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Family-friendly free days out in Devon for National Racehorse Week, August 22-31
National Racehorse Week comes to Devon from August 22 until August 31, offering family-friendly visitor…
‘I want Devon County Council to have as much pride in our city as we do’ – Exeter MP launches new website to tackle growing weed problem
Exeter MP Steve Race is rooting on public support to tackle a growing weed problem…
Plane crashed near Honiton after pilot’s view was blocked by passenger, report finds
A Tiger Moth plane crashed near Honiton after the pilot’s view was blocked by his…
New homes planned on the edge of Exeter could all be affordable
Plans for more than 50 new homes on land at Alphington, on the edge of…
‘We missed the eclipse to save hundreds of fish’ – Community volunteers tackle ‘wildlife emergency’ in drought-hit East Devon pond
Community rescuers battled a ‘wildlife emergency’ to save suffocating fish seen gasping for breath, caked…
‘They should all be proud of their achievements’ – Exeter students celebrate ‘exceptional’ A Level results
Exeter College students on Thursday (August 13) celebrated an ‘exceptional’ results day with a record…
‘We are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved’ – East Devon headteachers celebrate Sidmouth and Exmouth students’ A Level success
Exmouth and Sidmouth headteachers have spoken of their pride in their students after A level…
Totality awesome! East Devon eclipse photos
Scores of eclipse hunters turned out in force across East Devon on Wednesday evening (August…
‘Out of disaster can come sunshine’ – Rally call to boost nature and wildlife at fire-hit Exeter park
Exeter nature lovers are urged to ‘grasp victory from the jaws of disaster’ amid a…
Community news in-brief from East Devon
Community news in-brief from East Devon – Sidmouth, Seaton, Honiton, Budleigh Salterton. Email your news…
Exeter wildfire ‘now contained’ as firefighters’ efforts continue overnight at Mincinglake Valley Park
Fire has ripped through acres of an Exeter beauty spot, homes were evacuated, and residents…
Police arrest man on suspicion of arson amid a spate of car fires in Exmouth
Police investigating a spate of overnight car fires in Exmouth have arrested a man on…
Developer of fire-hit Exeter hotel has £2.4million city council homes contribution slashed
The developer of a fire-hit hotel in Exeter city centre told to pay £2.4million towards…
Police appeal for witnesses after woman, 28, dies in car crash on A30 near Honiton
A woman died when a car crashed on the A30 near Honiton, sparking police to…
Spotlight falls on East Devon bake sheds amid review of council street trading rules
Bake sheds selling cakes from gardens and driveways in East Devon have come under scrutiny…
Suspended jail sentence for Exeter man who trashed his bereaved mum’s Exmouth home
An Exeter man has been slapped with a suspended jail sentence for vandalising his mum’s…
Honiton woman, 60, is jailed for swindling £200,000 from charity
A Honiton accountant has been jailed for swindling £200,000 from a charity using funds to…
Supermarket giant Lidl scopes out Cranbrook for a new store, launching residents’ survey
Supermarket giant Lidl is inviting Cranbrook residents to have their say on proposals to build…
Hosepipe ban for Devon as South West Water urges customers to ‘play their part’ to avoid being fined
South West Water (SWW) has slapped a county-wide hosepipe ban on Devon blaming prolonged dry…
‘Decisions are being made behind closed doors and are not transparent’ – Anger in East Devon at government’s ‘rushed through’ proposals to change voting areas
Anger is mounting in East Devon at the government forcing councils to redraw voting wards…
‘There’s no way I could have seen that cyclist’ – ‘Dangerous’ Exeter blind-spot cycle path sparks rows
A ‘dangerous’ blind-spot cycle path in Exeter is at the centre of a row as…
Do you know this man? Detectives investigating mass fight on Exmouth seafront release e-fit image
Detectives investigating a mass fight on Exmouth seafront in May have released an e-fit of…
Developer’s bid to build 29 new homes in East Devon village
An application has been lodged with district planners to build new homes on land at…
Summer fun for families without breaking the bank: Exmouth woolly hanging basket and mail trail in aid of Hospiscare
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the kids with without…
70th anniversary of the partnership between Exeter and Rennes
Report by Exeter Twinning Circle. Email your club, sport reports and photos to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk Exeter…
Plan to open UK’s first ‘extreme environment centre’ in East Devon
East Devon has been identified as a location for extreme-environment water testing technology not currently…
Tractors and tiaras for Class of 2026 Honiton Community College students celebrating prom
Tractors and camper vans were among the modes of transport used by the Class of…
Community news in-brief from Exeter
Community news in-brief from Exeter, photos, and what’s on from across the city. Email your…
Devon’s four new council names are revealed amid government shake-up of local authorities
Devon’s four new council names have been revealed days after the government announced a shake-up…
Exeter city centre church circus school plans could juggle clowns and worship
Worshippers face juggling sharing their Exeter city centre church with clowns and entertainers if plans…
‘Oyez, oyez, oyez, the glove is up!’ – Crowds celebrate Honiton hot pennies ceremony
Hard hats at the ready! Crowds flocked to Honiton this week to join the in…
Exeter drink-driver who stole his landlord’s car, crashing it into a garden, tells court ‘I had a little drink’
An Exeter drink-driver who stole his landlord’s car and crashed it into a garden has…
‘We trusted her to come into our house’ – Suspended jail sentence for Exeter cleaner who stole from clients’ homes
An Exeter cleaner who stole a £2,000 specially-made wedding ring from a client’s home has…
‘We have been surprised at the demand’ – New minor injuries unit in Seaton hailed a success
An in-demand new minor injuries service launched at the start of July for Seaton and…
Family-friendly free days out in Devon for National Racehorse Week, August 22-31
National Racehorse Week comes to Devon from August 22 until August 31, offering family-friendly visitor…
Young New Zealander crowned Golf Croquet Open Champion at Budleigh Salterton
Report by Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club. Email your club and sport reports to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk Budleigh…
New homes planned on the edge of Exeter could all be affordable
Plans for more than 50 new homes on land at Alphington, on the edge of…
Developer of fire-hit Exeter hotel has £2.4million city council homes contribution slashed
The developer of a fire-hit hotel in Exeter city centre told to pay £2.4million towards…
Authority refuses to reveal renovation costs of unique Sidmouth council house sold at auction
A landmark one-of-a-kind council house in Sidmouth has gone under the hammer four years after…
‘We are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved’ – East Devon headteachers celebrate Sidmouth and Exmouth students’ A Level success
Exmouth and Sidmouth headteachers have spoken of their pride in their students after A level success was celebrated across East…
Police arrest man on suspicion of arson amid a spate of car fires in Exmouth
Police investigating a spate of overnight car fires in Exmouth have arrested a man on suspicion of arson. Cars parked…
Plane crashed near Honiton after pilot’s view was blocked by passenger, report finds
A Tiger Moth plane crashed near Honiton after the pilot’s view was blocked by his passenger leaning over, an official…
Community news in-brief from East Devon
Community news in-brief from East Devon – Sidmouth, Seaton, Honiton, Budleigh Salterton. Email your news and photos to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk Honiton…
‘We are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved’ – East Devon headteachers celebrate Sidmouth and Exmouth students’ A Level success
Exmouth and Sidmouth headteachers have spoken of their pride in their students after A level success was celebrated across East…
Community news in-brief from East Devon
Community news in-brief from East Devon – Sidmouth, Seaton, Honiton, Budleigh Salterton. Email your news and photos to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk Honiton…
Family-friendly free days out in Devon for National Racehorse Week, August 22-31
National Racehorse Week comes to Devon from August 22 until August 31, offering family-friendly visitor free days out. Visitors will…
Community news in-brief from East Devon
Community news in-brief from East Devon, photos, what’s on from across the district. Email your community news to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk Sidmouth…
Community news in-brief from East Devon
Community news in-brief from East Devon – Sidmouth, Seaton, Honiton, Budleigh Salterton. Email your news and photos to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk Honiton…
Summer fun for families without breaking the bank: Exmouth woolly hanging basket and mail trail in aid of Hospiscare
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the kids with without spending a fortune, head to…
‘I want Devon County Council to have as much pride in our city as we do’ – Exeter MP launches new website to tackle growing weed problem
Exeter MP Steve Race is rooting on public support to tackle a growing weed problem in the city, sparking a…
New homes planned on the edge of Exeter could all be affordable
Plans for more than 50 new homes on land at Alphington, on the edge of Exeter, could all be affordable…
Family-friendly free days out in Devon for National Racehorse Week, August 22-31
National Racehorse Week comes to Devon from August 22 until August 31, offering family-friendly visitor free days out. Visitors will…
‘I want Devon County Council to have as much pride in our city as we do’ – Exeter MP launches new website to tackle growing weed problem
Exeter MP Steve Race is rooting on public support to tackle a growing weed problem in the city, sparking a…
Honiton woman, 60, is jailed for swindling £200,000 from charity
A Honiton accountant has been jailed for swindling £200,000 from a charity using funds to pay for a holiday, home…
