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Elliot Woodford
11:00am - 2:00pm
Daytime Sponsored by Rose Lodge, news headlines, plus the chance to win some great prizes
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4:00pm - 7:00pm
Drivetime Sponsored by Lovells Garage Ottery, with travel, news headlines, weather, tide times and afternoon mayhem
Exeter & East Devon News
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Pirate-themed play park opened in Beer
Beer children can now embark on pirate adventures, sailing the seven seas, thanks to a brand-new seafront play park.
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Launch of Exmouth in Blooms sunflower challenge
Exmouth in Bloom volunteers gathered to launch the Sunflower Growing Challenge 2024.
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Funding for new Mallison Bridge secured
Devon County Council have secured more than £1m of Government funding to help fund the replacement of Mallison Bridge at Exeter Quay.
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Councils outline mowing expectations for Sid Valley residents
Grassy areas which will be allowed to grow to help wildlife and nature flourish in Sidmouth, will be signposted with paths maintained and created for everyone’s enjoyment.
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Exmouth Sideshore expansion
A new building and five pay-to-use loos can be built at the Sideshore watersports and retail development on Exmouth seafront after a successful appeal.
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New sewer in Exmouth is now in the ground
Over the last few weeks, South West Water have been providing updates about the work they have been doing in Exmouth to replace an 800-metre section of sewer from Plumb Park housing estate to Maer Lane, just outside the treatment works.
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Police are investigating a series of thefts and attempted thefts of vehicles in East Devon.
Organised Crime Groups are targeting modern cars with keyless entry
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Jump on a Red Coat tour this spring and enjoy Exeter’s rich history
It’s time to get out and about and enjoy Exeter’s rich history with a free Red Coat Guided tour of the city.
South Devon News
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Success for ‘jacket potato’ school meals campaign
A campaign to improve school meal choices for disabled children and backed by Torbay MP Kevin Foster has taken a major step forward.
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Successful swimming pool funding bids in Teignbridge
Four swimming pools in Teignbridge are to receive more than £350,000 national funding to help them be more energy efficient, reduce their carbon footprint and be more eco-friendly.
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Public and trader events put plans on show for transformational new market hall
A major step forward in the revitalisation of Newton Abbot Town Centre will be taken early next month, when traders, businesses and shoppers will get the chance to see the transformative plans for the market hall.
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Torbay bars and pubs come together to make nights out safer
An additional seven licensed venues in Torbay receive their Shout-Up! certification this week as a recent poll says 73% of women and 36% of men have been sexually harassed on a night out in Devon.
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New measures to prevent repeat of festival fiasco
New staff have been taken on and new rules put in place to make sure there is no repeat of the disastrous Torbay Food and Music Festival fiasco of 2023.
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‘Cool’ new sport is taking off in Torbay
A sport described as the ‘cool younger sister of tennis’ is taking off in Torbay.
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Call for more affordable homes in Teignbridge
The number of people looking for homes in Teignbridge is ‘soaring’ and councillors have been told they must do more to force developers to build desperately-needed properties for local people.
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New Newton Abbot to Ogwell walking, wheeling and cycling route.
An important project to better connect Newton Abbot and its surrounding area is underway, with work to create a safe and convenient route that will enable residents and visitors to walk, wheel or cycle between the town centre and Ogwell.
Devon News
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Devon and Cornwall’s two biggest reservoirs hit 90% storage ahead of target
The two biggest strategic reservoirs for the South West have successfully refilled to over 90% storage capacity as South West Water continues to deliver its promises for a long-term resilience plan for water.
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Devon & Cornwall Police introduce a new scheme to help children in emergency care
Devon & Cornwall Police are pleased to announce that they have partnered with the Buddy Bag Foundation to help provide comfort to children experiencing emergency care.
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Devon & Cornwall Police launch #TakeTheLead Campaign to help prevent livestock attacks
Between now and 2 April, Devon & Cornwall Police are supporting Op Recall - a national operation with the RSPCA and Naturewatch Foundation which aims to raise awareness of the impact of livestock worrying, and prevent future livestock attacks.
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Cornwall Council Adoption services welcomed to Adopt South West team
Adoption services for Cornwall Council and the Isles of Scilly will join the Regional Adoption Agency, Adopt South West, from Monday 1 April 2024.
Local Sport News
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Local Rugby Fixtures for this Weekends Games
A look at this weekends rugby fixtures
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Local Football Fixtures for this Weekend
A look at this weekends football fixtures
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Local Football Results from this Weekends Games
A round up of all this weekends football games
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Local Rugby Results from this Weekends Games
A round up of all this weekends local Rugby games.