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Members of the Conservative Group on EDDC and Exmouth Town Council saw for themselves how work is progressing on the new £1.2 million Mamhead Slipway when they visited the project on Monday (7 March). The first task of contractors Raymond Brown Construction Ltd is to clear the Mamhead Gardens area to the side of the existing slipway, which will allow towing vehicles and trailers to manoeuvre, making access to the new ramp easier. The old slipway will be dismantled in late April, so building of a re-aligned slipway can take place through the summer. The small group who met on Monday – and...

Gareth Derrick, Labour’s candidate for Devon, Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner, will be talking direct to people in communities all over the region over the next 6 weeks in what he calls his “Judge for Yourself” tour. Gareth Derrick, Labour’s candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner said: “It is clear to me that there are many people who still know very little about the role of the PCC, and how important it is for protecting our communities against harm from crime of all kinds. "I think the greatest failure of the PCC over the past three and a half years has been his lack of real...

Unused commercial properties in Exeter could be turned into much needed homes, Exeter City Council has said.

The local authority has set up a dedicated councillors group to look into the issue and is asking local people to help identify suitable properties.

The Group is particularly interested in identifying properties which are located in residential areas, are in a poor condition and have a detrimental effect on the local area.

Cllr Christine Raybould, Chair of the Empty Commercial Properties Task and Finish Group, said: “Engaging with the public on these matters...

A motorbike ride with a special chocolatey difference will take place on Easter Sunday this year – and YOU could be part of it. The riders will be delivering chocolate Easter eggs to youngsters with life-limiting illnesses at the South West Children’s Hospice.

So why not join 'Exeter Based Motorcycle Rides' for a ride to remember? This amazing ride will take place on Easter Sunday 27 March, meeting at Cowley Bridge Road layby, Exeter, EX4 5BX. Be ready to leave at 11am. To join in just turn up on two wheels (or three for trikes!) with a full tank of fuel and make sure you bring...