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Pine martens released on Exmoor in ‘positive sign for nature’

Pine martens released on Exmoor in ‘positive sign for nature’

PA MediaPine martens were successfully reintroduced to nearby Dartmoor last yearPine martens are roaming around Exmoor National Park for the first time in a century, conservationists have revealed.Nine females and 10 males from Scottish Highlands populations were introduced at secret locations on Exmoor by the Two Moors Pine Marten Project over three weeks last month.Each pine marten has been fitted with a radio collar so researchers can follow their fortunes over the next six to nine months.Devon Wildlife…

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Two new towns planned near Exeter and Plymouth

Two new towns are being planned in Devon as part of 12 selected for a nationwide building programme.Up to 20,000 homes are expected to be built in Marlcombe in east Devon, and Plymouth as part of the government's New Towns programme.East Devon District Councillor Todd Olive said Marlcombe, which will be south of Exeter Airport, would be a "vibrant, resilient, and well-connected town that champions innovation and sustainability, with a distinct identity and sense of place".Plymouth City Council…

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Police offer young people cyber crime awareness course

Devon and Cornwall Police is offering young people interested in the cyber industry a free course to help them stay safe - and on the right side of the law.The police force said the free session would give young people "the tools they need to avoid getting involved in unlawful computer activity or becoming a victim themselves".It said the session would educate students of all ages about legal and illegal cyber activities and raise their awareness about offences…

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Devon hospitals plant trees for colleagues lost to suicide

Two Devon hospitals have planted trees in memory of health workers who have lost their lives to suicide.The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (RD&E) and North Devon District Hospital held tree-planting ceremonies last week to coincide with National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers.In the UK, a nurse took their own life every week, while, for doctors, it was once every three weeks, a spokesperson said.Dr Vanessa Purday, chief medical officer at the RD&E, said: "Many…

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Extra police patrols for freshers’ week at Exeter university

With university courses restarting this month, police in Devon have been putting on extra patrols to help students feel safe during freshers' week - and educate them about the risks of a night out.Devon and Cornwall Police said it was also running joint patrols with Exeter City Council to monitor for suspicious activity, such as unlicensed taxis.Sector Insp Nathan Johnson said as a parent of a university student himself he wanted his daughter - and others - to…

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