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Elliot Woodford
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Drivetime Sponsored by Lovells Garage Ottery, with travel, news headlines, weather, tide times and afternoon mayhem
Exeter & East Devon News
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Explore the RNLI welly walk around Exmouth
The RNLI 200 Yellow Welly Trail has been launched in Exmouth to honour the 15 coxswains of Exmouth RNLI from 1859 to the present day.
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Plans to double usable space in Clyst Valley park
Proposals to double the amount of accessible space in Clyst Valley Regional Park will be put before residents.
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University of Exeter rated leading institution in the country for ecology and evolution research
The quality of research undertaken by the University of Exeter in the fields of ecology and evolution has been ranked as the best in the country by a new international league table.
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Police officers tackle anti-social behaviour and alleged shoplifting in Exmouth
Officers provided an increased police presence in Exmouth town centre to reassure the public and carry out arrests. This follows isolated incidents of disorder by youths which took place last month.
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Former pre school administrator sentenced for stealing over £65,000
An administrator with a charity-run pre-school in Exmouth has been sentenced for stealing over £65,000 from the organisation's funds. She misappropriated the funds for personal use, spending them on cosmetics and household items.
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Devon & Cornwall Police run operations to tackle public concerns in Budleigh Salterton
Police have responded to feedback from local people with recent operations to tackle public concerns about alleged drug dealing and anti-social behaviour in Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth.
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Residents to get say on battle between countryside and housing
People in East Devon will be asked their views on whether to protect land that prevent separate conurbations.
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Exmouth Community College looks to join Ted Wragg Trust
Exmouth Community College has taken a significant step forward by announcing its intention to join the Ted Wragg Trust. This move marks a pivotal moment for the college, signalling a strategic decision to align itself with a trusted educational institution.
South Devon News
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Local Consortium to take over Torquay United Football Club
A group of local businessmen are poised to rescue financially struggling Torquay United from its recent administration woes.
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Success spurs community group’s expansion plans
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.
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Devolution must move on from ‘meagre gruel’
Torbay has decided to join Devon County Council in a devolution deal which starts with meagre fare but promises fine dining in the future.
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Multiple arrests and drug seizures made in undercover police patrol
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.
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Brixham homes plan rejected despite ‘NIMBY’ claim
Green fields on the outskirts of Brixham will stay undeveloped despite developers accusing Torbay Council of pandering to residents who just don’t want building in their back yards.
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Torquay big wheel will keep on turning
Torquay’s seafront big wheel will turn again this summer after councillors decided it does more good than harm.
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Ofsted has revisted a Teignmouth school previously flagged for inadequate performance.
A recent monitoring visit conducted by Ofsted at Teignmouth Community College, previously labelled as 'inadequate', has acknowledged progress, yet identified lingering areas of concern requiring further attention to address what they term 'serious weaknesses'.
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‘New Newquay’ goal for Torbay as watersports booms
Torbay is setting its sights on becoming the ‘new Newquay’ as the UK capital for one of the fastest growing sports in the country.
Devon News
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Devon goes to the polls today
The County goes to the polls today with Council elections in Exeter and County wide vote for a new Police and Crime Commissioner.
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David Attenborough urges people to postpone routine garden task until July
Sir David Attenborough Urges Delay in Lawn Mowing Until Mid-July to Support Insect Welfare
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Do you know the consequences of anti-social behaviour?
As the weather begins to warm up, Devon & Cornwall Police is reminding teenagers and their parents to think about the consequences of anti-social behaviour (ASB).
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Opposition attempts to delay ‘right Devon fudge’ devolution plan fail
Attempts by Devon’s opposition parties to delay a decision about getting more decision-making powers from government but combining their own powers has failed after the controlling Conservatives voted for the plan.
Local Sport News
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Local rugby fixtures for this weekend
This weekend sees the final of the Devon Senior Cup
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Local football report from the weekend
A round up of all the local football action from the weekend
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Mid-week local football results
A round up of all of this weeks local football results
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Local football fixtures for this weekend
We look ahead to this weeks local football fixtures as the season draws to an end.