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• Appeal following roadside altercation Woodbury Common

  Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a roadside altercation along the B3179 towards Woodbury Village on Woodbury Common in East Devon.

• National Trust eyeing bid for new path to reinstate circular walk

  The National Trust is hoping to create a new path so that a circular walk at one of its prime East Devon destinations can be restored.

• Introducing the new Dartmoor Challenge Badge

  A new Dartmoor Challenge Badge is putting Dartmoor’s unique landscape, history and culture at the heart of exploration and discovery.

• Teen artists star in Marilyn Monroe competition

  A pair of talented young artists have been celebrated for their creative interpretation of the enduring legacy and cultural impact of film icon Marilyn Monroe.

• Dawlish Business Support & Networking Event -

  Businesses, charities, community groups and organisations from across Dawlish are being encouraged to attend a free Business Support & Networking Event this October.

• East Devon District Council launches EdenServ to deliver waste and recycling services

  East Devon District Council (EDDC) has launched EdenServ, its new provider for household recycling and waste collection services across the district.

• Major discounter submits store plans for Devon’s newest town

  A major discount supermarket has submitted formal plans to develop a store in Devon’s newest town.

• Fatal collision, B3181 near Cullompton

  Police officers are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal road traffic collision near Cullompton, Devon.

• The curious quandary of trying to build more homes

  There’s a curious quandary with Britain’s aspiration of building more homes and it’s been perfectly captured in a major Devon district.

• Short closures planned for Exe Estuary Trail maintenance near Dawlish

  Essential surface maintenance and bollard improvements are planned on two sections of the Exe Estuary Trail near Dawlish at the end of September.

• Reflecting on an extraordinary summer for Fire Service

  Prolonged hot and dry conditions brought an increased risk of outdoor fires across Devon and Somerset, creating challenging conditions for communities and a sustained period of high demand for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.

• Parents urged to make sure children don’t miss important vaccinations

  As well as checking routine childhood vaccinations are up to date, families are being reminded about vaccines that help protect against meningococcal disease, a rare but serious infection that can cause meningitis and septicaemia. The illness can become life threatening very quickly.

• Chief Constable has the skills to drive change, says Commissioner

  Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez says she has full confidence in the Chief Constable of Devon & Cornwall Police following the performance reclassification of the force by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS).

• £200,000 awarded to community projects across Teignbridge

  Eight community projects across Teignbridge, including play area upgrades, new BMX pump tracks and a community-owned village shop, are set to benefit from £200,000 of funding.

• Work on £4m King George V Playing Fields project gathers pace

  Exeter’s King George V Playing Fields project is already starting to take shape just a month after work began on the transformation.

• TV Licence Savings Stamps refund ends on 31 December 2026

  If you still have any unused TV stamps, don’t forget to claim your money back before the deadline.