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• Strong performance for Exeter subjects in global THE rankings

  Two subject areas at the University of Exeter now feature in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.

• Landlords in Exeter with empty homes to fill should contact the council

  Exeter’s Housing Access Together (HAT) scheme is on the lookout for landlords with available homes.

• Digger and bulldozer wrangle East Devon beach back to normal

  A digger and bulldozer have been put into action to help shift tonnes of shingle on a Devon beach back towards the sea.

• Go-ahead for latest Royal Clarence Hotel plans

  A green light from the city council planning committee has cleared the way for the long-awaited restoration of an Exeter landmark.

• City centre car park homes scheme stalls

  Designers drawing up a scheme for nearly 300 ‘co-living’ apartments on the site of an Exeter city centre car park have been asked to go back to the drawing board.

• Petition confusion reignites closed Exeter road debate

  A split has emerged over the way forward over the longstanding closure on an Exeter road after residents were targeted with two separate petitions.

• Residents turn out in force against mega housing site

  A gathering of residents braved soggy conditions to campaign against a potential 700-home development in East Devon.

• Applications open for community grants that will fund voluntary community projects and buildings

  A new community grant fund has now opened and is scheduled to close on 27 February 2026 at 4pm. Developed with input from the voluntary sector to better meet local needs, the grants will support small community projects across East Devon and community buildings in rural areas.

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Teignbridge

• Inspector overturns council refusal of Newton Abbot homes

  Local councillors who decided building homes in a green field near Newton Abbot would spoil the setting of a medieval church have been over-ruled by a government inspector

• Campaigners fight to save trees in ‘exceptional’ woodland

  Campaigners fighting to save hundreds of trees on a site the size of 60 football pitches on the outskirts of Newton Abbot are preparing a ‘show of force’ for a council meeting next week.

• 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.

• Complaint over taking down flags lodged with Devon council

  Complaint over taking down flags lodged with Devon council

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South Devon News

• Torbay Hospital League of Friends funds new equipment to support hand therapy patients

  Patients at Torbay Hospital are set to benefit from enhanced rehabilitation thanks to a generous donation from the Torbay Hospital League of Friends.

• Torbay Council Extends Period for Comments on Draft Local Plan

  Torbay Council are giving local people more time to have their say on our draft Local Plan and shape ideas on where development should go in Torbay. Following a series of drop-in events, webinars and meetings, the consultation period has been extended and will now close at 23.59 on Monday 2 February.

• Bay’s bigger buses outgrow narrow St Marychurch streets

  New electric buses on routes in Torquay will no longer be able to serve two narrow streets in St Marychurch – because they will be too big to squeeze through

• Have your say on expanded 20mph zone in Torquay town centre

  Torbay Council are working with our highways partner SWISCo on a proposal to expand the 20mph zone in Torquay town centre.

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Devon News

• Rural Affairs officers welcome new law to crack down on livestock attacks

  Updates to legislation recently passed through Parliament mean owners found guilty of irresponsible dog ownership will face unlimited fines.

• Hospiscare needs your help with a unique ‘double your money’ fundraising challenge

  Devon based Hospiscare is undertaking its biggest fundraising challenge yet.

• County Council invites residents to help shape 2026/27 budget

  Devon County Council is preparing its budget for 2026/27 and is asking residents to share their views.

• ‘Pop-up’ vaccination clinics being held in several communities this week

  A number of ‘pop-up’ Covid and Flu vaccination clinics are available this week in communities across Devon. .

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