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East Devon District Council is urging local businesses to submit Expressions of Interest for the Innovation and Resilience Fund 3 before the deadline on 8 May 2024.

The new recently opened Cardiac Day Case Unit (CDCU) at the RD&E Hospital (Wonford) is already making a difference for patients, offering comfort, dignity and care.

Following a by-election held in the Exmouth Brixington ward, Councillor Aurora Bailey has been elected to East Devon District Council (EDDC).

Action has been requested by an East Devon parish in an ongoing spat with its neighbour.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched its new Patient Communications Policy, outlining the core principles, guidance and legal obligations for all forms of communication with, and about, patients.

An innovative pilot project in the emergency department (ED) at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s RD&E Hospital (Wonford) is connecting patients with practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing to activities, groups and services in their own community.

The shadow of Exeter’s controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhood project loomed large over the city council elections.

Labour have kept control of Exeter City Council with an increased majority, but it was an Independent win in Heavitree that shared the limelight as the city went to the polls.

A new Adult Social Care Self-Assessment has been published for the first time. This is a holistic assessment of all Adult Social Care services in Torbay commissioned by Torbay Council (with support from NHS Devon) as part of the Integrated Care Partnership.

Teignbridge Council members elected to office continue to face restrictions on direct access to staff due to past incidents of threats, bullying, and intimidation. Since the onset of the pandemic, councillors have been unable to utilise their passes to gain entry to offices at Forde House in Newton Abbot.

Recent data from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has revealed a concerning increase in the number of children residing in temporary accommodation in Teignbridge, mirroring a nationwide trend.

Fresh statistics unveiled a promising surge in physical activity among adults in Teignbridge, outpacing the regional average in the South West, according to recent data released by Sport England.

A group of local businessmen are poised to rescue financially struggling Torquay United from its recent administration woes.

A Devon ‘making, mending and meeting’ group is hoping to celebrate its first anniversary with a clutch of new helpers as demand for places continues to grow.

Torbay has decided to join Devon County Council in a devolution deal which starts with meagre fare but promises fine dining in the future.

Police in Torquay are clamping down on drugs and anti-social behaviour in the town centre, targeting wanted offenders, shoplifters, and individuals dealing and taking the illegal substances.

Alison Hernandez has secured a third term as the police and crime commissioner for Devon and Cornwall.

Devon & Cornwall Police is working with partners and local residents to make potential locations in the counties unattractive to organisers of raves (also called unlicensed music events or UMEs).

Devon County Council and Torbay Council have formally submitted their joint proposal for a Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority (CCA) to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP.

During February and March, young people from across Devon voted for the issues that matter most to them in the Make Your Mark national ballot. And the results can now be revealed!

This weekend sees the final of the Devon Senior Cup

A round up of all the local football action from the weekend

A round up of all of this weeks local football results

We look ahead to this weeks local football fixtures as the season draws to an end.