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Why Devon 'Tourist Tax' is an idea worth exploring
Letters
A Cornish tourism boss has suggested that, much like Venice is trialling, a tax on tourists should be implemented there. And he says that to make any such levy work Devon would have to be included.
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Exeter man fears 'for his life' in mental health battle
Health
"It leaves you with no self-worth and feeling like no one is listening, abandoned, isolated and like you're being punished"
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Rwanda bill vital in our efforts to manage illegal migration
Conservative Party
Anne Marie Morris MP says we must ensure our national sovereignty and the integrity of our borders are protected.
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'Why your vote matters after my own bizarre election'
Conservative Party
"My ward had 4,072 registered voters at the time, meaning less than 10% of electors voted for me"
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New Torbay hotels will extend holiday season
Letters
Tudor Hotels Ltd's head honcho, Rob Cox, says there is an "incredible desire" from holidaymakers to explore and experience the attractions of Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and surrounding areas
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Man says Devon geopark 'is of no benefit to Torquay'
Letters
'I can see for Kents Cavern the geopark is of interest. But as a general selling point for mass tourism in Torbay? Nah. It’s not working.'
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Historic Devon building 'left in an appalling state'
Letters
It could be redeveloped as objections pour in against proposed new homes along the Grand Western Canal
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Stopping the boats feels like common sense
Conservative Party
Simon Jupp MP says if you enter the UK illegally, you should not be able to remain here.
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Devon seafront fiasco ends with no apology
Letters
Why is the council so keen to very publicly fall on its sword this time when far more important decisions are made that waste public finances or are taken seemingly on a whim?
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New Devon homes in 'posh postcode' territory met with fury
Letters
New plans have been submitted forming the third phase of a new housing estate near the M5
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I cannot recall a moment when the world has felt so close to the brink
Ben Bradshaw
Sir Ben Bradshaw MP says we wait with bated breath for Israel’s promised response to the first attack by its arch enemy Iran on Israeli soil.
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Right to Buy in Devon 'should be axed'
Letters
'Housing is not a luxury item but something we all need'
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I ate strange new ready meal backed by Dragons' Den star
Food
Entrepreneurs Charlie Gilpin and Sam Moss of STOCKED appeared on the Dragons’ Den and gained backing from Steven Bartlett
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Major decision over eyesore Torquay hotel is 'just depressing'
Torbay Council
'Just what we need: yet another derelict hotel'
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It's time to reclaim Britain’s place as a global leader
Liberal Democrats
Richard Foord MP says In a world fraught with conflict, and with war on our continent, the UK Government should recognise that we need strength if we cherish our democratic principles, so as to uphold peace and security.
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'Tactical voting to kick out the Conservatives isn't democracy'
General Election
'This isn’t democracy, this is madness'
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Huge Torquay revamp work 'ignores basic common sense'
Letters
'In the case of the Strand, its the order of the work that is being done that ignores basic common sense'
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Fears new holiday homes rule will ruin parts of Devon
Letters
The aim is to prevent local people from being unable to afford to live in their own community - but one reader says the measures will have a detrimental impact
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People who run Exeter are 'living in Disneyland'
Letters
'They pretend to listen to the public but in reality they have already made up their minds in pressing ahead with their madness'
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These have been tough times but the economy has turned the corner
Mel Stride
Mel Stride MP says It has been another busy couple of weeks, both here in Central Devon and up in Westminster.
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Devon seaside road melodrama compared to 'slow-motion car crash'
Paignton
'The cost of this slow-motion car crash is £400,000 of taxpayers’ cash flushed away down the blue ‘paddling pool’ painted in the middle of the road'
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I'm a teenager living in a pretty Devon town but there's one glaring flaw
Newton Abbot
'Whilst neighbouring towns aren’t too far away, we don’t always have the means to travel or even want to travel'
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Beautiful Devon village's vision 'a waste of precious time'
Letters
Torridge’s planning department has failed to champion Winkleigh’s vision of a sustainable community as set out in its neighbourhood plan that the community voted for in its referendum.
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We moved to Devon and it turned out to be a disaster
North Devon
"Not only did people remind us of our “outsider” status all the time but they behaved differently towards outsiders"
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Torquay
Woman dies after Torquay harbour incident
The death is not being treated as suspicious
A380 lane closed after crash in Devon
Traffic & Travel
There was traffic heading southbound this afternoon (Monday, May 6)
'Dreaded' HMRC brown letter costing people hundreds has started coming through letterboxes
UK & World News
For people who do owe money, the average works out at £783 per person - although you may well owe more
Liam Gallagher 'living like a monk' in West Country mansion
Celebs & TV
The Oasis star is renting a Victorian property for nearly £17,000 a month
Heavy traffic on Devon A-road after crash - live updates
Google
The road was partially blocked
Barnstaple
Busking Festival brings music and merriment to Barnstaple
Experience the vibrant heart of Barnstaple as over thirty acts transform the town into a symphony of street performances, celebrating the spirit of live music and community
Join the Exeter Live Better Marathon and Community Five Mile Race
Exeter
Lace up and race in the Exeter Live Better Marathon or the Community Five Mile Race – a fun, fitness-filled event supporting local charities
DWP issues Universal Credit update as payments set to rise by up to £109 a month
DWP
A reminder has been issued about the change to ensure as many people as possible are claiming the benefit
Exeter LTN traffic troubles influenced city council votes
Local Elections
While Labour held on to the city council and increased its majority by one, the anti-LTN protest made itself felt.
Incredible photos of Torquay from swinging 1960s
Torquay
The decade that changed the face of Torquay is remembered in a collection of 28 great photos
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Torquay
Woman dies after Torquay harbour incident
The death is not being treated as suspicious
'Most beautiful town in UK' that looks like Greece and is a hit with tourists
Discover Devon
Dartmouth in South Devon has been hailed as the most beautiful town in the UK by one travel blogger - and it's easy to see why it's a hit with tourists
A380 lane closed after crash in Devon
Traffic & Travel
There was traffic heading southbound this afternoon (Monday, May 6)
'Dreaded' HMRC brown letter costing people hundreds has started coming through letterboxes
UK & World News
For people who do owe money, the average works out at £783 per person - although you may well owe more
Liam Gallagher 'living like a monk' in West Country mansion
Celebs & TV
The Oasis star is renting a Victorian property for nearly £17,000 a month
Barnstaple
Busking Festival brings music and merriment to Barnstaple
Experience the vibrant heart of Barnstaple as over thirty acts transform the town into a symphony of street performances, celebrating the spirit of live music and community
Join the Exeter Live Better Marathon and Community Five Mile Race
Exeter
Lace up and race in the Exeter Live Better Marathon or the Community Five Mile Race – a fun, fitness-filled event supporting local charities
DWP issues Universal Credit update as payments set to rise by up to £109 a month
DWP
A reminder has been issued about the change to ensure as many people as possible are claiming the benefit
Exeter LTN traffic troubles influenced city council votes
Local Elections
While Labour held on to the city council and increased its majority by one, the anti-LTN protest made itself felt.
Incredible photos of Torquay from swinging 1960s
Torquay
The decade that changed the face of Torquay is remembered in a collection of 28 great photos