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• Go-ahead for homes in the ‘Topsham Gap’

  Over 50 homes are planned for the ‘Topsham Gap’ after planners agreed they would be out of sight. Heritage Developments will build 54 houses on the former Topsham Golf Academy driving range off Exeter Road, having previously developed nearby Berkeley Park.

• Help shape the future of culture in Exeter

  Exeter residents are invited to help shape a new cultural strategy. The city council and local cultural groups are urging people to complete an online survey on Exeter’s cultural future. The survey runs until 12 December and takes only a few minutes.

• WANTED | Martin McFetridge, Exeter

  Police are seeking 33-year-old McFetridge after an incident on the 28th November in Exeter involving threats of violence and criminal damage. He is from Exeter with local links. He is about 5ft 3in, medium build, with brown hair and a light brown beard.

• Trading Standards urges shoppers to check toys before they buy this Christmas

  With rising costs and tempting online bargains, parents may choose cheaper toys—but these can hide risks. Heart of the South West Trading Standards warns that toys bought from non-UK sellers or unverified sites may fail safety standards.

• Exeter ‘skyline’ homes scheme thrown out

  Members of the Exeter City Council planning committee voted unanimously to reject a plan from developer Waddeton Park for 65 homes off Nadder Park Road after hearing how the new homes would be visible right across the city.

• Essential tree works at Exmouth’s Manor Gardens to begin on 8 December

  East Devon District Council is carrying out essential tree works at Manor Gardens in Exmouth, following confirmation that a large Turkey Oak tree in the grounds has died and now poses a safety risk. 

• Devon, Plymouth and Torbay launch pilot to transform work experience for young people across rural and coastal communities

  The region’s Careers Hub will lead work to test the new “equalex” model that gives young people multiple, high-quality experiences with employers totalling 10 days across their secondary education.

• Have your say: Final consultation on East Devon’s new Local Plan

  East Devon District Council is inviting residents, community groups, and stakeholders to take part in the final stage of consultation on the new East Devon Local Plan – the blueprint for where new homes, jobs and supporting infrastructure will go across the district over the coming years.