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Martin Redfern with Leigh Curtis
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MONDAY 15 TO SATURDAY 20 JUNE 2026
Refugee Support Devon celebrates annual event with a film screening, radio programme and live performance alongside month-long fundraising campaign.
EXETER CITY CENTRE
Sentencing in second case awaited, scope of third legal action expanded and Devon County Council announces desire to pursue company through courts on same day Pennon Group reports £135 million underlying pre-tax profits in 2025-26.
Government white paper proposes England and Wales National Police Service and creation of as few as ten “super-forces” overseeing newly-defined local policing areas.
Heritage statement in support of covering crumbling concrete Exeter Corn Exchange windows with advertising hoardings included content from 2013 article about Bourne Corn Exchange 195 miles away in Lincolnshire.
Proposals for improved road layout and public realm including pavement-widening, tree-planting and seating areas follow nine-month collaboration with local stakeholders.
