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• Temporary traffic lights to be removed from the A376 over the summer months

  Temporary traffic signals which have been in place for the construction of the Dinan Way extension, will be cleared from the A376 on Friday 29 May to help ease traffic flow in and out of Exmouth during the summer.

• Newton Abbot council homes will help families in need

  Work will begin this month on a major project to build new council homes on a car park in Newton Abbot.

• Business growth cash plunges to zero in major Devon area

  Cash aimed at helping businesses to grow has plunged to zero in a major Devon area after changes to government funding.

• Clarity over Exeter Pride library events as ‘threats and hate’ targeted at organisers

  Clarity about an Exeter Pride event happening at the city’s library has been issued after organisers have been targeted with “extremely challenging” comments.

• Exeter Greens say election results send ‘a clear message’

  Exeter’s jubilant Greens have hailed an ‘amazing’ night at the city council elections and thanked their legion of volunteers.

• Exeter leads rare disease global genetic testing project, improving access and saving young lives

  An international partnership designed to improve equality in access to genomic medicine for a rare disease has now provided potentially life-saving genetic testing for over 1,100 families across the world.

• Dunsford Pupils Build Confidence on Two Wheels During Bikeability Week

  Pupils at Dunsford Community Academy, have enjoyed a fantastic Bikeability week, with Year 5 children developing essential cycling skills and road safety awareness in a fun and engaging programme.

• Businesses invited to ‘Join the Fight Against Business Crime’ with free 12-month UKPAC membership

  Businesses across the region are being urged to join the fight against business crime as part of a major new initiative led by UK Partners Against Crime (UKPAC) and funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez. 

• Local elections: Full results from Exeter

  Labour has lost overall control of Exeter City Council, although it remains the largest party.

• Labour big guns toppled

  Labour has pledged to continue providing leadership in Exeter despite losing overall control of the council last night.

• Nearly 200 homes under consideration at trio of sites

  Almost 200 homes could be approved in East Devon next week as planners debate a trio of sites.

• Charity walker sails through 72-miles in a day for RNLI fundraiser

  A charity walker tackled a 72-mile walk in just 24 hours in a fundraising effort for lifesaving charity, the RNLI.

• DCUK Awarded King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade

  DCUK, The Original Wooden Duck Company, is celebrating after being honoured with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise 2026 in the category of International Trade.

• Three former Royal Marines take on 362km expedition to raise awareness of comrades’ suicide increase

  Three former Royal Marines from the Westcountry are taking on one of the world’s toughest treks with the dual aim of raising £100,000 for RMA-The Royal Marines Charity and raising awareness of its suicide prevention campaign. And, in a bid to make the most impact possible, members of the public are encouraged to complete their own challenges.

• Path repairs begin after triple storm damage

  Major repairs have begun on a Devon footpath and cycle path battered by Storms Bert, Bram and Chandra.

• Wages and employment rates in East Devon area amongst the county’s highest

  The latest figures show positive signs for East Devon’s economy, with competitive wages and low unemployment rates.