Exeter & East Devon News
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Exmouth dye tests ‘harmless to wildlife’
Dye will be poured into the water off Exmouth on Wednesday [24 April] as South West Water carries out a series of tests.
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20 mph Zone Proposed for Ottery
Ottery St Mary is one of a select few towns proposed to get a 20mph Zone in the Parish to cover predominately the existing 30 MPH zone within the town.
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Last chance to apply for Voter ID and proxy vote for local elections
Two important deadlines are rapidly approaching ahead of elections on 2 May for Exeter City Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
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Deaf Academy Children’s Home Receives Garden Makeover
The garden at Rolle House Children’s Home has had a fantastic makeover thanks to a team of local garden experts.
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Six calls in one week for Exmouth RNLI
Exmouth RNLI launched on service for the sixth time this week, this time to a stranded dog.
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Ottery St Mary Town Council 50th Anniversary
April marks a significant milestone for Ottery Town Council as it commemorates the 50th anniversary of its establishment, succeeding the former Urban District Council.
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OFTSED rates Exmouth College as still requiring improvement
OFSTED has recently released its inspection findings for Exmouth Community College following a two-day assessment earlier this year.
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Teenager arrested following an assault in Exmouth this week
A 14 year old male teenager from Exeter has been arrested by the Exmouth Neighbourhood Policing Team following two assaults in Exmouth earlier in the week.
South Devon News
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No to Torquay seafront big wheel this summer?
Torquay’s seafront big wheel, which has been a feature of Torbay’s summer landscape for more than a decade, could be missing this year.
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Police deploy knife arch to keep young people safe
Police teams in Torquay recently deployed a mobile knife arch to an under-18s music event to educate and deter young people from carrying a knife.
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Police catch 100 vehicles speeding in Newton Abbott as part of National ‘Fatal Five’ campaign
Throughout April, Devon & Cornwall Police are carrying out proactive operations, targeting drivers who ignore road traffic laws and put lives at risk.
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Torbay hospital ‘sewage leaks’ spark call for help
Ageing buildings at Torbay Hospital are suffering sewage and water leaks, it has been revealed.
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Torquay hotel could be knocked down to build flats
A plan to knock down a hotel which was once one of the original Victorian villas of St Marychurch in Torquay comes before Torbay planners next week.
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Sports Minister’s praise for Torquay United fans’ trust
The plight of Torquay United and their fans has been highlighted during a debate in the House of Commons.
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Decision day for new Brixham homes plans
Controversial plans to build more than 100 new homes across two locations in Brixham comes before Torbay planners next week
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Dawlish Town Council Approves Budget for 2024/25
Dawlish Town Council has approved its Income & Expenditure (I&E) budget for the financial year 2024/25.
Devon News
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New police app launches in Devon & Cornwall
Members of the public in Devon & Cornwall can now report crimes and incidents and find out how to access support for victims just by using a smartphone app.
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Help shape the next ‘Let’s Talk’ programme
A new series of the highly successful ‘Let’s Talk’ webinars for parents is being developed.
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Police warn of latest Facebook scam
Devon and Cornwall Police have received a number of reports of scams involving items advertised for sale on Facebook.
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Long-serving Devon leader John Hart to step down after 15 years
John Hart will step down as leader of Devon County Council after 15 years in the role, a move that will kickstart a race to replace him among the Conservative Party.
Local Sport News
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Local midweek football fixtures
We look ahead to this weeks local mid week football fixtures.
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Local rugby results from the weekend
Exmouth Cockles make it through to the final in the Devon Senior Cup
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Local football report from the weekend
A round up of all the local football results from the weekend
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Local midweek football results
A round up of all the mid week local football results