Local Politics
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MP's anger as TSB announces Torquay branch closure
Nearest branch will mean a 60-mile round trip
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£12 million investment to help repair potholes in Devon
The overall county budget for 2023/24 has come in underspent
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Listing Brixham car park could protect 'exceptional' beach
Developers want to build a £25million hotel complex
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'Pervert's charter' claims over Teignmouth leisure centre changing
'Are you malign or merely incompetent?'
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Lib Dems hold Ashburton and Buckfastleigh seat
Party increases its share of the vote
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Re-elected PCC to prioritise ‘limbo’ chief constable situation
Key priority to secure a 'substantive' chief constable to lead D&C Police
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Moves made to avoid controversial estate management firms
East Devon agrees to kickstart a review into how it provides public amenities to new developments
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Turnout for police and crime commissioner election drops as count continues
Just over a fifth of possible voters went to the poll for the PCC
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Alison Hernandez secures third term as police and crime commissioner
She'll continue tackling major issues on her to-do list
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How Exeter's traffic troubles influenced council vote
LTN campaigner ousts Labour candidate
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Labour tightens grip on Plymouth City Council power
They've gained nine extra seats
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Labour retains control of Exeter City Council
Despite losing a seat to the Greens and an independent
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Colyford pushes for more action in ongoing spat with Colyton
East Devon District Council's been asked to intervene
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Devon voters go to the polls
A third of Plymouth City Council seats are up for grabs
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Devolution must move on from 'meagre gruel'
More substantial fare will follow, supporters say
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'Close monitoring' for mental health centre changes
North Devon bases closing
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Devoncast - Exeter Pride, Torbay tourism and Tavistock trains
Devoncast features the latest news and views from around Devon
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Torquay big wheel will keep on turning
Councillors decide benefits outweigh harm
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Devolution is a 'Devon fudge' claim
Opposition councillors not sweet on deal
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New skate park for South Molton
Indoor centre will also be community hub
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Torbay wheel is Bollywood hit
It's in Bengali rom-com
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Brixham homes plan rejected despite 'NIMBY' claim
Cheers and applause in Brixham Theatre as result is announced
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Developer apologises after objections to Bideford footpath
Plan to take out woodland withdrawn
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Communication needs to improve over accommodation for asylum seekers
Council wants to put support system in place
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Devon ‘significantly worse’ on range of health and social metrics
Figures below national average
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Teen pregnancies falling in Devon
Number has been broadly trending down since 2015
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Dental van on way to Devon to help tackle treatment crisis
It will help tackle treatment crisis in hard-to-reach communities.
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Misconduct inquiry into suspended chief constable suspended
Frustration at pace of investigation
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Shoplifting and violent crime up in Devon and Cornwall
But new IT system won't give some figures
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Devoncast - traffic, trees and Toby Buckland
Devoncast is back with the latest from around the county
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Riviera Airshow fit to fly
Funding gap filled
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How Torbay Hospital bosses are tackling 'risks'
Poor state of buildings impacting staff and patients
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RD&E and North Devon hospital waiting times slashed
It's still one of lengthiest in the country
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Demand for action over Teign sewage spills
'This represents a risk to health for residents and visitors'
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Controversial Exmouth Devoncourt Hotel planning decision delayed
Planning committee voted for a site visit before making a decision
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Huge new South Hams arts festival planned for 2025
Towns and villages across the district will be involved
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Date announced for crucial Torbay by-election
Outcome will affect the bay's balance of power
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Torquay hotel could be knocked down to build flats
But council officers say the plan should be rejected
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Decision day for new Brixham homes plans
Councillors advised to reject both proposals
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Minister's praise for Torquay United fans' trust
'I want to put on record my thanks to them'
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Devon MP explains why he didn’t vote on smoke ban
He says adults should be able to make up their own minds
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Former diplomat says 'community policing will be top priority' if he's elected
Plymouth resident to stand for PCC
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Businessman says he could bring “creativity” to PCC role
Tiverton resident is ready for politics
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Young voices barely registered in devolution consultation
Only eight people under the age of 24 registered a view
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New pledge on South Hams Freeport funding
'It is taxpayers’ money, but that money is being spent in the South Hams'
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Devoncast - Police and Crime Commissioner election special
Devoncast is back with the latest from around the county
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Long-serving County Council leader steps down
John Hart leaves after 15 years
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Funding splashed out on Torbay Pool
MP welcomes £108k package
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Revamped parking charges for Mid Devon
New times & prices for long stays
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'Massive failures' of Torquay palm massacre
Destruction won't be repeated
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Sick leave at Mid Devon could reach a five-year high
Each employee has taken 8 days so far
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Armada Way masterplan approved
Plymouth aims to be a top retail centre
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Tamar toll increase supported by cabinet
Some locals aren't happy
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Councilor calls for local election mailshots
Some voters can't be canvassed
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Plymouth Council struggling with social care costs
While providers turn huge profits
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Torbay budget 'neglects the needy' claim
It 'tackles the symptoms, not the cause'
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"All to play for" new Honiton & Sidmouth seat
MP says 'every vote will count'
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£1m pledge to kick-start Teign cycle trail
Project has been 'stalled for a decade'
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Demands for Plymouth MPs to act on climate change
But Labour motion is wasting time say Tories
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Devon MPs claim victory in rail success
Cullompton station back on track
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Four new aldermen for North Devon
Former councillors get civic honour
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County council faces major budget issues
Councilor warns 'we could go bankrupt'
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Mental health services “missing” in Ilfracombe
MP worried about future of support centres
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Two MPs standing for new Devon seat
Foord taking on Jupp
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Final chapter for mobile libraries
Service no longer 'sustainable'
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New commission to tackle housing crisis
Group to hear evidence over next year
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Final chapter for mobile libraries?
Council expected to end service
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Proposed adult service cuts criticised
One user asks council to 'save our lives'
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Parents slam Devon special education
Councillors told of 'dire situation' it's caused
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West Devon's council candidates
Voters go to the polls on 4 May
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Lympstone commandant celebrates community links
Council reaffirm commitment to helping services
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Homelessness funding cuts warning
Committee told plan will "massively increase" rough sleeper numbers
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Immigration, a pitch for parliament - and the best one yet
Devoncast's look at local politics and Show of Hands
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East Devon councillor quits over 'lack of democracy'
Mike Allen will leave in May
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New Mid Devon leader appointed
Barry Warren replaces Bob Deed
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Major Exeter development refused
Councillors throw out "monolithic blocks"
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Teignbridge councillor quits over watchdog report
Cllr Jane Taylor accuses leaders
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New family hubs for Torbay
MP welcomes Government grant
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Mid Devon 'infighting' slammed
"Shambolic situation" criticised by Lib Dems
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Devon councillor against farming scheme
"Risk of over-commercialisation"
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Exeter City Council meat ban criticised
Meetings will soon be plant-based
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Devon MP demands school rebuild urgency
Get on with it!
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Theatre opportunities to open in North Devon
It follows an investment by a theatre production company
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Tory leader feels 'positive' ahead elections
No overall majority in East Devon
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Government 'extremely concerned' about children's services
County council department could face special measures
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Striking posties ask MP for support
Plymouth's Luke Pollard defends no-show
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Devon children's services warning
MPs told department could face special measures
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Plymouth councillor quits Tories
Labour and Conservatives now tied in city
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Council warns of potential cuts
Devon facing possible £75 million budget gap next year
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Funding agreed for Exeter wildlife haven
Northbrook to become arboretum
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Damning special education report
Government could take action in Devon
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'I back Boris' says Tiverton & Honiton Tory
Helen Hurford claims PM has "new mandate"
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Conservative candidate named for Tiverton & Honiton by-election
Helen Hurford will represent the party
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Lib Dems select candidate for vacant Devon seat
Tiverton & Honiton by-election to replace Neil Parish
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Local elections: Exeter manifestos
Where the parties stand ahead of council vote on 5 May
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Exeter residents urged to register for May elections
17 city council seats to be contested
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Ex-Cullompton mayor elected to district council
Buczkowski: "The ‘one-size-fits all’ thinking must come to an end"
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Mid Devon to elect new district councillor
The polls happen Thursday the 7th
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Plymouth councillor attacks fellow Tory members
"Cllr Kelly has crossed me. The gloves are off"
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Parliament discusses West Devon housing plans
There's concerns over "exempt accommodation"
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Plymouth councillor apologises after Twitter mishap
Mr Singh quickly realised his mistake
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New Cullompton railway station
Trains could stop there in 2025
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Special needs' student failed by county council
Great impact on her mental health
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Honiton by-election won't be held
Three candidates wasn't enough
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Kevin Foster "needs to get a grip"
Lib-Dems criticise Torbay's MP
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Council to vote on suspending Russian link
Exeter leader has family in Ukraine
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Plymouth Labour group wins council tax row
No council tax rise this year
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Lower speed limits proposed at Newton St Cyres
60 to 40 to 30
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New councillor for West Devon
By-election was tense, but efforts paid off
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94-year-old councillor stands down
Her resignation comes due to ill health
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Councillors clash over Exeter's food waste
"A matter of urgency"
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Council Tax to rise in Exeter
A £5 raise for band D properties
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Budget update for Torbay
Cash for climate change and car parks
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Mid Devon meeting 'like Stalin's Russia'
Chairperson "followed Politburo's playbook"
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Devon's hokey-cokey 'disability tax' abandoned
£200 fee is going in, then coming out
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Sikh Plymouth councillor calls out Labour
His former party is like "all-white Oscars"
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Exeter MP stepping down
Ben Bradshaw: It’s time to “pass the baton on”
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Mid Devon's budget shortfall drops
£1 million down to £145,000
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MP criticises North Devon broadband
Saxby explains "circle of doom"
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Plymouth councillor deselected
Senior Tory expresses "complete surprise"
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Council tax rise in South Hams
Increase comes in April
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Plymouth tackling violence against women
Plans follows death of city teenager
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Devon dentistry disgrace
Two year waiting time for an NHS dentist
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Send Devon homeless to Cornwall, says councillor
"They have lovely chalets and all mod-cons"
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Queen Street temporary changes become permanent
And they're not the last!
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Victorian house in need of repair
An asset to the community
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Police cell visitors needed
Crime commissioner asks for volunteers
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North Devon Zoom plan is like "Putin's" Russia
Yellow-on-yellow attack over virtual meetings
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Application for Torridge homes deferred
"Grave" problems with the plans
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Mid Devon waste collections could be cut
Waste collections would be every three weeks
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Newton Abbot MP has Tory whip withdrawn
Anne Marie Morris voted with Labour
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Charity objects to 'flawed proposals' for solar farm
They opposed a 174-acre solar farm plan
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A303 upgrade designs revealed
£160 million to improve key south west route
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Devon to get another MP!
It's not top of everyone's list
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Torbay chief gets job permanently
Anne-Marie Bond bags £145k role
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Lib Dems launch Devon manifesto
Party claims Tories have mismanaged county
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East Devon independent councillor quits
Claire Wright to step down
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Bradshaw won't vote to renew Coronavirus Act
Concerned at 'authoritarian' illiberal government
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Free parking? Come to Mid Devon!
Town centre giveaway to boost shopping
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Bradshaw: "Labour leadership, not Brexit, to blame"
WATCH: Exeter MP speaks to Radio Exe moments after re-election
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From DJ to MP
But will he ever be PM?
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Independent Wright 'incredibly sad' after defeat
Always the bridesmaid
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PM shuns TV debate to be in Devon
He prefers talking to Radio Exe!
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East Devon District Council wins award
It’s believed to be first in UK to use Alexa to help residents recycle
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Topsham Tories top poll
The election you may have missed
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Panto Dame gets more votes than UKIP
Oh yes she does!
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Prime Minister visits Devon on campaign trail
Boris Johnson has been to North Devon and Darts Farm
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East Devon Tory: EU farm workers welcome after Brexit
Simon Jupp wants brightest, best and service workers
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Lecturers' pay "intolerably low" says Green candidate
Exeter University jobs pay £35k to £59k
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East Devon candidate wants to solve Genette Tate mystery.
Peter Faithful is standing as an Independent candidate.
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Hugh Grant on election trail in East Devon
He's supporting Independent candidate, Claire Wright.
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Exeter Tory candidate selected
John Gray currently works with start-up businesses
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Could Iggy Pop do better for East Devon?
Tories and Independent trade insults over former radio candidate
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Lib Dem will still stand in East Devon
It's despite the Unite to Remain group backing Independent Claire Wright.
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'Tories will get more than half of East Devon vote' - claim
Sir Hugo Swire convinced his replacement with thrash all-comers
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Former Radio Exe presenter standing for parliament
Tory Simon Jupp wants to be East Devon's MP