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• Spotlight on Exeter homeless support groups

  Two Exeter organisations working with some of the city’s most vulnerable people have had their work highlighted in Parliament.

• Police officers receive specialist training to tackle machinery theft

  The Rural Affairs Team at Devon & Cornwall Police has been working with VIN Chip to deliver specialist training to officers, strengthening their ability to identify stolen plant, agricultural machinery and equipment and recognise key indicators of theft.

• People asked to think of others when letting off fireworks

  People in Exeter are being asked to consider others when setting off fireworks over the coming days.

• UPDATE | investigation into death of a woman in Torquay

  The death of a woman in Torquay is no longer being treated as suspicious, following a forensic post-mortem.

• Heritage Fund backs plans for a Wild About Seaton future

  East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Wild About Seaton Wetland Connections project. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players, the project aims to restore important wetland habitats, improve access to nature, celebrate local heritage, and create stronger connections between Seaton’s wildlife, natural history and visitor attractions.

• Still time to enter tree photography competition

  Budding photographers are being encouraged to take part in Exeter City Council’s Tree Photography Competition.

• Devon-wide council overhaul ‘withdrawn’ as government rethinks

  A controversial overhaul of Devon’s councils has been withdrawn by the government as part of a widespread re-think by ministers.

• Help shape Exeter’s budget by taking part in survey

  People in Exeter are being asked to help shape the City Council’s budget for 2027/28.

• Assurances sought over Teignmouth lido future

  A decision will be made on the future of Teignmouth Lido in December.

• Exeter part of largest genetic study on Alzheimer’s identifying new DNA risks

  A large-scale international study offers new insights for understanding Alzheimer’s disease and developing future treatments.

• How to stay safe during Halloween

  Halloween is a chance to have fun with family and friends, whether you’re carving pumpkins, dressing up, or heading out trick-or-treating. But every year, preventable accidents happen because of candles, costumes, and poor visibility after dark.

• Murder investigation launched in Torquay

  Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Torquay.

• Shop local with half price parking this winter

  You will be able to park for less than £2 at most EDDC car parks for up to two hours. Free parking will also continue to be offered on Sundays in Axminster, Honiton and Ottery St Mary. At Seaton car parks, all-day parking will cost just £1 on Saturday 28 November for the Christmas lights switch-on.

• Storms see Waterways team called into action on Exe Estuary

  Stormy weather saw a number of boats rescued in the Exe Estuary over the last week.

• Devon MP calls for action over cat road deaths

  A white cat called Ignatius D Flufflesworth has taken centre stage in a Westminster debate about the death toll of household pets killed on British roads.

• Active travel scheme takes another step forward

  Work begins this week on the second phase of the Newtown Active Travel Scheme in Exeter, making it easier, safer and more attractive for people to walk, wheel and cycle around the area.