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Events Home Time 14:30 - 17:00 Venue Salvation Army, Exmouth, EX8 1PW Music from the ladies of Exmouth Acapella, plus refreshments Venue Salvation Army Sheppards Row Exmouth EX8 1PW More details for this venue The event runs from 14:30 to 17:00 on the following dates. Select a date to add this event to your calendar app.

Photo Guy Henderson An online petition calling for urgent action to protect Teignmouth beach and the resort’s iconic pier has been signed by nearly 900 people. The Environment Agency (EA) says it is working on a business case to secure government money for the work, but the money is not currently available. The petition is the brainchild of campaigner ‘Jamie’, who said: “I’ve always cherished Teignmouth beach for its beauty and vibrancy.

This year students and staff are celebrating a great set of results, with students securing a variety of next steps, from local apprenticeships to A Level studies. Students achieved particularly excellent results in maths, with more than three-quarters (76%) securing a grade 4 or above and 22% achieving the highest grades of 7-9, equivalent to A/A* under the previous grading system.

The event marked the completion of a major programme of works by East Devon District Council at the sheltered housing scheme, which comprises 20 flats, a community centre and courtyard garden. It marks the latest investment in community facilities by the council and underlines its commitment to creating thriving, connected communities where residents feel supported and included.

Incorporating a genetic risk score into standard testing for a genetic form of diabetes which affects young people could identify hidden type 1 diabetes in around one in five patients with a negative genetic test. The team studied more than 1,100 people who were being treated with insulin and were referred for genetic testing for Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY). Often diagnosed before the age of 25, MODY is caused by a change in a single gene and has a strong inherited component.

More than 90% of voters supported the Woodbury Neighbourhood Plan in a referendum held last month, giving the community a strong mandate to influence planning decisions in the area. The plan, which has been drawn up by a local steering group working alongside Woodbury Parish Council and residents, sets out how the parish wants to grow while protecting the qualities that make it a desirable place to live.

Abbie Britton named five debutants in her team, alongside Maya Kendell who made her return back to City after a season at the opposition, Oxford. With five more new signings on the bench, Britton’s team was set and ready at St James Park to face the opening game of the 26/27 FAWNL season. First half It was the visitors who starter stronger, as they won an early corner thanks to a sliding tackle from Ffion Llewellyn.

The annual Electoral Registration Canvass has begun, with all households about to receive a form. This can be completed online or the paper version filled in and returned to the City Council. This will ensure that all residents will be included on the register when it’s published and they won’t lose their right to vote. Returning the form or completing it online promptly helps the Council save money. The City Council would like to thank people in advance for their co-operation.

Service C from Sowton Park and Ride in Exeter will be replaced by a dedicated Park and Ride service. It will provide a simpler and more affordable option for people travelling into Exeter city centre, helping to reduce congestion while offering convenient access for commuters, shoppers and visitors. Operated by Stagecoach and funded by Devon County Council, the new service will replace the current Service C from Sowton Park and Ride.

The change follows concerns from housing organisations and rural communities that the proposals could have significantly reduced the number of affordable homes being built in areas like Devon, where medium-sized developments play a vital role in meeting local housing need. National Housing Federation analysis found that more than half of all affordable homes delivered in the most rural parts of England come from developments of this size.