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• Get crocheting or knitting and celebrate Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

  Crafters from across Exeter are invited to make rugby-themed crochet pieces for a yarn exhibition at Exeter’s historic Guildhall and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery.

• Council takes action to promote responsible dog ownership on East Devon beaches

  In response to concerns raised by beach users about breaches of Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) on Exmouth beach last year, East Devon District Council’s Environmental Protection Team recently launched a focused initiative in the area.

• Witnesses sought after man seriously injured, Exwick

  Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was found with life-threatening injuries in Exwick at 5.50pm on 12 June. A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.

• Exeter man jailed for child sex offences

  Charles Kirkby, 39, of Church Road, St Thomas, Exeter, has been jailed for 30 months after admitting two sexual assaults on a girl under 13. He was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on Friday 13 June, having previously pleaded guilty to the offences.

• Councillors unanimously support scrutiny discussing Northbrook pool

  Councillors from various parties will debate the future of Exeter’s Northbrook swimming pool at a special scrutiny committee meeting. A petition was presented at the Guildhall on Tuesday, with organisers given the chance to speak on the facility’s future.

• Phase Two of urgent Exmouth Seawall repairs completed

  This key phase saw 150m of steel sheet piling installed, extending defences from Phase One to the Old Lifeboat slipway. The upgrade strengthens the seawall, protecting homes, businesses, and vital seafront infrastructure from storms and coastal erosion.

• Man in His 20s Arrested After Suspected Stabbing in Exeter

  he incident occurred on Thursday afternoon near Station Road in the Exwick area. Police reported that the victim had suffered multiple puncture wounds and was in a life-threatening condition.

• More homes set to get food waste collections as service expands

  Another 2,400 Exeter homes are getting food waste collections, bringing the total to around half the city. Over 5,000 homes were added last month. The latest areas include parts of Cowick, St Thomas and Exwick, as the rollout continues citywide.

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Teignbridge

• School Burglaries in Dawlish

  Devon & Cornwall Police can confirm a suspect was located and arrested over the weekend. He was interviewed for the offences and subsequently The Crown Prosecution Service made a decision to bail him with conditions.

• Outboard motors stolen in Teignbridge burglary

  In the latest burglary, approximately £150,000 worth of property, including outboard engines, a quadbike & other marine equipment was stolen.

• Bishopsteignton scheme gets the green light

  A new development of homes and commercial units at Bishopsteignton is to go ahead, despite a councillor’s claim that the application is ‘fundamentally flawed’.

• Police Appeal - Criminal Damage - Clifford Park, Kingsteignton.

  The incident consists of damage to the newly laid and repaired flooring in the play park, around the trampoline area, and is believed to have been damaged between Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th May 2025. 

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South Devon News

• New surface level car park with over 200 spaces opening in Paignton this Saturday

  On Saturday 14 June, a newly created surface level car park at the Victoria Centre site opens, offering over 200 spaces. The car park is fully accessible and conveniently located within a short walking distance from the town centre and seafront area.

• Redevelopment plans to deliver 91 extra care home for social rent and a new Day Centre in Paignton town centre launched

  The proposals for the brownfield site include 100% social housing in the form of 91 extra-care apartments, shared communal areas, a café, and a purpose-built Day Centre to replace the current ageing facility in Hollacombe.

• Torbay MP calls for business rates reform to stave off ‘strange death’

  A full-scale reform of business rates is the only way to stop the ‘strange death’ of Devon’s town centres, according to a local MP. Torbay’s Liberal Democrat MP Steve Darling made his points during a debate in Westminster Hall on business rates relief.

• £7.3million secured to reduce critical infrastructure risks at Torbay Hospital

  Torbay Hospital are delighted to confirm that they have secured £7.3million from the estates safety fund to reduce their critical infrastructure risks at Torbay Hospital, helping to prevent cancelled appointments and operations.

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Devon News

• SEND reform ‘kicked down the road’ in today’s spending review, says lead county councillor

  Devon County Council’s cabinet member for services supporting young people with SEND says she’s disappointed by the lack of meaningful content in the Chancellor’s spending review, expressing concern over the absence of national reform for the SEND system.

• Celebration event highlights achievements of Devon & Cornwall police cadets

  At an event held on Wednesday 28 May, Devon & Cornwall Police recognised 100 Cadets and 30 Cadet Leaders for their efforts and for giving up their free time to support officers to make neighbourhoods safer.

• Record number of adults at our cycle confidence sessions

  A record 390 adults attended the sessions delivered by Active Devon in 2024/25, and we’re aiming to beat that by reaching more than 500 adults this year.

• Green Project Funding for Devon NHS Sites

  Devon Partnership NHS Trust has received over £5 million to support its decarbonisation efforts. This funding will be used for two major energy projects aimed at enhancing sustainability and reducing energy costs.

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