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PUBLIC LOOS MAY SHUT IN CUTBACKS

The toilets in Phoenix Lane are threatened with closure   Marcus Thompson MDG210110_MT04_01

A TOWN centre toilet in Tiverton could be axed under a money- saving round of cuts proposed by Mid Devon District Council.
The public convenience in Phoenix Lane, opposite the Jobcentre Plus office, is one of a number around the district which have been earmarked for possible closure from 2011
The proposed closure could contribute to a...

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CLOSURE THREAT TO TOWN TOILETS

The  toilets at St  Lawrence Green    MDG300110_MT02_02

 TWO of Crediton’s four public toilets could be closed by council spending cuts.The public convenience at St Lawrence Green...

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SCHOOL'S PLAN FOR £6m SIXTH FORM UNIT

Uffculme School

STUDENTS in the Culm Valley could be offered a range of educational options if plans for a new £6m centre get the go-ahead at...

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Top fans book seats as team aims for final

Willand manager Clive Jones   Marcus Thompson MDG241009_MT01_13

THE back seats of the players' coach will be reserved for Willand Rovers' "loyal supporters" if the club can seal a place at the FA...

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Man jailed for attacking woman with air rifle butt

A MAN has been jailed for attacking a woman with the butt of an air rifle on a secluded river bank. David Gale, 23, of Barle Court, Tiverton, was jailed for two years and six months at...


Jury told 'don't be sympathetic'

A JURY has been told not to feel sympathy for a Mid Devon man accused of trying to flash at two teenage boys and propositioning them for sex. Robert Williams, 23, from Hemyock, near...

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Work starts on Age Concern's new day centre

Roger Hayler, left, a trustee of Age Concern,  builder Derek Healey, centre,  and Chris Lane, carpenter  Marcus Thompson MDG300110_MT03_01

A NEW haven for elderly people has begun to take shape. Age Concern Tiverton, Cullompton and District is relocating its day service...

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More launch bids for a share of cash

Josh Gunn, 11, Megan Maunder, 11, Aimee Cunningham, 10, and James Floyd, 11, running their own healthy snack shop at Willowbank Primary School   Marcus Thompson MDG290110_MT04_10

TWO more Mid Devon schools have thrown their hat into the ring by entering the Gazette's competition to win a share of £8,000....

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Schools link-up aims to improve standards

Sam Britton, six, from Sampford Peverell, Faith Whittaker, seven, of Hemyock, and Dominic Thompson, six, of  Wilcombe, with Wilcombe headteacher Gary Chown. The schools could be linked in a new federation   Marcus Thompson MDG010210_MT02_03

PARENTS at three Mid Devon primaries will learn more this week about proposals for a pioneering partnership which aims to improve educa...

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Pupils going bananas!

Igor Dabrowski, eight, of St Andrew's Primary School, goes bananas for fruit    MARCUS THOMPSON MDG270110_MT05_05

A RANGE of healthy fruits are tingling the taste buds of pupils at a Cullompton school. Youngsters from St Andrew's Primary School...

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Grandfather fears 'truth of Iraq' will stay buried

Protesters near the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre where former PM Tony Blair gave evidence to the Chilcot Inquiry into Iraq.  David Godfrey fears the truth will not come out of the investigation

THE grandfather of a soldier killed in Iraq says he fears the true story behind the war will never come out after witnessing Tony...

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DODGE NETS 1,000th GAME

Tiverton Town manager Martyn Rogers will reach a landmark at Farnborough on Saturday, his 1,00th match in charge    Marcus Thompson MDG180110_MT05_05

MARTYN Rogers admits he will be bursting with pride when he reaches 1,000 competitive games in charge of Tiverton Town at Farnborough on Saturday.

A string of postponements in recent weeks has meant the Ladysmead chief has had to wait patiently to reach the impressive milestone.

But Rogers should finally get into four figures as...

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Tough draw for Rovers

WILLAND Rovers boss Clive Jones insists his side have nothing to lose after being drawn against Midland Alliance side Barwell in the last 16 of the FA Vase. Goals from Sam Croft and Rob...

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Bushin's header lifts the Yellows out of drop zone

Tom Gardner heads towards  goal with Tiverton goalscorer Joe Bushin looking on   Marcus Thompson   MDG230110-MT08_02

A SOLITARY Joe Bushin goal was enough for Tiverton Town to take all three points against play-off contenders Oxford City at Ladysmead...

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Play links a trio of conflict tales

YORK'S award-winning Pilot Theatre Company comes to Exeter Northcott with their play The Fever Chart for a week from Tuesday, February 9.

Produced in association with York Theatre Royal, the production brings to life the work of playwright Naomi Wallace, best known for her political plays including One Flea Spare and The Trestle At Pope...

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Courtroom drama comes to town

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Janet agrees to direct panto '10

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From blues beats to X Factor pop

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A simply told story of complicated love

Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin in It's Complicated

WRITER and director Nancy Meyers has forged a reputation with smart, insightful and semi-autobiographical comedies that reveal myriad...

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