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The Met Office have issued a Yellow warning for Thunderstorms between 11:00 Today and 23:59 Today.Heavy showers and thun...
30/08/2026

The Met Office have issued a Yellow warning for Thunderstorms between 11:00 Today and 23:59 Today.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms bringing disruption to transport, infrastructure and outdoor activities.

What should you expect?

✅ There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus
✅ Delays to train services are possible
✅ Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes
✅ Some short-term loss of power and other services is likely
✅ Some flooding of a few homes and businesses possible, leading to some damage to buildings or structures

What should you do?

Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

Councillors have backed a funding bid that could bring up to £2.4 million into the museum for important improvements.The...
29/08/2026

Councillors have backed a funding bid that could bring up to £2.4 million into the museum for important improvements.

The plans include replacing ageing heating and cooling systems and restoring the Roman Wall Bridge, which has been closed for around eight years.

If the bid is successful, it’ll help protect RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum)’s collections, make the building more sustainable and reconnect visitors with an important piece of Exeter’s Roman history.

⚠️ A potentially serious fire was avoided in Exeter yesterday after a recycling crew spotted smoke coming from their lor...
27/08/2026

⚠️ A potentially serious fire was avoided in Exeter yesterday after a recycling crew spotted smoke coming from their lorry on Pinhoe Road.

The suspected cause was a lithium battery inside a printer cartridge that had been put in the recycling. Thankfully, the crew acted quickly and nobody was hurt.

🔋 Please remember: batteries, vapes and small electrical items should never go in your household recycling or rubbish bins. They can cause fires when crushed or damaged.

Not sure how to dispose of something? Check our A–Z of waste and recycling: https://exeter.gov.uk/recycle

Due to an unforeseen shortage of drivers today, we have unfortunately been unable to complete some garden waste collecti...
27/08/2026

Due to an unforeseen shortage of drivers today, we have unfortunately been unable to complete some garden waste collections.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

If your garden waste was not collected today, we will return to collect it on Saturday 29 August. Please ensure your garden bins or sacks are placed out for collection from 6pm the night before.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Exeter gardeners are being invited to apply for a chance to feature in a new TV wildlife programme.Plimsoll Studios are ...
27/08/2026

Exeter gardeners are being invited to apply for a chance to feature in a new TV wildlife programme.

Plimsoll Studios are looking for gardens across the UK to feature in a premium wildlife series for a public service broadcaster with filming set to take place during late 2026 and 2027.

Gardeners don’t need to be gardening or wildlife experts but just have a passion for their gardens and a curiosity about the wildlife on their doorstep.

A quick heads-up for the August Bank Holiday 🗑️Bin collections in Exeter will be one day later than usual from Monday 31...
27/08/2026

A quick heads-up for the August Bank Holiday 🗑️

Bin collections in Exeter will be one day later than usual from Monday 31 August:

Monday → Tuesday
Tuesday → Wednesday
Wednesday → Thursday
Thursday → Friday
Friday → Saturday

Collections return to normal from Monday 7 September.

Check your collection date anytime at exeter.gov.uk/bincollections

Calling Exeter poets.There’s a £100 commission up for grabs to create an original piece for the Connecting Dots Cultural...
26/08/2026

Calling Exeter poets.

There’s a £100 commission up for grabs to create an original piece for the Connecting Dots Cultural Research Exchange at Exeter Phoenix.

Interested? You don’t need to submit a poem yet – just tell organisers a little about yourself and what you’d like to explore.

⏰ Applications close this Friday (28 August) at 12 noon, so be quick!

A brand-new festival is coming to Whipton and Heavitree this Saturday.Head to Hamlin Playing Fields from 12–4pm for live...
26/08/2026

A brand-new festival is coming to Whipton and Heavitree this Saturday.

Head to Hamlin Playing Fields from 12–4pm for live music, street art, skateboarding, sports, escape room experiences and loads more family fun. 🎶🛹

And get there early - the first 400 people will receive a FREE ice cream!

📍 Hamlin Playing Fields, via the Vaughan Road entrance
📅 Saturday 29 August, 12–4pm

Free live music is coming to Exeter this Bank Holiday weekend!Guildhall Live is celebrating 50 years of the Guildhall Sh...
25/08/2026

Free live music is coming to Exeter this Bank Holiday weekend!

Guildhall Live is celebrating 50 years of the Guildhall Shopping Centre with three days of music and entertainment in Market Square, from Saturday 29 to Monday 31 August. Expect tribute acts from across the decades, brilliant local performers, competitions and giveaways – all completely free!

Have your say on neighbourhood health in DevonPeople across Exeter are being invited to help shape how health and care s...
25/08/2026

Have your say on neighbourhood health in Devon

People across Exeter are being invited to help shape how health and care services work together in our communities – helping people get the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

📍 There’s an engagement event at Exeter Community Centre on Monday 28 September, or you can complete the online survey by Friday 2 October.

👉 Book a place: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NHSNeighbourhoodWorkshop
👉 Take the survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO4xKi5QYyu1FKjKeOiHtLMVZUMVFTSjZWUENFTjU5VzhNWlkxTUdOVk9DUS4u&route=shorturl

If you can’t complete the survey online, call 0800 520 0640 to take part over the phone.

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