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• Major changes to bus services from 30 August

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• Devon and Cornwall Police deploy live facial recognition van to Exmouth

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• Enjoy a safe and healthy bank holiday in the South West

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• Water Safety Notice issued for Sidmouth Air Show

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• First phase of gas upgrade work nears completion in Alphington area of Exeter

  Wales & West Utilities is shortly starting the final section of the first phase of a project to upgrade the gas pipes in the Alphington area of Exeter.

• Exeter stands united with Ukraine as it marks 35 years of independence

  Exeter’s Ukrainian community has joined civic representatives and supporters to mark the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence.

• Animal attractions “open as usual” through bluetongue outbreak

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

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• 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

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

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• £2million pledged to tackle Exeter rough sleeping

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