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• Co Wheels to launch new community car club in Exeter

  A new community car club is being launched in Devon, providing people with access to a car without the cost and responsibility of owning one.

• Free drop-in event to explain UK landline switchover

  People wanting to know more about the UK landline switchover can pop along to free information event in Exeter.

• Plans approved for new Exeter to Cranbrook walking and cycling route

  Councillors have approved a proposal to construct the Mosshayne to Cranbrook section of the Exeter to Cranbrook cycle route.

• Exeter City Council investing to improve Exeter’s play areas

  More than £1 million has been invested in improving facilities at the city’s play areas over the last six years, new figures have revealed.

• Volunteer Fair looking for charities to take part in event

  Charities and community organisations are being invited to attend a special fair offering volunteering opportunities for members of the public.

• Neighbours don’t relish round-the-clock Exeter McDonalds

  People living near an Exeter McDonalds restaurant have decided they don’t relish the prospect of it being open all night.

• Death of former Exeter Lord Mayor Margaret Danks

  Former Exeter Lord Mayor Margaret Danks has died at the age of 82.

• Decision on controversial County Hall site ‘bludgeoned’ through

  Campaigners have claimed a decision that could mean a plot of land at County Hall is developed was “bludgeoned” through.

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Teignbridge

• Newton Abbot park fortified against Traveller encampments

  A Devon Traveller hotspot has been fortified in a bid to prevent future encampments.

• MP’s call for clarity over nature watchdog’s Wolborough choice

  A Devon MP has called for clarity over how the government’s nature watchdog responded to a planning controversy in his constituency.

• Victory for ‘people power’ as Teignmouth Lido prepares to open

  Teignmouth Lido WILL open for the summer of 2026 after what campaigners are calling a victory for people power.

• Appeal following serious collision, Bovey Tracey

  Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious collision in Bovey Tracey on Thursday 5 March.

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South Devon News

• Torbay WILL leave Blue Flag beaches scheme

  Torbay has finally decided to haul down the coveted Blue Flags it won as part of a long-running international project and go it alone.

• Dangerous driver who got behind the wheel with weapons is now behind bars

  A 23 year old South Devon man has been sentenced to 50 weeks behind bars after admitting various offences including dangerous driving and possessing weapons.

• ‘Silent service’ on the buses could boost Torbay business

  Torbay’s silent revolution is winning over bus passengers across the English Riviera.

• Five arrests and stolen vehicle recovered after police road safety operation

  Five people were arrested and a stolen vehicle was recovered on Saturday night after a busy road safety operation across Teignbridge and Torbay.

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Devon News

• ‘Significantly higher cost’ of Devon living flagged in national poverty report

  The “significantly higher costs” of heating rural homes and running cars in the countryside has been flagged in a national poverty report that includes Devon.

• Devon awarded more than £7.5 million for new zero emission buses

  Around 90 new zero emission buses are to be delivered with £7.53 million of funding awarded to Devon County Council.

• Devon charity urgently seeking puppy socialisers to help train life-changing assistance dogs for veterans

  Dog lovers across Devon are being urged to volunteer their homes to raise puppies that will go on to support veterans living with PTSD and other mental health challenges.

• Illegal drugs and child criminal exploitation targeted by Police in South West

  Almost a hundred people were arrested across the South West last week after police forces joined together to target illegal drugs and child criminal exploitation.

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