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• Police appeal for information following a serious injury collision in Honiton

  Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision, which occurred in Honiton at the weekend.

• UKMT Bronze and Silver Awards for Sixth Form Students

  Students at Sidmouth College have been recognised for their strong performances in the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge, a national competition designed to stretch and challenge mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Accessibility Enhanced at Seaton Wetlands with New Picnic Table

  East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team has introduced an exciting new accessibility feature at Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve, further reinforcing its commitment to inclusive outdoor spaces.

• Forward-thinking green energy initiative shortlisted for award

  An innovative solar farm and battery storage facility in Exeter, which delivers clean energy to the city’s refuse collection vehicles has been shortlisted for yet another big award. 

• ‘Not good enough’: Devon MP criticises rail funding delay

  A Devon MP has blasted as “not good enough” plans to not consider funding for an essential Devon rail update until the next Parliament.

• 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.

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Teignbridge

• Teignmouth water safety volunteers receive Excellence in Volunteering Award

  Two volunteers from Teignmouth Lifeboat Station, Alan Harwood and Shannon Wilson, have been presented with Excellence in Volunteering Awards by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the charity.

• 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.

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South Devon News

• Torquay police custody centre saved

  Campaigners who fought to save Torquay police station’s busy custody suite have been celebrating news that it has been reprieved.

• 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.

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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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