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• Executive backs new five-year strategy for a thriving Exeter city centre

  A new strategy setting out a shared vision for the future of Exeter city centre over the next five years has been approved by the Council’s Executive.

• “Industrial source” pollution warning lifted at eleventh hour allowing community ‘Big Dip’ to take place

  A bi-annual community sea dip event took place on Exmouth beach after a pollution warning lasting 14 days was lifted at the eleventh hour.

• Library charity tight-lipped on possible job losses

  The organisation that oversees Devon’s libraries has claimed it would be “inappropriate to comment” on the potential cutting of librarian jobs.

• Village targeted for 66 homes plan opponents call ‘madness’

  A Devon village is the target location for a proposal for 66 homes even though strong opposition to the plans by residents includes the view it is “madness”.

• Appeal following roadside altercation Woodbury Common

  Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a roadside altercation along the B3179 towards Woodbury Village on Woodbury Common in East Devon.

• National Trust eyeing bid for new path to reinstate circular walk

  The National Trust is hoping to create a new path so that a circular walk at one of its prime East Devon destinations can be restored.

• Introducing the new Dartmoor Challenge Badge

  A new Dartmoor Challenge Badge is putting Dartmoor’s unique landscape, history and culture at the heart of exploration and discovery.

• Summer rescues prompt RNLI safety reminder as cover reduces for autumn season

  RNLI lifeguards are urging people visiting the coast this autumn to choose lifeguarded beaches and check seasonal patrol times, following a busy summer that saw RNLI lifeguards respond to numerous incidents.

• Teen artists star in Marilyn Monroe competition

  A pair of talented young artists have been celebrated for their creative interpretation of the enduring legacy and cultural impact of film icon Marilyn Monroe.

• Dawlish Business Support & Networking Event -

  Businesses, charities, community groups and organisations from across Dawlish are being encouraged to attend a free Business Support & Networking Event this October.

• East Devon District Council launches EdenServ to deliver waste and recycling services

  East Devon District Council (EDDC) has launched EdenServ, its new provider for household recycling and waste collection services across the district.

• Major discounter submits store plans for Devon’s newest town

  A major discount supermarket has submitted formal plans to develop a store in Devon’s newest town.

• Fatal collision, B3181 near Cullompton

  Police officers are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal road traffic collision near Cullompton, Devon.

• The curious quandary of trying to build more homes

  There’s a curious quandary with Britain’s aspiration of building more homes and it’s been perfectly captured in a major Devon district.

• Short closures planned for Exe Estuary Trail maintenance near Dawlish

  Essential surface maintenance and bollard improvements are planned on two sections of the Exe Estuary Trail near Dawlish at the end of September.

• Reflecting on an extraordinary summer for Fire Service

  Prolonged hot and dry conditions brought an increased risk of outdoor fires across Devon and Somerset, creating challenging conditions for communities and a sustained period of high demand for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.