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Exeter & East Devon News
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Over 60,000 Residents Now Using East Devon Recycling App
East Devon District Council’s Recycling App has become the most used local authority app in the country, with over 60,000 residents using it to stay informed about waste collections and recycling guidance
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DeFRA has confirmed a positive case of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) in a dead gull collected at Seaton Wetlands.
The Countryside team do not need to close the site, but are asking visitors to follow Defra’s guidelines on avian flu outbreaks.
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Countryside Team Programme Achieves 100% Customer Satisfaction
East Devon District Council Countryside team’s Wild East Devon events programme has achieved an outstanding 100% customer satisfaction rating, as revealed by a recent customer feedback survey.
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Police to attend Exmouth Library for Surgery Thursday 13th Feb 10am-Noon
Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what we are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you.
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Wonford hub to get go-ahead next week
The council, which has lodged the application itself, says the plans have been developed after lengthy consultations with local people. If approved, they will transform the existing facilities into a ‘light and inclusive space’ connected to Ludwell Valley Park.
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Police Appeal After Vehicle Thefts in Exeter
Police are appealing for information following a series of thefts from vehicles in Newtown, St Leonards, Heavitree, and Whipton, Exeter.
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Increased Patrols After Reports of Anti-Social Behaviour in Woodwater Lane Area
Police are responding to reports of anti-social behaviour, aggressive begging, drug use, and criminal damage in the Woodwater Lane and Whitchurch Avenue area.
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Make sure you’re on the electoral register for 2025 elections
People in Exeter are being reminded that there will be no City Council elections in 2025 but there will be elections for Devon County Council. Anyone who wants to vote on Thursday 1st May is being urged to make sure that they are on the electoral register.
Teignbridge
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Police Issue Warning Following Overnight Burglaries and Vehicle Thefts
Residents in Teignmouth and Dawlish are being urged to remain vigilant following a series of recent overnight burglaries and vehicle thefts.
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One Teignbridge strategy approved by Councillors at Full Council Meeting
The strategy sets out five clear priorities based on feedback from our communities: Community, Economy, Environment, Homes, and Infrastructure.
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Police Appeal for Witnesses After Serious Crash on A38
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A38 at Chudleigh Knighton, which left three people injured.
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Car Fire Temporarily Closes A380, Believed to Be Accidental
Firefighters from Newton Abbot were called to a car fire on the A380 over the weekend, temporarily closing a section of the road.
South Devon News
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Another Torbay hotel site to become affordable homes
The next stage in Torbay Council’s pioneering scheme to turn redundant hotels into social housing is likely to be rubber-stamped next week.
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Torbay councillor cleared of bullying – but did bring council into disrepute
A Torbay councillor, Katya Maddison, was cleared of bullying and code breaches but was found to have brought the council into disrepute and failed to treat officers with courtesy and respect.
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Council refuses to pause revamp of ‘exemplar’ Torquay deaf services
Parents of deaf children at Torquay’s St Margaret’s primary are urging Torbay Council to reconsider plans to change support services. PTA secretary Felicity Morris called the current service “exemplar” and vital.
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New lease of life for Torquay villa
One of Torquay’s historic Victorian villas is to be given a new lease of life. The run-down Thurlow House in Thurlow Road, most recently home to the Probation Service, is to be transformed into 11 new apartments.
Devon News
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MPs plead for change as ‘toxic’ government plans threaten Devon farms
Devon MPs have pleaded with the government to change course on what they claim are ‘toxic’ forthcoming inheritance tax rules that will destroy many of the county’s family farms.
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Big Brush Club expands to all primary schools in Devon
A scheme to support three- to five-year-olds with cleaning their teeth, known as the Big Brush Club, has now been expanded to all nursery, pre-school and reception settings at primary schools in Devon
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A message from the Commissioner: Standing united against sexual abuse and violence
One of my primary aims is to support victims and ensure offenders are brought to justice, says Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez
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Ambulance service celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the valuable contribution apprentices play in helping deliver dedicated patient care across the region.
Local Sport
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Withies Edged Out in Exeter
A closely fought contest earns the boys a point on the road
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Paris Peirce from Torquay has just become the European Jiu-jitsu Brown belt Champion in Lisbon Portugal
Paris was competing in the IBJJF 2025 Europeans, he managed to beat all the world class opposition taking home the gold medal. There were over 6,000 competitors taking place in the championship & Paris was the only British fighter to win gold!
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Local Football Results from the Weekends Games
Rundown of this weekends football results
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A Winning Return for the Twos
The side pick up a win in their first game of the season