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Turbine firm losing 200 more jobs
An Exeter firm which makes turbine blades is shedding a further 200 jobs, which cuts its workforce to 500. |
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Ash cloud threat to Devon economy
Commercial flights from Devon's two main airports are cancelled for another day because of the volcanic ash cloud. |
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City could be spared traffic jams
A £26m programme is agreed to beat traffic congestion in Exeter when a new town is built nearby. |
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Projects threatened by £56m cuts
Plans to dredge Falmouth docks and expand a college in Devon are hit by Regional Development Agency cuts. |
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Science park building on ambition
Plans for a science park in Exeter are helping the city beat the recession, BBC South West's Business Correspondent Neil Gallacher says. |
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Bentley dealers in receivership
A luxury car dealership in Devon goes into receivership after the economic downturn hits the market. |
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Trump's £1bn golf resort approved
US tycoon Donald Trump's controversial £1bn golf resort plans for Aberdeenshire are finally approved. |
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Firms' alarm codes in auction car
Documents containing security codes for businesses in the Exeter and Bristol areas are found in a car bought at auction. |
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Industrial unit destroyed in fire
A fire has destroyed an industrial unit and damaged two others at a business park near Exeter. |
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Second postal strike threatened
Postal staff involved in a strike which disrupted mail to 400,000 homes across Devon threaten a second walk-out. |
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£4m city relief road work begins
Work has begun on a new £4m relief road in east Devon to ease traffic problem east of Exeter. |
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Airport boasts 30% business boost
The latest passenger figures from Exeter Airport show a 30% increase for the first half of the financial year. |
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Exploding firework damages shop
An Exeter shop is severely damaged after a "firework bomb" is thrown into it. |
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What are the key issues for the election?
The prime minister has announced that a general election will be held on 5 May. How will you decide who to vote for? |
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New fears over dualling decision
Fears over the future of a dualling scheme in Devon are raised as the government postpones the adoption of a regional plan. |
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'Trophy hunting' epidemic tackled
Police launch a crackdown on an epidemic of 'trophy hunting' for signs in Exeter. |
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County contemplates makeover
Plans are under way to give Devon a makeover to try to attract more visitors and cutting-edge businesses. |
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Exeter named 'top wireless town'
If you want to be sure to get high speed wireless net access then head for Exeter. |
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New CCTV system launched
Exeter businesses say an increase in CCTV cameras in the city centre will boost trade. |
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£1m CCTV system launched
Exeter businesses say an increase in CCTV cameras in the city centre will boost trade. |