Local News
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MP welcomes cash boost for Exeter city centreExeter’s MP has pledged to work alongside the city council to spend the city’s share of a government handout aimed at bringing boarded-up high streets back to life.
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Where’s all the infrastructure funding anyway?When plans for new homes come forward anywhere in Devon, you’d bet your house on there being fears about a lack of services to cater for the new residents.
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Pub eyes expansion with virtual games and snooker roomsA pub in a Devon seaside town is eyeing an expansion that would see it include a virtual games room as well as a snooker hall.
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Calls for ‘fire summit’ amid rampant pressure on serviceCalls have been made for the county’s fire service to hold a summit so key local and national decisionmakers can hear of the “perils” facing it.
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Devon Partnership NHS Trust Achieves Major Energy Savings Through SolarAn NHS Trust in Devon is leading the UK’s clean energy charge following the switch on of a new 1.042 MW solar array and battery storage solution at Langdon Hospital in Dawlish, Devon.
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Rail industry crackdown as trespassing criminals cause more than six and half days of delays on the South Western network in a yearNew figures released by Network Rail and British Transport Police (BTP) reveal that trespass caused 9,437 minutes, equivalent to around six and a half days of delays to customers across the South Western network last year.
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Communities invited to apply for new Devon library improvement grantsCommunity organisations, charities, town and parish councils, and local partners are being invited to apply for funding to help transform libraries into more accessible, welcoming and inclusive community spaces.
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Have Your Say on the Future of the Dawlish AviaryDawlish Town Council is inviting residents and visitors of the Dawlish Aviary* to take part in a public consultation on its future.
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Heating oil support available as winter approachesTeignbridge residents who rely on heating oil to keep their homes warm are being urged to check if they can get financial help as the colder months approach.
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Museum supporters demand answers over long closureThe doors of a much-loved Devon museum will remain closed while a legal wrangle runs its course.
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Dissent over fire chief’s pay fails to block rise above £200kDissent emerged amid a vote to push the pay of Devon’s fire chief over the £200,000 mark amid potential wider forthcoming reforms of remuneration across the service.
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Cranbrook finally on cusp of proper town centreResidents of Devon’s newest town could be nearing the end of a long wait for major facilities as triple-pronged plans for a leisure centre, shops and a possible fire station have been lodged.
Local Sport News
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Match Report: Exmouth Town 2-5 WeymouthExmouth Town were beaten 5-2 by Southern League Division One South leaders Weymouth, in a battling display at the Search4Local Stadium.
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Devon councils spending millions placing children in ‘illegal’ homesThe soaring cost of care and a shortage of registered homes means dozens of vulnerable Devon children and young people are being placed in ‘illegal’ accommodation at a cost of millions of pounds.
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Lane closure returns to Exeter's Bridge Road Bascule Bridge for further repairsOne lane of Exeter’s A379 Bridge Road Bascule Bridge has closed again this morning (Tuesday 29 September) after a further crack was found beneath the bridge deck.
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UNLUCKY YOUNGSTERS IN LEAGUE CUPExeter City U21s opened their Premier League Cup campaign with a unfortunate defeat to Norwich City U21s at St James Park.
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Much-Improved Second Half Gives Withies Plenty to Build OnThe 2026/27 league season got underway at Raleigh Park this weekend, as the Withies welcomed Topsham II for the opening round of the new campaign.
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Women's Match Report: Keynsham Town 3 Exeter City 3City Women secured a point to qualify from their WNL Cup group, but they left Keynsham Town’s AJN Stadium frustrated after a 3-3 draw.
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Exeter Chiefs Women v Leicester Tigers WomenExeter Chiefs Women racked up their first win of the season with a comfortable win over the Leicester Tigers Women in the second round of the JAECOO Next Gen Cup. The home side set-piece dominance took its toll on the visitors as Chiefs scored 11 tries at Sandy Park and 50 points in the second half.
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Match Report: Dorchester Town 4-1 Exmouth TownA depleted Exmouth Town were well beaten at the Avenue Stadium, losing 4-1 against a dominant Dorchester Town in the Southern League Division One South.



