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We need a general election but PM is just serving his party’s interest
General Election
Sir Ben Bradshaw MP says that he doesn't expect there to be an election until the Autumn - even if the country needs one soon
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'Exeter LTN haters must come up with 10-year plan'
Letters
'I have yet to hear what an “anti-woke” transport policy looks like other than venting anger'
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'Heads should roll' over Devon builder's collapse
Letters
The demise of 3 Rivers in Mid Devon has sparked huge outcry
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Netflix's new gritty British gangland drama has surprising start
TV
Guy Ritchie's new TV 8-parter The Gentlemen packs an arsenal of fun actors
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Row engulfs one of Devon's most iconic streets
Letters
Major works to revamp the Strand in Torquay have sparked backlash
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Fears for future of Devon town blighted by closures
Letters
One letter writer says housebuilding is rampant whilst local businesses continue to close
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Inaction of water companies like South West Water is particularly galling
Exmouth
Richard Foord MP says we see ever more reports of sewage spills at our beaches
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Decent quality and affordable housing is a real challenge for many people
Police and Crime Commissioner
If I told you there was a project that could both reduce reoffending and create quality, low-carbon, sustainable homes I am pretty sure you would support it.
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'Offshore Devon wind farm row somewhat misses the point'
Letters
"Having attended the public meeting around this issue in Braunton, I didn’t hear any voices not wanting a wind farm, they simply question the routing of the cable and the resulting damage to nature, community and local business"
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A closer look at proposed Exeter roads shake-up
Letters
'everyone knows congestion is an issue in our city and anything that helps to alleviate that would be welcomed'
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Abandoned Torquay landmark can't be ignored
Letters
There's plenty of discussion around the future of the Bay's 'Chernobyl-on-Sea' - but one letter writer believes it's time to focus on the future of Living Coasts
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People want to see a visible police presence from the police
Mel Stride
Mel Stride MP says he is thrilled to see the new police front desks up and running and providing help and support to people in the town and surrounding area
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Police tax increase by 'Pot Noodle' amount is 'astonishing'
Letters
The Devon and Cornwall Police precept rise is "astonishing and completely disproportionate to the harsh economic climate we find ourselves in"
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Exeter LTN safety plea as drivers 'ignore rules'
Exeter
'Not everyone agrees with the trial, but we can all help by following the rules of the scheme to help make it safer'
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Having accessible face-to-face policing teams is so important
Police and Crime Commissioner
Alison Hernandez talks about the official opening of the six police enquiry offices
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'Bring back cooking lessons in schools to solve obesity crisis'
Letters
The wider negative impact on the economy of the nation’s expanding waistlines is estimated at £98 billion a year
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'Dawlish storm devastation decade of work will be worth it'
Letters
Ten years ago the railway line was wrecked
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Exeter LTN debate has 'turned ugly and left a community divided'
Exeter
Those on all sides of the debate have expressed feelings of sadness, frustration and even fear at the explosive nature of Exeter's LTN trial
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Devon town centre needs specialist shops for it to thrive
Barnstaple
Opinions are being gathered on the future of Barnstaple as it strives to modernise
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Young Devon family hit with brutal 'no-fault' notice
Letters
They're about to be made homeless through no fault of their own
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Devon's abandoned 'Chernobyl-on-Sea' must be revived
Torbay
The Torbay site is currently abandoned and left to weeds and wildlife
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Poisonous misinformation that spreads online can do a great deal of damage
North Devon
Selaine Saxby MP says social media has made MPs more accessible than ever before - but it does come with its downsides.
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Our budget for Exeter is good value for money
Exeter
Cllr Phil Bialyk talks about the budget the council have set for the next 12 months
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Police public enquiry offices are reopening across the region
Police and Crime Commissioner
This is a popular project – only one in five of those surveyed by my office said they did not support more investment in this project –
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Torquay
'Extremely volatile' motorcyclist causes chaos in Torquay
Daylan Corrigan got into a confrontation with a woman near the Clock Tower
Man found dead in Exeter
Devon and Cornwall Police
Police, ambulance and the Devon Air Ambulance were called to the scene in the city on Saturday afternoon.
Wallaby leaves driver stunned after hopping along Devon road
Crediton
The furry marsupial startled a driver and their passenger in Devon. Red-necked wallabies are native to Tasmania.
Right-wing terrorist from Devon caught with bomb and gun manuals
Courts
22-year-old Harry Parris has been jailed. He supported toxic, terrorist ideology and had materials useful for those planning terrorist acts.
Devon tenants in shock as homes set for demolition
In the News
Affected tenants will have to move out
Traffic & Travel
M5 overnight closures with drivers warned to plan ahead
Drivers have been warned that there are a number of overnight closures in the region tonight (Monday, March 18)
Right-wing terrorist from Devon caught with bomb and gun manuals
Courts
22-year-old Harry Parris has been jailed. He supported toxic, terrorist ideology and had materials useful for those planning terrorist acts.
This Morning guest says she lost £40k to fake 'Martin Lewis' scam
Martin Lewis
Experts are warning of the rising threat of cryptocurrency fraud
'Extremely volatile' motorcyclist causes chaos in Torquay
Torquay
Daylan Corrigan got into a confrontation with a woman near the Clock Tower
Wallaby leaves driver stunned after hopping along Devon road
Crediton
The furry marsupial startled a driver and their passenger in Devon. Red-necked wallabies are native to Tasmania.
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Torquay
'Extremely volatile' motorcyclist causes chaos in Torquay
Daylan Corrigan got into a confrontation with a woman near the Clock Tower
World-famous Devon pub reopens with big changes
Pubs and bars
The Dartmoor Inn, Merrivale, has reopened after a four-month closure
Man found dead in Exeter
Devon and Cornwall Police
Police, ambulance and the Devon Air Ambulance were called to the scene in the city on Saturday afternoon.
Wallaby leaves driver stunned after hopping along Devon road
Crediton
The furry marsupial startled a driver and their passenger in Devon. Red-necked wallabies are native to Tasmania.
Right-wing terrorist from Devon caught with bomb and gun manuals
Courts
22-year-old Harry Parris has been jailed. He supported toxic, terrorist ideology and had materials useful for those planning terrorist acts.
Traffic & Travel
M5 overnight closures with drivers warned to plan ahead
Drivers have been warned that there are a number of overnight closures in the region tonight (Monday, March 18)
Right-wing terrorist from Devon caught with bomb and gun manuals
Courts
22-year-old Harry Parris has been jailed. He supported toxic, terrorist ideology and had materials useful for those planning terrorist acts.
This Morning guest says she lost £40k to fake 'Martin Lewis' scam
Martin Lewis
Experts are warning of the rising threat of cryptocurrency fraud
'Extremely volatile' motorcyclist causes chaos in Torquay
Torquay
Daylan Corrigan got into a confrontation with a woman near the Clock Tower
Wallaby leaves driver stunned after hopping along Devon road
Crediton
The furry marsupial startled a driver and their passenger in Devon. Red-necked wallabies are native to Tasmania.