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Council to make decision over future of Devon street light trial

Council to make decision over future of Devon street light trial

Devon County CouncilDevon County Council said it was "on track" to deliver major savings in energy and costsA decision over whether to make a street lighting trial permanent will be made in early 2026. Devon County Council (DCC) said the year-long trial, which began in April, involved earlier switch-off times and dimmer lighting across Exeter, market towns, and rural areas as part of efforts to save money.The council said the trial was "on track" to deliver major savings…

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Devon and Cornwall stories you may have missed

Devon and Cornwall stories you may have missed

BBCDorrie Pack said a life of staying active - but mainly luck - was how she had stayed so fit A new documentary exploring the Camelford water poisoning, funding fears for stroke survivors and a 98-year-old former land girl cycling for charity were among the stories in the news over the past week.We have selected five stories you may have missed in Devon and Cornwall.'I want the truth to come out'BBC/Keo Films & Button Down/Mei WilliamsSt Minver resident…

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New Bishop of Plymouth is installed

New Bishop of Plymouth is installed

The Right Reverend Nicholas Hudson has been installed as the Bishop of Plymouth, overseeing a diocese that covers Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.Bishop Hudson was appointed in the Devon city at the Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface, on the patronal feast day of St Cuthbert Mayne, on Saturday.Ordained as a priest for the Archdiocese of Southwark in 1986, Bishop Hudson has been an Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster and Titular Bishop of St Germans in Cornwall since…

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss ‘in the best place’ to turn results around

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss ‘in the best place’ to turn results around

Tom Cleverley feels he is the right boss to get Plymouth Argyle out of their slump following the 3-0 home loss to Northampton Town.The defeat was Argyle's seventh in their last eight games as the Pilgrims remain second-from-bottom of League One. The Plymouth head coach saw his side concede three second-half goals and top-scorer Lorent Tolaj sent off for violent conduct. "I thought some of the football was pretty, first half, but I think the way we're going…

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Premiership Women’s Rugby: Saracens thrash Trailfinders

Premiership Women’s Rugby: Saracens thrash Trailfinders

Francesca McGhie got Trailfinders off the mark inside three minutes but visitors Saracens replied quickly, going level with a score from Sydney Gregson.With relentless attacking play, Saracens turned their trailing start into a 26-point half-time advantage with further tries from Marlie Packer, Alysha Corrigan, Lotte Sharp and Campbell.There was no respite for the hosts as Poppy Cleall put Saracens further ahead after the break, finishing off a driving maul to make it 36-5. Campbell scored her second of…

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Torquay United go top of league after 2-0 Chelmsford City win

Torquay United go top of league after 2-0 Chelmsford City win

Torquay United moved to the top of National League South after a 2-0 win at Chelmsford City.Their fifth successive victory puts them top of the sixth tier on goal difference from Weston-super-Mare and Hornchurch, although both sides have a game in hand on the Gulls.Teenage striker Kieran Wilson - making his debut after joining on loan from Exeter City earlier in the week - gave the Gulls the lead with a superb 25-yard strike 10 minutes into the…

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McCarthy Stone Amends Heavitree School Playing Field Retirement Complex Plans To Trigger Second Public Consultation – Exeter Observer

McCarthy Stone Amends Heavitree School Playing Field Retirement Complex Plans To Trigger Second Public Consultation – Exeter Observer
McCarthy Stone Amends Heavitree School Playing Field Retirement Complex Plans To Trigger Second Public Consultation – Exeter Observer

Retirement home developer McCarthy Stone has made minor amendments to its application for full planning permission for a three-storey retirement complex on a former playing field in the heart of Heavitree. The application was initially submitted to Exeter City Council at the beginning of August, prompting dozens of objections. These included concerns about the need

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Paignton man says West End show ‘spoilt’ by others in audience

Paignton man says West End show ‘spoilt’ by others in audience

BBCJim Rowe said everyone around them were "annoyed" by the conductA man has criticised a theatre after he said audience members disrupted a production of Moulin Rouge. Jim Rowe from Paignton booked two tickets for him and his wife to see the show at the Piccadilly Theatre in the West End on 11 October, but said the experience was a "great disappointment" after "two girls" in front of them were "talking loudly, videoing and dancing" throughout. He said…

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New ‘urban mini meadows’ created in Devon town

New ‘urban mini meadows’ created in Devon town

Selected green spaces in Devon are to be transformed into "vibrant wildflower meadows", the council has said. South Hams District Council said the initiative to create 11 new urban mini meadows was part of its ongoing commitment to enhance local biodiversity and to support wildlife. A selection of the council-owned spaces had already benefited from relaxed mowing regimes.The work included removing the top layer of grass, moss, and organic matter, then sowing a locally sourced perennial wildflower mix…

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Exeter: Sale comeback win showed Chiefs signs of old – Rob Baxter

Exeter: Sale comeback win showed Chiefs signs of old – Rob Baxter

In the six seasons between 2015 and 2021, Exeter were champions of England twice and runners-up on the other four occasions.While in 2020, they became European champions when they defeated French side Racing 92 in the final.However, since losing in the Prem final in 2021, Exeter have failed to make the play-offs in any of the last four seasons and last season dropped as low as ninth.But it is now only one loss in their opening six games…

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The Prem: Sale 26-27 Exeter – Chiefs top of Prem after comeback win

The Prem: Sale 26-27 Exeter – Chiefs top of Prem after comeback win

Sale Sharks: James; O'Flaherty, R du Preez, Ma'asi-White, Wills; Ford, Warr; McIntyre, Cowan-Dickie, Opoku-Fordjour, van Rhyn, Bamber, Vermeulen, T Curry, D du Preez.Replacements: Jibulu, Onasanya, Harper, Burrow, Andrews, Quirke, Louw, Grace.Sin-bin: T Curry (5)Exeter Chiefs: Hodge; Feyi-Waboso, Slade, Ikitau, Woodburn; Skinner, Chapman; Goodrick-Clarke, Dweba, Iosefa-Scott, Jenkins, Zambonin, Hooper, Roots, Fisilau. Replacements: Yeandle, Sio, Tchumbadze, Pearson, James, Cairns, Haydon-Wood, Hammersley.Sin-bin: Hooper (11) Referee: Anthony Woodthorpe Source link

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