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• Community hub reopens following major improvements at Trumps Court

  A refurbished community hub has officially reopened at Trumps Court in Sidmouth, with residents invited to celebrate the improvements at a special afternoon tea and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

• Genetic tool helps uncover hidden type 1 diabetes in nearly one in five patients

  Research led by experts at the Royal Devon and the University of Exeter could help identify hidden type 1 diabetes in young people referred for specialist genetic testing.

• Residents back Woodbury Neighbourhood Plan with overwhelming support

  Residents in Woodbury have overwhelmingly backed a neighbourhood plan that will help shape future development in the parish for years to come.

• Householders urged to return form to vote in next elections

  People living in Exeter are being urged to return a form to ensure they are able to vote in the next elections.

• Government’s decision to drop plans welcomed as affordable homes protected in rural Devon

  Devon County Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to drop plans that would have removed affordable housing requirements from housing developments of between 10 and 49 homes.

• Three arrested on suspicion of murder after death of man in Chudleigh

  Three people have been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Chudleigh last year.

• New festival offers free ice-cream to first 400 attendees

  The first 400 people who attend a new community festival in Exeter will receive a free ice-cream, it has been revealed.

• Exeter MP opens new hospice visitor accommodation

  Friends and family of Hospiscare patients can now stay overnight in a self-contained accommodation near to their loved ones – in ‘The Lodge’ next to the hospice’s eight-bed ward.

• Get prepared for winter: bookings for flu and COVID-19 vaccines now open

  The NHS national booking service is now open for pre-booking flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as we head towards winter.

• Witness sought as part of ongoing investigation into unexplained death in Exeter

  Detectives who are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a man’s unexplained death in Exeter in January have released a picture of a man who they believe could have information as a witness.

• Community response provides hope for valley park after wildfire

  Community support, hard work and patience will be the key to recovery for one of Exeter’s precious Valley Parks after it was struck by a devastating wildfire, Devon Wildlife Trust has said.

• Repairs to Bridge Road bascule bridge expected to finish on Friday

  Emergency lane restrictions on Bridge Road in Exeter are expected to be lifted by Friday afternoon once repairs to the bascule bridge have been completed.

• Museum risks closure as heating systems fail

  An award-winning Devon museum could be forced to close its doors unless expensive repairs are carried out.

• How much does your Exeter councillor receive in allowances?

  Exeter’s councillors have received a total of nearly £442,000 between them for their work in the past year.

• £1 million investment to upgrade gas network in Ottery St. Mary and Tipton

  Wales & West Utilities is investing over £1 million over the next year to upgrade gas pipes in Ottery St. Mary and Tipton, helping ensure a safe and reliable supply for communities in the area, for decades to come.