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Report downgrades quality of fire service
A DAMNING assessment of Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (DSFRS) has criticised senior leaders for being poor role models, while noting a lack of support for firefighters who have experienced harassment, discrimination or bullying.
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May 29, 2025
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Bowling attack praised by skip after big Clyst St George win
CLYST St George skipper Dan Kendall praised his side's bowling attack for their prominent role in the six-wicket B Division win over Bideford.
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May 29, 2025
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View to a grill
FIVE BRILLIANT BUYS TO FIRE UP NATIONAL BBQ WEEK. BY SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
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May 29, 2025
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Increase in regional business activity slowed last month
PRIVATE companies across the South West saw a slower increase in activity in April, according to the latest Nat-West Growth Tracker survey.
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May 29, 2025
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Runners complain after marshalling error hits Great West Run entrants
ORGANISERS behind Exeter's Great West Run have admitted some of the marshals may have become over-zealous in enforcing a cut-off time, leading to complaints from runners.
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May 29, 2025
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Former Grecian Watkins weds in glam event
FORMER Exeter City player Ollie Watkins celebrated his marriage to Ellie Alderson before the end of the season in a lavish ceremony.
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May 29, 2025
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Exeter ‘lacked maturity’ says skipper after Plymouth defeat
EXETER could only reflect on what might have been after going down by just four runs to Plymouth in an inter-city thriller at Mount Wise.
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May 29, 2025
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Report's criticisms of our fire service must be acted on
THE report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services does make for good reading.
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May 29, 2025
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Babies make a splash for two charities
Youngsters are donning pirate and sea creature gear for their Water Babies classes to raise money for two charities
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May 29, 2025
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Plan to rebuild hotel and add apartments rejected
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to rebuild an Exmouth hotel has been rejected at appeal because of the 'significant and demonstrable harm' it would cause.
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May 29, 2025
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Academics in demand by businesses for Al knowledge and skills
UNIVERSITY researchers are in demand to help address skills shortages across a range of industries including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.
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May 29, 2025
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Size of county is a policing challenge says force's top cop
DEVON'S top police officer says the county's 'beautiful expanse of land' presents the force with its biggest challenge.
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May 29, 2025
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Watts crosses the city divide and joins Argyle
FORMER Exeter City player Caleb Watts has completed a move across the Devon divide and has joined Plymouth Argyle on a three-year deal.
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May 29, 2025
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Will housing block improve blot on city's street scene?
It has been known for some time that one of Exeter's multi-storey car parks, Mary Arches, would be turned into homes, but now we have seen the first image of what it could look like.
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May 29, 2025
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Proposal would see 25 homes built in village on outskirts of city
A REQUEST for permission for 25 homes - including five self-builds - on the edge of a village has been submitted.
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May 29, 2025
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IT'S HIGH TIME FOR SUMMER
COLOURFUL HANGING BASKETS CAN BE A FLOATING GARDEN THROUGHOUT THE SEASON
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May 29, 2025
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Food group which championed best of the west collapses into administration
MYSTERY surrounds the collapse into administration of the UK’s largest independent regional food group, Taste of the West.
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May 29, 2025
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The hidden architecture behind Dollar power
OVER the past few months, we've followed how the dollar, which was once a symbol of stability, has quietly morphed into something a lot more fragile.
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May 29, 2025
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Councils have work to do on shake-up of local government
THE work by Devon's councils on kickstarting the biggest local government shake-up in 50 years is 'clear to see,' the ministry in charge of the overhaul says.
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May 29, 2025
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Off the mark: Heathcoat get their first win of the new season
HEATHCOAT are off the mark and off the bottom of the Premier Division thanks to a 136-run win over visiting Exmouth.
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May 29, 2025
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City should be at forefront of reorganisation
It has been a couple of weeks since the county council elections and things are starting to get back into a routine.
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May 29, 2025
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Services could merge to aid kids
THE leader of Plymouth City Council says he is willing to work with other local authorities in the county to merge some services if it means vulnerable children will have better life chances.
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May 29, 2025
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Archbishop should show leadership on same-sex marriage, says city MP
THE next Archbishop of Canterbury needs to show leadership on same-sex marriage, Exeter's MP has said.
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May 29, 2025
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Man, 24, had been looking forward to a new start before death at home
A 24-YEAR-OLD was looking forward to starting a new job and turning his life around when died at his home in Mid Devon, an inquest has heard.
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May 29, 2025
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New teams target pollution in water
NEW teams of water inspectors are cracking down on pollution along the coast.
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May 29, 2025
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Family's tributes to 'caring, loving' Delvin
THE heartbroken mum of a schoolboy who tragically drowned in Exeter has led tributes to her football-loving son and thanked the public for a massive outpouring of support.
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May 29, 2025
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Dementia support service relaunches in East Devon
A DEDICATED service offering expert support to families affected by dementia has relaunched in Exmouth, Woodbury and Budleigh Salterton, aiming to help carers navigate complex needs and reduce the need for hospital admissions.
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May 29, 2025
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Display pushes boundaries
SCULPTOR Adrian Gray showed off his most complex and audacious stonebalance to date at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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May 29, 2025
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Satisfaction guaranteed
MARION MCMULLEN DISCOVERS HOW A ROCK ANTHEM WAS BORN 60 YEARS AGO
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May 29, 2025
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Lammonby signs new deal at Somerset
>>> SOMERSET allrounder Tom Lammonby has pledged his future to the club.
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