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August 15, 2017, 8:32 am

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Flood defence works in Teignmouth that will provide vital coastal flood protection for up to 400 homes and businesses in the town will be complete by September as the last of the 72 steel sheet piles have been installed.The £1.3million flood defence scheme started in February and focuses on the repair, renewal and strengthening of the sea defence structure at The Point.Initially it was due to be completed by July, but was delayed until September after additional essential repair work was...

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Devon Live published Hilarious film of driving through Devon in the 1970s

August 15, 2017, 8:36 am

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If you thought traffic on a Friday or Saturday through Devon was bad in summer 2017, take a look at this hilarious clip from local television back in the 1970s.BBC reporter Keith Blackler takes a humorous look at the Bank Holiday traffic over Easter in 1973, describing "the migration of the grockles".The film is also chance to see the wonderful cars of the time in action.Read more Opinion: Tourists welcome, but please leave your caravans at homeThe driving conditions, described by Mr...

RomPEllis published Row over damage to Exmouth skate park

August 15, 2017, 8:45 am

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A professional skateboarder has claimed that damage to ramps at Exmouth skate park has been caused by council neglect rather than vandalism.East Devon District Council said earlier this month that people have been 'determined to ruin others' enjoyment' of the facility in Phear Park.But pro skater and Exmouth resident Graham Hill claims that holes in the ramps have been created by rotting wood.He also said that the council's repair work had made the ramps even more dangerous.EDDC said that it is...

Alex_Richards published PCSO appears in Exeter accused of perverting course of justice

August 15, 2017, 8:51 am

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A 24-year-old former PCSO has appeared in court charged with perverting the course of justice.Thomas Rowland is accused of providing an untrue witness statement in criminal proceedings against Lawrence Best which said he had been punched by him.The charge is indictable only and must be heard at a crown court. Read More: In court: Cases heard at Exeter Magistrates' Court The alleged incident happened in Taunton, Somerset, last September when Rowland was a PCSO in the Avon and Somerset...

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August 15, 2017, 8:52 am

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Torbay's most notorious traffic jam - the long snake of cars and irate motorists winding back towards Brixham from Windy Corner - is being caused by the bay's drivers being too polite.That's the opinion of a senior Torbay council engineer when quizzed about the tailbacks.Reader Len Jones emailed the council after reading a letter in the Herald Express bemoaning the jams, and he was amazed by the reply he received. "I am sure Brixham drivers would like to read it," he said.At its worst,...

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August 15, 2017, 8:54 am

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Over 7,000 were in attendance at Sandy Park on Saturday for Gareth Steenson's testimonial.The fly-half is celebrating ten years as an Exeter Chiefs player this season, and there were plenty of legends on show in a match that saw players from Exe's 2010 Championship winning squad go up against a Classic Lions side.And it was to be an entertaining encounter, with the final score ending 69-65 to the Chiefs in a match that saw 21 tries scored, and controversy with Chiefs Chairman Tony Rowe OBE. The...

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August 15, 2017, 8:55 am

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Police in Totnes claim that beggars are using rudimentary tools such as sticks and saucepans to busk in the town.Following a rise in anti-social behaviour in recent months, officers have been targeting beggars in Totnes town centre.However police now report that their 'more robust approach' has led to beggars finding inventive ways to evade the law.Police also claim that some beggars are returning donated food to the shop in a bid to obtain a refund.Read more: How to find out if a paedophile or...

Devon Live published Is it time to dump my NHS dentist?

August 15, 2017, 9:05 am

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My bad experiences with NHS dentists are forcing me to consider going private. I've had so many bad encounters with NHS dentists, from rudeness to touting for private business and failing to spot obvious decay, I think I've finally reached the end of my tether.I don't have great teeth - you might call them 1970s teeth, but I do look after them, use an electric toothbrush and floss, but find myself at the dentist with depressing regularity, often for reasons of wear and tear on earlier dental...

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EdOldfield published 'People could have been slaughtered' - drug driver from Tiverton...

August 15, 2017, 9:19 am

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A 100mph drug driver has been jailed after he nearly caused a 'slaughter' on a busy motorway.Justin Jellicoe was seen driving erratically on the A376 Exmouth to Exeter road by an off duty police officer and followed onto the M5 where he reached speeds of 100 mph.Police traffic cars watched him swerving between lanes before they were able to stop him after he came off the motorway at the Cullompton junction.He was found with small amounts of cocaine and cannabis in the car and a blood test showed...

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August 15, 2017, 9:31 am

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The EFL have announced that, like the Premier League, they are looking into the possibility of closing the transfer window before the season starts.It is an interesting prospect that carries both positives and negatives for lower-league clubs.Whilst the biggest problem for Premier League clubs would be the fact their window would end before other European clubs - meaning the likes of Philippe Coutinho could still be wooed by Barcelona in August, this would not have as much of an impact on...

DanielClark published Chamber of Trade object to 1,275 new homes plan for Newton Abbot

August 16, 2017, 6:36 am

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The Newton Abbot Chamber of Trade have objected to plans for more than 1,000 new homes on the edge of Newton Abbot.The plans submitted by PCL Planning on behalf of the Rew family would see 1,275 houses built on green space in the Wolborough Barton area of Newton Abbot.In addition to the homes planned, the application includes outline plans for a new primary school, up to 3,500 sq. m of employment floorspace, two care homes, community facilities, a local centre, open space (including play areas,...

DanielClark published Shaldon Regatta - all you need to know about the 200-year-old...

August 16, 2017, 6:58 am

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In 1817, with George III on the throne, a number of significant events occurred world-wide; Waterloo Bridge opened across the Thames, the New York Stock Exchange was founded and Aleksey Tolstoy was born. But most significantly it was the first year that the Shaldon Regatta was held, making it one of the oldest rowing regattas in the world. This August, Shaldon Regatta celebrates its bi-centenary with nine days of sea and shore events both serious and fun and designed for all ages and...

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August 16, 2017, 7:25 am

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The Co-op has said it is 'deeply shocked' by an attack on a store worker that left him blind in one eye.Three men entered the store on Alphington Road, Exeter, at around 9.10pm on Monday, August 7, before being asked to leave by an employee.One of the men then punched the member of staff a number of times before leaving the store and running off with the other two other men in the direction of Waterloo Road.As a result of the assault the store employee has lost the sight in one eye and suffered...

JoelCooper published Four teenagers arrested as police helicopter locates stolen car

August 16, 2017, 7:29 am

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Four teenage boys have been arrested in an operation involving the police helicopter - but locals have raised concerns about the noise caused by the chopper.Police in Ilfracombe were called to reports of a stolen Vauxhall Zafira car from an address at Westminster Villas on Old Barnstaple Road at 10pm on Thursday, August 10.They conducted a search along with the National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter from Exeter and discovered the vehicle.Four teenage boys - two aged 15, one aged 16 and...

Alex_Richards published Serious A39 two-car crash blocks route near Bideford - live...

August 16, 2017, 7:43 am

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A serious two car crash has blocked the A39 near the Devon and Cornwall border.All emergency services were called to the scene near Milky Way Adventure Park, High Clovelly, at 2.30pm.We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story as we have them.For the latest news and breaking news visit DevonLive.com/news.Get all the headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Have you got anything to add? Get in contact...

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David_Byrom published This is how important David Wheeler is to Exeter City

August 16, 2017, 7:59 am

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David Wheeler is a doubt for Exeter City's home game against Lincoln City this weekend after being subjected to a heavy tackle during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Swindon Town.Wheeler was last season's top scorer for City and broke the record for the amount of goals scored in consecutive matches - and the stats do not lie over how important he is to the Grecians.Since signing for City from Staines four years ago, he has played an impressive 161 league games, missing a comparatively few 36.READ MORE:...

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August 16, 2017, 8:09 am

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Air and land searches have been carried out in the centre of Exeter after a man 'did a runner' after being stopped on suspicion of drug offences.The man was stopped by police at 1.40pm on Hamlin Lane on suspicion of drug offences.1357 - Exeter - search for male who ran from Police We were on scene within 5 mins of being launched by our control room in Wakefield pic.twitter.com/SOTHVf0l5p— NPAS Exeter (@NpasExeter) August 16, 2017Police say that the man then ran from the scene.They added...

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August 16, 2017, 8:14 am

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A new childcare support scheme is being rolled out across England in September, and it is set to save working parents thousands of pounds a year.The scheme, known as '30 hours free childcare', will allow parents of three and four-year-olds to claim an extra 15 hours a week in free care; an extension of the current universal entitlement of 15 hours per household.This means parents will be able to claim up to 1140 hours of free childcare a year instead of the current 570 hours cap.To qualify for...

DanielClark published Revealed - plans for new visitor centre at Haldon Forest

August 16, 2017, 8:26 am

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Major plans to redevelop the visitor centre on Haldon Forest to safeguard the business and improve the site have been submitted.The application, submitted by the Forestry Commission to Teignbridge Council, seeks permission to redevelop the visitor facilities to ensure they are fit for purpose, safe to use, are sustainable, and will create and exemplary site that considers the needs of all the users and to attract a wide range of visitors.The proposal includes a new welcome building, relocation...

David_Byrom published Exeter City issue latest redevelopment update as a crane visits...

August 16, 2017, 8:41 am

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Exeter City have revealed the latest update on the redevelopment at St James Park, with a crane having visited the Grecians' ground last week.Work is continuing at the away end, with railings being fitted onto the lowered wall, whilst cabins for new first aid and control facilities were installed by crane at the end last week.Progress is being made on the first aid facilities inside the cabin, and new ladies' toilets in the Big Bank are also taking shape.READ MORE: David Wheeler column: Exeter...