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Work to strengthen a section of river bank in Exeter which was subjected to erosion before Christmas, is to be carried out over the next few weeks.

Exeter City Council has confirmed that work on the banks of the River Exe at Duck’s Marsh Meadow will start on Wednesday (23 January) and take around three weeks to complete.

In late December, a small section of land close to St James Weir collapsed, taking with it a newly installed park bench. The bench is to be replaced by the Council, further back from its original location.

Since the original erosion, the land has...

Dawlish residents and visitors can now explore the history of the area with a new heritage trail around the town.

The Dawlish Heritage Trail has been developed by Teignbridge, with funding from the Coastal Communities Fund and Devon County Council. Designed for adults and children, the trail has 14 information points. They reveal historic stories which show how the town has been shaped over time to become the friendly, vibrant and cultural town that it is today.

The trail includes descriptions of the history of The Lawn and its transformation from marshland to popular green...

The UK’s largest housebuilder Barratt Homes is addressing Exeter customers’ concerns about any uncertainty they may have over buying a new home because of Brexit.

Visitors to its Minerva development are being met by banners proclaiming, “Beat the Brexit Blues” and the reasons why there’s never been a better time to buy a new house.

Sara Parker, Barratt Exeter’s sales director, said: “There’s no doubt Brexit is causing uncertainty in the minds of some buyers but, in our view, there’s actually never been a better time to buy a new house – and we simply want to reassure our...

The Donkey Sanctuary partnered with the Exmouth based charity Pete’s Dragons who support people who have been bereaved by suicide. Families who are dealing with grief, were invited to experience a donkey-facilitated life skills session at The Donkey Sanctuary’s international headquarters in Sidmouth. Pete’s Dragons is an Exmouth based charity that supports those bereaved by suicide. Families were welcomed to participate in a life skills session of the donkey-facilitated learning programme. The visit proved incredibly worthwhile, and was described as an ‘unforgettable experience’. The...