Local News
Exeter & East Devon News
-
Emerging East Devon Local Plan + Development Sites
In preparation of East Devon District Council’s Local Plan, proposals for large developments across East Devon will be considered at a series of public meetings throughout September.
-
APPEAL | Serious collision, Sidbury
A man has died following a single-vehicle collision on the A375 at Sidbury, Devon. Emergency services were notified at approximately 10.30am on Friday 13th September to a collision involving a Renault Master van.
-
Police execute warrant across East Devon
In the last few days officers from The Rural East Devon Neighbourhood Team have executed numerous warrants across Sidmouth and Honiton.
-
Exmouth Lifeboats launched to aid disabled vessel
At 19.46 on Saturday evening, H.M. Coastguard requested the launch of the Exmouth RNLI lifeboat following a Pan Pan call from a disabled motorboat.
-
Exeter University research supporting victims of the Post Office Scandal nominated for prestigious award
University of Exeter researchers playing a pivotal role in helping victims of the Post Office Scandal to find compensation and justice have been nominated for a prestigious award.
-
Armed Forces Covenant signed by East Devon District Council
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise to ensure that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
-
Seaton gas upgrade work to begin later this month
Wales & West Utilities will start the £151,000 investment work on 23 September and, barring any engineering difficulties, it will finish before Christmas
-
Capture Exeter’s Autumn Beauty and Win Big with Visit Exeter
Get snapping and capture Exeter through the lens and photographers could end up bagging one of the fabulous prizes on offer in a new competition.
South Devon News
-
Backing for Paignton ‘Silicon Valley’ project
Part of Paignton is to become Torbay’s own ‘Silicon Valley’
-
Thumbs-up for plan to turn derelict hotels into homes in Torbay
Plans to turn dozens of Torbay’s derelict old hotels and guest houses into affordable new homes for local families and key workers have been given a unanimous thumbs-up.
-
‘Why did Torbay Council shut down the Torquay seafront pitch-and-putt’?
Torbay Council has defended its decision to shut down a popular pitch-and-putt golf course.
-
Angry cyclists challenge council over Torquay switch
A flagship cycle path in Torquay has been named the fourth-worst in the country.
Devon News
-
Devon & Cornwall Police campaign to build awareness around spiking
Devon & Cornwall Police is sending a message to anyone who thinks that it is OK to spike another person “for fun” or more sinister purposes: it’s an abhorrent crime and can have a significant, traumatic impact on victims, and can have severe consequences for perpetrators.
-
Are you eligible for Pension Credit and not receiving it?
The Government is encouraging pensioners to check if they qualify for pension credit, and if so, to apply for it in order to receive the winter fuel payment.
-
Unlocking Devon’s rich railway heritage as project gets £25,000 boost from Great Western Railway
The Folklore Library and Archive successfully applied for a grant from the train operator’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund, which was launched to support local communities and address areas of social need.
-
Have you had your chimney swept?
This week is Chimney Fire Safety Week and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people to get their chimneys swept ready for the winter months.
Local Sport
-
Mid-week local football fixtures
A look at this weeks local mid week football fixtures
-
Cooke Kicks for Victory for Withycombe Rugby Club
Withies got their season officially underway this weekend with a hard-fought win on the road against Plymouth Argaum at Bickleigh Down.
-
Local rugby results from the weekend
A full round up of all our local rugby results
-
Local Football results for this weekend
A round up of this weekends local football results