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Local framework 'a missed chance'

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

WORK to bring forward new housing and employment sites has been approved but one local landowner warns the scheme represents a missed opportunity. Mid...

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Councillors agree in principal to homes building

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

COUNCIL houses could be built in Mid-Devon for the first time in 14 years after councillors agreed in principle to restart home building in the...

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County gives 'unanimous' backing for library plans

An artist's impression of the planned Cullompton Library

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

AN AMBITIOUS £3 million scheme to provide the first of a new type of Devon library in Cullompton won "unanimous" support at County Hall last...

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Cream tea crisis is averted

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

THE age-old debate on the right way to serve a cream tea has flared up ahead of this weekend's Tavistock Food and Drink Festival. A poster and leaflet...

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Lights going out in bid to save £450,000

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

THE lights will go out on Mid Devon as part of a county council cash-saving initiative. It is hoped in excess of 4,000 tonnes of CO2 and £450,000...

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Fears over plans for new homes in lane

Mike Macilroy is concerned further development in Shortlands Lane will make it difficult for emergency services to access the site. Inset: the fire at Continental Cars  in December 2004

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

INCREASING the number of homes in a narrow Cullompton street will result in injury if access for emergency services is compromised. This is a warning...

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Crackdown on motorists using illicit red diesel fuel

Bob Gaiger

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

NINE motorists were cautioned last year for running their vehicles on Mid Devon roads with "illicit fuel". Revenue & Customs officers intercepted...

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Plan raises fear of over development

SURPRISED: Roger Giles

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

COUNCIL bosses have launched a lengthy consultation about the future development of East Devon. The blueprint has already been criticised amid...

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Moneywise is around to help

Moneywise volunteers Peter Dickinson and Brian Pocock

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

THOSE forgotten by the banks and wanting to avoid paying the high charges of unscrupulous lenders can seek help thanks to a collaboration between...

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Watch for special offer

FRAME AT LAST:  Face of Plymouth winners Myles Easton and Jessica Harmsworth check out the Specsavers range

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

THE Herald is next week running a special offer in conjunction with Specsavers. From Tuesday, tokens will be printed daily in the newspaper and, with...

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