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• Jacob’s Ladder Steps remains' closed

  Following a recent structural inspection, which identified repairs needed to certain structural components, Jacobs Ladder will remain closed

• Number of booze licence applications drops in East Devon

  The number of bids being put in by venues and temporary events to serve alcohol in East Devon has dropped by around 30 in just a year.

• NHS England funds Exeter’s Genomic Medicine education for further five years

  The University of Exeter has secured NHS England funding for a further five years to deliver its highly regarded MSc in Genomic Medicine, upskilling the NHS workforce on a fully-funded programme.

• Pavement licence fees could be hiked in East Devon

  The cost of putting tables and chairs outside cafes and restaurants could be about to rise in East Devon.

• City centre toilets could become falafel outlet

  Derelict public toilets in Exeter city centre could be transformed into a street food takeaway selling falafel, halloumi and hummus.

• Local developer bags approval for another 72 homes in Devon town

  A local developer has bagged the right to build up to another 72 homes in an East Devon town directly opposite another of its schemes for 130 residences.

• Plans backed for major expansion of Exeter’s recycling operation

  Councillors have unanimously approved ambitious plans to purchase a new Materials Reclamation Facility (MRF) and relocate key operational services.

• Exeter taxi fares are the dearest in Devon

  Exeter has the most expensive taxi fares in Devon, with a two-mile fare weighing in at £9.50.

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Teignbridge

• Councils working together to help reduce roadwork delays in Newton Abbot

  Teignbridge District Council and Devon County Council are aware of the concerns raised by members of the public about the number of temporary road closures and roadworks currently affecting Newton Abbot. Both organisations recognise the disruption this may be causing residents, businesses and commuters and are working closely together to minimise the impact wherever possible.

• Man charged with attempted murder of police officer in Newton Abbot

  A 39-year-old man has been charged with the attempted murder of a police officer following an incident in Newton Abbot in the early hours of Tuesday 10 February.

• Newton Abbot planning saga ‘endgame’ hopes dashed

  An appeal hearing which environment campaigners hoped would mark the ‘endgame’ for one of Devon’s longest-running planning wrangles has been cut short.

• Storm-battered Dawlish rail line ‘held up well’ say ministers

  Government ministers have pledged to keep South Devon’s vital rail link running reliably as winter storms increase.

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South Devon News

• New noise camera installed on Paignton seafront to monitor anti-social driving

  Police in Paignton are warning nuisance drivers about a new noise monitoring device as they respond to community concerns.

• Torbay's Local Heritage Grant Scheme open for applications

  Groups may apply for grants of up to £5,000 to support the delivery of activities, and up to £7,000 for capital investments, such as signage and physical improvements to spaces.

• Praise as Torquay school cuts absences

  A Torquay school has been praised for its ‘exceptional’ work in getting more of its students to attend classes.

• NHS partnership is helping people to get online

  Free SIM cards are being given to people living in Torbay and South Devon to help combat digital exclusion.

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Devon News

• Give your heart some love this half term

  With Valentine’s Day fast approaching people are being encouraged to look after their heart health this half term by getting their blood pressure checked and taking simple steps to stay well.

• Appeal after phone theft scam, Torquay/Cranbrook

  Do you know this man? Police Officers are trying to identify him in connection with a mobile phone theft scam.

• South West Leaders Unite: 15 councils urge immediate passage of historic tobacco bill

  In a powerful demonstration of regional collaboration, the Council Leaders and Directors of Public Health from every local authority in the South West have united to demand the immediate passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

• County Council welcomes major step on SEND funding while highlighting wider pressures on local services

  Devon County Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will fund 90 per cent of local authorities’ historic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) deficits.

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