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Exeter & East Devon News
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Exeter Pride returns to the city for a weekend of celebration
One of the biggest free Pride events in the country returns to Exeter city centre this weekend.
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Last chance to have your say on Exeter's LTN
The deadline to voice opinions on Exeter's low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN) trial is today, May 8,
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Friends of the River Exe hold paddle out to highlight water pollution
Friends of the River Exe will be taking part in a nationwide paddle out to raise concerns over water pollution in the nations waterways.
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Final Call for Businesses to Benefit from Grant Funding
East Devon District Council is urging local businesses to submit Expressions of Interest for the Innovation and Resilience Fund 3 before the deadline on 8 May 2024.
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New Cardiac Day Case Unit open and already delivering quality care for patients
The new recently opened Cardiac Day Case Unit (CDCU) at the RD&E Hospital (Wonford) is already making a difference for patients, offering comfort, dignity and care.
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New East Devon councillor elected to the Exmouth Brixington ward
Following a by-election held in the Exmouth Brixington ward, Councillor Aurora Bailey has been elected to East Devon District Council (EDDC).
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Colyford pushes for more action in ongoing spat with Colyton
Action has been requested by an East Devon parish in an ongoing spat with its neighbour.
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New policy launched to help ensure good communication with hospital patients
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched its new Patient Communications Policy, outlining the core principles, guidance and legal obligations for all forms of communication with, and about, patients.
South Devon News
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Schoolchildren get their teeth into lessons
Year 2 children in 24 primary schools across Torbay have been brushing up on their dental health, thanks to a new project funded by Torbay Council.
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Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) come into effect across Torbay
Torbay Council have revised an alcohol PSPO in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham and introduced a new dispersal one in Torquay town centre.
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‘Pervert’s charter’ claims over Teignmouth leisure centre changing
Teignbridge Council has been accused of creating a ‘pervert’s charter’ with its decision to introduce ‘village-style’ unisex changing rooms at one of its leisure centres.
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Legal moves in Newton Abbot traffic scheme row
A legal battle has begun over controversial plans for traffic in Newton Abbot town centre.
Devon News
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Devon & Cornwall Police welcome additional patrols for ASB and violent crime hotspots
Earlier this year, Devon & Cornwall Police was awarded a £1 million grant from the Home Office to deliver hotspot policing to public areas experiencing anti-social behaviour (ASB) and serious violence.
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£12 million boost to pothole repairs
A massive new multi-million pound investment in repairing potholes and boosting road drainage in Devon has been agreed.
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Plea from police following 17 serious collisions in Devon and Cornwall
Devon and Cornwall Police has issued an urgent message to road users, after a series of serious collisions in the South West of England.
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Proposals for the roll-out of new Family Hub centres
Devon County Councils proposals on how they would like to use their former Children’s Centre buildings in a new network of Family Hubs has been launched today.
Local Sport
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Local cricket fixtures for this weekend for Torbay
A round up of all the local cricket fixtures for Torbay
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Local cricket fixtures for this weekend
With football season almost at an end attention changes to local Devon league cricket this weekend.
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Local Rugby report
Exmouth Cockles loose out in Devon Senior Cup
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Local football results
A round up of the Bank Holiday local football results