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As seen in: Radio Exe, MSN UK, Devon Live, CornwallLive, Plymouth Live, TheExeterDaily
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Press officer, former local democracy reporter at Radio Exe, and freelance football commentator for the BBC.

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Devon has "let down children" for years

Devon has "let down children" for years

The director responsible for Devon's special education services says the county council has let children down…

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Mid Devon meeting 'like Stalin's Russia'

Mid Devon meeting 'like Stalin's Russia'

A Mid Devon council meeting has been compared to Joseph Stalin's dictatorship of the Soviet Union.

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Scathing report on services for SEND children in Devon

Scathing report on services for SEND children in Devon

A scathing report has revealed Devon's services for children and young people with special educational needs …

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Council leader declares 'housing crisis' in Devon

Council leader declares 'housing crisis' in Devon

Rising house prices and a lack of rental properties have resulted in a "housing crisis", the leader of Devon …

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Exeter's Royal Clarence Hotel to be turned into luxury flats

Exeter's Royal Clarence Hotel to be turned into luxury flats

Exeter’s Royal Clarence Hotel will be turned into luxury flats after councillors gave the go-ahead.

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‘Active streets’ trial starts In Exeter

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By Ollie Heptinstall Verified
| Radio Exe Verified
Heavitree Active Streets Illustration (Image courtesy: Devon County Council) Controversial road changes in Heavitree and Whipton underway A controversial trial of road changes in Heavitree and Whipton, which aims to improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, is underway. A number of bollards and planters – or what the council calls ‘modal filters’ – together with gates to allow buses through are being installed to block off some roads to reduce through-traffic and boost cycling and walking.
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Solar panel application approved in Exeter

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By Ollie Heptinstall Verified
| Radio Exe Verified
Solar cell panels (image courtesy: Raysonho. Wikimedia Commons) Dozens will be installed near the University Dozens of new solar panels will be put on a field in Exeter, despite concerns about their impact on the landscape. Exeter City Council’s planning committee narrowly approved the application by the university, in which ground-mounted panels and associated infrastructure will be installed in Duryard Valley Park.
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2,000 sign 'mobile library' petition

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By Ollie Heptinstall Verified
| Radio Exe Verified
This technology could be replaced with 'home delivery' Plans to axe van service Devon County Council wants to make better use of alternative services to replace its “costly and aging” mobile libraries.
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