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‘Innovative’ illustration puts Exmouth outdoor areas on the map – and will be sent to every household in town
Residents in Exmouth are to receive a map showcasing the best of the town’s outdoor…
East Devon plays its part at Prince Philip’s funeral as Lympstone Royal Marines Band performs
East Devon will today (Saturday, April 17) play its part in the funeral of The…
Fire crews tackle blaze involving forklift truck in workshop near Honiton
Fire crews were called to a commercial workshop near Honiton on Saturday morning (April 17)…
Blaze totally destroys storage and hot tub sheds in Exmouth
Firefighters called to a property in Exmouth on Thursday night (April 15) tackled a double…
Sidmouth: Police confirm two more deaths in connection with Covid outbreak at care home
Police have confirmed two further deaths in connection with an outbreak of Covid-19 at a…
East Devon: Police launch witness appeal for information after shed blaze
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a shed blaze in an East Devon…
Exmouth ‘hero’ takes on second year of extreme challenges for Devon Freewheelers
An Exmouth charity champion has taken on a further year of extreme challenges to raise…
East Devon fire crews tackle blaze in Ottery St Mary garage
Firefighters wore breathing apparatus to tackle a blaze in a garage in Ottery St Mary…
Facelift for Honiton Library as readers return after lockdown
Young readers found a jungle theme waiting for them at Honiton Library this week after…
Kitesurfer seen struggling near Budleigh sparks launch of Exmouth lifeboat
A kitesurfer spotted in difficulty in the water near Budleigh Salterton sparked the launch of…
‘Unwell’ kayaker who capsized on River Exe rescued from water by Exmouth RNLI
An ‘unwell’ kayaker who capsized on the River Exe was rescued by Exmouth RNLI this…
Bonfire left to burn in Axminster prompts fire crew to call for care and issue safety warning
Axminster firefighters have urged vigilance when lighting bonfires after the crew was called to tackle…
Work on £9million Sidmouth sea defence plans paused so ‘bigger and better’ options can be explored
Work on plans to protect Sidmouth from the sea has been paused so the potential…
Tickets go on sale for 2021 Devon County Show after ‘overwhelming’ public support for event
Tickets have gone on sale for the 2021 Devon County Show after ‘overwhelming’ public support…
Backpacker hostel in Exeter could be turned into apartments after pandemic hits trade
An iconic Exeter hostel for backpackers could be turned into apartments after its trade was…
Exmouth: Family shares Tim Mock’s last letter of thanks and unseen story of his lifeboat life
A last letter of thanks penned by Exmouth RNLI ‘hero’ coxswain Tim Mock shortly before…
‘A true RNLI legend, he will always be part of Exmouth lifeboat history’ – town pays tribute to ‘hero’ Tim Mock, who has died
“A fine man and coxswain, and committed to the Exmouth lifeboat station and RNLI.” Tributes…
Antique tractors worth £35,000 destroyed in East Devon arson attack
Police are investigating an arson attack on a barn in Southleigh, East Devon, which destroyed…
Engine blaze in Exeter Waitrose car park sparks callout for fire crew
Firefighters tackled an engine blaze in the car park of the Waitrose store in Exeter.…
Bid to remove restriction from East Devon gypsy and traveller site is rejected
East Devon councillors have rejected a bid to remove a restriction that only gypsies and…
Honiton: Devon Freewheelers introduces virtual talks as pandemic hits charity’s fundraising
Devon Freewheelers, based in Honiton, has introduced virtual talks during the Covid-19 pandemic for groups…
Police treat death of woman, 39, in Colaton Raleigh as ‘unexplained’
Police are treating the death of a woman – who was found inside a Colaton…
‘Utterly ridiculous’ bid to turn grassy space into outdoor area for Exmouth hotel is rejected
A bid to use a grassy space as an outdoor seating area for an Exmouth…
Homes plan for historic Salston Manor in Ottery St Mary wins unanimous approval
Plans to build 13 new homes in the grounds of the Salston Manor in Ottery…
PHOTOS: TV stars Bear Grylls and Phil Campion seen filming on Exmouth seafront
Television star Bear Grylls has been spotted in Exmouth filming a fresh challenge with former…
Flags fly at half mast as Devon pays tribute to Prince Philip, who has died ‘peacefully’ aged 99
The Lord-Lieutenant of Devon has led the county’s tributes to Prince Philip, the Duke Edinburgh,…
Mobile community Covid testing is rolled out in East Devon and Exeter
Mobile community Covid testing has been made available in East Devon and Exeter from this…
Exeter: House to be demolished to find missing 89-year-old woman
A home destroyed by fire in Exeter will be demolished as police seek to find…
Woman with suspected broken leg is airlifted from East Devon cliffs
A woman with a suspected broken leg on an East Devon clifftop was airlifted to…
Fire crews pump water from flooded basement at East Devon home
A flooded basement at an East Devon property was drained by fire crews from Axminster…
PHOTOS: Honiton Beavers’ birthday celebrations mark group’s 35th anniversary
These photos show how birthday celebrations held to mark Honiton Beavers’ 35th anniversary included challenging…
Police arrest man on suspicion of arson after car fire in Exeter
Police arrested a man on suspicion of arson after a car blaze in Wonford, Exeter,…
Exeter: killer is jailed for life for murder of ‘bright, vivacious and intelligent’ Lorraine Cox
A killer who murdered and chopped up a drunk woman in Exeter after luring her…
Jessi’s generosity: Honiton mechanic works for free to keep Devon Freewheelers on the road
A good Samaritan motorcycle mechanic from Honiton has been working for free to keep the…
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…
New owner of Sidmouth ‘hidden gem’ hotel vows to give it ‘more attention to flourish’
A ‘hidden gem’ hotel in Sidmouth has a new owner who vows to give it…
‘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…
East Devon plays its part at Prince Philip’s funeral as Lympstone Royal Marines Band performs
East Devon will today (Saturday, April 17) play its part in the funeral of The Duke of Edinburgh when The…
Blaze totally destroys storage and hot tub sheds in Exmouth
Firefighters called to a property in Exmouth on Thursday night (April 15) tackled a double shed blaze. When the crews…
Fire crews tackle blaze involving forklift truck in workshop near Honiton
Fire crews were called to a commercial workshop near Honiton on Saturday morning (April 17) after a blaze involving a…
Exmouth ‘hero’ takes on second year of extreme challenges for Devon Freewheelers
An Exmouth charity champion has taken on a further year of extreme challenges to raise funds for the Devon Freewheelers,…
Sidmouth: Police confirm two more deaths in connection with Covid outbreak at care home
Police have confirmed two further deaths in connection with an outbreak of Covid-19 at a Sidmouth care home. A total…
Work on £9million Sidmouth sea defence plans paused so ‘bigger and better’ options can be explored
Work on plans to protect Sidmouth from the sea has been paused so the potential for ‘bigger and better’ defences…
East Devon fire crews tackle blaze in Ottery St Mary garage
Firefighters wore breathing apparatus to tackle a blaze in a garage in Ottery St Mary on Thursday evening (April 15).…
Homes plan for historic Salston Manor in Ottery St Mary wins unanimous approval
Plans to build 13 new homes in the grounds of the Salston Manor in Ottery St Mary – so the…
Kitesurfer seen struggling near Budleigh sparks launch of Exmouth lifeboat
A kitesurfer spotted in difficulty in the water near Budleigh Salterton sparked the launch of the Exmouth lifeboat. Exmouth inshore…
Top marks for teachers named as education specialists in Exmouth, Budleigh and Lympstone
Top marks have been awarded to 10 teachers from Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Lympstone who have each achieved a nationally-recognised…
‘Innovative’ illustration puts Exmouth outdoor areas on the map – and will be sent to every household in town
Residents in Exmouth are to receive a map showcasing the best of the town’s outdoor areas. The ‘innovative’ item –…
Tickets go on sale for 2021 Devon County Show after ‘overwhelming’ public support for event
Tickets have gone on sale for the 2021 Devon County Show after ‘overwhelming’ public support for the event to go…
East Devon plays its part at Prince Philip’s funeral as Lympstone Royal Marines Band performs
East Devon will today (Saturday, April 17) play its part in the funeral of The Duke of Edinburgh when The…
Fire crews tackle blaze involving forklift truck in workshop near Honiton
Fire crews were called to a commercial workshop near Honiton on Saturday morning (April 17) after a blaze involving a…
Tickets go on sale for 2021 Devon County Show after ‘overwhelming’ public support for event
Tickets have gone on sale for the 2021 Devon County Show after ‘overwhelming’ public support for the event to go…
