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• DevonAir Radio Reveals Long-Running Secret Sound and Donates £1,000 to Children’s Bramble Ward

  After months of speculation and hundreds of listener guesses, the much-talked-about Secret Sound competition on DevonAir Radio has finally come to an end.

• E bikes seized in Exeter City Centre and one male arrested for immigration offences

  Police officers have been out across the city, with a particular focus on Sidwell Street, carrying out proactive patrols and enforcement activity.

• Plan for new solar panel arrays will save money and cut emissions in Exeter

  Plans to expand Exeter’s solar power capacity to reduce the city’s carbon emissions have been backed by councillors.

• Big-hearted Exeter Students Host Festive Feast for Community

  Big-hearted students in Exeter brought Christmas cheer to dozens of local families after hosting a festive community dinner filled with music, laughter and generosity.

• Exeter’s safe haven striving to break the cycle of homelessness

  The heart breaking issue of homelessness is one that is more prevalent in people’s minds at this time of year due to the colder weather and festive season, but the stark reality is that I have come across it more than ever in 2025, says Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez.

• Christmas wrapping paper and cards can’t be recycled in green bins

  People living in Exeter are being reminded that Christmas wrapping paper and cards cannot be recycled in their green recycling bin.

• Police give update following the serious collision, Colyford in last week

  A woman has died following a serious traffic collision in Colyford last week.

• Man spoken to amid flag shenanigans as bid to recoup costs goes on

  A man has been interviewed by Devon officials amid efforts to recoup the costs of removing flags in Exeter that were reattached moments after being removed.

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Teignbridge

• Police seek helping in search for wanted Dawlish man

  Police are seeking information from the public to help trace a 37-year-old wanted man from Dawlish.

• Residents fear ‘quarry dust’ could be health risk

  Residents have raised fears about what they believe is dust escaping from a nearby Devon quarry that could be a serious health risk

• Council opens pop-up business opportunities across Teignbridge

  Local businesses are being invited to take advantage of pop-up trading opportunities as Teignbridge District Council makes 15 sites available to lease across the district.

• A382 improvement scheme on schedule

  Good progress is being made on the A382 improvements, and the project is on schedule despite the heavy downpours over the last couple of months.

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South Devon News

• Police and drugs dog visit Torquay pubs for pre-Christmas checks

  Officers in Torquay conducted a Pubs Against Drugs operation across the town recently – and they had a special canine helper.

• Torbay Hospital opens first phase of £14.2m Emergency Department upgrade

  People needing urgent and life-saving and urgent care are now being treated in the first phase of Torbay Hospital’s £14.2million Emergency Department redevelopment – a major step towards improving patient experience and reducing waiting times.

• Man given landmark Modern Slavery Act order to protect children from harm

  A 22 year old man has been given a civil order under the Modern Slavery Act to protect children from potential harm and prevent them being coerced into committing crime.

• Police test motorists during Torquay Operation Limit drink drive checks

  The Torquay Neighbourhood Police Team ran seasonal Operation Limit drink drive checks on Torbay Road, Torquay last weekend and more than 200 vehicles passed through the check point.

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Devon News

• An important message from Wales & West Utilities – helping everyone stay gas safe this Christmas

  As we approach the festive season, Wales and West Utilities want to help ensure everyone stays safe and warm in their homes this Christmas.

• Have yourself a blockage-free Christmas: South West Water urges households and food businesses to keep fats out of sinks and drains

  South West Water is urging households and food businesses this Christmas to take a few simple steps to prevent sewer blockages by keeping fats, oils and grease out of sinks and drains.

• Proceeds of crime being used to focus on projects to support the fight against VAWG

  A year on from seizing almost £2.9 million in assets from renowned social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, Devon and Cornwall Police is seeking to invest money in projects to support action on violence against women and girls.

• Future of potential community land hangs in balance

  A decision over the future of land that could be put to community use or sold for development looks set to be taken next year.

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