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'There are just too many pieces of the jigsaw missing'

It's a vindictive unfair approach to taxation" says member

More than 80 homes will be delivered

The county is an outlier

Chaos on roads. Many schools shut

Tens of thousands converge on capital to lobby MPs

'They face a landscape filled with uncertainty, rather than the bright, sunlit uplands they were promised'

'This government doesn't understand them'

Call for more breakfast clubs in local schools

'The government has committed to supporting the National Health Service'

Citizens Advice help the vulnerable

Gilmour fights for family

8 hour meeting raises concerns

Woman in her 80s died at Derriford Hospital

Planners want more information on the latest phase

Council changes tack on message to parents

£10,000 worth of equipment taken

Police are appealing for any witnesses

Richard Foord MP secured a debate on the state of the dental service here

Council will decide on whether to hold elections once every four years

Supreme Court set to rule in Dartmoor 'landmark' legal battle

Match Report: Exeter City 0-0 Lincoln City

Error has seen around 1,200 social housing tenants overcharged

Work will start in April 2025, at the earliest

Gift card surpasses £100,000 in sales

Review into Devon County Council's emails urged

Changes could happen

It's on a scrap yard in Marsh Barton

'Listen to the traders'

And there's a push to re-engage people with recycling

Matthew Hughes, 29 on sex offenders' list for life

Council says other legislation will protect the woodland

She's been taken to Derriford Hospital

Pensioners and low-income households to benefit

Numbers are already below the full levels.

Unanimous backing for new unit

Trains are calling at ExeTRY St David's

Over 1,000 locals against it

Battle over rare plants continues

Figures delayed until next year

Shane Sweet, 36, was stabbed

Dartmouth horror incident on Sunday

Josh Tate at service build-up for Western Front Association

Match Report: Exeter City 1-0 Charlton

There's currently "blockages in the system"

EDDC may now need to borrow £8 million

'Without funding, all the progress to date will be lost'

'Exeter has been held back over recent years. That changes with this budget'

1.5 hectare site is allocated for development

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Dawn Dines of Stamp Out Spiking guests in the studio

Devonport Dockyard workforce to grow by 7,500

Transport activists and motorists have split opinions

Five people have been arrested

Chancellor urged to abandon 'tractor tax'

It's gone to Citizens Advice

"Take it on the chin" says climate officer

It will replace 50 year old buildings

Report calls on county's councils to do more

'People will think it rather odd that their local councillors won’t be lobbying on their behalf'

'It will enable us to deliver better care to local people'

It didn't have planning permission at Cranbrook

It's ticked off by watchdog

2030 target won't be hit

'I fear this will rip the heart out of the tourist trade'

36 year-old pronounced dead at the scene

Class 60 will be in the county

Safety improvement plan will not be implement until future of site is agreed

Specialist breast care facilities in new block

'I think this is a wonderful thing'

Sparkford/Ilchester dialling has taken three years

People in recovery can stay with children

Littleham School heads for library en-masse

Torquay United 2 Chelmsford City 2

Devon transport boss not happy

'Savings need to be made'

Funds will build a new Super Theatre

Over 50 sites helping again

First time event was a sizzling success

More patrols over half term

A yes, a no, then a maybe

Financial relief for households

Delay in funding for rail rescue project

Controversial Landkey plan greenlit

Trust issues rising

Oh yes, they are!

Funds will support end-of-life services

Driver taken to hospital

West Devon residents fed up

Councillors warn of high costs

560 complaints were delayed

Service reduces crime in North Devon

Changes causing 'deep concern'

Trials aimed at reducing deaths

Reporting crimes made easier

It could have several purposes

Those living on their own will get help

He won his height in beer!

Traffic could return after 30 years

What will happen next?

James Williams changed his plea

They haven't gone up since 2021

Popular Reindeer Run returns

Complaints also reducing

'This is a crazy idea'

Torbay leader criticises delay

Suspect charged with attempted murder

Many retirees hesitant to seek benefits

An arrest was also made

Controversial scheme to be decided soon

4 men due in court

More than 100 cabs equipped

Questions over funding for radical bus shake-up

It's by quite a margin

No completion date confirmed

MP pledges to 'bang the drum' for promised cash

400 jobs could be created

Reporting crime made easier

5 suspects make off

North Devon is now safer

Will Labour scrap it?

Its future is uncertain

Most state pensioners won't qualify

Numbers are in decline

Both drivers uninjured

More than 200 people helped

Will the case be solved?

Public opinions sought on store takeover

All three start 6-year sentence

Police want to locate a grey van

'TR2' marks milestone with special show

4 men start sentences

BID endorses £500m extension partnership

Road closed for several hours

"It's never too late!"

Can you help?

More than £400k left over

Rows & walkouts in Teignbridge

40,000 miles. 11 months

Council could save £1.4m

One could re-open in two years

Proceeds will fund new health hub

Offenders can't be named

But parking tariffs will stay

Radio Exe's breakfast presenter isn't impressed

Honiton & Sidmouth turn yellow

Keep up-to-date with our local democracy reporters

Vehicles & money stolen in Winkleigh

400 spaces will generate over £90K

With Brad Hardware and the Local Democracy Reporting Service

But opposition councillors blast 'petty politics'

A 60-member council is being proposed

Plans won't be submitted till October

Candidates ‘frustrated’ at polling card delay

Park striving for carbon neutrality

Victim left with serious injuries

Councillors want answers

Labour & Lib Dems fighting for new seat

Decline causing issues for schools

Retro inspired name proves a hit

Councilor leader thrilled with debut

Efforts to bring them back underway

Funds will support Exeter's RD&E

Plans to buy land approved

Police urge caution

New strategy to support local talent

They hope to return soon

Protesters greet engineers

Headphones & pickers at the ready!

10 mysterious corpses found

“It’s a disgrace”

A thrilling Devon Derby

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Devoncast is back with the latest from around the county

Councillors refused the plan last year

Plans for Exmoor cell tower rejected

Two legal proceedings yet to be heard

"It's a great honour"

Get your creation showcased. Entries closes 14 June

Equipment upgrades to reach targets

Options for £4m pot explored

Actors & dancers needed

Revised drawings criticised

Hundreds write against it

Locals upset about road fears

Optimus Crime won last time

Redevelopment gets the go-ahead

Toilet block vandalised again

30-mile yomp to raise £30K

Victim is learning to walk again

Pupil numbers plummet in Kingswear

County Council finds a spare £12m

More than 20 vehicles removed

Liver cancer is hard to spot early

The council want it scrapped

Drew Davey jailed for 10 years

A third of Plymouth City Council seats are up for grabs

Residents will have their say

Patrols stepped up to tackle big issues

Plan to take out woodland withdrawn

Undercover cops arrest 8 offenders

Councillors decide benefits outweigh harm