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• Hot weather brings extra help for those sleeping rough in Exeter

  Those sleeping rough in Exeter are being given extra help to deal with the hot weather.

• Celebrations as Exeter green field homes plan is thrown out

  A decision to reject plans for retirement homes on a former sports field in the heart of Exeter may have paved the way for an ambitious community green project.

• Amber Heat-Health Alert issued for the South West by the UK Health Security Agency

  An Amber Heat-Health Alert has been issued for the South West and will be in place from 9am on Wednesday 8 July until 9pm on Sunday 12 July.

• Exeter College celebrates academic excellence at annual awards

  Exeter College has announced the winners of its 2026 Academic Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of first-year learners across the College.

• Around a million parents urged to book new ‘four-in-one’ NHS jab to protect young children against measles

  Around a million families are being urged to protect their children against the spread of measles and other potentially deadly childhood illnesses, as part of a new NHS vaccination drive.

• Approved plan for up to 75 homes in major Devon town to get second scrutiny

  Plans for up to 75 homes in a major Devon town that have already been approved look set to undergo a second round of scrutiny.

• Exeter Canal bridge project is ‘missing a trick’ says city MP

  Exeter’s MP says decision-makers at County Hall are missing a trick by rebuilding two landmark bridges without making room for bikes, boats and barges.

• Monster development opponents urging public to attend meeting

  Residents who are fighting a prospective monster housing development on the edge of Exmouth are urging the public to attend a vital information session.

• End in sight at last for six-year Exeter roads wrangle

  Devon’s longest-running roads wrangle could be settled next week, with cars likely to be allowed back into a long-closed suburban street.

• Battery fire risk sparks urgent safety warning as e-bike use rises

  A sharp rise in e-bike and e-scooter use is driving a worrying increase in battery fires. Trading Standards is urging people and businesses to act now to stay safe.

• Appeal following fatal road traffic collision involving van and motorcycle in Exeter

  Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a fatal road traffic collision on Pennsylvania Road at the junction with Stoke Valley Road in Exeter.

• Ottery St Mary Enters the UK Town of Culture 2028 Competition

  Ottery St Mary has officially entered the competition to become the UK’s Town of Culture 2028!

• Devon Mayoralty would unlock billions in investment and boost county’s economy by at least 10%

  A county-wide mayoralty for Devon could unlock billions of pounds in investment and boost the local economy by at least 10% over the next decade, according to Devon County Council Leader Councillor Julian Brazil.

• Sports club serving up double plans for expansion bid

  A Devon town sports club has double-billing at an upcoming planning debate with proposals for new homes in its grounds and the expansion of sports facilities.

• Work to install new storm tank in Sidmouth to reduce storm overflows complete

  Works to build a new storm storage tank in Sidmouth have been completed as part of a major project by South West Water to improve the town’s sewage network and reduce the use of storm overflows.

• Have your say on plans to improve air quality in Exeter

  Residents are being asked to share their views on plans to improve air quality in Exeter.