Exeter & East Devon News
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Revised Lympstone housing development gets the nod
A redrawn plan for a housing scheme in an East Devon village has been approved after the developer made a range of tweaks to the proposals.
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Phase two of Exmouth seawall repairs to begin
A further 150 metres of seawall will be secured with a steel sheet pile wall through the second phase of repairs to Exmouth’s sea defences.
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Citizens Advice secures nearly £750k for vulnerable East Devon residents in extra benefits and debt reduction
Changes to the winter fuel allowance by the government have led to an increased workload for the organisation.
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Exeter experts amongst world’s most influential scientists, according to ranking
World-leading academics from the University of Exeter have been recognised as being amongst the most influential researchers in their field, according to a prestigious ranking.
South Devon News
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Reassurance over Torbay Hospital revamp
government minister has given the clearest indication yet that the long-awaited revamp of Torbay Hospital is still on the cards.
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Torbay children ‘tired, hungry and cold’ arriving at school
Children at a Torbay school are arriving in the classroom tired, hungry and cold because their parents are struggling to make ends meet. The claim was made in a House of Commons debate by Torbay MP Steve Darling.
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Torbay man sought by police
Police are seeking the public’s help to trace a man who is wanted by police in connection with an assault.
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Reduced parking fees return to Torbay for the festive season
Great news for residents, visitors, and businesses in Torbay. For the sixth consecutive year, Torbay Council are offering their ‘Pay for an hour, stay for the day’ parking promotion.
Devon News
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Special needs progress a ‘no-win situation’ as it pushes up Devon’s costs by £5.5m
The county has been battling a mounting number of so-called education, health and care plans, known as EHCPs, a legal document that outlines what support children with additional needs require to meet their educational goals.
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Help build a health service fit for the future in Devon
The NHS in Devon has launched local engagement around the 10 Year Health Plan, which will run in parallel with, and support, the national Change NHS campaign.
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Road Safety Week of Action in Devon & Cornwall
Targeted operations, education and engagement are being stepped up across Devon & Cornwall as part of National Road Safety Week from November 17-23.
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New patients face near four-year dental wait
Devon residents hoping to secure a dentist are having to wait nearly four years as demand rises and the number of dentists in the county shrinks.
Local Sport News
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Local Rugby this weekend
No local Rugby fixtures this weekend
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Local Football Results
Run down of this weekends football results
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Local rugby results
A round up of this weekends local rugby results
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Last Gasp Kick Seals the Deal
Withies claim the win with a penalty on 80 minutes