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  A massive £150 million water tank on the outskirts of Exeter will give high-tech firms the chance to test new underwater drone technology.

• Reform UK leader calls reprimand linked to controversial library event a ‘stitch-up’

  Devon’s Reform leader has criticised a reprimand that requires him to apologise and undertake code of conduct training as a “stitch-up”.

• Tempers flare amid push for Devon mayor by 2027

  Flared tempers led to a meeting about Devon’s efforts to try and secure a mayor being abruptly adjourned.

• Work starts on new-look water play facility in Exeter

  Work is underway to create a new water play facility in an Exeter park.

• Public backs keeping Devon & Cornwall Police independent

  Residents of Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have sent a “very clear message” that they do not support Devon & Cornwall Police becoming part of a larger police force, says Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez.

• Appeal after business break-ins, South Devon and Exeter

  Officers are appealing for information after a series of overnight burglaries at businesses across Exeter and South Devon.

• Devon SEND families set to benefit from expanded Short Breaks offer with more choice

  Disabled children, young people and their families across Devon are benefiting from improvements to the county council’s Short Breaks offer, with work now underway to create an even broader range of support through a new county-wide quality assured provider offer.

• Devon’s new council names confirmed as elected member numbers slashed

  The names of Devon’s four new councils that are set to be launched in under two years have been confirmed with a stark cut in councillor numbers.

• The circus is coming to Exeter city centre

  An Exeter city centre church could be transformed into a circus complete with its own museum and a training centre for would-be performers.

• Devon & Cornwall Police secures 138 sexual offence convictions during the first half of 2026

  Between January and June 2026, the unstinting efforts of Devon & Cornwall Police investigators has brought about the conviction of 138 perpetrators of sexual offences. 55 of these convictions were for rape.

• Residents encouraged to help young trees through dry summer

  Residents are being encouraged to lend a helping hand to young trees across Exeter as prolonged dry weather puts them under increasing stress.

• Fears for future of Teignmouth docks

  Fears that a move to make the Teign Estuary a protected ‘national landscape’ could mean ruin for Teignmouth’s busy docks have been allayed.

• New youth directory for Exmouth

  A new Exmouth Youth Directory has been created to help young people, parents, carers and families discover the wide range of clubs, activities and organisations available throughout Exmouth.

• Fire Service ask people to please protect water supplies and prevent fires

  With a drought now officially declared across Devon and Somerset. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are urging people to help reduce the risk of wildfires and use water responsibly as hot, dry conditions continue.

• Planning application submitted for proposed development near Crealy and Clyst St George

  East Devon District Council has received a planning application for a proposed development of up to 2,000 homes on land between the A3052, near Crealy Theme Park & Resort, and the A376 near Clyst St George.

• Councillor attacked in Devon street

  A Devon councillor who worked alongside Ann Widdecombe says ‘emotive and dishonest’ language from political leaders is putting grassroots politicians in danger.