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• Devon council’s revamped grant scheme expecting high demand

  An overhaul of a Devon council’s grant scheme that includes hikes in the amount individual groups can bid for is expected to attract high demand when it launches.

• Exmouth in Bloom triumph again

  Yesterday, Exmouth in Bloom attended the SW in Bloom Presentation Day in Torquay and are delighted to announce that they were awarded their 20th consecutive Gold.

• Pink and blue ribbons to return to Sidmouth gardens for Baby Loss Awareness Week

  A local family who lost their baby Monty in 2020 are working with East Devon District Council (EDDC) on a special ribbon display to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

• Exmouth Students Join Voices with Singing Children of Africa in Uplifting Performance

  The ‘Singing Children of Africa’ have visited Exmouth Community College (ECC) this term to take part in an exciting performance with ECC students. The group visited the college as part of their national tour.

• Former Chancellor to lead Exeter Universities largest ever fundraising campaign

  The University of Exeter is delighted to announce alumnus the Rt Hon Sir Sajid Javid as chair of its new fundraising campaign, which will launch in 2026.

• Installation work continues on £1.2million upgrade for 10 East Devon play areas

  Children across East Devon have been treated to five new play areas so far this summer and have five more to come thanks to a £1.2million cash injection.

• Exeter Sustainability Awards return for fourth year

  Businesses, organisations and individuals are being encouraged to enter this year’s Exeter Sustainability Awards.

• Campaign to end ‘needless deaths’ of homeless people

  Twenty one homeless people died in Exeter in 2024, according to a nationwide campaign organisation.

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Teignbridge

• Three young people arrested in Newton Abbot after reports of an assualt

  Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating reports of assaults in the Newton Abbot area in which the suspects are children.

• Planners reject Newton Abbot homes scheme

  Plans to build 33 new homes on the outskirts of Newton Abbot have been rejected unanimously by local councillors.

• Protection for Devon mobile home dwellers

  Some of Devon’s most vulnerable communities will be protected by a new move to levy charges on mobile home sites.

• Newton Abbot Museum awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to create a new accessible collections store

  Newton Abbot Museum is announcing a £818,653 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to create a new accessible state-of-the-art museum store

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South Devon News

• Two South Devon men Jailed for 44 burglaries

  Andrew Holland from Torquay and Jason Robins from Teignmouth have both been sentenced to four years each for a staggering 44 burglaries which have taken place over a 9-month period.

• Torbay garage site could become houses

  Fresh plans for seven homes on the site of a Torbay garage have been lodged with the local planning authority.

• New Torquay McDonalds gets the go-ahead

  Fast food giant McDonald’s has been given the go-ahead for a new drive-through restaurant on the outskirts of Torquay – just a mile and a half from its next nearest branch.

• Torbay taxi driver loses her licence after assaulting police officer

  A Torbay taxi driver has had her licence revoked after councillors heard she lashed out at a police officer after drinking all day.

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Devon News

• Hundreds of children get wise about farming

  More than 1,600 primary school children from across Devon got ‘Farmwise’ on this week and saw for themselves where our food comes from and how it’s made.

• A reminder to bike users to have lights at night.

  Police are appealing to parents, guardians, grandparents and anyone who may care for a young person to ensure that the young people are as safe a possible when they are out on their bikes in darkness.

• Residents to be asked for their views on the future of Devon’s library service

  Devon County Council are preparing to reshape its library services to better suit the changing habits of its users, and from November residents will be asked for their ideas and views.

• New action plan to support education, employment and training

  Devon County Council’s Cabinet have approved a new Brighter Futures Action Plan, 2025 to 2028, to help young people move confidently into education, employment or training.

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