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Despite knowing its listed status—and having consent only for limited works—Mr Bruce Philipps oversaw the wholesale stripping of the historic interior, taking the building back to bare brick and removing floors down to the earth.

Devon County Council has won praise from Ofsted for big improvements in care-leaver services. Leader Julian Brazil says the endorsement shows the progress made since the new administration made children its top priority after May’s elections.

Developers plan 800+ student and co-living apartments on Exeter’s old police station and magistrates court site, claiming past planning issues are resolved. The seven-block scheme could be approved at the city council planning meeting on 8 December.

Over 50 homes are planned for the ‘Topsham Gap’ after planners agreed they would be out of sight. Heritage Developments will build 54 houses on the former Topsham Golf Academy driving range off Exeter Road, having previously developed nearby Berkeley Park.

Assistant Chief Constable Dave Thorne said the digital evidence system aims to deliver faster results for crime victims. Since introducing NiCE Investigate in summer, police have completed over 1,600 business requests and 12,000 citizen requests.

Exeter residents are invited to help shape a new cultural strategy. The city council and local cultural groups are urging people to complete an online survey on Exeter’s cultural future. The survey runs until 12 December and takes only a few minutes.

Police are seeking 33-year-old McFetridge after an incident on the 28th November in Exeter involving threats of violence and criminal damage. He is from Exeter with local links. He is about 5ft 3in, medium build, with brown hair and a light brown beard.

With rising costs and tempting online bargains, parents may choose cheaper toys—but these can hide risks. Heart of the South West Trading Standards warns that toys bought from non-UK sellers or unverified sites may fail safety standards.

Newton Abbot MP Martin Wrigley demonstrated his support for Teignbridge-based charity Shared Lives South West by hosting an event in Parliament to showcase the organisation’s innovative approach to adult social care.

Four community-led projects across Teignbridge have been awarded funding through The Rural Economy and Communities Fund, made possible by the Rural England Prosperity Fund.

Shaking up the structure of local councils could sound the death knell for independent councillors.

The long awaited new toilet blocks for the The Den in Teignmouth have now arrived

Toby Carter, 23, of Babbacombe Rd, previously pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at Exeter Crown Court in October. Yesterday he was sentenced to three years &four months in prison disqualified from driving for five years upon release.

Torbay Council has announced a proposal to support community-led regeneration by offering the Old Monastery, Berry Drive, Paignton, for acquisition by residents at a nominal sum of £1.

In publishing the budget proposals for the next financial year, Cabinet’s approach follows the same fundamentals as last year, focusing on the ongoing & estimated revenue pressure, delivering against financial sustainability & the Capital Investment Plan.

A new bridge across Brixham harbour is one of the ideas contained in an ambitious new ‘vision’ for the port being unveiled this week. Torbay Council has produced a series of ‘visions’ for its three towns, and Brixham’s is the latest to come up for scrutiny.

Devon County Council has brought in four temporary social workers to boost responses to safeguarding concerns for vulnerable adults, helping the council meet its two-day target for addressing cases and improving support for those at risk.

More than 100 people were arrested across the South West as police targeted illegal drugs and child exploitation. In a week of coordinated action, officers seized drugs and weapons, arrested suspects, and safeguarded vulnerable people.

Running throughout December, the campaign will share practical advice and timely reminders on a wide range of safety topics – from fraud prevention and online security to personal safety, home security and road safety, so that everyone can celebrate Christmas safely.

Devon & Cornwall Police Rural Affairs officers and Roads Casualty Reduction team have joined forces with the British Horse Society and the Mounted Section at Avon & Somerset Police to educate motorists about the importance of passing horses safely.

The Great South West Partnership has welcomed the Government’s newly published Critical Minerals Strategy, which identifies Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset as areas of national strategic importance for the future of the UK’s clean energy, advanced manufacturing and defence.

The grant will allow girls in school years 7 and 8 to attend twice-weekly training sessions for free for 6 weeks. If the girls attend regularly and enjoy the training, they can attend for an additional 6 weeks for free.

Devon County Council is asking residents to help shape the future of the county’s 50 libraries, as a major 12-week public consultation opens today (Monday). 

Devon Air Ambulance’s Centre for Post-Collision Research, Innovation and Translation (IMPACT) has been awarded the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award, recognising its outstanding contribution to improving global road safety.