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Police appeal over Porsche crash that caused ‘lengthy’ M5 closure
Police are appealing for witnesses after a Porsche crashed on the M5 – causing ‘extensive’ damage and leaving the motorway shut for a ‘lengthy’ spell. The…
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Police find body near Sidmouth in search for missing Exeter woman
Police searching for a missing 54-year-old woman thought to be in Sidmouth have found a body near the town. Sarah Buckingham was last seen in Exeter…
Exeter 
Police work to identify a seriously injured cyclist who was airlifted to hospital after a crash in Exeter
Police are working to identify a seriously injured cyclist who was airlifted to hospital after a bicycle and car crashed in Exeter. Officers said a man…
What's on in East Devon 
Devon Air Ambulance’s invitation to family-friendly fun in East Devon – celebrating 30 years of the lifesaving service
Birthday celebrations will be held in East Devon this month to mark the 30th anniversary of the Devon Air Ambulance (DAA). The lifesaving service is gearing…
Exeter 
Care home plan for ‘derelict and deteriorating’ historic Exeter building is approved – despite opposition from neighbouring school
A ‘derelict and deteriorating’ historic building in Exeter can become a 64-bed care home after plans were approved by the city council. The former Honeylands Children’s…
Exeter 
Affordable homes announced for Exeter as planners give a new development the green light go-ahead next to superstore
A development of 184 new homes – 64 affordable – will be built next to IKEA in Exeter, writes local democracy reporter Ollie Heptinstall. Exeter City…
East Devon 
Eco-friendly affordable homes coming to East Devon to have solar panels and air source heat ‘as standard’, says developer
Affordable homes being built at an eco-friendly development in East Devon will have solar panels and air source heat pumps. Burrington Estates recently secured planning permission…
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Five-day rail closure announced between Axminster, Honiton and Pinhoe for £5million of work to take place
A five-day line closure between Axminster, Honiton and Pinhoe in September has been announced by Network Rail so that £5million of ‘delay-busting’ schemes can take place.…
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New Devon County Council chief executive to earn £200,000 a year after members back pay rise
Devon County Council’s (DCC) new chief executive will be net around £200,000 a year after the authority backed a pay rise for the role. Members agreed…
Exeter 
‘It could be a major asset’: Council considers ‘imaginative’ future uses for old Exeter bus station site
The site of the former bus station in Exeter can become a ‘major asset’ once demolition work is complete, according to the leader of the city…