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Exeter & East Devon News
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Planning Permission Denied for Demolition of Former Exeter Pub Amidst Community Backlash
Plans to demolish the former Wonford Inn in Exeter and replace it with a three-storey block of flats have been denied following widespread objections.
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Celebrate Exeter’s parks during week long celebration
People in Exeter are being asked to help celebrate the city’s parks.
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Gas works complete in Cowley Bridge Road
Wales & West Utilities has finished work to upgrade over 2,000 metres of gas pipes in the Cowley Bridge Road area of Exeter.
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Exeter bus lane plans get the red light
People power has pulled the plug on a plan to make more room for buses in Exeter.
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Exeter Community groups invited to apply for funding
Community groups in Exeter’s priority neighbourhoods are being invited to apply for funding from the City Council
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Police in Exeter ditch uniform to tackle shoplifting
Neighbourhood police officers in Exeter have taken part in a successful Shoplifting Safer Business Action event to tackle the problem of theft from retailers in the busy city centre.
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Residents asked for their views on how they perceive living in Exeter
A major survey of residents is taking place in Exeter as part the Council’s ongoing commitment to improving engagement and insight.
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Ladram Bay’s mooted £4m luxury lodge scheme narrowly rejected
A £4 million investment that would have seen 32 luxury lodges installed at an East Devon holiday centre has been narrowly rejected by planners.
South Devon News
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Torbay families invited to have their say on childcare provision
A three-week public consultation has been launched about the provision of childcare and early years support in Torbay.
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Fires started by young people in derelict buildings in Newton Abbot.
A series of fires have taken place at a number of derelict buildings in Bradley Lane Newton Abbot, trapping several young people who required rescue by firefighters.
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High value theft in Newton Abbot
Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man they want to speak to in connection with a high value theft in Newton Abbot.
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Torbay's Local Heritage Grant Scheme – Second Round of Grants Awarded
The second round of Torbay’s Local Heritage Grants has been awarded to 13 projects in Brixham, Paignton and Torquay. These range from heritage cinema and theatre productions to local history signage at Shoalstone Seawater Pool, as we delve into the fascinating history of Torbay.
Devon News
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A Reminder to look at the label when buying beach products
The summer holidays are here and the trading standards service is offering some helpful reminders when you are buying products to help you and your family make the most of what will (hopefully) be a period of fine weather.
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Ever thought about being a Fire Fighter?
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are holding a number of have a go days for people interested in becoming on-call firefighters
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Support is available for households in Devon who are struggling this summer
As schools close their doors for the summer holidays, Devon County Council are aware that the financial challenges facing some households in Devon will be intensified over the next few weeks.
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Dangers of cold water shock from open water swimming
People are being warned about the dangers of cold water shock from open water swimming.
Local Sport
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Local football fixtures
Exmouth Town play their final pre season friendly this week.
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Local football results
A convincing win for Exmouth Town
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Local cricket fixtures for this weekend
After last weekends washout, we look ahead to this weekends local cricket fixtures.
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Local midweek football fixtures
Exmouth Town are on their travels for their next pre season friendly