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Exeter & East Devon News
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Don’t forget to return your postal vote
People in Exeter who have received their postal votes are being encouraged to complete and return them in the post as soon as possible as the votes are for next Thursday’s (2 May) elections.
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Exeter City Living wind-down completed
The leader of Exeter City Council has hit back at claims that winding down the council-owned development company Exeter City Living has lacked transparency and openness.
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Waiting times at A&E slashed
Waiting times have been slashed in the A&E department at the Royal Devon and Exeter (RD&E) hospital, and are now among the best in the country.
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Controversial Exmouth Devoncourt Hotel planning decision delayed
Controversial plans to redevelop Exmouth’s Devoncourt hotel remain in the balance after a marathon session failed to decide its fate.
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Serious injury collision in Sidmouth
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious injury road traffic collision in Sidmouth.
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Think about how your park
Residents in East Devon are being reminded to park sensibly, particularly when bins are due to be collected.
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Exeter named champion for women in Economics
The University of Exeter Business School is supporting a Royal Economic Society initiative to champion the careers of women in Economics.
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Exmouth dye tests ‘harmless to wildlife’
Dye will be poured into the water off Exmouth on Wednesday [24 April] as South West Water carries out a series of tests.
South Devon News
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Demand for action over sewage spills in Teignbridge
The council’s executive committee is to consider a vote of no confidence in South West Water (SWW) over its management and investment in the district’s sewerage.
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How Torbay Hospital bosses are tackling ‘risks’
Health trust officials say they are doing all they can to minimise the impact caused by crumbling buildings at Torbay Hospital.
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New diagnostic centre in Torbay will help to deliver care closer to home
Thousands of people in Torbay and South Devon will receive a faster diagnosis and treatment for a range of conditions including cancer, heart and lung disease when a new health centre opens in Torquay this summer.
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Helping hand for ‘wonderful’ community groups in Teignbridge
Organisations providing support to some of the most hard-up communities in South Devon have received a boost.
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Teignbridge Council ‘chastened’ by auditors’ report
Teignbridge councillors have been left ‘chastened’ after a bruising report from auditors who said inadequate paperwork meant they couldn’t complete their job.
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Torbay Council partners with UNICEF UK in bid to be recognised as a UNICEF Child Friendly Community
Torbay Council will work with children’s charity the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) and local partners towards international recognition as a UNICEF Child Friendly Community.
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New bacteria ‘threat’ detected in River Teign
Newly-discovered bacteria in Devon waters which could cause serious ear infections and stomach upsets are thriving because of climate change, it’s been claimed.
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No to Torquay seafront big wheel this summer?
Torquay’s seafront big wheel, which has been a feature of Torbay’s summer landscape for more than a decade, could be missing this year.
Devon News
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ONS stats confirm Devon and Cornwall have second lowest crime rate in England & Wales
The Office of National Statistics have confirmed that Devon and Cornwall are among the safest counties in England and Wales, with the second lowest crime rate of all police force areas.
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Devon’s devolution moves a step closer
Devon’s devolution bid with Torbay has moved a step closer after a vote in favour of submitting the formal application to the government.
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New police app launches in Devon & Cornwall
Members of the public in Devon & Cornwall can now report crimes and incidents and find out how to access support for victims just by using a smartphone app.
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Help shape the next ‘Let’s Talk’ programme
A new series of the highly successful ‘Let’s Talk’ webinars for parents is being developed.
Local Sport News
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Local football fixtures for this weekend
We look ahead to this weeks local football fixtures as the season draws to an end.
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Local midweek football fixtures
We look ahead to this weeks local mid week football fixtures.
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Local rugby results from the weekend
Exmouth Cockles make it through to the final in the Devon Senior Cup
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Local football report from the weekend
A round up of all the local football results from the weekend