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Exeter & East Devon News
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Exmouth Tourist Information Service named a finalist in Devon Tourism Awards
This recognition arrived shortly after the Service celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of excellence in supporting visitors and promoting Exmouth’s attractions.
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Exmouth film festival returns for another year
The Exmouth Film Festival is returning for its second year after a successful debut in 2023. This volunteer-run community event aims to bring people together to enjoy a variety of films at easily accessible venues in the heart of town.
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Early-stage plan for up to 30 homes in East Devon village waved through
A plan for up to 30 homes in an East Devon village has been given the go-ahead in spite of concerns of local residents.
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Yes, no, then maybe for East Devon village housing plan
Plans for new homes in an East Devon village will have to be brought back to planners after votes to approve and reject the scheme failed.
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Are you entitled to single Person discount for council tax
People in Exeter who receive a single person discount for council tax are being urged to notify the City Council if their circumstances have changed.
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Multiple RNLI assets launched to assist a sinking fishing boat.
At 06.45 yesterday morning, H.M Coastguard requested the immediate launch of the Exmouth lifeboat in response to a Mayday call from a fishing vessel that had water flooding into the engine room.
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Residents urged to return forms to ensure their right to vote
If any resident in Exeter has received a form or letter from the City Council’s electoral services in the past few months and has not yet returned it – now is the time to do so.
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University of Exeter awarded funding by the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge to use brain cells to outsmart type 1 diabetes
Today the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge, a trailblazing partnership between the Steve Morgan Foundation, Diabetes UK, and Breakthrough T1D has announced funding for a cutting-edge research project led by researchers at the University of Exeter.
South Devon News
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Police ask public to be vigilant after vehicle break ins and thefts, Torbay
Police have received reports of belongings being stolen from vehicles during the evenings and late nights, such as wallets and bags. There have also been reports of hanoi burglaries, which involve offenders breaking into a home to steal keys to vehicles.
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Torbay night bus to offer additional travel option after evening out
Night buses will now be available in Torbay, running into the early hours of the morning every Saturday from 2 November until 21 December, providing a safe travel option for people who are out in the evenings.
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Did you spot plain clothes officers in Torquay yesterday?
The Neighbourhood Support Team have been working alongside our Prevent and Detect Team in the Castle Circus area of Torquay town centre focusing on drug related activity.
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First phase of massive Newton Abbot homes scheme approved
Developers building more than a thousand homes on the outskirts of Newton Abbot have been urged not to leave the town with ’second best’.
Devon News
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Scam calls from fraudsters purporting to be from a bank/building society
Devon & Cornwall Police are asking for residents to continue to be vigilant of the scam in which residents are contacted by unexpected telephone calls from bogus callers claiming to be from their bank/fraud department/police
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Rural crime is on the rise and we must protect our countryside communities
Those who live and work in the many rural communities of Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly know only too well the devastating effect crime can have on the livelihood and wellbeing of residents, workers and business owners.
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Free Train travel for veterans and serving personnel for Remembrance Services
Military personnel and veterans will be able to travel for free by train to and from remembrance services on the weekends of November 2-3 and 9-10, this year.
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Research project invites members of the public to help transcribe thousands of historic wills
A research project investigating how people’s attitudes towards material possessions altered in sixteenth-, seventeenth- and eighteenth-century England is appealing for public help in analysing thousands of personal wills
Local Sport
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Women’s Rugby World Cup: Exeter fixtures at Sandy Park revealed
World Rugby has announced the match schedule for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, setting the stage for six weekends of compelling competition in what promises to be the largest celebration of women’s rugby.
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Withies Prosper at The Parkway
A statement performance sees the boys return from Plymouth with the win
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Local football fixtures
We take a look at this weekends local football fixtures
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Late Try Leads to Defeat in Exeter
The Ladies travelled to Exeter Saracens in what turned out to be an exciting and hard-fought contest.