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• Appeal following extensive damage to primary school in Kenton

  Police are appealing for witnesses and information after Kenton Primary School was broken into and extensive damage was caused inside the building.

• Free expert support launched for Devon businesses and entrepreneurs

  Businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs, and young people across Devon can now access free business support, mentoring and advice through a range of programmes delivered across the county.

• Honiton gas upgrade work makes good progress

  Wales & West Utilities is progressing well with its work to upgrade the gas pipes in Honiton.

• Next stage of Newtown Community Project to get underway

  Work will begin this week on the latest stage of the Newtown Community Project, with further improvements planned to walking and cycling routes in the area.

• Matford Brook Academy Celebrates Successful First Ofsted Inspection

  Students, staff and families at Matford Brook Academy are celebrating its first Ofsted inspection, with inspectors highlighting a strong sense of belonging, positive relationships and an ambitious curriculum.

• Young driver safety campaign returns

  Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is running its Top 3 campaign for a second year, highlighting the leading causes of fatal crashes among 17-24-year-olds and encouraging new young drivers, their passengers and their parents or carers to take practical steps to reduce these risks.

• Recycle Week sees new flyers encouraging people to recycle more

  People are being encouraged to make that extra effort to recycle more during national Recycle Week and beyond.

• Police welcome new students

  Devon & Cornwall Police neighbourhood policing teams, working alongside university welfare teams and street marshals, will be carrying out patrols in popular nightlife spots during fresher’s welcome weeks to make sure thousands of new and returning students feel safe while out and about in the evenings.

• Appeal for witnesses after serious A30 collision near Yarcombe

  Police are appealing for witness and information following a serious road traffic collision that occurred on 31 August at around 1pm on the A30 near Yarcombe.

• Sewage spill in Exmouth renews focus on resilience

  A spill of partially treated sewage in Exmouth has renewed the focus on the resilience of the town’s sewer system.

• Devon Truck Show gets a green light for 2027 in spite of concerns

  The organisers of the Devon Truck Show are revving up their plans for 2027 early after securing permission for live music and alcohol sales.

• Anger over ‘secret’ body that decides on speed limit reductions

  Critics have expressed anger about a body that decides whether speed limits on Devon roads should be reduced because of their claim the process is “secret”.

• Chief Constable to lead police force for a further two years

  Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Alison Hernandez, has confirmed that Chief Constable James Vaughan has agreed to remain in role ensuring stable leadership of Devon & Cornwall Police until August 2028.

• New figures highlight ongoing Meningitis B risk for students

  Young adults, particularly university students, remain at increased risk from meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia, with new figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) showing that Meningitis B (MenB) was responsible for 97% of invasive meningococcal disease cases in 15 to 24-year-olds (93 of 96 cases) in England during 2025 to 2026.

• Police warn drivers to plan ahead and not be tempted to drink and drive

  Ten drivers suspected of drink driving have been arrested following a weekend of enforcement activity.

• Devon council seeks further clarification from government before taking a decision to issue proceedings

  Devon County Council will defer a decision to issue judicial review proceedings in order to seek further clarification from government.