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The cost of putting tables and chairs outside cafes and restaurants could be about to rise in East Devon.

Derelict public toilets in Exeter city centre could be transformed into a street food takeaway selling falafel, halloumi and hummus.

A local developer has bagged the right to build up to another 72 homes in an East Devon town directly opposite another of its schemes for 130 residences.

Councillors have unanimously approved ambitious plans to purchase a new Materials Reclamation Facility (MRF) and relocate key operational services.

Exeter has the most expensive taxi fares in Devon, with a two-mile fare weighing in at £9.50.

Planners have “regretfully” approved a plan for yet more homes in a East Devon village because of difficulties finding legitimate reasons to block it.

Legal steps have begun to move a group of travellers away from a busy car park in Exeter.

A huge block of student flats has been given the go-ahead by Exeter city councillors by a narrow margin despite them hearing it described as ‘overbearing’.

A 39-year-old man has been charged with the attempted murder of a police officer following an incident in Newton Abbot in the early hours of Tuesday 10 February.

An appeal hearing which environment campaigners hoped would mark the ‘endgame’ for one of Devon’s longest-running planning wrangles has been cut short.

Government ministers have pledged to keep South Devon’s vital rail link running reliably as winter storms increase.

The popular Teignmouth Airshow has been cancelled for another year, after last being held in 2024, due to fundraising targets not being met.

Police in Paignton are warning nuisance drivers about a new noise monitoring device as they respond to community concerns.

Groups may apply for grants of up to £5,000 to support the delivery of activities, and up to £7,000 for capital investments, such as signage and physical improvements to spaces.

A Torquay school has been praised for its ‘exceptional’ work in getting more of its students to attend classes.

Free SIM cards are being given to people living in Torbay and South Devon to help combat digital exclusion.

Do you know this man? Police Officers are trying to identify him in connection with a mobile phone theft scam.

In a powerful demonstration of regional collaboration, the Council Leaders and Directors of Public Health from every local authority in the South West have united to demand the immediate passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Devon County Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will fund 90 per cent of local authorities’ historic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) deficits.

The Government’s final local government funding settlement continues a long-term shift away from national funding, placing increasing reliance on council tax to pay for essential local services.

Devon Sexual Health has launched a new website to help people living in Devon & Torbay make informed decisions about their sexual health.

A consultation on the future of local government in Devon has been opened by the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are reminding the public not to use four specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products under any circumstances due to an ongoing risk of infection associated with their use.

A petition has been presented to parliament calling for action and investment to future-proof the Tarka Line and improve reliability for passengers across the area who rely on the train service.