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• Exmouth gas upgrade work set to start

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• Historic Royal Navy Fairey Swordfish joins Regatta Airshow

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• Your views needed on culture in Exeter and the future of the city centre

  Exeter residents are being reminded to have their say on two major strategies that will guide the city’s cultural development and future of the city centre in the coming years.

• EHCP funding framework phased implementation starts

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• New £12m Centre for Law and Social Sciences opens

  Exeter College has opened its new Centre for Law and Social Sciences, transforming the College’s city centre Hele Road campus and creating a modern learning environment for students studying A Level Geography, History, Law, Politics, Sociology and Psychology.

• Resident doctor national industrial action - June 2026

  The British Medical Association (BMA) is taking strike action involving resident doctors at a number of NHS trusts, including the Royal Devon, from 7am on Monday 15 June until 7am on Friday 19 June 2026.

• Exeter backs new support service for Ukrainian residents

  There’s good news for Ukrainian residents living in Exeter, with the announcement of a new community connecting service.

• County Council wants clean water

  Devon County Council’s Leader has said that the privatised water industry is not fit for purpose, that it’s broken, and that the public are suffering as a result of it.

• Three Royal Navy Personnel Killed in Devon Helicopter Crash

  Three members of the Royal Navy have died after a Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Okehampton.

• Appeal for witnesses following serious injury collision near Dawlish

  Police are investigating a serious road traffic collision near Dawlish on Monday 1 June and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

• Force sets out robust plans to drive further improvement following latest inspection

  Devon & Cornwall Police has today welcomed a report recognising the Force’s improvements on how it responds to calls for service and continues to prevent crime effectively.

• South West Water Fined £1.85 Million Over Brixham Cryptosporidium Outbreak

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• Exeter retains 11th place in Complete University Guide 2027

  The University of Exeter has maintained its position of 11th in the latest national league table.

• Police and partners urge communities to unite against domestic abuse during World Cup

  Devon & Cornwall Police will be raising awareness around the link between sporting events and an increase in domestic abuse during this summer’s FIFA World Cup.

• Record-breaking season for Exeter City FC’s recycling scheme

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