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Exeter murder accused’s neighbour tells court of ‘awful’ smell in building
A tenant living next-door to a man accused of murdering Lorraine Cox in Exeter reported…
Honiton firefighter flies flag for ‘fantastic’ on-call career as he raises awareness of the role
An on-call firefighter from Honiton, ‘honoured’ to help the people of the town, has been…
Exeter house blaze claims fourth victim as girl, aged seven, dies from her injuries
A seven-year-old girl left critically ill after a house fire in Exeter has died from…
‘No date’ for toilet repair after vandals smash public loo overnight in Budleigh
Vandals forced the closure of a public toilet in Budleigh Salterton after the loo and…
Man arrested after police officer is knocked unconscious in Exmouth
A police officer on duty in Exmouth was knocked unconscious after he was kicked and…
Charity in Honiton steps up service to help Devon through the Covid-19 pandemic
A charity based in Honiton has adapted its service since March 2020 – stepping up…
Vintage tractor stolen from farm near Axminster sparks police appeal for information
Police are appealing for information to the whereabouts of a vintage tractor stolen overnight from…
Lorraine Cox murder accused took taxi to dump body parts in woods, Exeter Crown Court jury is told
A man accused of murdering Lorraine Cox in Exeter put parts of her dismembered body…
Hospiscare says ‘cheers to ten years’ as Devon men urged to sign up to annual walk
Men across Devon taking part in an annual walk for Hospiscare can toast their efforts…
Trial begins of man accused of murdering Lorraine Cox in Exeter
A man accused of murdering a woman in Exeter, cutting up and dumping her body,…
Daylight burglary in Exmouth prompts police appeal for information
Police are appealing for information after a report of a daylight burglary in the Brixington…
VIDEO: Overhead drone captures the moment WW2 bomb explodes in Exeter
Overhead drone images have captured the moment a World War Two bomb was detonated in…
East Devon councillors agree 20% price hike for car parks in Sidmouth, Exmouth, Honiton, Budleigh and Beer – but not until April 2022
East Devon councillors have agreed a 20 per cent price hike at car parks in…
Woman needs ambulance for smoke inhalation after accidental fire near Topsham
An ambulance was called for a woman suffering with smoke inhalation after a fire started…
‘Bigger and better’ Sidmouth sea defences back on table – with rock islands among options
‘Bigger and better’ sea defences for Sidmouth are back on the table – with offshore…
Backing for masterplan to explore expanding Honiton industrial estate by developing fields
Work is to get under way on a masterplan to explore turning ‘pretty to look…
Paddleboarders swept nearly a mile out to sea are rescued by Exmouth RNLI
A pair of paddleboarders swept nearly a mile out to sea in spring tide off…
Go-ahead for plans totalling 240 homes in the ‘Topsham gap’
Councillors have unanimously approved proposals totalling 240 new homes for the ‘Topsham gap’. Exeter City…
Walk on Exmouth beach ends in RNLI rescue for man cut off by the tide
An evening walk on Exmouth beach ended in an RNLI rescue for a man who…
‘Yes’ for shut Exeter pub The Globe Inn to be transformed into children’s home
Plans to turn a shut Exeter pub into a children’s home have been given the…
Buildings suffer structural damage after controlled explosion of 1,000kg Nazi ‘Hermann bomb’ in Exeter
The detonation of a 1,000kg Nazi ‘Hermann bomb’ unearthed in Exeter has caused structural damage…
UPDATE: Residents told not to return home yet after Exeter WW2 bomb blast leaves crater ‘the size of a double-decker bus’
Evacuated Exeter residents have been told not to return home this evening (Saturday, February 27)…
VIDEO: WW2 bomb unearthed in Exeter is detonated after thousands of people are evacuated from homes
This is the moment a World War Two bomb unearthed on a building site in…
Town’s disappointment as Covid cancels Exmouth Festival for second year running
Exmouth Festival has been cancelled for the second year running because of the coronavirus pandemic.…
Budleigh community workshop ‘progressing well’ as Dulux donates paint
Tins of paint have been donated by decorating giant Dulux to a Budleigh Salterton community…
Homes evacuated and major incident declared in Exeter after discovery of ‘unexploded WW2 device’
A major incident has been declared by police in Exeter after the discovery of what…
Alive with lights: New family festive fun coming to Sidmouth Connaught Gardens
A new festive event is being planned in Sidmouth in December where public gardens will…
Royal Marine on mental health mission launches competition to fund new youth hub in Exmouth
An Exmouth Royal Marine tackling community mental health has teamed up with the town’s students…
Bucket of water helps extinguish wood burner chimney fire near Axminster
Small tools and a bucket of water were used to put out a chimney fire…
Mobile Covid testing centres offering rapid results coming to Honiton, Exmouth and Axminster after successful Exeter trial
Mobile community Covid testing centres offering results within an hour are set to visit Honiton,…
Council ‘Covid compliance officers’ to ensure reopened East Devon businesses stick to government rules
‘Covid compliance officers’ are to hit East Devon high streets ensuring businesses stick to government…
Navy Bomb Squad called to East Devon to destroy WWII hand grenade found on Woodbury Common
The Royal Navy Bomb Squad was called to East Devon to destroy a World War…
Community rallies to raise funeral funds for family members killed by fire in Exeter
Community kindness has rallied to raise more than £25,000 to help pay for the funeral…
Two men arrested on suspicion of arson and assault after early-hours blaze in Exmouth
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of assault and arson after an early-hours blaze…
Sidmouth runners brave snow and ice during off-road challenge
Off-road running in the snow! It doesn’t happen very often in the Sid Valley. But…
Sidmouth Running Club member Allan takes on 32-day Blue Light Challenge to boost The Fire Fighters Charity
When Sidmouth Running Club member Allan Kay heard about the first UK-wide Blue Light Challenge and…
‘Unique’ opportunity to lease Sidmouth seafront Arches and help promote the town
Rooms with a view of Sidmouth seafront are available to lease in a bid to…
Clyst St Mary: Celebrations as businesses move into new offices after £2million Winslade Park refurbishment
The first businesses have moved into new offices at Clyst St Mary after refurbishment costing…
Retirement sparks ‘reluctant’ sale of holiday business in Beer
Retirement has prompted the ‘reluctant sale’ of a holiday home business a short walk from…
Man arrested after police officer is knocked unconscious in Exmouth
A police officer on duty in Exmouth was knocked unconscious after he was kicked and headbutted to the ground while…
Daylight burglary in Exmouth prompts police appeal for information
Police are appealing for information after a report of a daylight burglary in the Brixington area of Exmouth. Devon and…
Honiton firefighter flies flag for ‘fantastic’ on-call career as he raises awareness of the role
An on-call firefighter from Honiton, ‘honoured’ to help the people of the town, has been raising awareness of the role.…
Charity in Honiton steps up service to help Devon through the Covid-19 pandemic
A charity based in Honiton has adapted its service since March 2020 – stepping up its help to meet the…
East Devon councillors agree 20% price hike for car parks in Sidmouth, Exmouth, Honiton, Budleigh and Beer – but not until April 2022
East Devon councillors have agreed a 20 per cent price hike at car parks in Sidmouth, Exmouth, Honiton, Budleigh Salterton…
‘Bigger and better’ Sidmouth sea defences back on table – with rock islands among options
‘Bigger and better’ sea defences for Sidmouth are back on the table – with offshore rock islands being considered once…
Council ‘Covid compliance officers’ to ensure reopened East Devon businesses stick to government rules
‘Covid compliance officers’ are to hit East Devon high streets ensuring businesses stick to government rules when they reopen. Two…
PHOTOS: Ottery firefighters rescue calf stuck in underground slurry pit in Whimple
Firefighters from Ottery St Mary successfully rescued a calf that fell into a slurry pit in Whimple on Sunday evening…
‘No date’ for toilet repair after vandals smash public loo overnight in Budleigh
Vandals forced the closure of a public toilet in Budleigh Salterton after the loo and sink was smashed. Police said…
East Devon councillors agree 20% price hike for car parks in Sidmouth, Exmouth, Honiton, Budleigh and Beer – but not until April 2022
East Devon councillors have agreed a 20 per cent price hike at car parks in Sidmouth, Exmouth, Honiton, Budleigh Salterton…
Exeter murder accused’s neighbour tells court of ‘awful’ smell in building
A tenant living next-door to a man accused of murdering Lorraine Cox in Exeter reported an ‘awful’ smell, ‘like a…
Exeter house blaze claims fourth victim as girl, aged seven, dies from her injuries
A seven-year-old girl left critically ill after a house fire in Exeter has died from her injuries from the blaze,…
Honiton firefighter flies flag for ‘fantastic’ on-call career as he raises awareness of the role
An on-call firefighter from Honiton, ‘honoured’ to help the people of the town, has been raising awareness of the role.…
Charity in Honiton steps up service to help Devon through the Covid-19 pandemic
A charity based in Honiton has adapted its service since March 2020 – stepping up its help to meet the…
Vintage tractor stolen from farm near Axminster sparks police appeal for information
Police are appealing for information to the whereabouts of a vintage tractor stolen overnight from a farm near Axminster. The…
