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Over 100 Exeter residents gather to shape £20m plan for their streets
More than 100 residents attended a community event in Whipton hosted by Exeter MP Steve Race to set priorities for the government's Pride in Place programme, which will invest £2 million a year for ten years in Whipton South and Heavitree East, giving local people direct control over spending on pa...
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Over 100 Exeter residents gather to shape £20m plan for their streets
More than 100 residents attended a community event in Whipton hosted by Exeter MP Steve Race to set priorities for the government's Pride in Place programme, which will invest £2 million a year for ten years in Whipton South and Heavitree East, giving local people direct control over spending on pa...
Over 100 Exeter residents gather to shape £20m plan for their streets
More than 100 residents attended a community event in Whipton hosted by Exeter MP Steve Race to set priorities for the government's Pride in Place programme, which will invest £2 million a year for ten years in Whipton South and Heavitree East, giving local people direct control over spending on pa...
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Work begins on major street lighting upgrade across Torbay
New system aims to cut carbon emissions, reduce costs and improve public safety Work has begun on a major upgrade to Torbay’s street lighting network, with new technology set to transform how lights are managed across the area. Torbay Council has started installing a Telensa Central Managemen...
Thrilling victory for Paignton in a pulsating Torbay derby
Plaudits for Paignton and Brixham prepare for a mammoth game at Topsham Paignton Rugby Club took the Torbay honours after a superb 33-28 win over Torquay Athletic in the Counties 1 Tribute Western West Division. The Tics had the better of the first half, leading 21-12 at the break, despite Pa...
Work begins on major street lighting upgrade across Torbay
New system aims to cut carbon emissions, reduce costs and improve public safety Work has begun on a major upgrade to Torbay’s street lighting network, with new technology set to transform how lights are managed across the area. Torbay Council has started installing a Telensa Central Managemen...
Thrilling victory for Paignton in a pulsating Torbay derby
Plaudits for Paignton and Brixham prepare for a mammoth game at Topsham Paignton Rugby Club took the Torbay honours after a superb 33-28 win over Torquay Athletic in the Counties 1 Tribute Western West Division. The Tics had the better of the first half, leading 21-12 at the break, despite Pa...
Work begins on major street lighting upgrade across Torbay
New system aims to cut carbon emissions, reduce costs and improve public safety Work has begun on a major upgrade to Torbay’s street lighting network, with new technology set to transform how lights are managed across the area. Torbay Council has started installing a Telensa Central Managemen...
Thrilling victory for Paignton in a pulsating Torbay derby
Plaudits for Paignton and Brixham prepare for a mammoth game at Topsham Paignton Rugby Club took the Torbay honours after a superb 33-28 win over Torquay Athletic in the Counties 1 Tribute Western West Division. The Tics had the better of the first half, leading 21-12 at the break, despite Pa...
Big win for Barum Chiefs and youth triumph for the Bideford Colts
Brilliant end to the season at home for the Chiefs of Barnstaple Rugby Club Barnstaple Chiefs completed their home campaign in the National League 2 West with a resounding 57-14 demolition of Syston at a sunny Pottington Road. Barum set their stall out early against the bottom club in the div...
Big win for Barum Chiefs and youth triumph for the Bideford Colts
Brilliant end to the season at home for the Chiefs of Barnstaple Rugby Club Barnstaple Chiefs completed their home campaign in the National League 2 West with a resounding 57-14 demolition of Syston at a sunny Pottington Road. Barum set their stall out early against the bottom club in the div...
Big win for Barum Chiefs and youth triumph for the Bideford Colts
Brilliant end to the season at home for the Chiefs of Barnstaple Rugby Club Barnstaple Chiefs completed their home campaign in the National League 2 West with a resounding 57-14 demolition of Syston at a sunny Pottington Road. Barum set their stall out early against the bottom club in the div...
PICTURES: 'Beautiful farmhouse-style' home hits Longford market for just over €220,000
Aghadowry, Ballinamuck, is a "farmhouse style residence" being sold by Murtagh Bros A "beautiful," detached home with "panoramic views" has hit the Longford market for just €225,000. Aghadowry, Ballinamuck, is a "farmhouse style residence" being sold by Murtagh Bros. USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' ...
Case of man allegedly biting a female prison officer at Laois prison struck out
A man appeared before Portlaoise District Court A charge against a prisoner who was accused of assaulting a female prison officer has been struck out at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. John Connors (43) of 24 Drumgoold Villas, Enniscorthy, Wexford, is accused of assault causing harm a...
Playground call as area in huge Laois housing estate to be taken in charge
Kilminchy in Portlaoise has over 1,000 homes built by multiple developers, and still growing Another area in a huge Laois housing estate is about to be taken in charge. Kilminchy in Portlaoise now has over 1,000 houses and apartments, privately built over the past 25 years or so by multiple d...
Figures reveal twelve dogs killed at Kilkenny dog track in 2025
Renewed calls are being made for greyhound racing to be banned Eighteen greyhounds were injured and 12 dogs were killed at Kilkenny Racing Track in 2025 according to official figures. Figures issued by the Department of Agriculture reveal that six of the dogs were treated and 12 were euthanis...
Louth Weather: Becoming breezy, though staying mostly dry
Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees with easterly winds Becoming breezy, though staying mostly dry with sunny spells and just isolated light showers. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees with easterly winds increasing moderate to fresh. Tuesday night: Dry with long clear spells, thou...
Staying dry for most of today in Donegal with a mix of cloud and hazy sunshine
Isolated light showers may occur throughout the day, with highest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees, mildest further west Becoming breezy today, Tuesday, in Donegal with easterly winds increasing moderate to fresh. Staying dry for most with a mix of cloud and hazy sunshine, with just isolated ...
Buncrana teen banned after 190km/h cross-border chase ends with PSNI stinger
Judge Emile Daly said that the young man's driving, while he was uninsured, was 'incredibly irresponsible' and, in issuing a heavy fine to the defendant, warned that he could well have found himself behind bars A Buncrana man who led Gardai on a 190km/h chase before crossing the border has be...
Offaly Rowing Club sweep the boards at Sligo Regatta
Offaly Rowing club took home a whopping 19 gold medals from the Sligo Sprint Regatta held last Saturday. It was a day to remember for the club as they travelled in large numbers up the N4 in what proved to be a very successful and worthwhile trip. While the sun shone for most of the day, the tricky ...