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• Cliff fall at Beer Beach

  To protect visitors at Beer Beach, the section by Ducky's has been cordoned off, until the cliff fall has been inspected and made safe.

• Geologists called to survey Exeter landslip

  Geological experts will be called in to inspect the site of a major landslide which caused a road to be closed in Exeter.

• Fascinating 20th Century Exeter photos go on display

  A selection of historical twentieth century photographs of Exeter has gone on display at Exeter Custom House.

• East Devon creatives and culture organisations to receive new funding.

  East Devon culture organisations and creatives looking to fund a new cultural project, festival or event can access support through a new round of ACED's Creative East Devon Fund.

• Exeter collaboration scoops major award for safer stroke care

  A cutting-edge collaboration, including experts from the University of Exeter and the Royal Devon NHS, has been recognised for its contribution to stroke treatment and care.

• Second Christmas Day swimmer identified

  A second swimmer who went missing during a Christmas Day sea swim in Budleigh Salterton has been identified as Tom Johnson, a 47-year-old teacher and father of two.

• Plan for 63 homes lands on controversial ‘hedge destruction’ site

  Developers are making a renewed bid for a 63-homes plan on land where a hedgerow was destroyed and efforts were made to protect mature trees from being cut down.

• Have Your Say on Cranbrook’s New Leisure & Wellbeing Centre

  Residents are invited to see the latest proposals for Cranbrook's new Leisure and Wellbeing centre and share their thoughts on this major new community facility.