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• Colour palette for Sidmouth beach huts proposed

  The new colours for Sidmouth’s beach huts have been proposed as work continues to upgrade the iconic structures.

• Works start to build new storm tank and upgrade pumping station in Sidmouth to reduce spills and protect bathing waters

  South West Water has started work on the next phase of a £12m project in Sidmouth to improve the town’s sewage network, reduce the use of storm overflows and protect the quality of its bathing waters.

• Student Leaders at Isca Academy Engage with Local Councillor on Civic Life

  Isca Academy welcomed Councillor Andrew Leadbetter for a visit this term. During his time at the school, Councillor Leadbetter toured the school’s facilities and gained insight into the vibrant learning environment enjoyed by students.

• West Exe Celebrates National Recognition for Classics Excellence

  West Exe School has been recognised for its outstanding achievement in introducing Classics. The Exeter school was awarded a ‘Secondary School of the Year - Highly Commended’ certificate by Classics for All in their 2025 Impact Awards.

• Two Exeter shops with organised crime links closed for selling illegal tobacco

  The two latest shops closed for trading in illegal tobacco have strong links to organised crime intelligence suggests.

• Wildlife park aims to create vital housing for reintroduced beavers

  A Devon wildlife park is hoping to create a special home where beavers can temporarily stay before being introduced into the wild.

• Lib Dems hold Exmouth seat in by-election

  Exmouth’s Liberal Democrats have held onto a district council seat for the town’s Halsdon ward in a by-election prompted by the death of a former councillor.

• Dismay as Exeter closed road consultation is delayed

  A campaigner fighting to get an Exeter road re-opened for traffic has urged councillors not to delay a vital public consultation.