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• Exeter MP says NHS taking ‘necessary steps’ to keep Mpox risk low

  Exmouth and Exeter East MP David Reed says the health service’s move to open new mpox vaccination centres in 12 new locations including Exeter is “necessary” to keep the risk of infection low.

• Topsham Museum Opening Delayed

  It has now been confirmed that Topsham Museum, including the Tea Room & Garden, will be closed for several months while it undergoes large repair works. Work started late last year by which revealed further problems with the structure of the building.

• Appeal for witnesses following A379 incident, Exeter

  A woman has died following an incident in Exeter which happened on Saturday 1 February.

• An autistic teenager from East Devon who was beaten by thugs in Axminster has been left so traumatised by the savage attack he takes anti-depressants, suffers flashbacks, and cannot go out alone.

  In September 2024, Ethan, now aged 20, was forced to flee for safety in West Street Co-op when he was chased from the street by four teenage thugs who pushed him to the ground, kicked him in the head, and broke his nose.

• Fast-moving cigar-shaped UFOs have been spotted flying high above Honiton prompting the question – are we alone?

  Over the last month Steve Carver, aged 42, from Honiton has been transfixed, filming footage of unidentified flying objects on clear nights in the skies over the town.

• Rise in Burglaries throughout East Devon

  In recent weeks we have seen a rise in burglaries across East Devon, with cash and jewellery being the main targets. Please take steps to keep your home and belongings safe:

• Royal Devon consultant wins national award for 25 years of world-leading stroke research

  A leading stroke specialist at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to stroke research.

• Serious injury road traffic collision, Exeter

  Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following a road traffic collision in Exeter. Officers were called at around 4.25pm on Sunday 2 February following a collision involving four vehicles on Bridge Road.