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Only half of medically fit patients actually discharged from the Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust – as stomach bug increases pressure on hospitals

4 hours ago · Town councillor Cllr Ursula Mann, who is leading the plan with a steering group, said: “The final version of the plan reflects the voice of the community, encouraging affordable community-led housing, protecting green spaces, safeguarding community facilities, providing guidance for new development, and supporting projects like the proposed Tavistock railway, new skatepark and abbey remains.

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Numerous trees were toppled by strong winds and roads closed and traffic diverted as tree surgeons worked round the clock to keep roads open in West Devon, including one close to the Iron Railings junction, on the Tavistock to Chillaton road, where traffic was diverted for the day.

Stella Irish, of Willow Road, has been told it will be three to six months before her home will be habitable. In the meantime, she is forced to live with her daughter in Okehampton: ‘It’s not just about possessions and the house being damaged, but the emotional stress of seeing the flood and inconvenience of being temporarily homeless is extensive.

“The ongoing risk of wintry showers overnight and also on Wednesday will undoubtedly make conditions challenging throughout this week. Our teams will be trying to get as much salt onto the roads as possible but there’s a concern that despite their best efforts, wintry showers could wash that salt away, so please don’t assume a road has been treated.

HEAVY rain is causing flooding to areas of Tavistock tonight. The Environment Agency (EA) issued a flood warning earlier this evening. It said flooding from the River Tavy was expected during tonight and Friday morning and residents of properties in the low lying areas around Stannary Bridge Road, Parkwood Road, Market Road, Dolvin Road, Abbey Walk, Pixon Lane have been asked to move their ...

9 hours ago · Tavistock’s famous historic pannier market has scooped a prestigious national award as one of Britain’s favourite markets. The award of ‘best large indoor market’ was made after a combination of industry experts and 40,000 public votes among customers. The annual awards are organised by the ...

‘TTC does not make planning decisions, but it does influence them. Some members sit on the Neighbourhood Development Plan steering group, developing planning policies which will help to determine future planning decisions.