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• Jacob’s Ladder Steps remains' closed

  Following a recent structural inspection, which identified repairs needed to certain structural components, Jacobs Ladder will remain closed

• Number of booze licence applications drops in East Devon

  The number of bids being put in by venues and temporary events to serve alcohol in East Devon has dropped by around 30 in just a year.

• NHS England funds Exeter’s Genomic Medicine education for further five years

  The University of Exeter has secured NHS England funding for a further five years to deliver its highly regarded MSc in Genomic Medicine, upskilling the NHS workforce on a fully-funded programme.

• Pavement licence fees could be hiked in East Devon

  The cost of putting tables and chairs outside cafes and restaurants could be about to rise in East Devon.

• City centre toilets could become falafel outlet

  Derelict public toilets in Exeter city centre could be transformed into a street food takeaway selling falafel, halloumi and hummus.

• Local developer bags approval for another 72 homes in Devon town

  A local developer has bagged the right to build up to another 72 homes in an East Devon town directly opposite another of its schemes for 130 residences.

• Plans backed for major expansion of Exeter’s recycling operation

  Councillors have unanimously approved ambitious plans to purchase a new Materials Reclamation Facility (MRF) and relocate key operational services.

• Exeter taxi fares are the dearest in Devon

  Exeter has the most expensive taxi fares in Devon, with a two-mile fare weighing in at £9.50.