Local News
East Devon News
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New decarbonisation fund for East Devon
East Devon District Council are designing a new business decarbonisation support offer and we want your input!
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Calling all businesses and entrepreneurs
Prosper is a new, free, business support programme aimed at helping businesses and entrepreneurs to achieve their business development ambitions.
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Concerns raised by Police over door to door selling
Following reports of aggressive door-to-door selling in Seaton and Rousdon, an individual has been dispersed from the immediate area.
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New website to showcase East Devon nature reserves and wetlands
The Wild East Devon team at East Devon District Council (EDDC) are pleased to announce the launch of their brand new website!
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New fund to help East Devon culture organisations and creatives
Arts and Culture East Devon (ACED) are to launch a 'Creative East Devon Fund'.
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Impact of flash floods being examined
More than 140 properties are thought to have been flooded across Devon during Sunday’s flash floods.
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Honiton homes plan to get green light?
More than 100 new homes could be built at a new development on the outskirts of Honiton.
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Busy day for Exmouth RNLI lifesavers
Exmouth RNLI volunteers were tasked to a vessel in trouble on the River Exe yesterday afternoon followed by a report of a paddleboarder in difficulty near Exmouth Marina last evening.
Exeter News
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Education Secretary Gillian Keegan MP opens new apprenticeships and professional development centre at the University of Exeter
The UK’s Secretary of State for Education, the Rt Hon Gillian Keegan MP, has opened a new learning facility that will support skills growth in the workforce as well as thousands of students looking to develop their careers and professional expertise.
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Residents urged to return forms to ensure their right to vote
If any resident in Exeter has received a form or letter from the City Council’s electoral services in the past few months and has not yet returned it – now is the time to do so.
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Skate park closed after arsonists torch bins damaging equipment
A popular skating facility in Exeter has had to be closed after arsonists dragged two bins onto some of the equipment and set fire to them causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage.
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Overnight closures planned for Fore Street in Heavitree
Overnight resurfacing work will be carried out in Fore Street, Heavitree, for six nights at the start of next month (October).
Devon News
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Children send anti-smoking message to grown-ups
Play areas across Devon will soon be displaying signs asking people not to ‘smoke where we play’ after three school children won a competition to design a new sign
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Up to £10k grants available to help tackle crime and antisocial behaviour
Charities and voluntary groups working to address issues such as antisocial behaviour, drugs and hate crime in Devon and Cornwall can now apply for grants of up to £10,000, thanks to funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
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Record month for Op Snap as more footage of poor driving released
A scheme which allows road users to submit video footage of illegal driving in Devon and Cornwall has recorded its highest level of submissions ever.
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Dangerous animals being kept in Devon
Dangerous animals being legally kept by private owners in Devon include wild boar, wild cats and venomous lizards.
Local Sport
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Local midweek football fixtures
A look ahead to this weeks football fixtures
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Local football report from the weekend
A full report of this weekend local football results
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Local Rugby report
A round up of this weekend rugby fixtures
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Exmouth Town sufferer a defeat in the FA Trophy
In local football on Saturday Exmouth Towns poor run of form continued with defeat in the F A Trophy at Oxfordshire side Kidlington by 2 goals to 1.
Today's Weather
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Exmouth
Sunny intervals
High: 20°C | Low: 12°C
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Exeter
Light rain shower
High: 20°C | Low: 10°C
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Dawlish
Light rain
High: 19°C | Low: 12°C
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Sidmouth
Sunny intervals
High: 20°C | Low: 12°C
What's On
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Bingo 7-9pm
Cash Prizes with all proceeds going to Seaton & District Hospital League of Friends
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Exmouth Town v Bemerton Heath Harlequins
Towns next Southern League fixture ko 7-45 pm
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Budleigh Bereavement Cafe
On the last Thursday of the month we hold a free drop-in group called Budleigh Friends and all are welcome. There is no need to book. Budleigh Friends is a s...
at The Gingerbread House