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

By PRSD, on Monday, February 6, 2012 | Comment

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…

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Plymouth considered curbs on foreign students in city centre shops

By PRSD, on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 | Comment

Proposal would limit number of students allowed in a shop at one time to tackle rise in shoplifting and antisocial behaviour

Conservative health minister comes under fire over tobacco briefings

By PRSD, on Sunday, January 1, 2012 |

Leaked emails reveal that Earl Howe sought out the views of Philip Morris International in his campaign against tobacco control measures

Cuts have affected patient care, say doctors

By PRSD, on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 |

David Cameron's so-called policy on the NHS!

Exclusive poll backs up consultants’ protests over bed closures and longer waiting times for surgery

Solar subsidy cuts legally flawed, high court rules

By PRSD, on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 |

The government’s decision to slash feed-in tariff incentives for solar installations breached rules governing consultation exercises

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Are Devon organic companies feeling the pinch?

By PRSD, on Thursday, December 15, 2011 | 1 comment - ()

Overall sales of ‘ethical’ goods and services – from produce to transport and funerals – rose by 9% despite decline in organic food, according to the Co-operative

Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw accuses BBC of lack of leadership

By PRSD, on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 |

Corporation accused of being biased towards national stations such as BBC Radio 4 at expense of local services

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.