Devon Newscentre  -  The latest news from Devon County Council

• 12/03/2010 Public consultation on future of transport in Exeter
  THE future of transport in Exeter will be the subject of a public consultation launching on Monday (15 March). Devon County Council is holding four exhibitions in the city to...
• 12/03/2010 Changes to the national concessionary bus pass
  ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE DEVON CONCESSIONARY BUS TRAVEL PARTNERSHIP Government changes to the eligibility criteria for the national concessionary bus pass will start on Tuesday 6 April 2010. Anyone...
• 11/03/2010 Euro funding for Gem Bridge
  DEVON County Council has received £600,000 of European funding to establish cycling tourism links between the county and across the Channel into France. The County Council is working with...
• 11/03/2010 Crediton Link Road approved
  DEVON County Council’s Cabinet has today approved an £8million Link Road for Crediton. An amended Hillside Route was supported, but Councillors have asked for additional traffic and environmental surveys...
• 11/03/2010 Official opening for Pilton cycle path
  SAFETY has been improved for Pilton Community College students who cycle to school, thanks to the completion of the final phase of the Barnstaple cycle lane network by Devon County...
• 11/03/2010 New zebra crossing for Ilfracombe Junior School
  PUPILS at Ilfracombe C of E Junior School will join a "green walk” to school tomorrow (Friday 12 March) to celebrate the opening of a new zebra crossing in Ilfracombe...
• 11/03/2010 Helping young people in Devon to change their violent or abusive behaviour
  Teenagers in Devon who may have witnessed violence and abuse as children are among the first in Britain to be offered places on a new programme designed to help them...
• 11/03/2010 Road repairs for Dalwood
  RESIDENTS in Dalwood have been given assurances that the main access route into their village will undergo extensive repairs in the next financial year. Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council...
• 11/03/2010 High standards and outstanding care in school at the heart of its community
  ACADEMIC STANDARDS which are well above average and outstanding care for pupils have been highlighted at a South Devon primary school. Independent education inspectors have rated Bovey Tracey Primary as...
• 10/03/2010 New 'Des Shadrick' block opened at Holsworthy Community College
  A MAJOR NEW science and technology block at Holsworthy Community College will be officially opened next week. The £785,000 scheme provides a purpose-built new block which replaces the...
• 10/03/2010 Devon's Cabinet agrees £80 million school building boost
  DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL will spend nearly £80 million next year in a major programme of school building. The programme - to improve and replace schools and facilities for children, young people...
• 10/03/2010 Easter Egg hunt at the Grand Western Canal
  Budding young treasure seekers can play detective by solving clues to find the tasty chocolate treats at the Grand Western Canal. The Easter Egg hunt will be on Good Friday...
• 10/03/2010 Living history at Blackawton Primary as pupils take part in Viking market
  PUPILS at a South Hams primary school will be stepping back over 1,000 years into history tomorrow (Thursday, March 11). The Key Stage 2 children at Blackawton Primary will...
• 10/03/2010 New DevonTalk sets out council commitments
  A record lowest council tax rise and a commitment to aiding Devon's recovery from the recession are among the topics in the new edition of DevonTalk, out now. The...
• 09/03/2010 New scheme to boost Devon's woodlands
  Devon County Council and the Forestry Commission are joining forces to help landowners in Devon get the most from their woodland and improve the productivity of small woodlands A new...
• 09/03/2010 Northlew Primary is the best, parents tell Ofsted
  A SMALL DEVON village primary has won the universal acclaim of its parents who say it is the best school their children could attend. And their views have been endorsed...
• 05/03/2010 Multi-million pound boost for Devon economy through new school building
  DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL is set to inject nearly £80 million into the local economy over the next year in another major programme of school building. The programme - to improve and...
• 05/03/2010 Devon Hedge Watch
  ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE DEVON HEDGE GROUP On 13 March the Devon Hedge Group launches the Devon Hedge Watch, which asks the people of Devon to find the finest...
• 04/03/2010 Primary where staff go the extra mile for their pupils
  AN EAST DEVON village primary has been lauded by education inspectors for its excellent care and good achievement. They say staff at Dalwood Primary School ‘go the extra mile’ for...
• 04/03/2010 New head drives up standards at village primary
  STANDARDS AT a North Devon village primary school are rapidly improving as a result of enthusiastic and dynamic new leadership, according to education inspectors. They say Shirwell Primary is a...
• 04/03/2010 County Council set for £26 million investment in Exeter's infrastructure
  MORE than £26million of investment in Exeter’s road infrastructure will be put before Devon County Council’s Cabinet next week. (Wed 10 March) The Cabinet is being asked to...
• 04/03/2010 Construction to begin on new Pinbrook Road Recycling Centre
  Construction will begin on the new Pinbrook Road Recycling Centre at Pinhoe Trading Estate from 22 March 2010. The new centre will provide enhanced recycling facilities for the residents of...
• 04/03/2010 Work to start on Exmouth Strand enhancement
  MAJOR enhancement work on Exmouth Strand is due to start next week. The £3million scheme, which has been designed by Devon County Council working in partnership with East Devon District...
• 03/03/2010 Cabinet asked to approve amended route for Crediton Industrial Link Road
  DEVON County Council’s Cabinet is being asked to approve an £8million scheme for the Crediton Industrial Link Road next week.(Wed 10 March) Councillors are being recommended to drop...
• 03/03/2010 Booktrack triple to be presented by award winning author
  Three keen readers at Exmouth Library have recently completed reading 100 books each to receive their Gold Booktrack Awards. Matthew Rye (6) from Withycombe School, Bethany Fowler (7) from The...
• 03/03/2010 African education chief calls for links with Devon schools
  SCHOOLS IN DEVON are being urged to develop more links with their counterparts in one of Africa’s poorest countries. The acting director of education for Ohangwena in North Central...
• 03/03/2010 Dawlish regeneration receives £1.5 million from Devon County Council
  Plans to regenerate Dawlish town centre have received a boost thanks to a £1.5 million funding from Devon County Council. The Council has approved the funding from its Capital...
• 03/03/2010 Sustainable Travel Conference Wednesday March 10th
  Devon county Council in conjunction with Visit Devon and the South West Regional Development Agency is running a special conference to encourage visitors to Devon to travel more sustainably whilst...
• 02/03/2010 Road deaths and serious injuries in Devon are lowest ever
  ROAD deaths and serious injuries in Devon last year were the lowest on record. There were 30 deaths and 164 serious injuries in Devon in 2009 – 28% lower than in...
• 02/03/2010 Celebration of deaf culture to be launched in Devon
  Devon County Council has launched the UK’s first Deaf Heritage Month this month(March). With support from the county’s deaf community, Living Options Devon and the Exeter Royal...
• 01/03/2010 Standards rise at improving Dawlish primary with good care
  THE RISING academic standards of a Dawlish primary school have been praised by education inspectors who say it is set to get even better in the future. Westcliff School succeeds...
• 01/03/2010 First preference secondary school admissions rise again in Devon
  MORE THAN nine out of 10 Devon children will get a place at their first preference secondary school this September. Devon County Council today revealed that 91 per cent of...
• 01/03/2010 Task group examine services for people with learning disabilities
  Services provided for people with a learning disability come under the microscope as Devon County Council embarks on a public consultation as part of a scrutiny review. The review, carried...
• 01/03/2010 Wider opportunities music scheme benefits Devon's pupils
  New research just published shows Devon's children are receiving significant benefits from a music scheme introduced eight years ago that is now used by almost every primary school in...
• 01/03/2010 Thousands expected for Tour Ride
  THOUSANDS of visitors are expected in Devon later this year to enjoy the county’s "Year of Cycling”. Devon County Council is again working in partnership with Somerset County Council...
• 01/03/2010 Celebration of Singing in Devon
  YOUTH choirs from across Devon will be gathering at The Corn Exchange, Exeter and Exeter Cathedral for Devon Music Service's first annual Choir Festival for young people, being held...
• 26/02/2010 Traffic calming scheme introduced
  A NEW road safety scheme has been completed in Bideford. Devon County Council has introduced speed cushions on Northam Road and the 20 mph limit has been extended to cover...
• 26/02/2010 Task group investigates support for carers
  A public consultation launched today is seeking views on how carers can access and receive support services to enable them to carry out their caring roles. The consultation forms part...
• 26/02/2010 Outstanding leadership and management at South Molton Junior
  A NORTH DEVON junior school is enjoying a second inspection celebration in a month. Earlier this month, South Molton C of E Junior School was praised by education inspectors for...
• 25/02/2010 Judge agrees to hear case against Exeter Unitary
  A High Court judge has today agreed to set aside time to hear the case against the Government’s handling of the decision to create unitary authorities in Exeter and...
• 25/02/2010 Plans submitted for new Sidmouth community centre
  A community and children's centre in Sidmouth takes a step closer this month, as plans are submitted for final approval. Plans for the centre at Stowford Rise will be...
• 24/02/2010 Dartington pupils move into new £7 million eco school
  PUPILS at Dartington’s £7 million new eco school move into their classrooms for the first time tomorrow (Thursday). The new school replaces the old primary and has been built...
• 24/02/2010 Devon initiative heralded a national success
  Devon's approach to tackling domestic violence and supporting victims has been heralded by the Audit Commission as an example of good work that could also be effective elsewhere. A...
• 24/02/2010 County Council encourages the business minds of the future
  Five schools in the South Hams area of Devon are signing up to a special programme to help them understand the needs of the modern business world as well as...
• 24/02/2010 Winter BikeSafe gets commuters in right gear
  BIKESAFE assessed rides are being offered to local businesses with high numbers of staff who commute by bike, in order to improve their winter riding skills. The Peninsula Motorcycle Forum...
• 24/02/2010 Major investment in Clyst Vale Community College buildings officially opened
  A MAJOR INVESTMENT of almost £2.3 million in improving the accommodation at Clyst Vale Community College will be officially opened on Friday (February 26). The investment by Devon County...
• 23/02/2010 Speeds reduced on North Devon Link Road
  DEVON County Council’s biggest ever road safety campaign has helped reduce traffic speeds on the A361 North Devon Link Road. The majority of drivers on the A361 are now...
• 23/02/2010 Road safety improvements near Ugborough
  SAFETY is being improved at Kitterford Cross junction near Ugborough. Devon County Council has been carrying out investigations at the A3121 junction at Kitterford Cross following four injury accidents and...
• 23/02/2010 New Exeter outdoor education centre takes a step closer
  DEVON COUNTY Council has underlined its commitment to providing top class facilities in Exeter, by confirming its contribution of £2.7m towards a state-of-the-art outdoor education centre...
• 22/02/2010 Somebody else’s child - Devon's 'invisible' children
  Devon County Council is asking people across the County to help them identify children living under private fostering arrangements. The call to action is part of Private Fostering Week (Monday...
• 22/02/2010 Devon headteacher tells MPs of funding plight of county schools
  A DEVON headteacher will tell MPs of the funding plight of county schools in a special hearing at Westminster tomorrow. Holsworthy Community College principal, David Fitzsimmons, will give evidence to...
• 22/02/2010 Care is paramount at Dartmouth St John's where pupils achieve well
  A DARTMOUTH primary school has been praised by education inspectors for its good standards and high level of care. And they say St John the Baptist RC Primary School is...
• 22/02/2010 Small school that offers big opportunities for its pupils
  A TEIGNBRIDGE primary has been highlighted by education inspectors as a small school that offers big opportunities for its pupils. They say Abbotskerswell Primary School is at the centre of...
• 19/02/2010 Helping older drivers in Devon stay safe
  OLDER drivers are being given help to stay safe on the county’s roads. Devon County Council, Devon and Cornwall Constabulary and the Highways Agency are launching a partnership campaign...
• 19/02/2010 Devon's Community Transport promotional film premiere
  A new promotional film is being launched as part of a joint project to raise public awareness of Devon's many local community transport schemes, by Devon County Council and...
• 19/02/2010 Dawlish Library's Blind Reading Group seeks new members
  Devon County Council’s Library in Dawlish is recruiting new members for it's free ‘Blind and Partially Sighted Reading Group.’ This lively and friendly group of visually impaired people...
• 19/02/2010 Agatha Christie talk at Okehampton Library
  Murder, mystery, mayhem and Marple will be hitting Devon County Council’s library in Okehampton next month (17 March) as residents are invited to discover more about the life and...
• 19/02/2010 A fishy tale at St Thomas Library
  Come and swim with ‘The Rainbow Fish’ at St Thomas Library this Saturday (20 Feb). Prepare to be whisked away on a deep-sea adventure as storytellers Blunderbus Theatre Company...
• 19/02/2010 Top of the swaps for Fairtrade at Devon County Council
  Devon County Council employees are joining the nation in ‘The Big Swap’ for this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight (22 February – 7 March). For two whole weeks staff across the Council...
• 19/02/2010 Mega book sale at Okehampton Library
  Devon County Council's library in Okehampton is holding a 'Mega Book Sale' on Saturday 6 March from 9.30 - 1pm. Why not go along and pick up a bargain...
• 19/02/2010 Dad's Army star to give talk at Topsham Library
  English comedy actor Bill Pertwee MBE will be visiting Devon County Council’s Library in Topsham, Exeter, next month. (10 March) Best known for the part of ARP Warden Hodges...
• 19/02/2010 Survey being carried out on Devon's childcare provision
  A survey of parents and carers is being carried out by Devon County Council, to find out whether the current childcare provision across the county is meeting parents’ needs. The...
• 18/02/2010 Lowest ever council tax increase for Devon County Council
  DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL today set its lowest ever council tax rise. The increase for 2010/11 will be just 1.98 per cent. County council leader John Hart said: "We...
• 18/02/2010 Consultation opens for New England Quarry planning application
  Devon County Council is opening a two month consultation starting from Friday 19th February, on a planning application for an Energy from Waste Facility at New England Quarry, between Ivybridge...
• 17/02/2010 Theatrical chef helps children to Love Food Hate Waste
  School children in Devon will meet flamboyant chef character ‘Gordon Le Rotter’ next week in a crazy culinary theatre performance which shows how to reduce the amount of food we...
• 17/02/2010 Overnight closure on A373 at Cullompton
  THE A373 Honiton Road at Cullompton will be closed overnight from Monday 22 February to Friday 26 February for essential repairs. There will be no access along the A373 across...
• 17/02/2010 Exhibition displays plans for bridge over River Clyst
  PLANS to construct a new bridge crossing over the River Clyst at Fishers Mill, Topsham, are to go on show to the public next week. Devon County Council is proposing...
• 17/02/2010 Can you help set standards for Councillors in Devon?
  At a time when MPs and others in public life are being scrutinised more than ever, Devon County Council is looking for two independent members for its Standards Committee to...
• 17/02/2010 Devon Record Office project wins national award
  A unique project between the Devon Record Office and the West of England School for young people with little or no sight has won a national award. The project, called...
• 16/02/2010 County Council unveils plans to transform Dartmouth library
  Devon County Council's Cabinet Member responsible for Devon's libraries, Cllr Stuart Barker has given his committment that despite the Council setting its lowest council tax increase in its...
• 16/02/2010 Utility company reinstatements still unacceptable
  DEVON County Council says that reinstatement of the county’s roads by utility companies is still well below what it considers to be acceptable, despite an improvement in complying with...
• 16/02/2010 Carsharedevon.com attracts new members
  CAR SHARING continues to grow in popularity in Devon and more people have signed up to Carsharedevon.com already this year. Almost 120 people registered last month with the free...
• 16/02/2010 Don’t pay to block unwanted sales calls warns Trading Standards
  Devon County Council Trading Standards are warning householders not to pay for a service to block unwanted calls. Trading Standards has become aware of a scam where householders are contacted...
• 16/02/2010 Steadily improving North Devon primary with caring and friendly environment
  A North Devon primary school has been praised for its steady progress by education inspectors from Ofsted. Fremington Community Primary and Nursery School near Barnstaple was judged a ‘satisfactory and...
• 15/02/2010 Interactive signs target speeding motorists
  SPEEDING motorists are to be targeted with new temporary flashing signs at various locations across North Devon. Devon County Council has identified 15 locations that have an issue with motorists...
• 15/02/2010 Devon launches judicial review of Government's unitary decision
  DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL is today launching a judicial review of the Government’s decision to implement a unitary authority for Exeter. Last week the Local Government Minister Rosie Winterton announced...
• 12/02/2010 Repairs to Exeter Swing Bridge
  REPAIRS are to be undertaken to the Exeter Canal Swing Bridge on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 February. The work will repair damage caused to the bridge by a vehicle...
• 11/02/2010 Show the earth how much you love it this Valentine’s Day
  ANYONE preparing to spoil their loved one this Valentine’s Day should remember they can also treat the environment at the same time. If you’re looking for the perfect...
• 11/02/2010 Domestic violence Valentine’s message hits homes
  As Valentine’s Day approaches, Devon and Cornwall Police, and domestic abuse support agencies would like to raise awareness, especially to young people and their families, of services and help...
• 10/02/2010 Exeter unitary response
  DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL leader John Hart said: "This decision is complete madness and we will fight it all the way. "Rosie Winterton has agreed with former Ministers and the Boundary...
• 10/02/2010 Devon County Council to set lowest ever council tax rise
  DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL is to set its lowest ever council tax increase. The county’s ruling Cabinet today recommended an increase of just 1.98 per cent to next week...
• 10/02/2010 New accessible minibus for Ilfracombe
  Ilfracombe & District Community Transport Association is celebrating after successfully securing £28,000 funding towards a new accessible minibus for use in the Ilfracombe area. The minibus, which is the third...
• 10/02/2010 Devon Youth Offending Service inspection finds many strengths
  Devon's Youth Offending Service has been rated above the national average scores to date in a recent inspection by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP), which has been...
• 09/02/2010 Seven thousand potholes repaired in the past two weeks
  Over 7,000 potholes have been repaired in the past two weeks by twenty-six teams of specialist gangs working across the county. The recent spell of severe weather has...
• 09/02/2010 Step back in time with half term events at Tavistock Library
  Devon County Council’s library in Tavistock is stepping back in time for a series of free event during the half-term holidays. The programme, called ‘The Legacy of Monks...
• 08/02/2010 New play trail opens at Abbotskerswell Primary School
  A MAJOR new play trail development will be opened at Abbotskerswell Primary School tomorrow (Tues). The new play trial will be used by both pupils and the wider community. It...
• 08/02/2010 Energy saving for Devon's street lights
  Plans to reduce Devon’s street lighting power bill and curb pollution across the County will take a step forward in coming months. The new policy to cut carbon and...
• 08/02/2010 Step back in time with events at Honiton Library over half-term
  Devon County Council’s library in Honiton is stepping back in time for a series of free events during the half-term holidays. ‘Roman Week’ is being held in conjunction...
• 08/02/2010 Honiton Library's Speakers Directory 2010 available now!
  Honiton Library has just produced the 2010 edition of its ever-popular list of speakers in the area. Priced at only 1.50, the 'Speakers, Demonstrators and Entertainers’ directory contains...
• 08/02/2010 High Sheriff opens Atkinson kitchen facility
  The High Sheriff of Devon will officially open a new kitchen facility at an Exeter secure children's facility next week. The Atkinson Secure Children's Home is celebrating the...
• 08/02/2010 Devon county councillors to freeze allowances for second year
  ALLOWANCES FOR county councillors in Devon are set to be frozen again. The incoming Conservative administration froze basic allowances when they took control of County Hall last June. They also...
• 08/02/2010 Brain damaged victim warns drivers on the dangers of drink and drug driving
  A hard-hitting DVD, featuring 27 year old Ashley Cousins who was paralysed following a dramatic car crash in 1998, has been launched as part of a road safety campaign...
• 05/02/2010 PM refuses to talk about extra £203 per household cost of Exeter Unitary decision
  Devon County Council leader John Hart has today expressed his disappointment at the Prime Minister’s refusal to discuss the Government’s imminent decision on local government reorganisation in Devon...
• 05/02/2010 Devon council leader confronts Prime Minister over costs of unitary decision
  DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL leader John Hart will confront Gordon Brown today with the huge increase in bills faced by householders in Devon if the Prime Minister approves a unitary Exeter...
• 05/02/2010 Successful head to support Great Torrington Junior School
  THE HEADTEACHER of one of Devon’s most successful primary schools is joining a North Devon junior school for the rest of the academic year to help raise standards. The...
• 05/02/2010 Major improvement project at Tiverton primary officially opened
  A MAJOR £750,000 improvement scheme at Castle Primary in Tiverton will be officially opened next week. The extensive new build and facelift at the school and playgroup has created...
• 05/02/2010 Attorney General praises Exeter's contribution to the Justice System
  The Attorney General, Baroness Scotland QC, is visiting two projects in Exeter today to see first hand how they coordinate partnerships between law students, courts and the local council to...
• 04/02/2010 Salt: Know your limits!
  To most of us it’s a familiar message: too much salt can adversely affect our health. But what is 'Too much'? To mark Salt Awareness Week 2010, which runs...
• 04/02/2010 Exeter trader convicted for poor quality building work and intimidating consumers
  An Exeter man has been prosecuted for carrying out poor quality building work on driveways, extracting payment, and then leaving the victims with no method of gaining redress. Sydney Harker...
• 03/02/2010 Big spending boost to protect Devon's vulnerable children
  ALMOST £3 MILLION extra will be spent on caring for Devon’s most vulnerable children this year. Devon County Council’s ruling Cabinet will be asked to confirm the extra...
• 03/02/2010 Dartmouth Pre-school search for premises
  A DARTMOUTH pre-school is looking for new premises to move into at the end of the year, and is appealing to local people to come forward with options. Dartmouth...
• 03/02/2010 Improvements to footways and road crossings across north Devon
  Planned improvement works to footways, including two pedestrian crossing, are to begin this month in areas across north Devon. The works, totalling £96,000, include: Improvements to the crossing facilities...
• 03/02/2010 Good care and behaviour at school with strongly improving standards
  A NORTH DEVON junior school has been praised by education inspectors for its strong improvement over the past year. They say a new leadership team has made a real difference...
• 02/02/2010 Tour Series set to return to Exeter
  The Tour Series cycle race is set to return to Exeter this June and promises to be the biggest sporting event of the year in the city. Devon County Council...
• 02/02/2010 Pink spray used to highlight dog fouling problems at Grand Western Canal
  Rangers and towpath users at the Grand Western Canal Country Park are increasingly concerned at the quantity of dog mess which is being left along and beside the towpath. Previous...
• 01/02/2010 Competition to encourage eco driving
  With fuel prices again reaching the high levels of last year, Devon County Council has teamed up with the Energy Saving Trust to help motorists get the best mileage return...
• 29/01/2010 Have your say on the new Grand Western Canal visitors’ centre
  Members of the public are invited to come and have a look at the plans for the new visitors’ centre in the canal basin. Displays showing the designs for the...
• 28/01/2010 Dartmouth set for Devon's first educational academy
  PLANS HAVE BEEN unveiled to form Devon’s first educational academy, in Dartmouth, with students in one flagship campus. Dartmouth broke new ground when the Community College and the Primary...
• 28/01/2010 Health and wellbeing checks now available to carers
  Carers are being given an opportunity to have free health and wellbeing checks from their GP surgeries and other local services, thanks to an initiative from NHS Devon, Devon County...
• 28/01/2010 Devon Countryside Access Forum is recruiting new members
  New members are being sought for the Devon Countryside Access Forum (DCAF). The statutory forum is concerned with improving recreational access to the countryside and improving green space and provision...
• 28/01/2010 Devon's catering service serves up a feast of qualifications in Exeter
  School cooks from across Devon have swapped the kitchen for the classroom to gain new skills and improve food services to thousands of pupils. Kitchen Managers and Catering Assistants from...
• 27/01/2010 Road users advised to drive with extra care on county’s roads
  Drivers are being warned by Devon County Council to take extra care to avoid potholes on all roads and particularly those they use regularly, until defects have been repaired. The...
• 27/01/2010 Enterprising Scheme receives cash boost
  A new scheme has been set up to encourage 'social enterprise' in Devon. The idea is to support businesses which reinvest resources back into the community. £35,000 has been...
• 27/01/2010 Teignmouth Library re-launch children's bookclub
  Devon County Council’s Library in Teignmouth is re-launching its children’s club for those aged between 7 and 11. Rising from the ashes, the re-named Phoenix Club...
• 27/01/2010 Standards rise at Yeo Valley as a result of good teaching
  THE HEADTEACHER of a Barnstaple primary vowed today to extend high quality teaching throughout the school. Education inspectors say there is some superb teaching at Yeo Valley Primary School. "The...
• 27/01/2010 Children in care receive accolades at awards ceremony
  Tribute was paid to Devon's young people in care this week, following an awards ceremony in Exeter last Friday. Devon County Council's Children in Care Awards are an...
• 27/01/2010 Tide Turning for the Devon Economy
  The Devon economy is showing encouraging signs following news today that the UK economy has come out of the recession. The national economy grew by 0.1% in the last...
• 27/01/2010 Schools plan to work more closely together to boost pupils' education
  THREE MID DEVON primaries are proposing to launch a pioneering educational federation to maintain and improve their high standards. The governors of Wilcombe, Sampford Peverell C of E and Hemyock...
• 26/01/2010 Consultation on public transport improvements
  Devon County Council has confirmed it plans to carry out a public consultation into the emerging Local Transport Plan for Exeter, and a major scheme to improve the City's...
• 26/01/2010 Scandinavian crime fiction display and competitions at Honiton Library
  Heralded as the hottest new genre in town, Scandinavian crime fiction is gripping the nation and is proving a popular addition to Devon County Council’s Library in Honiton. A...
• 26/01/2010 Well known author Sophie King to visit Sidmouth Library
  Well known author Sophie King will be visiting Devon County Council’s library in Sidmouth on Tuesday 2nd February from 1.30pm to discuss her latest book and talk about...
• 26/01/2010 Deaf children enjoy the sound of music
  Students with hearing impairments from all over Devon will have the opportunity to experience music and play instruments next week (Wed 3 February) - thanks to Devon County Council's Music...
• 25/01/2010 Arts and Cycle Project in Barnstaple gets the green light
  A project in Barnstaple to regenerate a cycle way and footpath through Newport has come a step closer to reality after being awarded funds from Devon County Council's 'Investing...
• 25/01/2010 Child car seat safety checks extended in Devon
  DEVON County Council's Road Safety Team is extending its child car seats safety check service. The County Council has been running the free appointment service at the Devon Drivers...
• 25/01/2010 Ann Widdecombe to visit St Thomas Library in Exeter
  Author, broadcaster and politician Anne Widdecombe will be visiting Devon County Council’s library in St Thomas, Exeter next month. Ann, who is best known as a Member of Parliament...
• 25/01/2010 South Hams primary wins second outstanding accolade
  A SMALL South Hams village primary which was the first school in Devon to be graded as ‘outstanding’ under tough new guidelines has now won a second top accolade. Inspectors...
• 22/01/2010 Devon's UK Youth Parliament Members election results
  Elections for Devon's new UK Youth Parliament representatives are currently underway (18-27 Jan), with one week to go before the ballot boxes close. Young people across Devon will...
• 22/01/2010 Devon businessman sentenced for billing for maintenance work not completed
  A business man from Kenton, near Exeter has been sentenced today (Friday 22 January) for falsely claiming he had installed a new sewage pump and billing for the work. Robert...
• 21/01/2010 Devon school sets up dedicated website for headteacher recruitment
  A DEVON junior school has set up a dedicated website as part of its recruitment drive for a new headteacher. Great Torrington Junior School is not only using the website...
• 21/01/2010 Double celebration at Exmouth Library
  There will be much to celebrate at Devon County Council’s newly refurbished library in Exmouth this Friday (Jan 22nd) with the return of local entertainer Professor Fumble and presentations...
• 21/01/2010 Holly Dowle to receive Gold Booktrack Award
  Seven year old Holly Dowle will receive her Booktrack Gold Badge at a ceremony at Crediton Library next Thursday, 28th January at 4.30pm. Holly, a pupil at Newton St...
• 21/01/2010 Successful new author to visit Bideford Library
  Author, screenwriter and journalist Belinda Bauer will be visiting Devon County Council's Library in Bideford next month to talk about her debut book, Blacklands. Bauer, who was ‘Highly Commended...
• 19/01/2010 Newton Abbot Youth Enquiry Centre opens its doors
  Newton Abbot will see the opening of a new youth facility next week. The new Youth Enquiry Service at 11 Queen's Street in Newton Abbot will host its official...
• 19/01/2010 Devon to launch emergency inspection and repair programme
  DEVON County Council is preparing to launch an emergency inspection regime to identify and repair potholes caused by the recent freezing temperatures. Within the next week, the County Council will...
• 15/01/2010 Barnstaple Library staff in stitches for charity
  Barnstaple may have been covered in a blanket of snow recently, but staff at Barnstaple Library will be creating blankets of another kind next month. The team is taking part...
• 14/01/2010 Rising standards and good care at improving Dawlish primary
  THE RISING STANDARDS and good care at an improving Dawlish primary school have been praised by education inspectors. The inspectors said Gatehouse Primary School had seen a sustained and effective...
• 14/01/2010 Pupils thrive and achieve well at warm and caring Exmouth primary
  CHILDREN at a large Exmouth primary thrive in its warm and caring environment and achieve above average standards, according to education inspectors. They say Bassetts Farm is a good school...
• 13/01/2010 Devon County Council backs major jobs boost for county
  DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL has agreed a major cash boost to stimulate Exeter’s economy and help create thousands of jobs. Devon’s Cabinet today (Weds) approved a £1.75 million...
• 13/01/2010 Council calls for halt to unitary bandwagon
  Devon County Council’s Cabinet have today agreed to write a joint letter on behalf of the authority to Secretary of State John Denham in a last ditch effort to...
• 13/01/2010 More snow hits parts of Devon
  HEAVY snow fall again hit parts of Devon overnight. There were blizzard conditions on the A380 at Telegraph Hill as well as Haldon Hill on the A38, which is the...
• 13/01/2010 Schools information for Wednesday 13 January
  We have received information on the following schools. This page is being regularly updated, so please press Control F5 to refresh your screen. The following schools have informed us that...
• 13/01/2010 Big rise for Devon schools at GCSE despite low funding
  STUDENTS in Devon’s secondary schools have achieved another significant improvement in their benchmark GCSE pass rates. The percentage of students gaining five or more good A*-C passes at...
• 12/01/2010 Council helps motorists stranded on A38 and A380
  As a precautionary measure, Devon County Council has been asked by the Police to open an emergency rescue centre to provide shelter for motorists trapped on the A38 and A380...
• 12/01/2010 Potential for more snow disruption to schools and school transport tomorrow
  More disruption to schools and schools transport is expected on Wednesday morning (13 January). Nine schools were closed today and around 14 schools took the decision to close early this...
• 12/01/2010 Gritters working throughout the night
  GRITTERS and snow ploughs headed out early this afternoon as more snow fell across Devon. Wintry showers have again hit widespread areas of Devon and a number of schools have...
• 12/01/2010 Free family history sessions at Salcombe Library
  From Monday 18 January, visitors to Salcombe Library can join a series of free family history workshops, with staff available to help people use online resources to trace their family...
• 12/01/2010 Outstanding care and excellent academic standards at Stokenham
  A SOUTH HAMS primary school has won concerted praise from education inspectors for its high academic achievements and outstanding care. Stokenham Primary School received 27 separate judgements from the inspectors...
• 12/01/2010 Vamptastic prizes for fans of Twilight at Honiton Library
  Honiton Library has launched a competition for fans of the Twilight series, hits both in the box office and in book sales, with excellent prizes related to the series. Until...
• 12/01/2010 Awards celebrate achievements of children in care
  An event to celebrate the achievements made by children in care in Devon is being held next Friday (January 22). Devon County Council's Children in Care Awards are an...
• 12/01/2010 Schools information for Tuesday, January 12
  We have received information on the following schools. This page is being regularly updated, so please press Control F5 to refresh your screen. The following schools have informed us that...
• 11/01/2010 Local decisions to be made to school transport on Tues 12 January
  Local decisions will once again be made about school transport and school closures on Tuesday morning. More than 50% of school transport was operational today - with most routes operational in...
• 11/01/2010 Gritters prepare for more snow as bill tops £1 million £1
  THE constant gritting regime this winter has cost Devon County Council more than £1 million so far - and that bill is set to rise as another Arctic blast is forecast...
• 11/01/2010 County Council tender will bring security to Devon's residential homes
  Devon County Council has announced proposals to transfer its residential homes for older people to new operators. The authority says this will bring more certainty to the future of the...
• 11/01/2010 Council to consult on proposals to update and improve home care services
  Home care services, provided by Devon County Council, are to be reviewed with greater focus on prevention and reablement, and providing specialised care including more help for people with dementia...
• 11/01/2010 Children 'blossom' as they begin their education at St Leonard's Primary
  CHILDREN at an Exeter primary enjoy an excellent start to their school life because of outstanding provision, according to education inspectors. They say the Early Years Foundation Stage at St...
• 11/01/2010 Consultation begins to get more from mobile library services
  Devon County Council is to consult on getting the most out of its mobile library services and provide better support for rural communities. This could include extending the operating times...
• 11/01/2010 Community figures endorse anti-bullying campaign
  COMMUNITY figures who have been tasked with choosing the winners of a countywide schools competition have been speaking about why they decided to become judges. The competition – aimed at all...
• 11/01/2010 Kids rave about Recycler the rapping robot
  Recycler, the state-of-the-art rapping robot, will be bringing his tour to Devon again this year to spread the word on recycling. Between Monday 11 January and Thursday...
• 11/01/2010 Tree felling and planting in Exmouth Strand
  TREE felling will be carried out in Exmouth Strand later this month. As part of the regeneration of the Strand, which is due to start in February, a number of...
• 11/01/2010 Schools information for Monday 11 January 2010
  THIS INFORMATION IS BEING UPDATED REGULARLY. PLEASE PRESS CNTRL F5 TO REFRESH YOUR SCREEN. If your school is not mentioned in either list then we have not been contacted by...
• 10/01/2010 Latest advice on schools and school transport - Monday 11 January
  Devon County Council has pledged extra help in getting Devon back on the roads tomorrow morning, with extra grit to improve access to secondary schools across the county. There has...
• 08/01/2010 Schools plan for Monday 11 January
  Poor weather conditions and sub-zero temperatures are expected to continue next week. Road conditions are not expected to improve significantly over the weekend and a further snow fall affecting...
• 08/01/2010 Devon braces itself for more snow
  DEVON County Council is gearing up for the onset of more snow this weekend. Temperatures dropped to as low as -16 C in South Molton overnight and the lowest road...
• 08/01/2010 Tenders announced for Off-shore Wind Farm near the North Devon coast
  RWE npower renewables has been chosen to build one of the world's largest off-shore wind farms off the North Devon Coast, it has been announced today, Friday 8...
• 08/01/2010 Strong leadership drives improvement at 'caring' special school
  A NORTH DEVON special school is providing good care, guidance and support for its students and improving academic achievement, according to education inspectors. And they say Lampard Community School in...
• 08/01/2010 Devon County Council backs major jobs boost for Exeter and East Devon
  DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL is set to agree a major cash boost to stimulate Exeter’s economy and help create thousands of jobs. Devon’s Cabinet is being asked to approve...
• 08/01/2010 Schools closure information for Friday 8 January
  INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS BEING UPDATED REGULARLY - PRESS CONTROL AND F5 ON YOUR KEYBOARD TO REFRESH. The following schools will be CLOSED (unless otherwise stated) today, Friday 8 January...
• 08/01/2010 Exe Estuary Forum – find out more about the estuary
  ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE EXE ESTUARY MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP The Exe Estuary Forum will be meeting later this month to discuss the key issues affecting the estuary, local businesses, clubs...
• 07/01/2010 Devon carefully managing its salt stocks
  DEVON County Council says that its salt stocks are being prudently managed as long range forecasts show that freezing conditions are set to continue next week. The prolonged cold spell...
• 07/01/2010 Main routes passable with care
  DEVON County Council’s gritters and snowploughs are focusing on keeping Devon’s main roads clear as freezing conditions continue across the county. Highways teams have again been working throughout...
• 07/01/2010 Schools closed due to snow Thursday 7 January 2010
  Due to adverse weather conditions, the decision has been taken to withdraw the provision of school transport from today (Thursday 7 January) until it can safely be reinstated. The following...
• 06/01/2010 Enjoy a night in at the movies on us
  As outdoor temperatures fall around the county, Devon's Libraries are encouraging people to stay indoors and enjoy a night in at the movies on them, with a special 3...
• 06/01/2010 Warning of hazardous driving conditions
  MOTORISTS are being warned that driving conditions are unlikely to improve tomorrow as more snow and freezing temperatures are again forecast. Devon County Council’s gritters and snowploughs have been...
• 06/01/2010 Council calls for the public to check on elderly friends and relatives
  Devon County Council's Cabinet Member with responsibility for adult social care is calling on people to remember older or vulnerable relatives, friends and neighbours today, as snowy weather affects...
• 06/01/2010 County schools face second day of disruption due to severe weather
  Devon is facing a second day of disruption today with many schools forced to close and travel difficult. Latest information shows 172 Schools currently closed: Abbotkerswell Primary All Saints C...
• 05/01/2010 Public exhibitions on Totnes Traffic
  A SERIES of public exhibitions are to be held in Totnes on the possible alternatives for managing traffic in Fore Street and High Street. Devon County Council’s current street...
• 05/01/2010 Road improvements in Teignmouth
  A £275,000 enhancement scheme in Brunswick Street in Teignmouth will start next Monday (11 January). The 12 week project will involve widening the footways on the southern side of...
• 05/01/2010 Youngsters honoured at Duke of Edinburgh award ceremony
  YOUNG people from across Devon have taken part in activities ranging from sailing in the Fjords and marathon kayaking to working with Age Concern and fundraising for an Indian charity...
• 04/01/2010 Devon re-filling salt stocks
  DEVON County Council is reassuring residents that grit bins are being re-filled as quickly as possible across the county as snow and ice are forecast overnight. The County Council...
• 24/12/2009 Gritting to continue over Christmas
  DEVON County Council is preparing for a long haul of tackling icy roads over the Christmas period. Temperatures dropped to around -4 again overnight, with the lowest temperature -5.2...
• 24/12/2009 New taster sessions in January through Learn Devon
  Government funding is providing a new programme of activities themed to celebrate Devon's environment, and designed to encourage adults back into learning. The activities are part of an initiative...
• 24/12/2009 Pedestrian improvements to Exminster village centre
  Improvement work in Exminister village centre will be carried out early in the New Year by Devon County Council and Western Power. The improvements will include highway and cabling work...
• 23/12/2009 Employers urged to let staff leave early as gritters work around the clock again on Devon's roads
  Employers are being urged to let staff leave early today as Devon County Council’s highways teams continue to work around the clock to keep the county’s roads clear...
• 23/12/2009 Secretary of State asks for review on centralisation of cancer services to Plymouth
  The Chairman of Devon County Council's Health Scrutiny Committee has received confirmation from the Secretary of State for Health, Andy Burnham, that he has asked the Independent Reconfiguration Panel...
• 23/12/2009 Travel warning to motorists
  MOTORISTS are being warned to avoid driving unless absolutely essential as freezing conditions continue across Devon. The County Council’s fleet of 48 frontline gritters and 36 backup gritters were...
• 21/12/2009 Competition to win driver training
  TEN driving courses are up for grabs in a competition being run by Devon County Council to help motorists improve their driving skills in the New Year. The competition has...
• 21/12/2009 Snow and ice warning to motorists
  DEVON County Council’s fleet of gritters have been out across the region again today and will be working overnight following forecasts for snow and ice. There is a possibility...
• 21/12/2009 North Devon operation shows big reduction in underage alcohol sales by retailers
  A joint test purchasing operation was carried out in North Devon in early December has found a dramatic fall in retail outlets selling alcohol to underage young people. Devon County...
• 21/12/2009 Christmas holiday poster project to tackle bullying
  PUPILS are being encouraged to use their Christmas break dreaming up creative ways to promote tolerance in their communities. Their ideas could see them winning a host of great prizes...
• 21/12/2009 Clever children and top teaching adds up to great results for Devon’s schoolchildren
  A pilot scheme aimed at boosting the maths skills of primary school pupils across Devon has seen a huge improvement in the achievements of those taking part. Now at the...
• 21/12/2009 Exeter staff honoured in Council awards
  The cream of Devon County Council’s workforce who go the extra mile to deliver excellent services for children and young people were commended at a special employee award ceremony...
• 21/12/2009 County Council confirms preferred bidder for Exeter’s Energy from Waste plant
  The preferred bidder for the Exeter Energy from Waste facility has been announced by Devon County Council as TIRU SA, represented in the UK by Cobalt Energy Ltd. The French...
• 18/12/2009 Mid Devon winner will be cooking up a storm
  John Chumbley, from Tiverton, will be impressing his family and friends with his new-found culinary skills after winning a lesson at a top cooking school. Mr Chumbley pledged to...
• 17/12/2009 Expected cold snap prompts early warning to motorists
  A warning of icy road conditions this afternoon and overnight has been issued to motorists by Devon County Council. Road temperatures are forecast to drop as low as -6 oC...
• 17/12/2009 Steady improvements as Newton primary changes for the better
  A STEADILY IMPROVING Newton Abbot primary school has been commended for its rising standards and good care. Inspectors from the school standards agency Ofsted say St Joseph’s Catholic Primary...
• 17/12/2009 Improvements at Exeter primary win praise from Ofsted inspectors
  AN EXETER primary school was today praised for the improvements it has made in children’s learning over the past year. Just 12 months after education inspectors said Redhills Primary...
• 17/12/2009 Outstanding school at the heart of new city community
  EXETER’S newest primary school has become the first in the city to be judged outstanding by education inspectors under a tough new regime. Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary...
• 17/12/2009 Make a New Year’s resolution for a low-car diet
  MOTORISTS are being urged by Devon County Council to make a New Year’s resolution to reduce congestion, cut their carbon footprint and save hundreds of pound a year by...
• 17/12/2009 Newton Abbot staff honoured at County Council awards
  The cream of Devon County Council’s workforce who go the extra mile to deliver excellent services for children and young people were commended at a special employee award ceremony...
• 17/12/2009 Devon praised by Government for winter maintenance
  THE Government has held up Devon County Council as a leading example of winter road maintenance and is recommending that other authorities adopt some of Devon’s good practices which...
• 16/12/2009 Shoreline management plan welcomed
  DEVON County Council’s Cabinet has welcomed the consultation draft of the North Devon and Somerset Shoreline Management Plan review. The reviewed document will revise the original SMP for North...
• 16/12/2009 Help and advice available for victims of domestic abuse at Christmas
  As the festive season approaches, Devon and Cornwall Police, and domestic abuse support agencies would like to raise awareness of the services and help available to those who are at...
• 16/12/2009 Exeter Energy from Waste facility gets the green light
  The Exeter Energy from Waste plant has received the official go ahead from the Cabinet at Devon County Council. The committee agreed to the terms of the contract for the...
• 16/12/2009 Leader thanks residents and communities for taking part in ‘vital’ consultation
  After five weeks, more than a dozen local meetings and hours of travelling the length and breadth of the county, the Leader of Devon County Council John Hart has thanked...
• 16/12/2009 Council presses ahead with major improvements for Newton Abbot library
  Devon County Council's Cabinet today approved ground breaking plans for a major £2.3 million extension and facelift for Newton Abbot library. Councillors across political parties welcomed the Cabinet...
• 15/12/2009 Devon County Council kickstart innovative rural development
  A community led development in High Bickington has been kickstarted today (Tuesday 15 December) with a major £850k funding boost from Devon County Council. The first phase of this innovative...
• 15/12/2009 North Devon staff honoured at awards ceremony
  A North Devon primary school teaching and mealtime assistant, a young people's drug and alcohol service, an educational psychologist and an occupational therapist, both from Barnstaple received special awards...
• 14/12/2009 County Council praised for helping Northlew get connected
  A WEST Devon Community has heaped praise on Devon County Council and West Devon Borough Council for their help in connecting the village to Broadband. Since October 2008, Northlew has...
• 11/12/2009 Rapid improvement at Exeter school where pupils know it's cool to achieve
  CHILDREN AND STAFF at an Exeter primary are celebrating today after education inspectors ruled its rapid improvements meant the school no longer needed special measures. Willowbrook School was criticised by...
• 11/12/2009 Christmas all wrapped up for Devon's Libraries
  Sixteen of Devon County Council's Libraries have received an early delivery of Christmas goodies in the shape of mystery parcels for adventurous readers. A selection of brand new books...
• 11/12/2009 Wild About Devon art competition winners announced
  Devon County Council’s Library Service is delighted to announce the winners of its exciting art competition, Wild About Devon. Held throughout October as part of the national Big Draw...
• 11/12/2009 Get your skates on for a chance to win Holiday on Ice tickets!
  To celebrate the forthcoming Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Devon County Council’s Library Service is giving you the chance to win a family ticket for four to the wonderful...
• 09/12/2009 Devon aims to be a cycling county with £2million funding award
  DEVON County Council has been awarded a £2 million grant from Cycling England as it aims to become a "cycling county”. The funding from Cycling England's 'Finding New Solutions...
• 09/12/2009 Open day at Cullompton's Roman settlement
  A newly discovered Roman settlement in Cullompton will be open to the public on Saturday (12 Dec). The site at Shortlands Lane has been excavated over the past couple of...
• 09/12/2009 Sir Simon Day reappointed to the Committee of the Regions
  Devon County Councillor Sir Simon Day has been reappointed for a fifth four year term to the prestigious Committee of the Regions. The Committee has 344 members, elected from European...
• 09/12/2009 Series of works co-ordinated during road closure
  DEVON County Council is co-ordinating a series of works to be carried out in Dawlish High Street in the New Year. Sections of High Street will be closed on...
• 09/12/2009 Value for money county council providing high quality services
  DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL provides high quality, value for money services for its 750,000 residents, according to an independent inspection. The independent Audit Commission says Devon provides good community leadership...
• 09/12/2009 Devon is praised for exceptional performance
  The Audit Commission has praised public sector authorities in Devon for their exceptional performance in helping people tackle climate change, and in their support of people affected by domestic violence...
• 08/12/2009 'Magical and inspiring' start to education at Exeter infants school
  AN EXETER infants school where pupils get off to a ‘flying start’ in their education has won fulsome praise from education inspectors. They say children at Stoke Hill Infant and...
• 08/12/2009 Stagecoach South West and Devon County Council launch Exeter's new park and ride fleet
  A BRAND new fleet of Park and Ride buses will be launched in Exeter on Monday 14 December, marking a year-long joint project between Stagecoach South West and Devon...
• 08/12/2009 Outstanding curriculum and care at highly improved Exeter secondary
  AN EXETER secondary school has been highlighted by education inspectors for its outstanding curriculum, care for pupils and management of teaching and learning. St James School was praised for the...
• 08/12/2009 Ebay trader convicted of supplying counterfeit boots to Devon consumer
  An Ebay trader who sold counterfeit boots to a Devon resident has pleaded guilty at Newton Abbot Magistrates Court today. Ashley Turner from Nuneaton in Warwickshire, who traded on Ebay...
• 07/12/2009 Unique partnership between East Devon schools
  TWO EAST DEVON primaries are planning to work more closely together to ensure their excellent leadership is maintained. St Nicholas Junior School in Sidmouth and Sidbury Primary School are planning...
• 07/12/2009 Extra dates added to winter driving training
  DEVON County Council’s driving training for residents living near the A377 is proving so popular that an extra week of dates is being run to cope with demand. As...
• 07/12/2009 Exeter car dealer convicted for selling unsafe car
  In a prosecution brought by Devon County Council’s Trading Standards Service an Exeter man was today convicted of selling a dangerous and unroadworthy car. Exeter Magistrates Court heard that...
• 04/12/2009 Great Torrington young volunteers nominated for national award
  A group of young Duke of Edinburgh Award volunteers shortlisted for a national award attended a prestigious ceremony in London last week. Great Torrington's Open Duke of Edinburgh award...
• 03/12/2009 Road improvement scheme nearing completion
  ROAD maintenance on the A3123 near Combe Martin is due to be completed on Friday 11 December. The £750,000 improvement scheme on the important link to Ilfracombe and North...
• 03/12/2009 Funding to help Dorset and Devon face coastal change
  The Jurassic Coast of Dorset and East Devon has been selected as one of 15 areas awarded a share of Government funding to help meet the challenges of rising sea...
• 03/12/2009 Devon's social care continues to perform well
  Devon County Council's adult social care services are continuing to perform well, according to this year's performance assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Among the commendations is...
• 03/12/2009 New chapter for Pinhoe Library
  Devon County Council’s Library in Pinhoe has been given the ‘wow factor’ thanks to considerable investment from the Council. Devon County Council's Cabinet Member with responsibility for libraries...
• 03/12/2009 Devon welcomes new approach to working with young offenders
  Devon’s Youth Offending Service has today welcomed an announcement from the Youth Justice Board (YJB), as it launches a groundbreaking new approach towards working with young people who offend...
• 02/12/2009 County's first teen bookclub launches in Newton Abbot
  Devon County Council’s Library in Newton Abbot is launching their first book club specifically for teens. 'Teenage Flicks' will meet for the first time on Saturday 5 December between...
• 02/12/2009 County Council brings business leaders together to plan Devon's economic recovery
  Devon County Council will be hosting a conference dedicated to the future of the local economy on Wednesday December 9 in Exeter at the Sandy Park conference centre from 9...
• 02/12/2009 Kennerleigh shop and post office celebrates 20 years of trading
  A Devon post office and shop which was saved from closure earlier in the year by Devon County Council funds is going from strength to strength. Kennerleigh village shop will...
• 02/12/2009 Energy from Waste facility for Exeter receives Environment Agency approval
  Devon County Council has welcomed the announcement by the Environment Agency granting a permit for the operation of the proposed Energy from waste plant for Exeter. Energy from waste facilities...
• 01/12/2009 Schools plan to work more closely together to boost pupils' education
  TWO DEVON village primaries want to launch a pioneering educational partnership to enhance their pupils’ learning. The governors of Filleigh Primary and Chittlehampton Church of England Primary are considering working...
• 01/12/2009 £6 million Tour of Britain windfall for local economy
  THIS year’s Tour of Britain generated almost £6 million for the south west economy with almost a quarter of a million people turning out to see the two stages...
• 01/12/2009 Devon's primary schools move up national performance tables
  DEVON'S primary schools have enjoyed another year of sustained exam results which has seen them rise up the national performance tables. Figures released today show that in the 2009...
• 01/12/2009 Construction Framework South West gets off to a flying start
  The Construction Framework South West, developed by Devon County Council and which began this August, has already secured construction projects to the value of £120.4 million. In just four...
• 01/12/2009 Local children's author visits Barnstaple Library
  Local children’s author Tim Lerwill will be visiting Devon County Council’s Library in Barnstaple on December 10th. Residents are invited to come along and listen to Tim read...
• 01/12/2009 Star Trek challenge at Barnstaple Library
  Devon County Council’s Library in Barnstaple is challenging residents to boldly go where they haven’t gone before! To mark the release of the new Star Trek movie on...
• 01/12/2009 Cooking up a storm at Honiton Library
  Budding chefs are invited to get their oven gloves on and egg timers ready as Devon County Council’s Library in Honiton launches it's celebrity chef cookery book competition...
• 01/12/2009 Devon Record Office project shortlisted for a national award
  A unique project between the Devon Record Office and the West of England School for young people with little or no sight has won a national award. The project, called...
• 30/11/2009 Gritters treating Devon's entire salting network for first time this winter
  MOTORISTS are being warned of possible icy roads overnight and early tomorrow morning, as Devon County Council prepares to salt its entire network for the first time this winter. Temperatures...
• 30/11/2009 Five new county schools to go ahead after successful Devon bid
  FOUR NEW secondary schools and a special school will be built in Devon following the success of a major county council bid. The Government announced today that it was backing...
• 30/11/2009 Get the message about the dangers of drink driving
  A NEW campaign is being launched tomorrow (Tuesday 1 December) to make sure people get the message not to drink and drive this Christmas. Anti-drink drive messages and videos...
• 30/11/2009 Youth Offending Team initiative piloted at Exeter hospital
  Devon County Council's Youth Offending Service is piloting a project in conjunction with the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter of visits by teenagers to highlight the consequences of...
• 30/11/2009 One-stop-shop launched to help Devon drivers
  DEVON County Council has joined forces with the Energy Saving Trust in a unique project to help Devon motorists save fuel and cash through simple changes in driving technique. The...
• 30/11/2009 Hatherleigh tots add a sparkle to Christmas card
  TOTS at Hatherleigh Children's Centre have created a winter wonderland scene this year for Devon County Council's official Christmas Card. The Council commissioned community artist, Sophy Miles, and...
• 27/11/2009 Okehampton traffic signals upgraded
  THE upgrading of the traffic signals at the Fore Street/Market Street junction in Okehampton has been completed. The £80,000 scheme, funded by developers, has reconfigured the signals to...
• 27/11/2009 Fare car service launch
  DEVON County Council’s first wheelchair accessible Fare Car service into Kingsbridge will be officially launched on Tuesday (1 December). Fare Car F17, has been running successfully since August and...
• 26/11/2009 Devon children in care receive ministerial award
  Two children who are looked after by Devon County Council last week attended a ministerial event hosted by Ed Balls, following their success in a competition run by the Department...
• 24/11/2009 Outstanding Devon schools highlighted in national report
  TWELVE outstanding Devon schools have been highlighted today as national high achievers. They have been spotlighted by the schools standards agency, Ofsted, for their outstanding success in inspections over the...
• 24/11/2009 The Watermark in Ivybridge - a shining example of a community building
  The Watermark in Ivybridge is the being showcased as a good example of how communities can improve their town's facilities. The 'Action Learning Seminar' is being held at the...
• 23/11/2009 Caring and friendly environment at improving Axminster primary
  AN EAST DEVON primary has been praised for its caring, friendly and supportive environment where pupils enjoy school and results are improving. Education inspectors say Axminster Community Primary is a...
• 23/11/2009 Latest edition of Devontalk out now
  Multi million pound investments and plans to save money are just some of the tough decisions that have been made by the new administration at County Hall. The latest edition...
• 20/11/2009 Scrutiny Committee to write to the Secretary of State over transfer of cancer services
  Devon County Council's Health Scrutiny Committee today agreed to write to the Secretary of State to present their concerns about the imminent transfer of minimally invasive surgery (MIO) as...
• 20/11/2009 Christmas decoration workshop at Grand Western Canal Country Park
  An afternoon of festive fun will be held at Devon County Council's Grand Western Canal Country Park in Tiverton on Sunday 6 December, when the Rangers host a Christmas...
• 19/11/2009 South West Coast Path gets runner-up prize in travel awards
  THE South West Coast Path National Trail website finished runner-up in the Best Travel website section of the 2009 Oldie Travel Awards. The awards, organised by The Oldie magazine...
• 19/11/2009 Devon young carers launched with over £300,000 grant award
  Devon Young Carers will celebrate its launch at the Calvert Trust Exmoor next Saturday (28 November), as the service welcomes a £300,000 grant from Devon County Council and the...
• 19/11/2009 British Sign Language Christmas event at Devon Record Office
  British Sign Language Users and their families are invited to a special Family History Christmas Party at the Devon Record Office. At the event there will be experts offering family...
• 18/11/2009 Exeter man receives suspended sentence for falsifying car service history
  An Exeter man has today (Wednesday 18 November) received a suspended prison sentence for selling a van with a falsified service history. Magistrates sentenced David Evans of Prince Charles Road...
• 17/11/2009 Devon school staff honoured for gaining extra skills
  MORE THAN 200 staff from Devon's schools have been honoured for gaining additional qualifications to enhance the work they do for the county’s children. A hundred and nineteen...
• 17/11/2009 Last chance to win with Love Beauty Hate Waste in Devon
  Issued on behalf of the South West Waste Recycling Forum (SWWRF) Don’t let Devon go to waste have come up with some fresh ideas to help you use up...
• 17/11/2009 Happy ever after? Devon launches campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Week 2009
  The devastating ripple effect of domestic violence on the whole family will be the focus of this year’s Domestic Abuse Awareness week in Devon. The shattered image of a...
• 16/11/2009 Consultation over junction improvements
  A PUBLIC consultation is to be carried out on a potential major junction improvement off the A38 near Plympton and Langage. Four options to upgrade the Deep Lane Junction will...
• 16/11/2009 Devon's catering service serves up a feast of qualifications
  School cooks from across Devon have swapped the kitchen for the classroom to gain new skills and improve food services to thousands of pupils. Kitchen Managers and Catering Assistants from...
• 14/11/2009 Highways staff mop up after stormy night on the roads
  Devon County Council's highways staff have worked through the night responding to over 100 weather-related problems across Devon's road network, and are continuing the work throughout the...
• 13/11/2009 Motorists urged to take care on Devon’s roads
  MOTORISTS are being advised to take extra care if driving on the county’s roads this evening. With the Met Office issuing a Severe Weather Warning and forecasting heavy rain...
• 13/11/2009 Awards for Devon's recycling centres
  FOUR of Devon’s recycling centres have been recognised at an annual County Council awards ceremony. Devon County Council has held the internal competition for its recycling centres since 2005...
• 13/11/2009 Above average standards from pupils who really enjoy coming to school
  PUPILS AT an Exeter junior school really enjoy themselves and attain above average standards, according to education inspectors. They say Stoke Hill Junior School is a good school with outstanding...
• 13/11/2009 Devon's play spaces get funding boost
  Children in Devon are set to benefit from a £1.1m grant to provide funding for better play spaces, as applications open for phase two of the 'Playbuilder' project. Construction...
• 12/11/2009 Devon is third best recycling county in England
  Figures released by DEFRA show that Devon recycles 14% more than the English County average – an impressive 51.6% of household waste was recycled last year. This places Devon as...
• 12/11/2009 New £1.4 million block officially opened at King's
  A £1.4 MILLION expansion at a popular East Devon secondary school will be officially opened next week. The new building, at The King’s School in Ottery St Mary...
• 11/11/2009 40% increase in cycling in Exeter
  CYCLING in Exeter has increased by 40% in the past three years, according to new Government figures. Devon County Council’s Cycle Exeter team has won praise as achieving "lift...
• 11/11/2009 Composting in schools gets off to a flying start with Exeter Airport money
  One hundred Devon schools will be provided with composting equipment over the next two years thanks a £250,000 allocation of funding from the sale of Exeter International Airport. Schools...
• 11/11/2009 Devon wins South West Green Energy Award
  Devon County Council is proving it's at the forefront when it comes to promoting greener ways of living. A scheme run by the council called Renewable Energy for Devon...
• 10/11/2009 Outstanding Exeter school where teaching sparkles
  AN EXETER school has become the first in the city to be judged outstanding under tough new inspection guidelines. Southbrook College has been praised by inspectors from the school standards...
• 10/11/2009 Major investment in new children's centre for Newton Abbot
  A NEW £400,000 children’s centre is set to be developed at a Newton Abbot school. The centre, at Haytor View Community Primary School and Nursery, will provide a...
• 10/11/2009 Leader takes to the road to listen to local people
  COUNTY Council Leader John Hart is to take to the road to listen first-hand to local people and communities across Devon. The listening exercise is part of consultation on...
• 10/11/2009 Bedtime stories made possible from behind bars
  Devon County Council is involved in a pioneering scheme enabling inmates at Dartmoor Prison to tell their children bedtime stories. Working alongside local registered charity ‘Storybook Dads’, the Council’s...
• 09/11/2009 Sparkwell public meeting to discuss Tungsten mine
  A public meeting to explain proposed changes of planning conditions on the Hemerdon Tungsten mine will be held this week (Thursday 12 November). Mining rights have been purchased by Australian...
• 09/11/2009 Hedge cutting reminder for landowners
  DEVON County Council has issued a reminder to landowners, farmers and residents to cut roadside hedges, trees and shrubs in order to prevent overgrown vegetation creating a road safety hazard...
• 09/11/2009 Axminster Primary pupils to cut carbon from travel
  AXMINSTER Community Primary School is working with Devon County Council’s Sustainable School Travel Team to try and reduce its carbon footprint. The school has launched a Carbon Challenge to...
• 06/11/2009 School with outstanding features where pupils achieve well
  A DEVON village primary school has won high praise from inspectors for the good quality of its education and its many outstanding features. They say pupils at South Tawton Primary...
• 06/11/2009 South Hams primary wins first outstanding grade from Ofsted
  A SMALL South Hams village primary has become the first school in Devon to be graded as ‘outstanding’ under Ofsted’s tough new inspection guidelines. Inspectors from the school standards...
• 06/11/2009 Consultation puts youth education in the spotlight
  The 14-19 curriculum comes under the microscope as Devon County Council embarks on a public consultation as part of its scrutiny review. This review, carried out by a special...
• 06/11/2009 Help tracing family trees at Devon Record Office
  Members of the Devon Family History Society will be on hand at the Devon Record Office next week to offer advice and help for people tracing their family trees. On...
• 05/11/2009 Devon County Council invests £4.2 million in two school improvements
  Devon County Council is to invest up to £4.2 million in two South Devon schools. The Cabinet approved up to £2.8 million for a new sports hall at...
• 05/11/2009 New visitor centre for Grand Western Canal
  The Grand Western Canal Country Park is celebrating after successfully securing £240,000 funding to build a new visitor centre in the Canal Basin in Tiverton. The project, which will...
• 05/11/2009 Devon County Council to invest in Ringswell Centre buildings
  DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL is to make a substantial investment in a former school site in Exeter to provide improved education and youth facilities. The Ringswell Centre is based in the...
• 05/11/2009 Schools celebrate new services for South Devon children and families
  SCHOOLS across the South Hams are combining to offer an extended set of services to children, parents and their wider communities. And they are holding a special conference next week...
• 05/11/2009 Young people in Kingsbridge go wild
  Young people in Kingsbridge have been going wild at Go Wild. Young people recently went 'back to basics' with an overnight survival camp, building and sleeping in their own shelters...
• 04/11/2009 Investment in Devon's cycling network
  DEVON County Council has today outlined its commitment to provide a first class cycle network in the county over the next 20 years. The County Council cabinet today agreed a...
• 04/11/2009 Advanced training for motorists ahead of winter
  MOTORISTS from communities along the A377 are being offered training and advice to cope with hazards on the road. As part of Devon’s Country Mile project, one-to-one...
• 04/11/2009 Children urged to be bright and be seen
  BE bright and be seen when out and about, is the message to children in Devon from the County Council’s road safety team. With the clocks having recently gone...
• 03/11/2009 Devon County Council backs World Cup bid
  DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL is to back the Westcountry World Cup bid with cash support of up to £50,000. Devon’s Cabinet agreed the financial backing this afternoon on the...
• 03/11/2009 Bedtime Reading at Kingsbridge Library
  Have you just finished a good book? Stuck on what to read next? The Reading Group at Devon County Council’s library in Kingsbridge is inviting residents to come along...
• 03/11/2009 First maritime plans for Devon to be discussed at Forum event
  The Government Bill which will, for the first time, see the creation of marine plans for the coasts and seas that surround Devon, will be taking centre stage at the...
• 03/11/2009 Devon Country Parks gain national awards
  TWO Country Parks in Devon are among the first in the UK to gain national recognition under a new scheme. Stover Country Park near Newton Abbot and the Grand Western...
• 03/11/2009 Launch of Wheels 2 Learn pilot scheme
  A PILOT project to help students in rural areas get to college is being officially launched by Devon County Council next week. Wheels 2 Learn is offering the loan of...
• 03/11/2009 Colyton mobile youth service back on the road
  Young people in the Colyton area will once again be able to visit the mobile youth service, as it hits the road again from this Wednesday (November 4). The mobile...
• 30/10/2009 Council to reinvest £5 million saving in better care for elderly
  ACTIONS to reduce excessive costs of council-run residential care homes and reinvest savings in more frontline services for older people are to go before the Council's Cabinet next...
• 29/10/2009 Devon Music Services hit a high note
  Devon Music Service has picked up no fewer than three awards at a prestigious national music awards. The County Council's Music Service scooped the honours at this year's...
• 29/10/2009 Location? Location? Location? - public asked to help identify old library images
  Eagle-eyed Devon residents are once again turning detective as the Westcountry Studies Library takes it’s ‘Location? Location? Location? Challenge’ on the road. Next month it arrives at Topsham...
• 27/10/2009 Children celebrate new canopy to school playground.
  Children from the Duchy Pre-school and Playgroup in Bradninch and their families are celebrating the completion of a new canopy at the school, which will create an all weather...
• 27/10/2009 Specialised toilets for people with profound disabilities
  Carers have welcomed news that toilet facilities, specially designed for people with profound physical and learning disabilities, are to be installed at a central location in Newton Abbot. The new...
• 27/10/2009 Jobs' plan to save Devon council taxpayers £20 million over two years
  THE COST of running Devon County Council could be cut by at least £20 million over the next two years through a radical new jobs plan. Devon’s Cabinet will...
• 27/10/2009 Devon youngsters make history in House of Commons debate
  History will be made next Friday when members of Devon’s Youth Parliament join 300 other young people from across the UK to take over the House of Commons chamber...
• 27/10/2009 Honiton Library's leaflets available online
  Devon County Council's library in Honiton is going green by making two of it's publications available online, both on their webpage and via email. 'What's On' is...
• 27/10/2009 Tiverton youth centre's pumpkin fest
  YOUNG people from Tiverton youth centre sampled soup made from their own home grown pumpkins this week, as well as making a spooky hallow'een lantern. The group of young...
• 27/10/2009 Public consultation for Dawlish Library Refurbishment
  Devon County Council's library in Dawlish is set to be among the first to undergo a major refurbishment as part of Devon Libraries’ 21st Century Libraries programme. Announcing the...
• 27/10/2009 Devon County Council fund new pre-school in Aveton Gifford
  Work has begun on a new eco-friendly pre-school in Aveton Gifford, thanks to a significant funding boost from Devon County Council. The £200,000 project was made possible...
• 26/10/2009 Roadside tree cutting and ditch clearing along A361
  TREE thinning and ditch clearing will take place alongside the North Devon Link road over the next month. The work is part of a month-long programme of maintenance along...
• 26/10/2009 Carsharedevon.com reaches 7,000 members
  CARSHAREDEVON.COM is officially one of the most successful car share schemes in the country having now attracted more than 7,000 members. Devon County Council’s free car share...
• 26/10/2009 More businesslike council to make jobs, care and the environment its top priorities
  AMBITIOUS plans to boost the economy, create jobs and opportunities, help more elderly people in need and to cut waste, improve roads and protect the environment are to be launched...
• 26/10/2009 Devon hosts regional event for care leavers' week
  Devon plays host to a regional event for young people leaving local authority care, being held at Bicton College this week (25-27 October). Devon County Council's Care Leavers...
• 26/10/2009 Outstanding leadership of Devon Music Service praised
  Devon’s music service has been lauded by a national evaluation programme for its array of innovative and inspiring programmes. An evaluation of the Devon County Council-run service organised...
• 23/10/2009 More Government funding needed for Devon’s roads
  COUNCILLORS are demanding a fairer funding deal to improve maintenance of Devon’s roads. Devon County Council normally deals with around 20,000 potholes a year, but last winter’s...
• 22/10/2009 Devon's top school chef announced
  The winner of a 'masterchef' style cooking competition to find Devon's top school chef, has just been announced. Lisa Barlow from Marwood Primary School fought off three other finalists...
• 22/10/2009 Transformed school offers 'amazing opportunities' for all its pupils
  A NORTH DEVON village school has been transformed over the last two years, according to education inspectors. And they say Bratton Fleming School is poised to get even better in...
• 22/10/2009 Call for help in reporting potholes
  
• 22/10/2009 Exeter car dealer receives suspended prison sentence for advertising dangerous car
  An Exeter businessman has been given a a suspended sentence and a community services order at Exeter Crown Court today after admitting to advertising a dangerous car on Ebay. The...
• 22/10/2009 Devon schools' fair funding campaign opens Downing Street petition
  SUPPORTERS of Devon schools’ campaign for fair funding can now make their views known directly to Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Headteachers, governors, teachers and parents have launched the campaign calling...
• 21/10/2009 Exeter man found guilty of falsifying car service history
  An Exeter man was today (21/10/09) found guilty of selling a vehicle with a falsified service history and claiming it had been bought directly from a private individual...
• 21/10/2009 Local author David Stone visits Tiverton library
  Locally based author David Stone will be giving a talk at Devon County Council's library in Tiverton on Tuesday 10th November at 2.30pm. The renowned historian will be...
• 21/10/2009 Children's events at Teignmouth Library
  With the half term holidays just around the corner, Devon County Council's library in Teignmouth has lots of fun activities to keep children of all ages entertained over the...
• 21/10/2009 Agatha Christie illustrated talk at Kingsbridge library
  Murder, mystery, mayhem and Marple will be hitting Devon County Council’s library in Kingsbridge next week as residents are invited to discover more about the life and works of...
• 21/10/2009 Fast improving Exmouth school where happy pupils enjoy learning
  AN EXMOUTH primary school has been praised for its improving academic standards by education inspectors who say it is going to get even better in the future. All the staff...
• 21/10/2009 Trial for rapid response to pothole repairs
  A PILOT project to help improve response times for pothole repairs in Devon is being extended. Last winter’s severe winter weather left Devon County Council facing a massive repair...
• 20/10/2009 Newton Abbot bus station improvements
  DEVON County Council will start work on further improvements to Sherborne Road Bus Station in Newton Abbot on Sunday (25 October). The £186,000 scheme, which will take eight weeks...
• 20/10/2009 Resurfacing to start on A396 in mid Devon
  MAJOR road resurfacing work will start on the A396 between Bickleigh and Ashley on Monday 2 November. The £350,000 scheme will improve a one mile stretch of Exeter Road...
• 20/10/2009 £2 million repairs unveiled for Devon's roads
  A £2 million programme of road repairs has been unveiled by Devon County Council. The County Council has pledged that highway maintenance is one of its priorities and it is...
• 20/10/2009 Cyclists urged to brighten up as clocks go back
  DEVON County Council’s Cycle Exeter team has launched its latest campaign to encourage more cyclists, and especially children, to be safe and be seen as the clocks go back...
• 20/10/2009 Council celebrates United Nations Day
  Devon County Council will be celebrating United Nations Day on Friday 23 October, with the raising of the UN flag at County Hall. The Chairman of the Council, Cllr John...
• 20/10/2009 New Autumn Courses from Devon County Council's Adult and Community Learning
  Devon County Council has announced its new Autumn 2009 range of adult and community learning opportunities across North Devon and Torridge. Courses starting in October, November and December include: Arts...
• 20/10/2009 County Executive Director retires after 40 years of service
  Edward Chorlton, Devon County Council’s Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Environment, Economy and Culture, will retire next month after more than 40 years with the authority. Edward...
• 19/10/2009 Contest to find top Devon school chef
  THE TOP Devon school chef of the year will be selected this week following a special cook-off. Four school cooks will be going head-to-head in a 'Masterchef...
• 19/10/2009 Torrington celebrates Parent’s Week
  Devon County Council is celebrating parenting with a free fun-filled day of workshops and activities at The Plough Arts Centre in Torrington . The event, which will be held on...
• 19/10/2009 Ilfracombe celebrates Parent’s Week
  Devon County Council is celebrating parenting with a free fun-filled day of workshops and activities at The Lantern Community Centre in Illfracombe. The event, which will be held on...
• 19/10/2009 Devon County Council Celebrates Parents Week in South Molton
  Devon County Council is celebrating parenting by holding an exciting interactive day packed with activities and information for all the family at the PIP Centre in South Molton. The event...
• 19/10/2009 Growing green walls with Devon County Council
  Devon County Council’s library in Exeter St Thomas is inviting people to find out how to create the greenest of green walls in their ‘Create a Living Wall’ event...
• 19/10/2009 Devon Libraries bumper half-term fun
  Devon County Council’s libraries have lined up an exciting programme of events for everyone to enjoy over the upcoming autumn half-term holidays. The series of fun activities has...
• 19/10/2009 Devon goes over the hedge
  Devon residents will be going over the hedge during the last week of October as part of this year’s 'Devon Hedge Week'; a ten day celebration of Devon's...
• 19/10/2009 Devon's fostering sons and daughters attend celebration event
  Children in foster care families are getting special recognition from Devon County Council, to mark the national Fostering Network’s Sons and Daughters Week (26 October to 1 November). The...
• 16/10/2009 Devon schools unite to launch campaign for fair funding
  DEVON’S schools are uniting to launch a campaign calling on the Government to give education in the county a fair deal. Headteachers, governors, teachers and parents will launch the...
• 14/10/2009 Hat trick of success for outstanding Devon teacher training programme
  A ONE-YEAR teacher training course based in secondary schools across Devon has achieved a hat-trick of success because of its outstanding provision The Devon Secondary SCITT, or School...
• 14/10/2009 Growing your business - Help and advice for farmers and landowners
  A series of seminars across Devon will help farmers understand the different schemes and funding sources available which could help develop their business. The seminars – in October and November – are...
• 14/10/2009 English Touring Opera presents an illustrated recital at Exeter Central Library
  The English Touring Opera will be performing a unique illustrated recital at Exeter Central Library to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the death of Baroque- composer Georg Frederic Handel. 'Florid...
• 14/10/2009 Be part of something big with Devon's libraries
  New members to Devon's libraries are being welcomed with a brand new membership pack when joining their library. The welcome packs will contain all the information new members need...
• 14/10/2009 Council's stumped up cash funds cricket coaching courses
  Football coaches in Exeter will soon have a chance to diversify their talents - thanks to a new sports programme funded by Devon County Council. Exeter City Football Club's Football...
• 14/10/2009 Exmouth Library temporary closure for refurbishment
  Exmouth Library will be closed for refurbishment from Monday 2nd November to Saturday 28th November. It will reopen on Monday 30th November. During the closure period a mobile library will...
• 13/10/2009 Committee to be asked to defer park and ride plans
  DEVON County Council’s Development Management Committee will be asked to defer making a decision on the planning application for a Park and Ride at the A30 Alphington Junction in...
• 13/10/2009 Hungry to grow? Free Food and Drink workshops being held in Devon
  Want to know how to promote your potatoes, sell your cider or add value to your veg? Devon County Council is inviting food and drink producers in Devon to come...
• 12/10/2009 Boost for new jobs in Devon.
  Devon and Torbay have officially been given the green light to help create up to 157 new jobs in the county. Devon County Council recently submitted a bid on behalf...
• 09/10/2009 County council leader launches work on £2 million centre at Kingsbridge
  DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL leader John Hart will launch work on a new £2 million English and Literacy Centre at Kingsbridge Community College next week. The flagship building is being funded...
• 09/10/2009 £1 million re--development at Braunton Caen officially opened
  A MAJOR £1 million re-development of Braunton Caen Primary School will be officially opened this month. The project has provided three purpose-built new classrooms and a raft of...
• 09/10/2009 Matthews Hall celebrates with grand opening
  Matthews Hall in Topsham will be holding an official opening party on Sunday 18 October to celebrate the new look hall. The hall is over 80 years old and was...
• 08/10/2009 Ivybridge Library highly commended in national award
  Ivybridge Library has been highly commended at the national Public Library Buildings Awards held last night (Wednesday 7 October) in Bristol. The library, housed in the Watermark Centre in Ivybridge...
• 08/10/2009 Carers to attend celebration lunch
  Two hundred carers are expected to go along to a celebration lunch this Friday (9 October) at ISCA house in Exeter. The event, being hosted by Devon Carers Link with...
• 07/10/2009 Co-ordinated roadworks in Great Torrington
  DEVON County Council, Western Power and British Telecom are working together to co-ordinate works in Calf Street in Great Torrington during the school half term later this month. The...
• 07/10/2009 Children flourish at caring village school with rising standards
  CHILDREN AT a North Devon village school are flourishing because of the caring environment and deep commitment to raising standards, say education inspectors. They say there has been significant and...
• 07/10/2009 New principal for St Luke's
  THE NEW principal of St Luke’s Science and Sports College in Exeter is Mark Pinchin. Mr Pinchin is currently deputy head of The Priory secondary school in Surrey. He...
• 07/10/2009 Country Mile road safety improvements on North Devon Link Road
  HALF a million pounds of road safety improvements are being carried out along the 30 mile length of the North Devon Link Road over the next three months. The work...
• 07/10/2009 Devon car free day success
  Devon County Council is saying a big thank you to everyone who went the extra mile by taking part in the Car Free Day event towards the end of last...
• 06/10/2009 Energy savings for almost 9,000 street lights in Devon
  A NEW street lighting policy to cut carbon and save money is being introduced across Devon, with plans to reduce the energy use of almost 9,000 street lights over...
• 06/10/2009 Totnes Residents’ Parking Scheme
  A PUBLIC exhibition is to be held on proposals to introduce residents’ parking in roads around the centre of Totnes. An exhibition at the Civic Hall in Totnes from 1pm...
• 06/10/2009 Devon performs well in roads and transport survey
  DEVON County Council has won praise in a national survey on roads and transport. Devon came third out of 24 County Councils who took part in the National Highways and...
• 06/10/2009 Family History Day in Sandford
  Archivists from the Devon Record Office and members of the Devon Family History Society Team will be holding a Discover History Day in Sandford. Devon County Council’s community roadshow...
• 05/10/2009 Schools plan to work more closely together to boost pupils' education
  TWO DEVON village primaries want to launch a pioneering educational federation to enhance their pupils’ learning. The governors of The Clinton and Dolton primaries, which are both Church of England...
• 05/10/2009 Work relevant diploma will provide more options for young people
  Young people aged between 14 and 19 in Devon will now be able to start enjoying the benefits of a new work-relevant qualification at school and college with the...
• 05/10/2009 Exeter pre-school gets ground force treatment with airport money cash
  Children at a St Thomas pre-school will see their grounds transformed into a brand new outdoor play area, as work starts today (Oct 5). The new play area is...
• 05/10/2009 Kennford playschool is tops
  Devon County Council has congratulated a village pre-school in Devon, which has just been named pre-school of the year by a leading nursery publication. Kennford Playbox, a committee...
• 05/10/2009 Meals on Wheels week
  People who have meals delivered across Devon will be celebrating Meals on Wheels Week starting today (%October). Meal providers apetito, commissioned by Devon County Council to provide hot and frozen...
• 02/10/2009 Waste facility will meet rigorous safety requirements
  PLANS to build a new energy from waste facility in the city will meet rigorous safety requirements, Devon County Council has said today. Responding to recent claims, the council says...
• 02/10/2009 Brothers sentenced for defrauding householders
  Two brothers from Uffculme have been sentenced at Exeter Crown Court today (Friday 2 October) for defrauding members of the public with their driveway businesses. Edward Fry, 28, and James...
• 01/10/2009 New zebra crossing for Bovey Tracey
  Devon County Council, in partnership with Bovey Tracey Town Centre Partnership, will be building a new zebra Crossing in Station Road. The zebra crossing will be adjacent to the car...
• 30/09/2009 National Bookstart day celebrated with free nursery rhyme booklets for 0 - 4 year olds in Devon
  Pre-school children in Devon can celebrate National Bookstart Day in early October with a selection of special events around the county and an opportunity to collect a free nursery...
• 30/09/2009 Rogue traders convicted after Trading Standards prosecution
  Two rogue traders who targeted elderly Devon residents and persuaded them to have brick driveways have been sentenced today (Wednesday 30 September). William Connors, 28, from South Wales, and John...
• 30/09/2009 Devon goes wild with The Big Draw 2009
  Devon libraries are once again taking part in the nationwide campaign, 'The Big Draw' which is celebrating its 10th year. This year, libraries are linking in with the BBC's...
• 29/09/2009 ‘Too Good To Be True! The Musical’ - learn how to avoid falling prey to conmen (Torrington)
  Devon County Council’s Trading Standards Service, with Devon and Cornwall Police are hosting theatre performances at Plough Arts Centre in Torrington next week (Thursday 1 October). The musical, which...
• 28/09/2009 Elections give Devon's young people a bigger voice
  
• 28/09/2009 childcare shortage opens up business opportunities in Totnes
  New childcare providers are being sought in Totnes, with an opportunity to set up brand new facilities to support around 400 children and their families in each area. Devon County...
• 28/09/2009 Mental health services under the spotlight
  A County Council task group is examining the way mental health services for older people are delivered in Devon, and assessing whether they can be improved. To help the review...
• 24/09/2009 New IT is helping blind people with adult learning
  New computer equipment, which has been designed for use by blind and visually impaired people, has been welcomed in Exmouth. Devon County Council has purchased the new mobile equipment to...
• 24/09/2009 Chairman of Devon County Council honours Cullompton Rugby Club
  The Chairman of Devon County Council and local member for Cullompton Rural, John Berry will be welcoming players from Cullompton Rugby Club to a special reception at County Hall, Exeter...
• 24/09/2009 Youth Justice Board to visit Devon youth projects
  Young people in Teignmouth and Exeter will show national representatives of the Youth Justice Board how local projects have improved their local communities and helped reduce actual and perceived anti...
• 24/09/2009 New funding encourages learning opportunities in Devon
  New informal learning opportunities will be created for Devon residents, as a successful bid for funding by Devon Adult and Community Learning brings £100k from the Government's Department for...
• 24/09/2009 An illuminating summer for South Brent Carnival float
  South Brent Carnival Float has been enjoying an illuminating summer thanks to a £2664 contribution for electrical equipment from Devon County Council. The float stars in carnivals every weekend throughout...
• 24/09/2009 Exeter Central Library celebrates National Poetry Day
  Exeter Central Library will be celebrating National Poetry Day on Thursday 8 October with a combination of live poetry and music. Starting at 7:30pm, award-winning poet Aoife Mannix...
• 23/09/2009 Public exhibition on Industrial Link Road
  RESIDENTS in Crediton will have chance to comment on proposals for an Industrial Link Road in the town at a two-day public exhibition later this month. The exhibition at...
• 23/09/2009 ‘Too Good To Be True! The Musical’ - learn how to avoid falling prey to conmen (Cullompton and Exmouth)
  Devon County Council’s Trading Standards Service, along with East and Mid Devon Community Safety Partnerships, are hosting theatre performances at Cullompton Town Hall and Exmouth Elizabeth Hall next Friday...
• 23/09/2009 Bishops Nympton looks after the locals
  A small village near South Molton is holding an open evening to encourage locals to use their shop in order to ensure its long term survival. The Bishops Nympton community...
• 23/09/2009 South West praised for record Tour of Britain crowds
  MASSIVE crowds in Devon and Somerset who turned out to watch The Tour of Britain last week were the biggest the cycle race has ever seen. According to The Tour...
• 23/09/2009 Access to healthcare in rural areas
  Public consultation launched today is seeking views on how living in rural areas of Devon impacts on residents' abilities to access health care. The consultation by a task group of...
• 23/09/2009 Devon County Council will not buy Rolle College
  DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL today agreed not to proceed with plans to buy part of Rolle College in Exmouth. Devon’s Cabinet was told the proposal to develop new educational facilities...
• 22/09/2009 Ottery St Mary to improve leisure facilities with £45,000 grant
  A grant from Devon County Council is helping to improve sport,leisure and community facilities in Ottery St Mary. £45,000 has been allocated from the 'Investing in Devon' programme...
• 22/09/2009 Author Patrick Gale library tour
  Richard and Judy Book Club favourite Patrick Gale is visiting Devon libraries this month. Patrick - author, contributor to anthologies, television writer and biographer - will be meeting readers at three Devon...
• 22/09/2009 Exmouth's purpose-built new children's centre opens
  EXMOUTH’S purpose-built new children’s centre will be officially opened next week (September 30). The new £450,000 centre has been built on the Marpool Primary School site...
• 22/09/2009 Honiton children's centre officially opens
  HONITON’S children’s centre will be officially opened next week (September 29). The opening will be at the children’s centre site at Littletown Primary School which complements the...
• 22/09/2009 Exeter teacher runs New York marathon for cancer charity
  AN EXETER teacher is running the New York marathon in November to raise money for a cancer charity. Amy Holden, who’s Head of English at St James School, will...
• 22/09/2009 North Devon success in reducing underage alcohol sales
  A joint test purchasing operation carried out by Devon County Council Trading Standards Service and Devon and Cornwall Police earlier this month has proved a success. The exercises, which took...
• 18/09/2009 Swift Winner of Tour of Britain Thriller
  Two days of world class cycling in the South West has come to an end with Englishmen Ben Swift, riding for Team Katusha, winning stage seven of the Tour of...
• 18/09/2009 South Hams school first in Devon to win national governors' award
  A SOUTH HAMS school has become the first in Devon to win a national award for the work of its governors. The governing body of Newton Ferrers Primary School has...
• 18/09/2009 Discover History Day in Colyton
  Archivists from the Devon Record Office, members of the Devon Family History Society and the Parishscapes Team will be holding a Discover History Day next week in Colyton.. Devon County...
• 18/09/2009 Crediton Children's centre opens its doors
  A new children's centre which will serve families in the Crediton area celebrates its official opening next week (Saturday, September 26). Crediton Children’s Centre is one of 43...
• 17/09/2009 Staff and governors committed to improvements at West Devon primary
  ALL THE STAFF and governors at a West Devon primary school say they are committed to improving academic standards following a critical report by education inspectors. The school standards agency...
• 17/09/2009 Five new schools planned for Devon in multi-million pound bid
  Devon County Council today submitted a bid to the Government for £74 million to build five new schools. Four new secondary schools are planned at Ilfracombe, Tiverton, Dartmouth and Chulmleigh...
• 17/09/2009 Tour of Britain Stage Six hailed a success
  THE Tour of Britain organisers have praised the crowds in Devon and Somerset as among the most impressive of this year's Tour so far. Thousands of people lined the...
• 17/09/2009 Support grows for Devon Car Free Day
  SUPPORT is growing for Devon Car Free Day on Tuesday 22 September with more organisations lending their backing. Among those encouraging staff to participate are Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue...
• 17/09/2009 Devon County Council advised to abandon Rolle College proposal
  Devon County Council is being advised to abandon plans to buy part of Rolle College in Exmouth. Devon’s Cabinet will be told on Tuesday that the proposal to develop...
• 17/09/2009 Booktrack Gold Badge Presentation at Exmouth Library
  
• 16/09/2009 The Tour of Britain arrives in the South West
  THE excitement of The Tour of Britain comes to Devon and Somerset tomorrow, and the two stages in the South West could prove crucial in deciding the winner of this...
• 16/09/2009 Devon libraries are enjoying Disney
  Devon Libraries are working with Disney this month as part of the "Five Minutes More" campaign, which encourages parents to read to their children for a minimum of five minutes...
• 16/09/2009 Honiton Library is looking for guest speakers, demonstrators and entertainers
  Honiton Library is currently updating its list of speakers ready for a new edition of their 'Speakers, Lecturers, Demonstrators and Entertainers' booklet, to be launched in January 2010. The booklet...
• 16/09/2009 No barriers to learning skills for life in school where pupils have good fun
  THE NEW headteacher of a Braunton primary has spoken of her vision for it to become a school where there are no barriers to learning skills for life and where...
• 15/09/2009 Schools challenged to support Devon Car Free Day
  A CHALLENGE has been issued to schools across the county to support Devon Car Free Day on Tuesday 22 September. Devon County Council is inviting pupils and teachers to see...
• 15/09/2009 Council decision endorsed but the process is questioned
  Devon County Council’s Policy Overview Committee agreed last week (Thursday 10 September) that decisions about how the Council invests its short term cash surpluses should, where practical, be made...
• 14/09/2009 People with learning disabilities invited to ‘have a go’ at sports day
  A sports day for people with learning disabilities will take place next Monday (21 September) at Exeter Arena. Event and activities include wheelchair races, throwing challenges, an obstacle course, and...
• 14/09/2009 Know Your Rights – Devon Trading Standards Service launch an e-zine
  To coincide with this year’s National Consumer Week, Devon County Council Trading Standards Service is launching a new information and consultation initiative. Trading Standards Connect (TS Connect) incorporates an...
• 14/09/2009 Free cruise for Exe Estuary clean up volunteers
  RELEASE ON BEHALF OF THE EXE ESTUARY MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP Volunteers for this autumn’s Exe Estuary clean up will be treated to a cruise along the Estuary as a thank...
• 14/09/2009 Public asked to help identify old library images
  For the fourth year running, Westcountry Studies Library in Exeter, which has one of the most extensive public collections of printed materials, photographs and illustrations in the south west, is...
• 11/09/2009 Devon Car Free Day - get on board
  PEOPLE across the county are pledging their support for this year’s Devon Car Free Day. Devon County Council is aiming for record levels of support on Tuesday 22 September...
• 11/09/2009 Dartmouth could have county's first educational academy
  DARTMOUTH could have the first educational academy in Devon. The Dartmouth Learning Campus is set to consult on forming the first academy in the county with students from three to...
• 11/09/2009 Devon welcomes national social worker recruitment campaign
  A new national recruitment campaign to attract high calibre social workers for vulnerable children and families has been welcomed by Devon County Council. The 'Be the difference' campaign being run...
• 10/09/2009 Cigarettes remain easily available to under 18s say Devon Trading Standards
  The findings of a series of Trading Standards undercover operations that found retailers selling cigarettes to underage youngsters will be discussed at the regional conference today (Thursday 10 September). South...
• 10/09/2009 European visitors to learn from our libraries
  Devon’s libraries will be in the international spotlight this month when they showcase their work to visitors from six European countries. Library and learning professionals from Denmark, Sweden, Slovenia...
• 09/09/2009 Devon Link celebrates 25 years
  A Devon County Council magazine for people with physical and sensory disabilities is celebrating 25 years with a special birthday edition. The quarterly magazine, established in 1984, covers the whole...
• 09/09/2009 Village primary judged outstanding for second successive inspection
  A WEST DEVON primary has won the highest possible praise from education inspectors for the second time in succession after being judged an outstanding school. Bere Alston Primary near Tavistock...
• 09/09/2009 Exceptional enjoyment of school by pupils at Barnstaple primary
  PUPILS AT a Barnstaple primary demonstrate an exceptional enjoyment of school and achieve well, according to education inspectors. They say all the key aspects of life at Ashleigh Church of...
• 08/09/2009 Be MotorWise when buying first car
  New and young drivers in Devon will soon be able to steer clear of potential pitfalls when purchasing their first used car. Devon County Council’s Trading Standards, in partnership...
• 07/09/2009 South West Bike Academy visiting Devon schools
  PUPILS at a number of schools across Devon will have the chance to meet some of the region's future cycling stars over the next fortnight. In the run up...
• 07/09/2009 Motorists can do their share for Car Free Day
  MOTORISTS are being invited to do their bit to support Devon Car Free Day on Tuesday 22 September, even if they have to drive for their commute. Carsharedevon.com is...
• 04/09/2009 Swift response to applications for secondary school places
  MORE THAN a fifth of Devon families have already applied for a secondary school place for their child next year – just days after applications opened. Applications for a secondary school...
• 04/09/2009 No more council taxpayers' cash for Morwellham
  NO MORE council taxpayers’ cash will be used to bail out a struggling West Devon tourist attraction, Devon County Council warned today. The authority rescued Morwellham Quay three years ago...
• 04/09/2009 Newton Abbot library to temporarily close for repairs and maintenance
  Newton Abbot Library will be closed from Monday 21 September to 3 October for essential repair and maintenance of the windows. The library will reopen to the public on Monday...
• 03/09/2009 NEW DEPUTY LIEUTENANTS FOR DEVON
  The Office of Lord-Lieutenant dates from the reign of Henry VIII when the King created the role so as to strengthen royal control and have is own representatives in...
• 03/09/2009 Exeter children's centre celebrates Sure Start children's week
  An Exeter children's centre is holding a special celebration event on Wednesday 16 September to mark Sure Start Children’s Centre Week. The Countess Wear Children's Centre in...
• 03/09/2009 Double celebration at outstanding Exeter secondary
  PUPILS AND STAFF at an Exeter secondary school are starting the new academic year today with a double inspection celebration. At the end of last term, education inspectors said St...
• 02/09/2009 Motorists warned not to park on pavements
  DEVON County Council and Devon and Cornwall Police are warning drivers that they could be endangering lives by parking on pavements. Parking on pavements is an illegal obstruction of the...
• 02/09/2009 Exmouth Strand enhancement approved by Cabinet
  A £3 million plan for the regeneration of Exmouth Strand has been approved by Devon County Council’s Cabinet and work is expected to start next February. Devon County Council...
• 02/09/2009 Devon music programme praised in national evaluation
  A national evaluation of a project run by Devon County Council's Music Service has described the service as providing'outstanding quality'. Sing Up Devon is a two-year project...
• 01/09/2009 Tour of Britain windfall for region's economy
  THE Tour of Britain could provide a welcome windfall to the local economy of Devon and Somerset next month. Devon and Somerset County Councils are working in partnership to host...
• 01/09/2009 New Devon County Council leader to hear the voice of Ilfracombe
  THE NEW LEADER of Devon County Council will be visiting North Devon next week to meet community leaders and discuss plans for a new secondary school for Ilfracombe. John Hart...
• 28/08/2009 Work to start on new £4million primary school at Cheriton Fitzpaine
  WORK ON Cheriton Fitzpaine’s new £4 million primary school will start early next month. Enabling works will begin on September 7 with the main construction following straight on. The...
• 28/08/2009 Devon County Council to host meeting of South West MPs
  Devon County Council is hosting a formal meeting of MPs on Thursday September 3 to discuss and debate the South West economy. All 50 Members of Parliament representing constituencies in...
• 28/08/2009 Enrol on new adult learning courses across North Devon
  Venues across North Devon will be hosting an enrolment sessions for adult learning courses from next week. Two Lanes Belvedere Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 9JH 7 - 11 September 2009 Monday to...
• 27/08/2009 Music service recruitment day offers opportunities for young musicians
  YOUNG musicians from across Devon are being invited to get involved in the county's top level youth ensembles, organised through Devon County Council's Music Service. To give prospective...
• 26/08/2009 Broadhempston celebrate airport money windfall
  Broadhempston is celebrating the opening of their new and improved pavilion this Sunday (30 August) with an opening ceremony and game of football. A once small and inadequate sports pavilion...
• 26/08/2009 Bradley Wiggins to race in Tour of Britain
  BRITAIN’S triple Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins will be competing in next month’s Tour of Britain, which races through Devon and Somerset on 17 and 18 September. Wiggins, who...
• 25/08/2009 Motor dealer fined for misleading prices on website
  A Devon motor dealer has been fined for using misleadingly low prices on vehicles offered for sale on his website and for failing to disclose the addition of an administration...
• 25/08/2009 Review reveals a bright future for Appledore library
  Additional services, such as support for children and adult education, could become available from Appledore library, if new recommendations are adopted. A recent review of Appledore Library by Devon County...
• 24/08/2009 Rural shopkeepers meet to discuss challenges
  Rural shopkeepers in Devon are invited to a series of workshops to help them meet the challenges of the current economic climate. Devon County Council, the Community Council for Devon...
• 24/08/2009 Last call for 2010 Queen’s volunteer Award nominations
  The Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, Mr Eric Dancer CBE JP today made a final call for people across the county to nominate outstanding volunteer groups in their area for the...
• 24/08/2009 Topsham Library to close temporarily for maintenance
  Topsham Library will be temporarily closed on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 September, (it is usually closed on Wednesdays), to open again on Thursday 10 September, at 9:30am. Closure...
• 24/08/2009 Businesses urged to reveal their broadband experiences
  Businesses and communities throughout Devon are being urged to reveal their broadband experiences. Previous research suggests that 1 in 25 rural businesses do not have internet access, but now Devon...
• 24/08/2009 Teenage sexual health put under the spotlight
  Teenage pregnancies and young people’s sexual health come under the microscope as Devon County Council embarks on a public consultation as part of its scrutiny review. The review, carried...
• 20/08/2009 New adult learning courses available this autumn
  The autumn 2009 programme of adult learning courses has been announced by Devon County Council. Brochures, containing course details and locations, are being posted to homes across Devon, excluding Plymouth...
• 20/08/2009 Enrol on new adult learning courses at Dawlish Library
  Dawlish Library will be hosting an enrolment session for adult learning courses in Teignbridge, on 11 September from 10:30am to 2:30pm. Anyone enroling on a course before 25...
• 19/08/2009 Application submitted for park and ride site
  A PLANNING application for a new park and ride site off the A30 Alphington Junction has been submitted by Devon County Council today. The facility will improve transport options for...
• 19/08/2009 Specialised toilet facilities for people with profound disabilities
  New, specialised toilet and changing facilities for adults and children with profound physical and learning disabilities, are to be installed in Exeter's Princesshay development. The changing facilities are being...
• 19/08/2009 Story teller unleashes dragon's tales at Tavistock Library
  Visitors to Tavistock Library will get a story time with a difference when Clive Pig drops in. Popular storyteller Clive will bring stories of the Dragon's Den to life...
• 18/08/2009 County Council staff volunteer to paint children's day centre
  Children attending a day centre in Exminster will soon be enjoying newly decorated, sea-themed surroundings thanks to volunteers from Devon County Council. 11 members of staff, with paint and...
• 18/08/2009 World record attempt on the Tarka Trail
  THE Tarka Trail is to provide the setting for a world record breaking attempt on Monday 24 August. The attempt is being filmed as part of the new BBC2 series...
• 17/08/2009 The truth behind Finding Nemo at St Thomas Library, Exeter
  St Thomas Library in Exeter is hosting 'The truth about Finding Nemo', by the National Marine Aquarium, from 10am to 12pm on Thursday 20 August. The two hour workshop is...
• 17/08/2009 Support set to grow for Car Free Day
  SUPPORT for Devon Car Free Day on Tuesday 22 September is set to grow again this year. The day, which is organised as part of Devon County Council’s TravelWise...
• 17/08/2009 M5 bridge plans to go on show
  PLANS for a pedestrian and cycle bridge north of Junction 29 of the M5 motorway, will go on show at a public exhibition on Wednesday (19 August). Devon County Council...
• 13/08/2009 Topsham residents and businesses invited to comment on speed limit proposals
  Topsham residents the general public are invited to comment on Devon County Council’s proposed 20mph limit in the town. A public exhibition, being held next Tuesday (18 August) at...
• 12/08/2009 Stockman found guilty of livestock neglect
  A West Devon farmer’s stockman has been found guilty of livestock neglect at Plymouth Magistrates Court. Patrick Greenham Thomas was found guilty of failing to provide for livestock kept...
• 11/08/2009 Maintenance work to start on Barnstaple's Civic Centre
  Maintenance to the Devon County Council-owned Civic Centre, Barnstaple is to start soon. The work includes replacement of the windows in the ‘Annexe’ part of the building, which have...
• 11/08/2009 First wheelchair accessible fare car
  DEVON County Council will launch its first wheelchair accessible Fare Car service into Kingsbridge on Wednesday 19 August. Fare Car F17, funded by the County Council, runs to fixed arrival...
• 11/08/2009 Traders asked to get on board with a-boards
  DEVON County Council is calling on the help of traders to ensure that advertising boards are not illegally obstructing pavements. The County Council’s highway superintendents will be inspecting across...
• 11/08/2009 Best selling crime writer Anne Perry to visit Honiton Library
  One of the Twentieth Century's "100 Masters of Crime", author Anne Perry will be visiting Honiton Library on Thursday 3 September at 2:30pm to talk about her work...
• 11/08/2009 Ivybridge Library short listed for building award
  Ivybridge Library is one of only ten libraries nationally to be short listed for an award celebrating building design, management and use. The library is housed in the Watermark Centre...
• 11/08/2009 Devon looks to plug the broadband gap
  Devon County Council is asking businesses and communities across the county to tell them more about their broadband experience. The results of a survey, which will ask people whether they...
• 10/08/2009 Children's entertainer to visit Uffculme Library
  Children's entertainer, Professor Fumble, will be at Uffculme Library on Saturday 5 September at 2pm to entertain children aged 4 to 11 years old. Tickets cost 50p and are...
• 10/08/2009 Arthurian Legends talk at Totnes Library
  
• 10/08/2009 Medieval Street Fair at Ivybridge Library
  There will be a Medieval Street Fair at the library on Wednesday 26 August, from 12 noon to 3pm. The event is part of the library's planned summertime activities...
• 07/08/2009 Cycle training area revamped for riders
  A CHILDREN’S cycle training area in Exeter has been given a much needed facelift thanks to funding from Devon County Council’s Cycle Exeter team. The cycle training area...
• 07/08/2009 Big improvements in keeping Devon children safe
  CHILDREN IN CARE in Devon are well looked after and achieve well, according to an independent inspection report published today. And the quality of safeguarding services for children and young...
• 06/08/2009 Heritage open day for British Sign Language users
  British Sign Language users are invited on a special tour the Devon Record Office next month. The tour, running from 11am to 12noon on Thursday 10 September, will be a...
• 05/08/2009 Local author visit to Okehampton Library
  Wednesday 26 August, 2pm to 3:30pm Marcia Willett, local author of 23 novels as well as a number of short stories, is visiting Okehampton Library on Wednesday 26 August...
• 04/08/2009 Refurbishment of Bideford Longbridge nearing completion
  A £2.1 million scheme to repair the historic Bideford Longbridge is nearing completion and is expected to be finished by October. Although the refurbishment will still be ongoing when...
• 04/08/2009 Motor dealer pleads guilty to misleading prices on website
  A Devon motor dealer has pleaded guilty to using misleadingly low prices on vehicles offered for sale on his website and for failing to disclose the addition of an ‘administration...
• 03/08/2009 Final contract awarded for Exe Estuary Trail
  DEVON County Council has just awarded the final contract which will substantially complete the section of the Exe Estuary Trail between Lympstone and Exton. Work on this part of the...
• 03/08/2009 Drain clearance on North Devon Link Road
  DRAIN clearance will be carried out on the North Devon Link Road from next Monday (10 August). The work to clear the French filter drains that run along the edge...
• 03/08/2009 Nappy times in Heavitree
  Parents thinking of making the switch to washable nappies should come along to Nappuccino coffee morning being held on Wednesday 5 August from 10am to 12noon. The coffee morning, being...
• 29/07/2009 See archaeology in action at Dartmoor dig
  A PRE-HISTORIC round house will be the focus of an archaeological excavation at Bellever, near Postbridge, on Dartmoor this weekend. The dig site will be open for public viewing...
• 29/07/2009 Live Music and comedy at the Exe Estuary Festival
  ISSUED ON BEHALF ON THE EXE ESTUARY MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP Local band the Paul Strange Quartet will be helping the Exe Estuary Festival go with a swing next week. The Hammond...
• 29/07/2009 Kingskerswell bypass public inquiry finishes hearing evidence
  Devon County Council’s and Torbay Council’s proposals for a new bypass for Kingskerswell have been considered by the government’s planning inspector during a 10-day public inquiry...
• 29/07/2009 Youngsters encouraged to ‘do one thing’ for nature in Green Balloon Club Week
  Devon County Council and BBC Learning are calling on youngsters to go outside, and do one thing for nature during their summer holidays. In partnership with the popular CBeebies’, Green...
• 29/07/2009 Celebrate ‘One of England’s greatest treasures’ at the Exe Estuary Festival
  ISSUED ON BEHALF ON THE EXE ESTUARY MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP Local naturalist Rod Lawrence can barely wait for the Exe Estuary Festival being held next Saturday (8 August). Rod will be...
• 29/07/2009 Sidmouth Folkweek gets underway this Friday
  Folk music fans from far and wide are making tracks for Devon this week as this year's well-known Sidmouth Folkweek gets underway. The festival, which runs from Friday...
• 29/07/2009 School crossing patrols recognised for long service
  A DEVON lollipop woman will become the first ever to receive the Emerald Award for 35 years service at Devon County Council’s school crossing patrol Long Service Awards on...
• 29/07/2009 Le Tour teams to head to Devon for Tour of Britain
  WORLD class cycling teams competing in the Tour de France will be among those taking part in the Tour of Britain, which comes to Devon on 17 and 18 September...
• 29/07/2009 South Devon farmer found guilty of animal neglect
  Victor Wilmington, a farmer in Ingsdon, was today found guilty of 15 charges of animal neglect at Newton Abbot Magistrates Court, by failing to provide a suitable environment for his...
• 29/07/2009 Devon wins top transport Oscar
  DEVON County Council took the top honour at the transport "Oscars” last night (Wed 22 July). Devon received the most coveted prize, winning Transport Local Authority of the Year at...
• 29/07/2009 New environmentally-built school is the first for the Construction Framework South West
  A new primary school, designed to the highest environmental specifications, will be the first development to go through the recently launched Construction Framework South West. The new Montgomery Primary school...
• 29/07/2009 New season kicks off at Tavistock Library
  LIBRARY users in Tavistock will get a chance to score top football prizes with the launch of a new season of its popular Fantasy Football competition. It will be the...
• 29/07/2009 Cautious welcome for shoreline management plan
  DEVON County Council’s Cabinet has given a cautious welcome to the revised South Devon and Dorset Shoreline Management Plan. The revised plan updates the original SMP which was first...
• 29/07/2009 Changes to rail services in Devon applauded
  THE Devon and Exeter Rail Project Working Party will be asked to welcome improvements to local rail services at its meeting tomorrow. (Thursday 23 July) South West Trains is planning...
• 29/07/2009 Messing about on the River - Fun for families at Topsham Museum
  Families will get the chance to enjoy a free day out to find out what life was like on the river many years ago. The drop in activities will take...
• 29/07/2009 Devon shortlisted for transport award
  DEVON County Council has been shortlisted for the title of transport local authority of the year in the National Transport Awards. The awards, supported by the Department for Transport and...
• 29/07/2009 Children’s stories from Dave Oliver at Devon Libraries
  Popular storyteller Dave Oliver will entertain children with daring tales at two storytelling sessions in Devon next month. He will weave his magic in stories about quests to be made...
• 29/07/2009 Fantastic Dartmoor inspires new writers of all ages
  The magic of Dartmoor is set to inspire would-be authors in a writing competition that will be launched at Princetown Library this month. The library has chosen the moorland...
• 29/07/2009 Grand Western Canal Country Park celebrates first Green Flag Award
  RANGERS at the Grand Western Canal are celebrating their first ever Green Flag Award. The popular canal, which is managed as a Country Park and Local Nature Reserve, entered for...
• 29/07/2009 Story teller unleashes dragon’s tales at Tavistock Library
  Visitors to Tavistock Library will get a story time with a difference next month when Clive Pig drops in. Popular storyteller Clive will bring stories of the Dragon's Den...
• 29/07/2009 Stowford Rise centre committee takes shape after successful meeting
  A meeting for residents in the Stowford Rise area of Sidmouth to form a committee responsible for planning and managing the new community centre in the area, was billed 'highly...
• 29/07/2009 CYCLE TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT IN EXMOUTH
  ADULT cycling courses are to be offered in Exmouth from next month. Devon County Council’s Cycle Exeter team is extending its "Cycle to Your Hearts Content” courses to the...
• 29/07/2009 LOVE SUMMER HATE WASTE
  A DEVON chef has come up with a collection of mouthwatering recipes to entice everyone to the kitchen – or the BBQ - this summer. Paul da Costa Greaves has teamed up...
• 29/07/2009 Estuary EXE-TRAVAGANZA
  A festival to celebrate the Exe Estuary will be held early next month. The festival will highlight all the clubs, organisations and businesses that are part of the life and...
• 29/07/2009 Exeter children's centre stages fun day
  A fun day was held at an Exeter Children's centre this week (Wed 15 July), to celebrate its success and introduce new families to the Centre and its services...
• 29/07/2009 Council donation helps breathe new life into Community Centre in Kenn.
  Residents in Kenn are celebrating after their local community centre was completely rebuilt thanks to a £25,000 donation from Devon County Council. The money towards the cost of the...
• 29/07/2009 Woolacombe pupil wins prize for environmental pledge
  The winner of a Baylis Revolution "Wind-Up” Media Player, which was a special prize in a recent ‘Don’t let Devon go to waste draw, will be presented with...
• 29/07/2009 It's an away win for Devon as the Council gets onside with Exeter City FC
  MEMBERS and staff from Devon County Council will pay special tribute to Exeter City FC, at a reception on Thursday (23 July) to celebrate the team's promotion to League...
• 29/07/2009 Help for Devon businesses and staff during tough times
  Devon County Council is encouraging people and businesses to get help if they are struggling with bills, debts or tax credits. £35,000 has been allocated to the Devon Welfare...
• 29/07/2009 Open garden day raises funds for local respite care centre
  AN OPEN garden day at a local residence will raise funds for a North Devon respite care unit. For several years Stan and Sue Burton have opened their garden at...
• 29/07/2009 Sidmouth community centre gets off the ground
  Residents in Sidmouth are being invited to get involved in shaping the proposed community centre for the area, which has just been given the go-ahead. Money for the centre...
• 29/07/2009 Hopes high for record turnout at Cycle Sunday
  
• 22/07/2009 Honiton celebrates all things apple
  
• 17/07/2009 Exeter students meet Prince Charles
  
• 16/07/2009 Rapid improvements and rising standards at caring primary
  
• 16/07/2009 Grand Western Canal Provides Family Fun
  
• 16/07/2009 Celebrations as Devon primary's improvements win Ofsted praise
  
• 16/07/2009 Art project creates new sensory garden for the Nichols Centre
  
• 15/07/2009 Successful bid for Devon brings more support for carers
  
• 15/07/2009 Road safety operation on A377
  
• 15/07/2009 More Devon teachers qualify in special reading programme for young pupils
  
• 15/07/2009 Crackdown on illegal child employment in Devon
  
• 15/07/2009 Celebration of headteachers' service to Devon's children
  
• 15/07/2009 Boundary Committee advice delayed
  
• 14/07/2009 Successful Exeter secondary school principal to retire
  
• 14/07/2009 South West Bike Academy to visit schools
  
• 14/07/2009 Soaring exam results at Exeter primary where pupils enjoy their learning
  
• 14/07/2009 Devon County Council showcase at the South West Disability Show 2009
  
• 13/07/2009 Power to the Ham keeps the Folk Festival plugged in
  
• 13/07/2009 Exeter Central Library - between the moon and the earth
  
• 13/07/2009 Author Anna Jacobs at Honiton Library
  
• 10/07/2009 Paintings to brighten up the Sound Base centre
  
• 10/07/2009 Giant archaeological jigsaw puzzle needs keen young hands
  
• 09/07/2009 Summer edition of Devon Talk out now
  
• 09/07/2009 New school building to be named after retiring head
  
• 09/07/2009 Exhibition on draft plans to create safer route to school through Exminster
  
• 09/07/2009 Exeter children's centre celebrates official opening
  
• 09/07/2009 Construction framework announces successful bidders
  
• 08/07/2009 Delegation's deep concerns about unitary bid
  
• 07/07/2009 Steady progress and rising standards at Braunton Caen
  
• 07/07/2009 Outline application submitted for Exeter Science Park
  
• 07/07/2009 New energy and eager pupils boost achievement in Dartmoor school
  
• 07/07/2009 Major reconstruction works on A3072 Bow to Copplestone
  
• 07/07/2009 Enthusiasm for knowledge at school where pupils say learning is fun
  
• 07/07/2009 A magical world opens for the summer at Barnstaple Library
  
• 06/07/2009 Tribute to young car crash victim
  
• 06/07/2009 Tips for safer driving on the A361
  
• 06/07/2009 Sustainable plans for Seven Brethren site
  
• 06/07/2009 Outstanding care and behaviour at high achieving Exeter secondary
  
• 06/07/2009 Job hunters track down facilities at Dawlish library
  
• 03/07/2009 New technology used to educate riders and drivers
  
• 03/07/2009 More success for Devon young jazz musicians
  
• 02/07/2009 Flavel Centre in Dartmouth gets a £10,000 make-over.
  
• 02/07/2009 'Outstanding' adoption service praised by inspectors
  
• 02/07/2009 Mid Devon primary's fundraising saves orphans' lives in Africa
  
• 02/07/2009 Mentoring service is among the best in the country
  
• 30/06/2009 Work begins on ?3m youth centre in Dawlish
  
• 30/06/2009 Council encourages new entrants to social care
  
• 30/06/2009 Council brings its budget in on target for 18th consecutive year
  
• 29/06/2009 Where do all the old library books go?
  
• 29/06/2009 One small step for man, one giant model building competition in Tavistock
  
• 29/06/2009 Littletown Primary School aims to cut carbon
  
• 29/06/2009 Get the record straight with your family history
  
• 29/06/2009 Exhibitions on M5 Junction 29 improvements
  
• 29/06/2009 Devon school governors look to future improvement at AGM
  
• 29/06/2009 Changing Place facilities for people with physical and learning disabilities
  
• 29/06/2009 ?3 million investment in Cullompton Library and community 'hub' approved
  
• 26/06/2009 Getting about in West Devon
  
• 26/06/2009 Freedom of your city - new campaign to double cycling in Exeter
  
• 26/06/2009 Exe Estuary art competition
  
• 25/06/2009 Reward for dedicated ex-pupil at Stoke Canon Primary
  
• 25/06/2009 Public exhibition on final phase of link road
  
• 25/06/2009 Newspaper ad scam hits region
  
• 25/06/2009 County Councillors take up new roles
  
• 25/06/2009 County Council disappointed by high risk road survey
  
• 24/06/2009 Melvyn cycles to thank FORCE
  
• 24/06/2009 Exhibition on improvements for cyclists
  
• 22/06/2009 Residents give verdict on Devon
  
• 22/06/2009 Polar explorer to talk to Blackawton pupils
  
• 22/06/2009 North Devon sweep on underage alcohol sales
  
• 22/06/2009 Celebrations as East Devon primary's rapid improvements win Ofsted praise
  
• 22/06/2009 Canal rangers praised for quick response
  
• 19/06/2009 Fare car service extended for Honiton area
  
• 19/06/2009 Explore Dartmoor this Sunday and leave the car at home
  
• 19/06/2009 Devon school governors lead the way in partnership working
  
• 19/06/2009 Co-ordination of major improvement works
  
• 18/06/2009 Widening scheme planned for Western Way
  A scheme to reduce congestion in Exeter by widening part of Western Way is due to get underway next month. The main work on the 281,000 project, which was...
• 18/06/2009 Recycling rate increases at Devon centres
  DEVON residents have been thanked for helping the County Council's recycling centres increase their recycling rate to 73% in 2008/09. With next week marking Recycle Week (22 - 28...
• 18/06/2009 Pioneering primary school sailors get new fleet
  ONE OF the few primary schools in the country to offer freesailing lessons to its pupils is renewing its fleet of dinghies.Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary offers all...
• 18/06/2009 More than £320,000 saved from councillors' allowances
  COUNCIL TAXPAYERS in Devon will save more than 320,000 at astroke after the county's new Conservative leaders slashed a raft of councillors' allowances. More than 80,000 will...
• 17/06/2009 Devon pays tribute to the Armed Forces.
  
• 17/06/2009 Customers Pay to Go Green in Devon.
  
• 17/06/2009 Awards ceremony honours Devon's young achievers
  
• 16/06/2009 Don't let Devon go to waste supports Recycle Week
  
• 16/06/2009 Devon County Council's new leadership team unveiled
  
• 15/06/2009 Outstanding care, high standards and huge range of opportunities at Seaton
  
• 15/06/2009 Devon scheme leads UK's green energy drive.
  
• 15/06/2009 Crediton schools perform their own plays at town festival
  
• 12/06/2009 Resurfacing on A379 at Teignmouth
  
• 12/06/2009 Reconstruction of retaining wall
  
• 12/06/2009 Rapidly improving Sidmouth College makes impressive gains
  
• 11/06/2009 Devon school staff win honours at the Teaching Awards
  
• 10/06/2009 Mix festival brings Devon's young musical maestros together
  
• 10/06/2009 Launch of new prizewinner book crawl certificate
  
• 10/06/2009 Cyclists expected out in force on Cycle Sunday
  
• 09/06/2009 Devon County Council back Elder Abuse Day
  
• 09/06/2009 Community transport heroes honoured
  
• 08/06/2009 Young People's project comes to Seaton Library
  
• 08/06/2009 Website continues to help those working with socially excluded
  
• 05/06/2009 Devon primary judged outstanding for fourth time in succession
  
• 05/06/2009 Conservatives take control of South West's biggest council
  
• 04/06/2009 Pupils move into new £3 million school at Chardstock
  
• 04/06/2009 Prizes sort Heather's summer reading
  
• 04/06/2009 Devon supports Breathing Places campaign
  
• 04/06/2009 CBBC presenter to open Brampford Speke Primary School art show
  
• 04/06/2009 Award for Branscombe Primary School catering star
  
• 03/06/2009 Double century of loving books in Sidmouth
  
• 03/06/2009 Carers GP pilot is getting support to more carers
  
• 03/06/2009 Barmy about bats walk
  
• 02/06/2009 Investigation work in Countess Wear
  
• 01/06/2009 Wind of change harnessed for green gain in Devon.
  
• 01/06/2009 Pioneering federation launched by three South Hams primary schools
  
• 01/06/2009 Devon - World class holidays. Also available to the locals.
  
• 29/05/2009 Tour Series cycle race organisers applaud massive crowd support
  
• 29/05/2009 New bus and rail link welcomed
  
• 29/05/2009 First Bike on the Scene offers lifesaving skills
  
• 29/05/2009 Devon schools' stunning art work praised by Bishop of Exeter
  
• 28/05/2009 New launch for arts initiative benefiting thousands of local children
  
• 28/05/2009 Future of Atkinson Unit secured
  
• 26/05/2009 Special primary school walking bus organised at Stoke Canon
  
• 26/05/2009 Council's performance reward to benefit Devon people and businesses
  
• 21/05/2009 Incentive for commuters to car share
  
• 21/05/2009 Final countdown to Tour Series cycle race
  
• 20/05/2009 Family fun for all the Grand Western Canal Country Park
  
• 19/05/2009 New £250,000 classroom and media suite opened at Copplestone
  
• 18/05/2009 Meeting to mark European Maritime Day
  
• 18/05/2009 Information events for people with learning disabilities
  
• 18/05/2009 Exeter Reference Library staff reunite bible with its rightful owner
  
• 18/05/2009 Duke of Edinburgh achievers meet the Prince
  
• 18/05/2009 Devon school chef wins national title
  
• 15/05/2009 Tour Series cycle race welcomed with free travel offer
  
• 15/05/2009 Metrology matters!
  
• 15/05/2009 Country Mile challenge at Devon County Show
  
• 15/05/2009 CBeebies star Jelly the Frog visits the Council's stand at County Show
  
• 14/05/2009 Supporting the Devon economy at the Devon County Show
  
• 13/05/2009 Tour of Britain routes announced today
  
• 12/05/2009 Devon children stretch their legs for Walk to School Week
  
• 11/05/2009 Tesco fined for selling food past use by date
  
• 11/05/2009 Set your alarm clock for the dawn chorus
  
• 11/05/2009 Schools plan to work more closely together to boost pupils' education
  
• 11/05/2009 Local people to have say on new ?8.9 million flagship Exeter primary
  
• 11/05/2009 Government funding takes plans to the next stages
  
• 08/05/2009 New packs provide useful information for people with learning disabilities
  
• 07/05/2009 Independent Living Fayres
  
• 06/05/2009 Positive signs in Devon's economy.
  
• 06/05/2009 New community facilities are royally received in Princetown.
  
• 06/05/2009 Libraries support Adult Learners' Week
  
• 06/05/2009 Director for adult's social care to take up post with the Care Quality Commission
  
• 05/05/2009 Pupils at Brixington Primary Aim to Cut Carbon from Travel.
  
• 05/05/2009 Guiding your way through the recession.
  
• 05/05/2009 Devon's foster care awards mark fostering fortnight
  
• 01/05/2009 Library 21st birthday competition is a piece of cake
  
• 01/05/2009 Electronic home care monitoring comes to Exeter
  
• 01/05/2009 Department of Health praises safeguarding fact sheet
  
• 30/04/2009 Truancy crackdown in North Devon
  
• 30/04/2009 Child car seat safety checks
  
• 30/04/2009 Adult education equips people with skills to help find employment
  
• 29/04/2009 Successful Exeter schools' health programme for parents expanded
  
• 29/04/2009 Missing Ashcombe parish records found in bank vault
  
• 28/04/2009 Tip top recognition for toenail cutting service
  
• 28/04/2009 Official visit to see partnership work first hand
  
• 27/04/2009 So much more at Crediton Library
  
• 27/04/2009 Resurfacing scheme complete
  
• 27/04/2009 Parking offer for shoppers in Totnes
  
• 27/04/2009 New childcare place boost for Chudleigh families
  
• 27/04/2009 Devon's Countrymile helps managers understand new responsibilities
  
• 27/04/2009 Climb your family tree at Kingsbridge Library
  
• 24/04/2009 County Council steps in to support a sixteenth local community
  
• 23/04/2009 Tour of Britain to return with two south west stages
  
• 23/04/2009 Tiverton Children's Centre celebration
  
• 23/04/2009 The best possible start in life for Devon's children
  
• 23/04/2009 The best possible start in life for Devon's children
  
• 23/04/2009 Real nappies can help parents save money and the environment
  
• 23/04/2009 Partnership supported to secure railway opening
  
• 23/04/2009 Parents urged to save money with real nappies
  
• 23/04/2009 Number one prize in Alexander McCall Smith competition
  
• 23/04/2009 Little fishes get council cash boost for new equipment
  
• 23/04/2009 Jurassic Coast arts programme gathers momentum
  
• 23/04/2009 Happy children enjoy school with rising standards
  
• 23/04/2009 Executive reassured over East Devon teenage pregnancy strategy
  
• 23/04/2009 Every Devon secondary school to be equipped with modern sports centre
  
• 23/04/2009 Devon approves bid for early start on five new county schools
  
• 23/04/2009 Council reaffirms its commitment to buy Rolle College
  
• 23/04/2009 £2 million extra to repair Devon's roads
  
• 22/04/2009 Devon's newest library to open
  
• 22/04/2009 Devon Libraries celebrate 2009 Orange Prize for Fiction.
  
• 22/04/2009 Cash boost for kiddywinks in North Devon
  
• 21/04/2009 Spring Clean for the Exe Estuary.
  
• 21/04/2009 Road safety targeted in Halberton
  
• 21/04/2009 Resurfacing work on the A381
  
• 21/04/2009 New direction for future of forestry projects.
  
• 21/04/2009 New childcare place boost for Ashburton families
  
• 21/04/2009 Good news on the buses
  
• 21/04/2009 Barnstaple schools get behind London Marathon contender to support local charity
  
• 21/04/2009 Apple farmers enjoy fruits of their labour in Devon.
  
• 20/04/2009 Tributes paid to Councillor Shadrick
  
• 20/04/2009 Tally prize cheque-ing in at Doctor's surgery
  
• 20/04/2009 Energy monitors could help pull plug on rising bills
  
• 20/04/2009 Devon teachers invited to Number 10 to meet Prime Minister
  
• 20/04/2009 Devon Farming Award
  
• 20/04/2009 Best foot forward for Walk to Work Week
  
• 16/04/2009 Opening of public bridleway
  
• 16/04/2009 Holsworthy's purpose-built new children's centre opens
  
• 16/04/2009 Funding provides a better service for North Devon Women's Aid
  
• 15/04/2009 Wildlife habitats created alongside road
  
• 15/04/2009 Utility companies fined for street works offences
  
• 15/04/2009 New boiler reduces County Hall energy costs by £20,000 a year
  
• 15/04/2009 Exmouth Strand design to go on show
  
• 15/04/2009 A piece of Barnstaple's history lovingly restored
  
• 14/04/2009 Official opening for ?1.5 million new buildings at Upottery
  
• 09/04/2009 Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink 2009.
  
• 09/04/2009 A Royal Occasion in Exeter's history.
  
• 08/04/2009 Newton Abbot enhancement scheme complete
  
• 08/04/2009 Free events for children at Devon's libraries over Easter.
  
• 08/04/2009 Council supports Cathedral Conservation Project.
  
• 08/04/2009 City centre to be transformed for Tour Series race
  
• 07/04/2009 £1 million investment to bring quality play facilities to Devon.
  
• 06/04/2009 Search for community transport volunteer of the year
  
• 06/04/2009 Major order from Devon for local Barnstaple door company
  
• 06/04/2009 Andrei Burton aims for best ever season
  
• 03/04/2009 Hip, hip, blu-ray for prize winning library member
  
• 03/04/2009 Double celebration at Stover Country Park
  
• 03/04/2009 Don't let Devon go to waste summit
  
• 03/04/2009 County Council calls on Government to close digital loophole
  
• 02/04/2009 Outstanding progress and high standards for students at Teign School
  
• 01/04/2009 Volunteers needed for panel to reduce youth crime
  
• 01/04/2009 Sustained exam performance for Devon's primary schools
  
• 01/04/2009 Make over for Harbertonford playground
  
• 01/04/2009 Courtenay Centre in Newton Abbot benefits from sale of airport
  
• 01/04/2009 Boost for Dawlish Regeneration Project
  
• 31/03/2009 Strengthening Devon's Economy - Council building for the future.
  
• 31/03/2009 Pioneering fitness programme celebrated at Chudleigh Primary
  
• 31/03/2009 Library opening hours affected by staff training
  
• 31/03/2009 Devon sweep on under age alcohol sales
  
• 31/03/2009 Cultural Climate looking healthy in Devon.
  
• 31/03/2009 Businesses in Devon warned about child labour laws
  
• 30/03/2009 World bike champ to teach West Exe students to use their heads as well as their legs
  
• 30/03/2009 Standards rise at welcoming Ivybridge primary with family ethos
  
• 30/03/2009 Fremington blooms thanks to money from sale of airport
  
• 30/03/2009 Chance to win signed Anne Perry book at Honiton Library in April
  
• 27/03/2009 Multi-million pound boost for Devon economy through new school building
  DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL will inject over £180 million into the local economy over the next two years in another major programme of school building. The programme - to improve and replace...
• 27/03/2009 Going for gold at Exmouth Library
  
• 27/03/2009 Devon's childminders unite in celebration
  
• 27/03/2009 £7 million funding boost for Exeter - building a bridge for the future
  
• 26/03/2009 University spring on to their bikes
  
• 26/03/2009 Outstanding enjoyment of learning means high standards at Farway
  
• 26/03/2009 New £2 Million Artists Centre paints a rosy future for Princetown.
  
• 26/03/2009 Eager pupils thrive in school with fantastic atmosphere and good results
  
• 25/03/2009 Staff recognised for care and commitment at County awards
  
• 25/03/2009 Good call for Mid Devon residents
  
• 25/03/2009 Going the extra mile for customer service
  
• 24/03/2009 Kingsteignton youth club celebrates new improvements
  
• 24/03/2009 Devon's new Youth Parliament Members take debate to Commons
  
• 23/03/2009 Totnes travel tally was just what the doctor ordered
  
• 23/03/2009 School dinner price hike kept well below food inflation costs
  
• 23/03/2009 Green light for proposed new Axminster heritage centre
  
• 23/03/2009 Friendly and welcoming school with high achievement for all
  
• 23/03/2009 County Council funding ensures continued services for victims of domestic violence
  
• 20/03/2009 The Zone gets a make over
  
• 20/03/2009 Safer routes for Okehampton students
  
• 20/03/2009 Partnership works fixes leak in Grand Western Canal
  
• 20/03/2009 New restrictions for plasterboard disposal
  
• 20/03/2009 Help spring clean the Grand Western Canal towpath
  
• 20/03/2009 Enforcement order granted against Devon ebay trader
  
• 19/03/2009 Outstanding care and support for pupils at high achieving primary
  
• 19/03/2009 Major improvements to St David's Primary are officially opened
  
• 19/03/2009 Leader condemns "two Devons" proposal
  
• 19/03/2009 Devon pupils look to the future at waste summit
  
• 18/03/2009 Schools plan to work more closely together to boost pupils' education
  
• 18/03/2009 Pupils at Wembury enjoy school and achieve above average standards
  
• 18/03/2009 Men who abuse their partners speak out at Exeter event
  
• 17/03/2009 New guidance given to help protect Devon's dormice habitats
  
• 17/03/2009 Local businesses given a helping hand to join the Approved Trader Scheme.
  
• 17/03/2009 Devon's young wind musicians host Spring concert
  
• 17/03/2009 County calls for quick decision on council reform in Devon
  
• 16/03/2009 Don't 'over egg' your waste this Easter
  
• 16/03/2009 Backing greener energy and a greener community in Barnstaple.
  
• 13/03/2009 Technology catches up with speeding drivers
  
• 13/03/2009 New partnership aims to boost school improvement in Devon
  
• 13/03/2009 Good teaching and rising standards at East Devon primary school
  
• 12/03/2009 Scheme to improve surface water drainage
  
• 12/03/2009 Resurfacing scheme at Instow
  
• 11/03/2009 Welcome to Devon event at County Hall
  
• 11/03/2009 Theatrical chef helps children to love food hate waste
  
• 11/03/2009 Teign School students get real about junk food
  
• 11/03/2009 Save money with the latest edition of DevonTalk
  
• 11/03/2009 Axmouth playground enjoys cash boost
  
• 10/03/2009 Sidmouth College named as one of the most improved schools in the country
  
• 10/03/2009 Have your say on the future of Post Offices - Inquiry comes to Devon.
  
• 09/03/2009 New partnership aims to boost school improvement in Devon
  
• 09/03/2009 Local firm goes the extra Countrymile
  
• 09/03/2009 Exeter Central Library gets new look - on the floor
  
• 09/03/2009 Devon hits the mark with green targets
  
• 06/03/2009 Splash bail out proposals take a step forward
  
• 05/03/2009 Praise floods in for County Council's top performance
  
• 05/03/2009 Plans for exciting federation will provide continuity for schools
  
• 05/03/2009 New children's centre provides services for Ivybridge families
  
• 05/03/2009 Icy roads warning to motorists
  
• 05/03/2009 Gritters out in force overnight
  
• 05/03/2009 Further praise for top performing Devon County Council
  
• 05/03/2009 Devon Trading Standards uncovers marketing scam in Totnes.
  
• 05/03/2009 County judged top performer by Audit Commission
  
• 04/03/2009 New scheme to put infants' needs first is one of first in country
  
• 04/03/2009 New community centre becomes a step closer
  
• 04/03/2009 Kingsbridge's purpose-built new children's centre opens
  
• 04/03/2009 Kids get onside with the Pilgrims
  
• 04/03/2009 Devon County Council wins national Beacon status for children's work
  
• 04/03/2009 Caring Honiton primary changes for the better and sees results improve
  
• 03/03/2009 Youth bank takes to the road
  
• 03/03/2009 Vixen Tor Modification Order supported
  
• 03/03/2009 Roadside tree cutting on A361
  
• 03/03/2009 Mums, Dads and Carers given extra help to speak up
  
• 03/03/2009 Jurassic trees for the Jurassic Coast
  
• 03/03/2009 Have they got the Text Factor?
  
• 03/03/2009 First preference secondary school admissions rise in Devon
  
• 02/03/2009 Teignmouth kicks off Youth Inclusion Programme
  
• 02/03/2009 Safety improved thanks to new footpath
  
• 02/03/2009 Planning a greener future for the community in Barnstaple
  
• 02/03/2009 Exwick kicks off youth inclusion programme
  
• 02/03/2009 Devon schools celebrate increased attendance and beat national trends
  
• 02/03/2009 Competitions at Honiton Library
  
• 01/03/2009 £1 million investment to bring quality play facilities to Devon
  
• 27/02/2009 Public to have their say on children and young people's mental health
  
• 27/02/2009 Exeter Science Park investment vital to region's economy
  
• 26/02/2009 Better toilets for Woolacombe Village Hall
  
• 25/02/2009 Ploughing a rich vein of poetic talent
  
• 25/02/2009 Honiton Community College wins praise from education chiefs
  
• 25/02/2009 Dartmoor project benefits from sale of airport
  
• 25/02/2009 Bickleigh School benefits from sale of airport
  
• 25/02/2009 Age Concern's West Exe Centre benefits from sale of airport
  
• 24/02/2009 Happy birthday Tiverton Library
  
• 24/02/2009 Exeter Science Park public exhibitions
  
• 24/02/2009 Crediton Industrial Link Road revised
  
• 23/02/2009 Sign of the times at Dittisham
  
• 23/02/2009 See "Scambusters! The Musical" for free
  
• 23/02/2009 See "Scambusters! The Musical" for free
  
• 23/02/2009 Redhills School sets sail for shade
  
• 23/02/2009 New path to Manor Room in Upottery
  
• 23/02/2009 Future of 15 Post Office shops secured by County Council
  
• 23/02/2009 Exeter secondary in top five of most improved schools
  
• 20/02/2009 Upottery Young at Heart project gets a boost
  
• 20/02/2009 Shaw Healthcare withdraw from negotiations
  
• 20/02/2009 Organic garden to be created at Decoy School thanks to money from sale of airport
  
• 20/02/2009 New community bus for Totnes thanks to money from sale of airport
  
• 20/02/2009 Devon Countrymile consultation
  
• 20/02/2009 Culmstock residents celebrate start of work on playing field improvements
  
• 19/02/2009 Political parties debate new budget for Devon
  
• 19/02/2009 Lowest Council Tax rise ever in new budget for "stability"
  
• 18/02/2009 Shaldon Post Office gets cash machine thanks to money from sale of airport
  
• 18/02/2009 Residents get set for digital age
  
• 18/02/2009 New children's corner in Bampton's Riverside Hall
  
• 18/02/2009 New allotments to be created in Bickington thanks to money from sale of airport
  
• 18/02/2009 National recognition for Devon's healthy school meals
  
• 18/02/2009 Lundy investment announced at economy conference
  
• 18/02/2009 Leg up for equestrian tourism in Devon
  
• 18/02/2009 Important ceramic collection goes on display thanks to airport sale money
  
• 18/02/2009 Devon sent - Business Angels helping small businesses prosper.
  
• 17/02/2009 Upgrading of footpath at Staverton
  
• 17/02/2009 Sports clubs in Bradninch and Cullompton benefit from sale of airport
  
• 17/02/2009 Improvements at Station Road roundabout in Bovey Tracey
  
• 17/02/2009 Feeling the heat at Harbertonford Football Club
  
• 17/02/2009 Boost for Kenn Centre thanks to money from sale of airport
  
• 17/02/2009 All weather play made possible at Sidmouth Pre-School Playgroup
  
• 17/02/2009 Airport money used to provide better play facilities at Heathfield in Bovey Tracey
  
• 16/02/2009 On board with Darwin - an exploration of the work of Exmouth artist Conrad Martens
  
• 16/02/2009 Mangos and olives on the menu for Fairtrade Devon.
  
• 16/02/2009 Exmouth Councillor thanks emergency services for their professionalism during blaze on Friday.
  
• 16/02/2009 Devon Libraries go bananas for Fairtrade fortnight.
  
• 13/02/2009 Yealmpton area projects benefit from sale of airport
  
• 13/02/2009 Sale of airport helps Combe Martin school pupils grow their own
  
• 13/02/2009 Newton Abbot's purpose-built new children's centre opens
  
• 13/02/2009 Ivybridge Fore Street - pedestrian improvement works
  
• 13/02/2009 Exeter City opens floodlights for young people.
  
• 12/02/2009 Honiton schools unite in song
  
• 11/02/2009 Singing playgrounds spring from the snow
  
• 11/02/2009 Exmouth Strand consultation findings announced
  
• 11/02/2009 Disabled facilities to be installed at Blackmore Theatre
  
• 11/02/2009 Council endorses Post Office Task Force report
  
• 10/02/2009 Winter efforts praised by council and business leaders
  
• 10/02/2009 Single lane road closure A381 Littlehempston.
  
• 10/02/2009 Money Talks - Council listens.
  
• 10/02/2009 Lowest Council Tax increase ever!
  
• 10/02/2009 Freezing temperatures expected across Devon overnight
  
• 10/02/2009 Devon conductor wins national award
  
• 10/02/2009 Bird Box half term fun
  
• 09/02/2009 Turning Japanese - Devon's libraries experience a taste of the East.
  
• 09/02/2009 Road safety work on the North Devon Link Road
  
• 09/02/2009 Risk of floods, snow and ice on Devon's roads
  
• 09/02/2009 Resurfacing planned for St Marychurch Road
  
• 09/02/2009 Record response for travel tally
  
• 09/02/2009 New transport and access guide for Tavistock area
  
• 09/02/2009 Lucky Devontalk winner switched on for the Digital Switchover
  
• 09/02/2009 Kitchen make-over at Stokenham Parish Hall thanks to money from sale of airport
  
• 09/02/2009 Highways staff have busy weekend of grit and determination
  
• 09/02/2009 Fall in love this Valentine's Day....with your Mobile Library.
  
• 09/02/2009 Delay over local government reorganisation
  
• 09/02/2009 County Council to set new budget for Devon
  
• 09/02/2009 Bigger car park at Broadclyst enables school to have walking bus
  
• 09/02/2009 Access all areas - Okehampton meeting.
  
• 06/02/2009 Westleigh Cricket Club benefits from sale of airport
  
• 06/02/2009 Tavistock College can build on exam success say inspectors
  
• 06/02/2009 Staverton benefits from sale of airport
  
• 06/02/2009 Silverton tennis courts benefit from sale of airport
  
• 06/02/2009 School dinner numbers double at Honiton Primary
  
• 06/02/2009 New home for Enable Project at South Brent School a step closer
  
• 06/02/2009 Energy efficiency improved at Axmouth Village Hall
  
• 06/02/2009 Dartmouth Discovery benefits from sale of airport
  
• 06/02/2009 County Council responds quickly to snow alert
  
• 06/02/2009 Council warning to stay put tonight as treacherous icy conditions grip Devon
  
• 06/02/2009 Chulmleigh Playing Field pavilion to benefit from sale of airport
  
• 06/02/2009 Better sports facilities at Marwood School
  
• 05/02/2009 St James Hall celebrate cash boost
  
• 05/02/2009 Principal to retire
  
• 05/02/2009 Motorists warned more snow and ice on way
  
• 05/02/2009 Devon website marks Darwin anniversary
  
• 05/02/2009 Devon salt stocks coping with winter freeze
  
• 05/02/2009 Dartmoor Paul comes to Okehampton Library
  
• 05/02/2009 Crime writer Rebecca Tope meets her fans at Ottery Library
  
• 04/02/2009 Youth voices elected in Devon
  
• 04/02/2009 High achieving South Hams school is 'integral part of village life'
  
• 04/02/2009 Council to consider Post Office Task Force report
  
• 03/02/2009 Motorists advised to drive with care
  
• 03/02/2009 Gritters working overtime to keep Devon moving
  
• 02/02/2009 Tiverton's Baby Bistro wins world gold for Britain
  
• 02/02/2009 Scamnesty - bin your scam mail
  
• 02/02/2009 Gritters working around the clock on Devon's roads
  
• 30/01/2009 Pupils at Cornwood show exceptional enjoyment of learning
  
• 30/01/2009 Looking for a lost world? Try Devon libraries
  
• 30/01/2009 East Devon primary wins national reading award
  
• 30/01/2009 Brixton school staff 'passionate about giving children the best start in life'
  
• 30/01/2009 Author to meet fans at Exeter Central Library
  
• 29/01/2009 Repairs planned for A399 north of Aller Cross
  
• 29/01/2009 Plymouth University indicates interest to sell Rolle College site
  
• 28/01/2009 Wii Sport proves a hit for over 50s
  
• 28/01/2009 New roof for Fairlynch Museum thanks to funding from airport sale
  
• 28/01/2009 Extra support for youngsters at Tavistock Library
  
• 28/01/2009 Devon welcomes praise as best place to live in England
  
• 28/01/2009 Cheering news for Beer Mariners Hall
  
• 28/01/2009 All weather play at Duchy Pre-School in Bradninch
  
• 28/01/2009 A39 resurfacing at Hoops Inn
  
• 27/01/2009 Going for Gold at Exmouth Library.
  
• 27/01/2009 Calls for re-think on funding pull out
  
• 23/01/2009 Whitchurch School to benefit from funding from airport sale
  
• 23/01/2009 Theatre Alibi gets new vehicle thanks to funding from airport sale
  
• 23/01/2009 Jubilee Hall in Chagford benefits from funding from airport sale
  
• 23/01/2009 Conversation events for parents and carers of children with special needs
  
• 23/01/2009 Cash boost raises a smile for photography collection
  
• 22/01/2009 Official opening of Pilton cycle path
  
• 22/01/2009 Funding found for important link in Ottery
  
• 22/01/2009 County Council praised for Local Transport Plan progress
  
• 22/01/2009 Competition-quality sports facilities take shape at Tavistock College
  
• 21/01/2009 Volunteers needed to help run Devon Discovery's Wild Nights Out
  
• 21/01/2009 South Zeal recreation ground benefits from airport sale funding
  
• 21/01/2009 Roadworks set to resume in Totnes
  
• 21/01/2009 Owners of holiday accommodation need to be switched on for Digital TV
  
• 21/01/2009 Frithelstock Village Hall improvements funded by airport sale
  
• 20/01/2009 Two Devon secondaries named among country's top performing schools
  
• 20/01/2009 Napoli Inquiry Committee announces its findings
  
• 20/01/2009 Keeping Warm this Winter - help and advice for older people.
  
• 20/01/2009 East Devon primary in line for national reading award
  
• 19/01/2009 Speak up! Honiton Library publishes its 2009 speakers list
  
• 16/01/2009 What makes the Jurassic Coast special to you?
  
• 16/01/2009 Let there be flowers!
  
• 16/01/2009 Free parking in Kingsbridge Fore Street car park
  
• 16/01/2009 Auschwitz - British role discussed in library talk
  
• 15/01/2009 Winter weather could cause road maintenance problems
  
• 15/01/2009 Twilight competition draws fans out of the dark and into the libraries
  
• 15/01/2009 Pupils enjoy happy, caring school with high and rising standards
  
• 15/01/2009 Newly revamped Ockment Centre reopens for business
  
• 15/01/2009 Happy pupils at caring Exeter school with rising standards
  
• 15/01/2009 Exeter GCSE results soar in city's new secondary schools
  
• 15/01/2009 Community consulted on future of primary school
  
• 15/01/2009 Big rise for Devon schools at GCSE despite low funding
  
• 15/01/2009 A weekly chance to trace your family tree
  
• 14/01/2009 Walk this way for new foot care service
  
• 14/01/2009 Cycling investment to help Devon's economy
  
• 14/01/2009 Bike It day celebrations for St Luke's College
  
• 12/01/2009 Work underway on new footpath in North Tawton
  
• 12/01/2009 Winter cycling competition winner
  
• 12/01/2009 Dartmouth's purpose-built new children's centre opens
  
• 12/01/2009 A Recipe for Success - ICT holds all the ingredients for a growing economy.
  
• 09/01/2009 Nursing home to close due to falling occupancy levels
  
• 08/01/2009 Pupils 'at the heart' of rapidly improving village school