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Benefit cuts fuelling abuse of disabled people – but it's a price worth paying for weekly bin collections…

Rising public resentment blamed on government focus on alleged ‘scrounger’ fraud and inflammatory media coverage… but at least the benefit cuts will pay for the weekly bin collection…

Chloe Cook |

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Patriarchy is just part of uni life

There’s a culture of patriarchy in British universities – just look at the prevalence of rape ‘jokes’. Chloe Cook explains

Torquay's other history |

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Torquay’s Other History: Moral pollution needs a solution

There was moral panic on the streets in the early 70s, with one reverend in Torquay comparing social permissiveness to the Battle of Britain

Claire McCarthy |

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24-hour Astana – a non-cook's dream!

With temperatures dropping to -40°C in Astana, Claire McCarthy decided to face up to her lack of talents in the kitchen, and uncovered her new favourite shop

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Bums on new, comfy seats at The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter

There’s a new comfier experience for theatre goers at Exeter’s Bike Shed Theatre

Katie Marie: Not Bad For A Girl |

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A trip down memory lane (via the Myspace layby)

Photo taken by Lisa (Indigo Blue Photography) and edited by Sandra (Soul Photography)

Katie Marie takes a Myspace trip down memory lane, recalling a tour with the Reoffenders back in 2007 (when people actually used Myspace)

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Europe outlaws Keynesian economics

EU members agree to outlaw Keynesian economics by writing into law a requirement on governments not to run budget deficits

Chaz Singh – THE face! » People's Republic of South Devon
An iconic image of Plymouth’s first Sikh Councillor Chaz Singh by Peter McMullin has been included in the book The Sikhs in Britain
Gordon Hook | Devon County Budget Proposals.
Devon County Council is about to announce it’s budget for 2012 – 13, Liberal Democrat County Councillor for Newton Abbot South and District Councillor for Buckland and Milber Gordon Hook has the low down
Recycled plastic keeps cyclists and walkers on the go in Okehampton | News Centre
A cycleway and footpath has been saved for future generations thanks to a £100,000 improvement scheme on the Granite Way path.
Council announces multi million investment programme in care homes for vulnerable people | News Centre
Devon Councillors have announced plans for multi-million pound investment in Council-run residential homes. £3.8 million is earmarked this year, with more investment to follow.
Community share transformation vision for city’s flagship library. | News Centre
More than 600 residents have helped shape plans for the multi-million pound redevelopment of Exeter Central Library.

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