the Devon Week

The Devon Week is a round up of news events throughout the region.
The bite-size digest is in beta testing at the moment and is published by not-for-profit News and Media Republic Ltd to work alongside its other publications and crowd sourcing experiment.
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Exeter council complains of being 'frozen out' in economic plans for region's future

Exeter City Council is not part of the Local Enterprise Partnership, successor to the Regional Development Agency, made up of Devon, Plymouth and Torbay Councils

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Agatha Christie tree to be protected as towns gear up to Christie 120th anniversary

Torbay is preparing for the 120th anniversary of The Bay’s crime sleuth sensation, Agatha Christie, with more than 50 Christie-themed events, including a red-herring hunt and firework display. Meanwhile, the tree that shaded young Agatha as she kept cricket scores is under threat

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Totnes puppeteer John Roberts is famed as meerkat man and has a career in puppeteering

John Roberts, the puppeteer creator of the meerkat in the Comparethemarket’s comparethemeerkat advertising campaign lives in Totnes, and is proud of his lifelong puppeteering prowess

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Special tribute to butterfly expert unveiled at Orley Common near Ipplepe

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A colourful display panel about the lives of butterflies has been unveiled at Orley Common near Ipplepen this week as a lasting tribute to former volunteer and butterfly expert Maurice Edmonds

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Further cuts to Exeter council budget 'inevitable'

Further cuts predicted for Exeter City Council as it faces up to ‘challenging’ situation

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South Devon zoo goes for national glory

Paignton Zoo is in the running to become Eden TV’s Wildlife Attraction of the Year 2010, a nine of the UK’s leading wildlife attractions compete for the title.

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Harriet Jones: fashion and jewellery from a young designer

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Harriet Jones is a 16-year-old fashion designer and jewellery maker based in Plymouth. She’s been fascinated with fashion from an early age and has put it to good use with her collection of 60s and 70s-inspired pieces

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Three Teignbridge parks named among country's best

Courtenay Park, Decoy Country Park and Teignmouth Den have picked up Green Flag park awards, with Courtenay Park in Newton Abbot winning it for the first time, joining five time and three-time winners at the Decoy Country Park and Teignmouth Den respectively

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Tiverton Pannier Market (video)

Tiverton Pannier market

Devon filmmaker Will Foxwell captures the strength of Tiverton Pannier market in a film which highlights the need to support local business and the quality of produce available in Devon

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Barnstaple Blackout (video)

An independent filmmaker in North Devon put the flash mob idea to the test in Barnstaple

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