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• Decision on controversial County Hall site ‘bludgeoned’ through

  Campaigners have claimed a decision that could mean a plot of land at County Hall is developed was “bludgeoned” through.

• Two men have been convicted of the murder of 24-year-old Denva Smith following a fatal stabbing in Exmouth.

  Denva Smith died after being stabbed in the arm during an attack in the early hours of May 31, 2025. The wound severed a major artery, causing him to bleed to death in a garden in Ashfield Close.

• Appeal following collision on A30 near Honiton

  Officers are appealing for witness and information following a serious collision that occurred on the A30 near Honiton overnight.

• East Devon Countryside Team Welcomes a Vibrant Start to Spring

  East Devon District Council’s Countryside team are celebrating a vibrant start to Spring, launching a packed programme of events and stepping up preparations for the busy bird‑breeding season.

• EDDC launches StartSmart: a new programme to support East Devon startups and entrepreneurs

  East Devon District Council is launching a new programme to support startups, offering advice, grants and training.

• Mindless vandals damage toilet in suspected arson attack

  A toilet block in Sidmouth has been extensively damaged by a suspected arson attack.

• Man jailed after sexually assaulting teenage girls in Exeter

  In the space of one hour on the evening of 9 May 2025, Sonny Boyes carried out multiple sexual offences against two teenage girls in Exeter. Today, 6 March, the 19-year-old appeared at Exeter Crown Court where the judge jailed him for 17 years, described him as having ‘breathless arrogance and distorted thinking’.

• Consultation on Dryden Road reopens after short pause

  Public consultation on possible changes to Dryden Road in Exeter has reopened.

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Teignbridge

• Newton Abbot park fortified against Traveller encampments

  A Devon Traveller hotspot has been fortified in a bid to prevent future encampments.

• MP’s call for clarity over nature watchdog’s Wolborough choice

  A Devon MP has called for clarity over how the government’s nature watchdog responded to a planning controversy in his constituency.

• Victory for ‘people power’ as Teignmouth Lido prepares to open

  Teignmouth Lido WILL open for the summer of 2026 after what campaigners are calling a victory for people power.

• Appeal following serious collision, Bovey Tracey

  Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious collision in Bovey Tracey on Thursday 5 March.

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South Devon News

• Paignton Pavilion reactions range from ‘radical’ to ‘rubbish’

  People in Paignton have taken their first look at plans to transform a derelict seafront pub into a new conference and events centre.

• Police search for wanted South Devon man

  Police are seeking help from the public to trace a 41-year-old wanted man from South Devon.

• Baby loss charity expands its services to Torbay and South Devon

  A baby loss charity dedicated to supporting bereaved parents and families is expanding its services to Torbay and South Devon.

• Prolific South Devon shoplifter convicted after admitting booze thefts

  A prolific shoplifter who stole booze and other items valued at more than £7,500 has admitted 18 theft offences at court.

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Devon News

• Additional £3 million agreed to support Devon’s road repairs

  Devon County Council’s Cabinet has agreed to allocate an additional £3 million for highways reactive maintenance in the current financial year.

• Action plan approved after winter flooding hits Devon homes

  An action plan to help safeguard communities from flooding has been approved by Devon County Councils cabinet.

• Policing protests and tackling hate crime in Devon and Cornwall

  The challenges and complexities of policing protests have been highlighted during an event for Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) councillor advocates who connect with police to improve community safety, reporting, and communication.

• Coronavirus memorial decisions are complex and regionally varied, new study shows

  The radically different ways communities experienced the coronavirus pandemic is leading to the creation of fragmented and inconsistent memorials, a new study shows.

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