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Devon college principal hits back at closure fears
Tiverton
Petroc College’s principal paints a picture of a vibrant institution adapting to the changing needs of its students and the local economy
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Universal Credit change call as some people '£2,800 per year worse off'
DWP
The number of benefit claimants who are out of work because of ill health has almost doubled since Universal Credit was first introduced, according to a think tank
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Devon's failing children's services is finally making 'slow' progress
Devon County Council
The latest Ofsted monitoring report of Devon County Council's 'inadequate' children's services has noted some vital changes have been made but more work still has to be done
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Major business park off M5 is well and truly thriving
Cullompton
Discover how Hitchcocks Business Park is driving economic growth, creating jobs, and championing sustainability in Mid Devon
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Inside the nostalgic golden years of Farley's Rusk factory - from dances to summer fetes
Nostalgia
The Farley Rusk Factory moved their production line to splendid new premises in 1931 and the move was heralded as a great success with the factory continuing to thrive
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Devon security firm goes into administration leaving £9m debts
Exmouth
DG Risk Consultants Ltd provided armed security for ships off Africa but was badly affected when Covid stopped shipping
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New Devon rail link could radically transform deprived town
North Devon
Discover how the Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance’s ambitious project to reconnect Bideford to Barnstaple
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Tax cut boost for workers in South West
Employment
The average worker is expected to be hundreds of pounds better off after Government announces tax cuts - which should cover the rise in bills for water, phone, broadband, council tax, TV licence fee, car tax, NHS dental charges and vehicle insurance
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DWP changes coming in April including National Insurance, wages, and benefits increase
BBC
The start of April will see a host of key changes being introduced which could make a big difference to your finances. A number of new rules will come into effect next month when the new financial year begins.
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New recruits will reinforce regulation across Mid Devon
Mid Devon District Council
Mid Devon District Council gears up for a planning enforcement revamp, welcoming new officers to tackle the backlog and bring fresh vigour to the team
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Devon killers serving life in jail for domestic murder
Courts
DevonLive looks at the killers convicted of murder after trial
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Millions of workers to get £160 pay rise in just a few weeks
Jeremy Hunt
The National Living Wage is going up from April 7, with the lowest-paid workers set to benefit from the increase in the minimum wage
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Major Devon factory expansion will create 100 jobs
Employment
An investment of £180m will catapult the business into global exporting
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400 jobs up for grabs at Haven Devon holiday park
Exmouth
Devon Cliffs holiday park needs staff for a huge range of roles this summer
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Staff 'in limbo' as Devon luxury holiday firm falls into administration
Employment
Workers on tenterhooks as they wait to find out if they will still have jobs
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App is making workers smile at a Devon hotel
Dartmoor
Bovey Castle, a boutique hotel in Devon, is using The Happy Hub, an app-based employee recognition programme that stimulates positive hormones, to create a happier and healthier workplace
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Famous Devon hotel could close amid £230,000 legal row
South Hams
Court papers served on company running Grade II* listed manor by building firm over large unpaid bill
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John Lewis axes jobs in Devon
Employment
Workers at outsourcing giant Foundever are placed under consultation after new John Lewis deal agreed
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Mid Devon cuts down on temp staff as workers seek stability
Mid Devon District Council
Mid Devon District Council has reduced its spending on temporary agency staff by more than a third
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Sainsbury's to axe 1,500 jobs in cost-cutting effort
Sainsbury's
The supermarket said it will cut roles in its contact centre in Widnes, in Cheshire, at its in-store bakeries and some at local fulfilment centres.
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Plymouth residents 'traumatised' as gardens trashed in bomb disposal
Armed Forces
They are grateful to the Army for removing the 500kg bomb but say repairs are expected to run into tens of thousands of pounds
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'Neglected' mum died hours after returning from dream Caribbean holiday
NHS
The mum-of-three began experiencing chest pains as the plane landed back in England
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Dartmoor's last active quarry - and 26 jobs - could be saved
Dartmoor
The stone is highly sought-after
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Viewers still traumatised by ITV's Breathtaking
ITV
All episodes are available on ITVX
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