DeFRA has confirmed a positive case of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) in a dead gull collected at Seaton Wetlands.

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  Exeter’s proud to officially welcome the French and Italian teams to our city for the Women’s Rugby World Cup!

• How Exeter plans to lead a brave new Devon

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• Objectors blast Exeter green fields housing plan

  Plans to build 65 homes in green fields overlooking Exeter have prompted objections from locals who say part of  the city’s skyline will be changed forever.

• RNLI help stricken speedboat

  On Friday 15 August at 3.04pm, the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI were tasked by H.M. Coastguard following multiple 999 calls from the public with concerns for a vessel drifting off the coast.

• Police cash bid from housing development

  A fresh bid has been made by Devon’s police to secure vital cash linked directly to a planning application.

• Appeal for volunteers for Sidmouth Regatta and Air show

  A packed programme of events is planned for the Regatta weekend kicking off on Friday 22 August, with the ‘Road Arrows’ Bicycle Display team displaying at 3pm on the Esplanade

• France rugby players to attend free family fun day

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• Beware of scam house calls, residents warned

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