East Devon Sport News
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Local Rugby Results from this Weekends Games
Exmouth Cockles climbed out of the relegation zone with a thumbing 67-11 victory over fellow strugglers Old Centralians at the Imperial Ground.
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Local Rugby and Football Results
Quick rundown of yesterday's sports results
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Local Rugby Fixtures for this Weekends Games
Exmouth Cockles have home advantage with the visit of Old Centralians to Imperial Road and will be looking for a victory to move away from the relegation zone.
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Local Football Fixtures for this Weekends Games
In the Southern League One South after their excellent 5-0 victory over Frome Town at Southern Road last week Exmouth Town travel to the Causeway to take on Cinderford Town.
Weather
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East Devon News
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision on the A3052
Emergency services were called to Stevens Cross at Sidford just after 7.10pm to reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle, sadly the male rider was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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Boost your childcare budget this half term
As the February half term draws closer, families are being reminded that they can save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs with Tax-Free Childcare.
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Sidmouth's coastal defences are set for additional funding by East Devon District Council
Sidmouth’s coastal defences have been given a boost after almost £2 million was made available to protect the town from eroding cliffs and high tides.
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Council tax claimants in East Devon are set for additional government support.
Rent on council properties in East Devon will rise seven per cent, while its share of the council tax is increasing by £5 a year. However, anyone in arrears can now receive up to £25 from East Devon District Council.
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Two taxi incidents in Exmouth prompt council warning
Two women were left shaken after unsettling taxi journeys in two separate incidents in East Devon, prompting council warnings.
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New Ham Play Park in Sidmouth is Ready!!
Sidmouth Town Council is delighted to update children and families that the renewed Ham play park is now open and children can start to enjoy the eagerly awaited new equipment.
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44 homes and some 6,000 square metres of office space are set to be built near Exeter Science Park
An area just off the A30 close to Exeter Science Park will soon have 44 new homes and 6,000 square metres of office space after East Devon District Council gave approval at a planning committee on Tuesday [31 January].
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Exmouth Town Council Precept for 2023/24 agreed
Modest increase in budget for Exmouth Town Council.
Exeter News
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Three major planning applications will finally be considered later this week
Three applications were due to be considered last month; for up to 350 homes at St Bridget Nursery on Old Rydon Lane, new student accommodation on Howell Road and dozens of retirement apartments to replace the former Buckerell Lodge on Topsham Road.
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Have your say on proposals to boost cycling and walking in Exeter
People are being invited to have their say on the draft Exeter Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) which puts forward proposals for new walking and cycling routes as well as recommending improvements to the existing network in the Exeter area.
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Boost your childcare budget this half term
As the February half term draws closer, families are being reminded that they can save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs with Tax-Free Childcare.
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Extra measures to bring rough sleepers inside for February cold snap
The Protocol makes extra emergency accommodation available to rough sleepers. The Council is reminding members of the public that they can report someone they believe to be rough sleeping to Streetlink at https://www.streetlink.org.uk/
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Devon’s social care services for adults is among the highest performing nationally
This year’s report places adult social care services in Devon among the highest ranking in 19 of the 26 performance indicators, up from 13 indicators in the top two quartiles last year.
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Devon-wide van permit at recycling centres begins in March
Our new system is already in operation in the rest of Devon in East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, North Devon, Teignbridge and Torridge. You will only need to have a permit to use our sites if you own a privately registered panel van or flat-bed van.
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Want to hold a Coronation Street Party? Apply Now!
The Coronation takes place on the morning of Saturday 6 May at Westminster Abbey, and on Sunday 7 May Coronation Big Lunches will bring communities together with a special Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle.
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Devon & Cornwall Police 'Inadequate' Says Watchdog
Devon and Cornwall Police is failing to adequately protect people from sexual and violent crimes, according the national police watchdog.
Community News
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RAMM takes Gold for accessible and inclusive tourism at Devon Tourism Award
The awards were celebrated at Plymouth Argyle’s Home Park on Thursday 2 February, and staff from Exeter City Council’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) were delighted to take home the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism award.
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Visit a stunning new perspective of Planet Earth at Exeter Cathedral
Luke’s famous installation Gaia features a surround sound composition by BAFTA award-winning composer Dan Jones and will be exhibiting at the Cathedral from 1 February to 27 February
Exeter Sport
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Exeter Score a Brace at Keynes
Jevani Brown scored in each half as Exeter ran out 2-0 winners at struggling MK Dons.
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Exeter Chiefs get a Win at Sandy Park
Exeter moved up to third in the Premiership table with a 24-17 win over Gloucester at Sandy Park.