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• Unanimous opposition to prospect of postponed Exeter elections

  Unanimous opposition emerged at a Devon council against the prospect of elections in Exeter being cancelled this year.

• Improvement work planned on Rydon Lane in Exeter

  A series of essential road repairs and highway improvements are due to be carried out on the A3015 Rydon Lane in Exeter in the coming weeks.

• Exeter Cathedral school to close

  The historic Exeter Cathedral School has taken the extremely difficult decision to close the Prep part of the school (years 3-8), ending almost 850 years of schooling at the Cathedral.

• Debate over Exeter election will happen

  A debate will now be held over whether to postpone Exeter’s planned elections in May as pressure grows for the poll to occur.

• ‘Disgrace’ as gritting grumble hits Devon’s newest town

  A grumble over gritting has emerged in Devon’s newest town, with claims that more needs to be done to help its residents.

• Cranbrook Pupils Plant Over 90 New Trees on Campus

  Pupils from Cranbrook Education Campus (CEC) rolled up their sleeves to plant more than 90 trees across the school grounds this term.

• Centuries of Devon history celebrated by new heritage boards and maritime trail

  Topsham’s history takes centre stage with the unveiling of new heritage boards and a Maritime Trail—an exciting project that’s earned the support of the Earl of Devon.

• £18million funding secured to expand the Community Diagnostic Centre at the Nightingale Hospital Exeter

  The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has secured £18million in national funding to expand the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at the Nightingale Hospital Exeter. This investment means patients will have quicker and easier access to important tests and scans, helping to reduce waiting times and improving patient care.

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Teignbridge

• Police appeal for information about an assault in Newton Abbot

  Police are investigating a report of assault on a man and a woman in Newton Abbot and have released pictures of four people they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

• Complaint over taking down flags lodged with Devon council

  Complaint over taking down flags lodged with Devon council

• Dartmoor drivers face long detour as work starts to save road

  Drivers using a busy route on the fringes of Dartmoor will face a massive diversion until May as urgent work goes on to stop the road collapsing.

• Appeal after community minibus damaged in Newton Abbot

  Police are appealing to the public for assistance to help identify this man in connection to a report of criminal damage in Newton Abbot.

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South Devon News

• Next phase of demolition at the Victoria Centre, Paignton to begin in early February

  In early February, work begins on the next phase of demolition at the Victoria Centre site in Paignton. This marks a continuation of the phased demolition programme, a key step towards unlocking the entire site for future redevelopment.

• Family appeals for any information, two years after Richard Locker’s disappearance, Paignton

  The family of Richard Locker, who was reported missing two years ago, have called on anyone who may have any information to report it to police.

• Torbay residents reminded to have their say on annual spending plans

  People who live or work in Torbay are being reminded to have their say on Torbay Council's spending plans.

• Torbay Council funds inclusive play clubs for neurodiverse and home-educated children

  Young people with special educational needs and home educated children will benefit from the reintroduction of three play clubs starting this week.

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Devon News

• Unanimous support against Torbay’s implied bid to avoid housing target

  East Devon District Council has doubled-down on its opposition to the possibility of having to build even more new homes because Torbay doesn’t think it can hit government targets.

• Councillors asked to put democracy first ahead of political self-interest

  Devon County Councillors will on Friday (9 January) debate the government’s proposal to delay this year’s elections in up to 64 local councils.

• UKHSA and Met office extend amber Cold-Health Alert for the South West

  Cold-Health Alert in place for the South West of England until Sunday 11 January

• GWR launches 2026/27 Customer and Community Improvement Fund

  Great Western Railway is inviting applications for its Customer and Community Improvement Fund for the 2026/27 financial year, following the success of last year's programme which supported more than 90 projects across the GWR network.

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