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• Holidaymakers urged to play their part in using water wisely in the South West this summer

  As millions of people head to the South West for their summer holidays, South West Water is urging visitors to do their bit in protecting the region’s precious water resources by using water wisely during their stay.

• Lane closure to remain in place on Bridge Road bascule bridge

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• Witness appeal after serious collision, A30 near Tedburn St Mary

  Witnesses are being sought to a two-vehicle collision on the A30 near Tedburn St Mary in which a young girl was seriously injured.

• GCSE success for teenagers taking part in pioneering university and college project to reduce South West “NEET” numbers

  Teenagers who took part in a pioneering project led by educational experts to tackle the South West’s “NEET” crisis are celebrating GCSE success.

• £2million pledged to tackle Exeter rough sleeping

  Exeter is to get almost £2million in government money to tackle rough sleeping.

• Get set for city walking festival

  Exeter is set to take its first steps towards a new annual tradition with the city’s inaugural Exeter Walking Festival, taking place from 14 to 20 September.

• South West Water urges customers to use water wisely as fires show impact of prolonged dry weather

  The recent wildfires seen across the region serve as a stark reminder of the growing impact prolonged hot, dry weather is having on our environment. To help support the emergency services tackling major wildfires across the South West, maintain supplies for customers, and protect the environment, South West Water is asking customers to be more water efficient by making small water-saving changes at home.

• Fears for Devon holiday beach and pier

  Work to stop erosion from taking away huge areas of a popular Devon holiday beach may not be completed until 2030 despite a call from local campaigners for urgent action.

• St Luke’s Students Celebrate GCSE Success

  After years of hard work, students at St Luke’s Church of England School were celebrating today, Thursday 20th August, as they collected their GCSE results.

• 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.

• Cheaper fares and improved service coming to Sowton Park and Ride

  Bus fares from Sowton Park and Ride into the City centre will almost be halved when a new dedicated Park and Ride service launches in Exeter next month.