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• Objectors claim 60-homes plan would be ‘gross overdevelopment’ of village

  An under-pressure village is set to face the prospect of yet more properties as a proposal for 60 homes gets scrutinised next week.

• Government confirms scrapping Exeter city elections

  The government has confirmed that Exeter’s 2026 city council elections can be abandoned.

• Four options to solve controversial Exeter traffic wrangle

  People living near a controversial traffic scheme in Exeter will be asked to give their opinions on four potential solutions.

• Police update on Men missing at sea, Budleigh Salterton

  Police have located the body of a man following the disappearance of two swimmers at Budleigh Salterton Beach on Christmas Day last year.

• Minister yet to decide on Exeter elections postponement

  Exeter City Council’s request for its 2026 local elections to be called off has been officially received by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

• Whipton Barton Federation Awarded Prestigious IQM Centre of Excellence for Inclusive Education

  Whipton Barton Federation is proud to announce that it has been awarded the IQM Inclusive School Award and IQM Centre of Excellence status. This national recognition celebrates the school’s commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and ambitious environment for every child and every family.

• Expanded Community Safety Team to tackle anti-social behaviour

  A permanent and expanded Community Safety Team is being launched to further reduce anti-social behaviour throughout the city.

• 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.

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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

• Empty pub likely to see business rates value rocket

  An empty pub that its community is trying to bring back to life could see its business rates value double, prompting fears for the wider sector.

• 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.

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