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• Tell Exeter City Council what you think of the Green Circle walking route

  There’s still time to take part in an online survey about Exeter’s Green Circle walking route.

• Row of tankers witnessed as sewage works underway at popular beach

  A row of tankers has been witnessed at a popular East Devon beach as maintenance on the sewer system takes place.

• Fears that new Exeter flats will ‘harm’ neighbours

  More than 800 student flats and ‘co-living’ studios are to be built on the site of Exeter’s old police station despite neighbours’ fears that their homes will be overshadowed.

• Exeter says no to BT’s ‘sleek and modern’ street hubs

  There’s more bad news for BT from a Devon council as plans for four more high street ‘hubs’ are rejected.

• Colour palette for Sidmouth beach huts proposed

  The new colours for Sidmouth’s beach huts have been proposed as work continues to upgrade the iconic structures.

• Works start to build new storm tank and upgrade pumping station in Sidmouth to reduce spills and protect bathing waters

  South West Water has started work on the next phase of a £12m project in Sidmouth to improve the town’s sewage network, reduce the use of storm overflows and protect the quality of its bathing waters.

• Student Leaders at Isca Academy Engage with Local Councillor on Civic Life

  Isca Academy welcomed Councillor Andrew Leadbetter for a visit this term. During his time at the school, Councillor Leadbetter toured the school’s facilities and gained insight into the vibrant learning environment enjoyed by students.

• West Exe Celebrates National Recognition for Classics Excellence

  West Exe School has been recognised for its outstanding achievement in introducing Classics. The Exeter school was awarded a ‘Secondary School of the Year - Highly Commended’ certificate by Classics for All in their 2025 Impact Awards.

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Teignbridge

• Teignmouth and Exmouth RNLI respond to swimmer in difficulty

  Yesterday afternoon, 7 December 2025, Teignmouth Lifeboat Crew were paged to reports of a person in the water off Teignmouth seafront. Following the tasking from Solent Coastguard, Teignmouth Lifeboat launched swiftly and made best speed to the scene.

• Teignbridge launches public consultation on Active Wellbeing Strategy

  Teignbridge District Council has started work on developing its new Active Wellbeing Strategy, which will shape the future delivery of sport, leisure and physical activity facilities and services across Teignbridge.

• More than 400 people sign petition calling for village zebra crossing

  A petition signed by more than 400 people calling for a vital zebra crossing has been submitted to Devon’s senior leaders.

• MP’s support for ‘win-win’ Devon caring organisation

  Newton Abbot MP Martin Wrigley demonstrated his support for Teignbridge-based charity Shared Lives South West by hosting an event in Parliament to showcase the organisation’s innovative approach to adult social care.

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South Devon News

• Paignton Zoo Futures Secured

  Wild Planet Trust announced at the beginning of Autumn that it was seeking investment to secure the future of both Paignton and Newquay Zoo's. They have announced that Libéma, a Dutch leisure company, will officially be taking ownership of both zoos as of 1 January 2026.

• Paignton businesses shut and road closed amid safety fears

  A Paignton town centre road which has been partly closed for more than a week amid fears for the safety of shoppers could be open again soon.

• Go-ahead for ‘excellent’ Paignton town centre homes

  New homes on the site of Paignton’s former Crossways shopping centre will give a run-down part of the town centre a ‘shot in the arm’.

• Russian ‘spy’ landing at Torquay sparks MP’s security call

  Torbay’s MP has called for a review of security after it was reported that a Russian spy had come ashore from a ship in Torquay on a mission to snoop on Ukrainian soldiers.

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Devon News

• Council confirms action plan to tackle pavement overgrowth across the county

  Devon County Councillors have agreed to take steps to address widespread concerns over deteriorating pavements and vegetation overgrowth across Exeter and surrounding communities.

• Route being eyed in push for Devon mayor

  A plan to secure a mayor for Devon is gaining ground as the county’s politicians furiously work behind the scenes to make a bid possible.

• Update on ambulance responder scheme due this month

  A progress update on a controversial proposal to change a scheme that ensures rapid responses to the most serious medical emergencies is expected later this month.

• Why Devon councils will never be the same again

  The future shape of Devon will be decided behind closed doors at Whitehall in the New Year.

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