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Event resonated with SW food and drink producers
MORE than 160 producers, hospitality businesses, retailers, academics and food sector professionals from across the South West came together for the inaugural Gather summit - a new event aimed at championing the region's food and drink economy.
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July 03, 2025
Express and Echo
Concern over future of council's £130m SEND deficit
FEARS have been raised about Devon County Council's ability to start its budget-setting process amid ongoing uncertainty around its huge special needs deficit.
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July 03, 2025
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Minister sees how council is tackling £390m pothole issue across county
THE battle against Britain's pothole problem is heating up - quite literally - as Devon County Council showcased its fiery Dragon Patchers to the Minister for the Future of Roads during a visit to Exmouth.
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July 03, 2025
Express and Echo
The plot thickens with an unexpected find in the loo
As I have described in these pages before, our new (ish) cat Cleo has turned out to be a savage huntress.
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July 03, 2025
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Volunteers clear 100kg of rubbish from quay
EXETER Quay is looking a lot cleaner after 60 volunteers collected 100kg of rubbish in just a couple of hours.
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July 03, 2025
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Environmental journalist takes up library charity role
WITH a strong passion for storytelling and ocean conservation, Devon-based environmental journalist, author and broadcaster Anna Turns is taking on a new role as patron for Libraries Unlimited.
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July 03, 2025
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Inquest confirms double skydive tragedy was caused by parachute failing to open
THE inquests into the deaths of two people who lost their lives when a tandem skydive went catastrophically wrong have been opened by Devon’s senior coroner.
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July 03, 2025
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Family wants to create memories for girl with 'childhood Alzheimer's'
A DEVASTATED mum has shared the symptoms of 'childhood Alzheimer's' as her daughter was diagnosed with a rare syndrome at just five years old.
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July 03, 2025
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Lifeguards added to beach due to unseen hazards
LIFEGUARDS are set to begin patrols at Budleigh Salterton beach this summer in a move to protect families and water sports enthusiasts from the area’s deceptively dangerous waters.
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July 03, 2025
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Rare species of bat spotted during nature walk
A BAT walk at an East Devon nature reserve has led to the discovery of one of Britain's rarest mammals - the elusive grey long-eared bat.
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July 03, 2025
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Developer comes up with another plan to build on closed buildings
A NEW plan has been submitted to knock down Exeter's former police station and build more than 800 homes for university students and local people.
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July 03, 2025
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Travellers hang around after being ordered to leave
A GROUP of Travellers have been ordered to leave a public park in Exeter.
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July 03, 2025
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SUPERB GARDENS
This substantial 1930s city home could feel like a hole in one for house-hunting golf fanatics, as it boasts direct access to Exeter Golf & Country Club.
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July 03, 2025
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Feyi-Waboso suspended after red card
EXETER CHIEFS
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June 26, 2025
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Pupils secure place in national finals
Wynstream School's under-11 dodgeball squad showing off their medals after securing a place at the national finals
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June 26, 2025
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The incentive I did not want to renew my driving licence
T'S probably due to my lifelong habit of driving small, elderly cars that I have never been caught speeding. That and the fact I am a law-abiding citizen, of course.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Express and Echo
Railway project needs to be completed to protect line
IF the Government wants to protect the vulnerable coastal section of railway line through Devon, it makes sense to complete the scheme rather than leave it partially done.
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June 26, 2025
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National award for team tackling flooding
A PIONEERING project aimed at tackling the threat of flooding in Devon has won a national award for its innovative approach to resilience.
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June 26, 2025
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Getting to like folk folk after 60 years
IF anyone had ever told me 50 years ago that I would ever be sitting in a village hall with a group of 60 severals and beyond, for a strawberry tea listening to folk music ... well I'll leave you to imagine my response!
2 min |
June 26, 2025
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City counillor reported for allegedly overspending on election campaign
A REFORM UK councillor has been reported to police for potentially breaching election campaign spending limits.
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June 26, 2025
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Bradninch & Kentisbeare open up a 22-point lead at top of the Premier
BRADNINCH & Kentisbeare opened-up a 22-point lead at the top of the Devon County League Premier Division table after beating Exmouth by five wickets.
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June 26, 2025
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Controversial estate wall replaced with blocks and fencing
THE ongoing saga of an unattractive obstruction in a town has taken a new turn as it has been dismantled and rearranged to ensure walkers cannot get through.
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June 26, 2025
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Series of ceilidhs suitable for all will be staged by charity
A DEVON charity is holding five inclusive events for anyone who's ever wanted to try ceilidh dancing but never had the opportunity before.
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June 26, 2025
Express and Echo
UK well positioned as the dollar declines
THIS is the final column in the dedollarisation series. Let's start with what's changing beneath the surface.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
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Salaries on the rise but firms cutting back on new staff
STARTING salaries in the west of England are continuing to rise but companies across the region are cutting back on hiring new staff, new research has revealed.
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June 26, 2025
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The forgotten hero of an outlandish plot to fool the Nazis
AUTHOR ERIN EDWARDS REVEALS THE SECRET ROMANCE BEHIND A CUNNING MILITARY OPERATION THAT HELPED CHANGE THE COURSE OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
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June 26, 2025
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Clubs urged to be on guard after spate of equipment thefts
SPORTS clubs throughout Devon and Cornwall are being urged to be on their guard following a spate of burglaries which has seen expensive machinery stolen from their grounds.
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June 26, 2025
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Council to sell 'ransom strip' so that affordable homes scheme can start
A 'RANSOM strip' of land blocking access to a field earmarked for housing in Exeter will be sold by the city council.
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June 26, 2025
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Man uninjured after 60ft fall on cliffs
A WALKER who fell 60ft down a cliffside miraculously escaped uninjured.
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June 26, 2025
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FAMILY FAVOURITE
Lying on the edge Cranbrook, No.1 Treasbeare Cottages is a spacious family home with generous gardens, ample parking and useful outbuildings.
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