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• UKHSA escalates heat-health alert to amber for South West, extended until Thursday

  The UK Health Security Agency has raised its South West heat-health alert from yellow to amber, warning high temperatures pose a greater risk to vulnerable people and urging health and social care services to prepare as conditions continue to heat up.

• Teignbridge adopts local plan

  The Teignbridge Local Plan 2020-2040 has been formally adopted by councillors at Teignbridge District Council’s annual meeting. The plan sets out planning policy and allocates land for development across Teignbridge, outside Dartmoor National Park.

• Eight arrested and 39 knives seized by police during week of intensification

  Last week, Devon & Cornwall Police supported national ‘Sceptre’ knife awareness campaign, engaging with knife retailers to check knives are not being sold illegally and with the public around the risks of carrying knives.

• New Lord Mayor of Exeter and Deputy Mayor appointed

  Cllr Gemma Rolstone has become Exeter’s new Lord Mayor, with Cllr Lucy Haigh appointed Deputy Lord Mayor. During her year in office, Cllr Rolstone will raise funds for Baby Bank Network Exeter, supporting families facing financial and emotional hardship

• 10th anniversary English Riviera Airshow - everything you need to know

  The English Riviera Airshow returns to Paignton seafront this weekend (Friday 29, Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 May), with tens of thousands of visitors expected to flock to Torbay for one of the region’s most spectacular weekends of the year.

• Exwick Heights Pupil Raises £768 for Wildlife Trust with First Triathlon

  Year 6 pupil Polly from Exwick Heights Primary School raised £768 for Devon Wildlife Trust by completing her first triathlon. An Earth Councillor at the school, she took on a swim, cycle and run challenge, more than doubling her fundraising target.

• Ofsted report highlights progress in Devon children’s services

  “Ofsted says Devon County Council is making progress in improving children’s services. Inspectors praised major service changes and the appointment of more permanent leaders and managers, bringing greater workforce stability.”

• Battle lines emerging over possible monster Exmouth housing site

  The battle lines around a possible monster site that could accommodate up to 700 homes in Exmouth are emerging as objectors believe early proposals are in “direct conflict” with policies.

• A new talking bin has been unveiled in a joint National Highways and East Devon District Council initiative

  A new talking 570-litre capacity compacting bin has been installed in a layby near Upottery, and will be monitored as a trial, with the aim of rolling out further bins in the future.

• Fraudster jailed for six & half years for swindling friends and associates out of more than £500,000

  An Exeter fraudster has been jailed for six & a half years for swindled four victims out of more than half a million pounds of savings, pensions and inheritance – most of which he spent on gambling.

• Police say don’t be a nuisance on the water and put others at risk

  Police drones were launched over Teignmouth during an operation to deter anti-social behaviour following reports of nuisance incidents on the water and near the quayside. 

• Call for more volunteer road wardens in Devon as scheme marks 10th anniversary

  It’s 10 years since Devon County Council rolled out its community road warden scheme across the county, and to mark the milestone, councillors have issued a rallying cry for new recruits to come forward.

• Dawlish couple celebrate wedding day at Rowcroft Hospice

  A deeply heartfelt celebration took place on Tuesday 19th May at Rowcroft Hospice, as Keiandra Foote and Jeff Coombs were married surrounded by close family, friends and the hospice team who helped make the day possible.

• Updated designs unveiled for Cranbrook Leisure and Wellbeing Centre

  Updated designs for the proposed Cranbrook Leisure and Wellbeing Centre are now available. Residents can explore the latest proposals, see how feedback from the recent public survey shaped the plans, and share their views.

• THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH VISITS THE 2026 DEVON COUNTY SHOW

  Organisers of the Devon County Show were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, to the 2026 Devon County Show at Westpoint, Exeter today, Thursday 21 May.

• Five Teignbridge beaches recognised in awards

  Five beaches in Teignbridge have been recognised for their quality in the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2026.