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• World-class hospital training ward to grow region’s healthcare workforce

  Exeter College has officially opened its new, fully simulated hospital training ward and life sciences laboratories, giving aspiring healthcare workers in the South West access to modern hospital-standard facilities while they complete their training.

• Green light for 300 homes on Exeter city centre car park site

  Almost 300 ‘co-living’ apartments will be built on the site of an Exeter city centre multi-storey car park after developers went back to the drawing board.

• Exeter election hustings hears claims of attacks on campaigners

  People handing out election leaflets on the streets of Exeter have been subject to assaults, violence and intimidation, it has been claimed.

• An Exeter school playing field building scheme deferred

  People in Exeter campaigning to save a city centre green space have been given eight weeks to finalise their bid.

• Man charged with murder following death of 87-year-old

  A man has been charged with murder following the death of an 87-year-old woman in Exeter.

• Devon head speaks out as survey shows half of leaders say their schools have areas out of use or unfit for purpose

  A damning poll has revealed school buildings blighted by leaking roofs and windows, damp, mould, asbestos, ageing boilers and fire doors, and even MDF holding up walls.

• Devon prison officer jailed for relationship with inmate

  A former prison officer who entered into an inappropriate relationship with a convicted sex offender has been sentenced at Exeter Crown Court to six months in prison.

• Bid to upgrade sewage treatment plant responsible for 146 spills in a year

  Plans to upgrade a East Devon sewage treatment plant responsible for 146 spills in a year could “improve water quality” in a nearby river, it has been claimed.

• ‘Unity’ pledge from Lib Dems ahead of Exeter council elections

  Liberal Democrats have pledged to ‘unite and strengthen’ communities across Exeter if they make gains in the city council elections on May 7.

• Appeal following collision involving car and motorcycle near Sidmouth

  Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a road traffic collision on the A3052 near Sidmouth.

• Cranbrook Celebrates Major Green Milestone with 5,670 Trees Planted

  Cranbrook Town Council is has announced the successful completion of its "Roots for the Future" initiative. With a final total of 5,670 trees now firmly rooted across the Cranbrook Country Park.

• Teignmouth Council Responds to Public Feedback on Toilet CCTV

  Teignmouth Town Council has listened carefully to feedback from the public regarding privacy concerns in our new gender-neutral toilet block.

• Exeter Canal reopens to water users following clear test results 

  Exeter Canal has reopened to water users following recent water quality tests, with Exeter City Council issuing updated guidance for visitors and canal users. 

• Pundit predicts bleak night for Labour in Exeter

  Labour’s grip on Exeter City Council is in jeopardy as the city prepares to go to the polls, according to one of Devon’s leading political pundits.

• Exmouth mayor opts to cancel fundraising event

  Exmouth's mayor has opted to cancel a forthcoming charity garden party due to a host of issues that hit its plans.

• Princesshay will be wellbeing hub for Mental Health Awareness week

  Princesshay Square in Exeter city centre will be transformed into an interactive wellbeing space this May, bringing together local organisations for its annual Let’s Chalk About Mental Health event.