Local Politics Archive

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Friday, 30 May 2025 13:29

Paediatric dentistry focus for Derriford hospital

Friday, 30 May 2025 07:07

Controversial heart attack patient 'trial' decision deferred

Thursday, 29 May 2025 11:28

Devon brain cancer centre becomes centre of excellence

Thursday, 29 May 2025 07:54

Proposal to convert ornate bank building in South Molton

Wednesday, 28 May 2025 07:10

Eleven homes approved for North Devon village

Saturday, 24 May 2025 21:42

Devon's foster carers to get council tax rebate

Saturday, 24 May 2025 21:40

New Lib Dem chair elected in face of Reform UK abstentions

Saturday, 24 May 2025 21:33

Time running out to secure pub for community

Saturday, 24 May 2025 20:28

MPs demand action on Devon ‘dental desert’

Saturday, 24 May 2025 08:04

Urgent funding needed to save Plough

Friday, 23 May 2025 11:28

First of eight Devon-based anti-sub warships named

Friday, 23 May 2025 08:36

East Devon is coach-friendly hotspot

Friday, 23 May 2025 08:00

Tributes to Devon leader as he steps down

Friday, 23 May 2025 06:51

Plymouth boss apologies for tree fiasco

Friday, 23 May 2025 06:48

MPs' anger as Devon gets left behind on broadband

Thursday, 22 May 2025 15:52

Brixham Tory resignation tips Torbay Council balance

Thursday, 22 May 2025 15:47

Campaigners welcome Torquay Pavilion's 'at risk' listing

Thursday, 22 May 2025 11:42

New teams crack down on Devon pollution hotspots

Thursday, 22 May 2025 10:55

Newton Abbot tip to get upgrade

Thursday, 22 May 2025 07:53

Over £1 million to fund temporary accommodation in Torridge

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 09:38

Torridge deals with over 700 dog incidents in three years

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 07:14

Plain sailing for Paignton windmill home plan

Monday, 19 May 2025 13:47

'Millionaire' homes road closed after sewage pipe breaks

Monday, 19 May 2025 13:03

New lord mayor elected in Plymouth

Monday, 19 May 2025 07:38

Exmouth 'Paddle Out' protests at sewage

Sunday, 18 May 2025 18:28

Switch of deputies as council chair re-elected

Saturday, 17 May 2025 22:17

Hard work on Devon’s shake-up plans ‘clear to see’, Government says

Saturday, 17 May 2025 22:13

Could costly social care services be merged across county?

Saturday, 17 May 2025 22:08

How empty churches could answer Torbay's prayers for new homes

Friday, 16 May 2025 14:16

Anger as councillor in racism row is chosen as Torbay's deputy mayor

Friday, 16 May 2025 14:12

Devoncast - A pool protest, good news for tourism and a Dartmoor headache

Friday, 16 May 2025 12:02

Former magician's assistant is Exeter's lord mayor

Thursday, 15 May 2025 15:29

Lithium battery storage plans thrown out

Thursday, 15 May 2025 07:23

Protesters hit streets to save pool

Wednesday, 14 May 2025 09:24

Ofsted rates Devon’s children’s services 'inadequate'

Wednesday, 14 May 2025 07:44

Teignbridge ‘golden nugget’ leads recycling drive

Wednesday, 14 May 2025 07:39

Students help clean up East Devon beach

Tuesday, 13 May 2025 13:31

Plymouth borrowing is "sensible and affordable"

Tuesday, 13 May 2025 10:14

Plans filed for huge Torquay town centre revamp

Monday, 12 May 2025 13:03

Exmoor railway extension plans rejected

Saturday, 10 May 2025 23:22

New plans for 450 homes on greenfield site

Saturday, 10 May 2025 23:15

Business park gets go-ahead despite fears for ancient road

Saturday, 10 May 2025 18:09

Devoncast – A power shift at County Hall and controversial wind turbines

Saturday, 10 May 2025 08:13

Devon County Council raises rainbow flag for Exeter Pride

Friday, 9 May 2025 12:53

Torbay solar farm decision makers told to think again

Friday, 9 May 2025 09:36

Devon MPs demand coronary care re-think

Friday, 9 May 2025 07:36

Controversial plans approved for beach electricty cable

Thursday, 8 May 2025 07:26

MP demands action over 'outrageous' parking firms

Wednesday, 7 May 2025 14:02

Dawson wins Barnstaple by-Election

Wednesday, 7 May 2025 08:31

Turnout down across East Devon in county-wide poll

Sunday, 4 May 2025 22:30

Councillor’s ‘black’ police comment recorded as hate incident

Sunday, 4 May 2025 22:27

Approval granted for community hall after 20 year wait

Sunday, 4 May 2025 22:25

Anger at lack of council support for Sidmouth’s major jazz festival

Sunday, 4 May 2025 22:23

Lib Dems become biggest party in Devon but Greens could hold key to power

Saturday, 3 May 2025 20:51

Lib Dem’s exert dominance in Mid Devon

Saturday, 3 May 2025 11:32

The significant outcome from this election might not be what you expect

Saturday, 3 May 2025 11:30

East Devon gets two Reform councillors as Lib Dems sweep five

Saturday, 3 May 2025 08:10

Conservatives' 16 year Devon leadership reign ends

Friday, 2 May 2025 15:54

Labour loses all county council seats in Exeter

Friday, 2 May 2025 15:36

Devoncast – Plymouth recovers, Exeter includes and a jewel in the crown for Torquay

Friday, 2 May 2025 13:21

Reform take Exeter City Council seat

Friday, 2 May 2025 11:34

Reform UK could consider Devon coalition

Thursday, 1 May 2025 10:53