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Campaigners have claimed a decision that could mean a plot of land at County Hall is developed was “bludgeoned” through.

Denva Smith died after being stabbed in the arm during an attack in the early hours of May 31, 2025. The wound severed a major artery, causing him to bleed to death in a garden in Ashfield Close.

Officers are appealing for witness and information following a serious collision that occurred on the A30 near Honiton overnight.

East Devon District Council’s Countryside team are celebrating a vibrant start to Spring, launching a packed programme of events and stepping up preparations for the busy bird‑breeding season.

East Devon District Council is launching a new programme to support startups, offering advice, grants and training.

A toilet block in Sidmouth has been extensively damaged by a suspected arson attack.

In the space of one hour on the evening of 9 May 2025, Sonny Boyes carried out multiple sexual offences against two teenage girls in Exeter. Today, 6 March, the 19-year-old appeared at Exeter Crown Court where the judge jailed him for 17 years, described him as having ‘breathless arrogance and distorted thinking’.

Public consultation on possible changes to Dryden Road in Exeter has reopened.

A Devon Traveller hotspot has been fortified in a bid to prevent future encampments.

A Devon MP has called for clarity over how the government’s nature watchdog responded to a planning controversy in his constituency.

Teignmouth Lido WILL open for the summer of 2026 after what campaigners are calling a victory for people power.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious collision in Bovey Tracey on Thursday 5 March.

Police are seeking help from the public to trace a 41-year-old wanted man from South Devon.

A baby loss charity dedicated to supporting bereaved parents and families is expanding its services to Torbay and South Devon.

A prolific shoplifter who stole booze and other items valued at more than £7,500 has admitted 18 theft offences at court.

Torbay’s Liberal Democrat MP has accused the previous Tory government of ‘corporate vandalism’ as staff at the bay’s main hospital work in a crumbling building which is hit by sewage leaks

The challenges and complexities of policing protests have been highlighted during an event for Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) councillor advocates who connect with police to improve community safety, reporting, and communication.

The radically different ways communities experienced the coronavirus pandemic is leading to the creation of fragmented and inconsistent memorials, a new study shows.

A vital charitable centre that supports people with long-term health conditions is desperately seeking a new home to better support its clients and fulfil its growth plans.

Car parking fees are bringing in £200,000 of income to Dartmoor National Park Authority each year but it is seeking more money making assets and ideas to plug its shortfall in government funding.

Plans to replace firefighter co-responders with community volunteer equivalents are enduring ongoing criticism as pressure on the proposed changes persists.

Devon County Council has published a report setting out how a new national Crisis and Resilience Fund (CaRF) could be delivered in Devon from April 2026, subject to approval by the council’s Cabinet.

New figures released to mark National No Smoking Day on Wednesday 11 March shows that more than 100,000 people in the South West quit smoking in 2025.

Care‑experienced young people in Devon are being given valuable opportunities to build confidence, gain real‑world experience and take their first steps into employment.