Local News
Exeter & East Devon News
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East Devon District Council invites views on draft Local Nature Recovery Plan
East Devon District Council is inviting residents, visitors and stakeholders to take part in a public consultation on its draft Local Nature Recovery Plan, aiming to understand how people value nature and what matters most to communities.
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Clyst St George School looks to bolster security with fresh gates
Lady Seaward’s Primary School in Clyst St George plans to replace its main and secondary entrance gates to boost security, including increasing height of main gate, and another on site.
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Former Lord Mayor Percy Prowse becomes Honorary Alderman
Former Lord Mayor of Exeter Percy Prowse has become an Honorary Alderman of the City during a ceremony at the Guildhall in recognition of his services to the council.
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One month to local elections as people urged to make sure they can vote
There’s just one month to go until City Council elections in Exeter, as people are being urged to make sure they are on the electoral register.
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Major milestone reached in works to install new storm tank in Sidmouth to reduce storm overflow spills
South West Water has reached a major milestone in its work to build a new storm tank at The Ham in Sidmouth, to improve the town’s sewage network, reduce the use of storm overflows and protect the quality of its bathing waters.
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Last chance to share views on parks and reserves outside Exeter
People in Exeter who visit nature reserves and parks just outside the city are being asked to take part in a survey.
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£3.9 million investment to upgrade gas network in East Devon Coast area
Wales & West Utilities is investing nearly £3.9 million over the next few years to upgrade gas pipes across the East Devon Coast area, helping ensure a safe and reliable supply for around 1,750 customers for decades to come.
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City to foot repair bill for its oldest building
The charity that runs Exeter’s oldest building – and rents it for the ‘fee’ of one loaf of bread a year – has welcomed a unanimous vote by the city council to foot the bill for urgent repairs.
Teignbridge
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Newton Abbot GP seeks support with App to combat social isolation
Newton Abbot Town Council has welcomed a new health app designed by a local GP and urged backers to help get the device to a wider audience.
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New fund for families facing financial ‘shock’
A Devon council is to create a fund to help local families facing financial ‘shocks’.
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More cliff falls expected at Shaldon
More cliff falls are expected at Shaldon, where a dramatic landslip last month sent tonnes of debris crashing into the sea.
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‘Axe the Tax’ call as Devon family farms face ruin
The government’s controversial Family Farm Tax will push local farming families to the brink unless urgent steps are taken, a Devon MP has claimed.
South Devon News
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Paignton Changemakers asked to come forward to steer £20 million fund
People living or working in parts of Paignton are being asked to come forward to help guide a fund that will shape their future.
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MP says South Devon health bosses behave ‘like arsonists’
South Devon’s healthcare bosses have been accused of behaving ‘like a bunch of arsonists’ over the ending of a ground-breaking agreement with Torbay Council.
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Fresh start for the ‘jewel’ in Torbay’s crown
Torquay’s historic Cockington Court could soon be re-established as one of the ‘jewels’ in the English Riviera’s crown.
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Award winning Paignton mentoring group praised for keeping youngsters out of trouble
Chief Constable of Devon & Cornwall Police, James Vaughan, QPM, has congratulated the High Sheriff of Devon for working to promote local crime prevention - after a Paignton group scooped three awards.
Devon News
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Devon secures one of just four new vital diagnostics centres in major health rollout
Bideford will be the home to one of the four new community diagnostics centres (CDC) announced nationally by health secretary, Wes Streeting, while Exeter’s Nightingale will be expanded to increase the range and volume of tests it can carry out.
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Used coffee pods are now accepted at recycling centres
Coffee pods are now being accepted at Devon’s Household Waste Recycling Centres from this week where they will go on to be recycled to make renewable energy and other products.
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Devon sets out long-term plan to help nature recover
A new county-wide plan to help wildlife recover and restore habitats across Devon was adopted by the Councils Cabinet this week
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Homes plan could help Devon community’s village hall dilemma
A Devon community’s village hall dilemma could be solved by a small plan for five homes that offers a potentially enticing incentive.

