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

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  A team of researchers led by the University of Exeter have been awarded a £3.3 million grant by the Medical Research Council (MRC) to study the treatment and potential cure for eczema.

• Cameras will monitor use of Exeter bus gate

  From July new cameras will come online from to monitor and enforce the use of the bus gate on Wonford Road in Exeter.

• Police give update following a serious injury collision, A3052, Colyford

  Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision on the A3052, at Boshill Cross, Colyford.

• Exeter parking charges likely to rise

  Drivers using Exeter’s car parks will be asked to pay more – as well as footing the bill for using a mobile phone app to do it.

• Northbrook Pool to close

  Northbrook Swimming Pool in Exeter will be closed after a decision at an Exeter City Council meeting held on Tuesday evening.

• MP explains reasons for voting against assisted dying Bill

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• Serious injury collision, A3052, Colyford

  Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision on the A3052, at Boshill Cross, Colyford.

• Another investigation into controversial East Devon decision on 130 homes plan

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