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Devon residents are being encouraged to help change the narrative on suicide this World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) by learning how to start supportive conversations, recognising when someone may be struggling, and knowing where to find help and support.

The rural ‘rump’ of Devon left behind after the coming reorganisation of local councils may never be sustainable, according to one of the county’s MPs.

The University of Exeter Business School’s unswerving commitment to environmental sustainability, responsible leadership and technological transformation has been recognised by a major national awards programme.

A pioneering project designed to educate secondary school students about coercive control and healthy relationships has secured funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, enabling it to be rolled out in schools in early 2027.

Carers in Devon can now sign up to email updates and visit a new webpage to find the latest information on the forthcoming new arrangements for carers’ services in the county.

Members from across the political divide helped orchestrate a tactical vote that led to their council backing legal changes in planning policy but expressing huge anger at the new rules.

Dartmoor remains vulnerable to potentially-devastating fires despite recent rainfall, the moor’s guardians have been told.

Devon’s tourism businesses have hailed a positive summer season with strong visitor numbers and solid spending, but heatwaves and last-minute bookings have been a challenge.

A lead Devon Councillor has welcomed the restoration of cheque deposit services for Lloyds Banking Group customers at Post Offices, describing it as a significant boost for rural communities, local businesses and residents across Devon.

A major Devon holiday park is applying to extend the number of weeks it can open during the year so it can benefit from an extra school holiday.

A man has been given a suspended sentence for an assault outside an Ottery St Mary pub.

Exeter City Community Trust has secured more than half a million pounds to help tackle homelessness in the city - part of a landmark £37 million Government investment in voluntary, community and faith sector organisations across England.

It was a day for learning at Sandy Park as a frustrated Exeter Chiefs team fell to a 15-36 defeat to Scarlets Rugby in a friendly match.

Exmouth Town produced an excellent defensive display to hold Banbury United to a 0-0 draw at the TUGO Community Stadium, in the FA Cup.

Exeter City were held to a goalless draw against Walsall at St James Park as new signings Jack Taylor, Danny Rose and Ajay Matthews all featured.

Exmouth Town battled to a superb 2-1 win away at the Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium, against Tiverton Town in the Southern League Division One South.