon families with children aged 0–5 years can now access free premium support through a new app on their mobile device, following investment by Devon County Council.

• Work to begin on improvements to the King George V Playing Fields

  Work is due to begin on the first phase of improvements to the King George V Playing Fields on Monday, August 17.

• Appeal following fatal road traffic collision on the A30 near Honiton

  Police are appealing for witnesses and relevant dash-cam footage following a fatal road traffic collision on the A30 near Honiton.

• Degree Apprenticeships rated Exceptional in new Ofsted report

  Devon County Council Leader Julian Brazil has congratulated the University of Exeter for gaining an “exceptional” rating from Ofsted for its Degree Apprenticeships programme.