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• First rise in urgent dental care provision in Devon since pre-pandemic

  A rise in urgent dental appointments has been secured in Devon for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.

• ‘Expensive shambles’ of Devon council shake-up has cost local town halls millions

  Devon councils have already spent millions of pounds preparing for a local government shake-up which has just been put on ice.

• Sidmouth Lifeguards reflect on busy season

  It has been another busy summer, with Sidmouth lifeguards responding to a wide range of incidents both on the beach and in the water. From treating more than 40 minor injuries in a single weekend - including weever fish stings, jellyfish stings, cuts and grazes - to managing medical emergencies, the team has been there when people needed them most.

• Fake "WhatsApp Gold" Messages Are Circulating Again

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• Young wheelchair users are being excluded from key parts of school life, a leading charity has warned

  Whizz Kidz is warning that young wheelchair users are still being shut out of key parts of school life, as its latest frontline data shows satisfaction with school-related activities at just 2.5 out of 10 before they receive the right wheelchair

• Trusted family members, friends, and carers stole £51 million from pensioners

  Older and vulnerable people are seeing millions of pounds stolen from them with the fraud committed by those closest to them, according to new figures released today.

• South Western Railway becomes White Ribbon accredited for tackling violence against women and girls

  South Western Railway (SWR) has become White Ribbon accredited for its action to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG).

• Sidmouth Health and Wellbeing Week

  Sidmouth is gearing up for an uplifting new addition to its events calendar with the launch of Sidmouth Health and Wellbeing Week, running from 12–19 September. Designed to energise, inspire and bring the community together, the week will showcase the very best of Sidmouth’s growing wellbeing scene, from movement and mindfulness to creativity and connection.

• JUST 4 IN 1,000 REGIONAL CRIMES REACH RESTORATIVE JUSTICE – DEVON’S HIGH SHERIFF LEADS SUMMIT ASKING WHY

  Devon’s High Sheriff Mark Ansell has made Restorative Justice the focus of his year in office and is bringing together key stakeholders from across the criminal justice system to look at how to increase the numbers of victims and offenders accessing it.

• Demolition work begins at Exeter’s Rennes House tower block

  Demolition work is set to begin at Rennes House in Exeter this week, marking an important milestone in the regeneration of the Whipton Gardens area and paving the way for a new generation of energy-efficient council homes.

• Devon overhaul could be scrapped as review confirmed

  A massive overhaul of Devon’s councils could be scrapped under a review set to be confirmed in Parliament.

• Arson suspects to be prosecuted!

  Two youths arrested for the arson attack on Poltimore House in 2024 will now face prosecution following an initial decision not to prosecute by the CPS has been overturned .

• Devon women invited to inspire the next generation by becoming an Empowering Girls mentor

  Women from across Devon are being invited to volunteer as mentors to help year nine schoolgirls build confidence, raise aspirations and explore future career opportunities.

• Devon residents encouraged to help change the narrative on suicide this World Suicide Prevention Day

  Devon residents are being encouraged to help change the narrative on suicide this World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) by learning how to start supportive conversations, recognising when someone may be struggling, and knowing where to find help and support.

• MP’s fears for the future of rural Devon

  The rural ‘rump’ of Devon left behind after the coming reorganisation of local councils may never be sustainable, according to one of the county’s MPs.