Draft Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly climate strategy consultation under way
A public consultation on a draft Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly climate adaptation strategy which will attempt to minimise the impact of climate change on the South West peninsula is under way until 30 June.
Exton Road recycling centre fire caused by accidental ignition
A large fire broke out at Exton Road recycling centre in Marsh Barton on 29 April which took fire crews three hours to extinguish.
When, where and how to vote in the 2023 Exeter local elections
Our guide to casting your ballot in person, by post and by proxy as well as the new voter ID requirements.
University of Exeter submits plans for solar farm alongside Duryard Valley Park
The University of Exeter has submitted plans for a six acre 1.07MWp solar farm and substation beside Belle Vue Road and alongside Duryard Valley Park which include fencing off part of the publicly-accessible greenspace.
Exeter local elections candidate is also standing in Winchester
University of Exeter student Harry Johnson-Hill hopes to represent voters both in Duryard & St James and at home in Alresford & Itchen Valley, 100 miles away.
South West Water fined £2.15 million for environmental offences
South West Water has been fined £2.15 million and ordered to pay £280,000 costs after pleading guilty to thirteen environmental offences committed between July 2016 and August 2020 across Devon and Cornwall, the largest fine imposed for such offences in the region.
