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Webster’s Garage car park in Axminster to reopen while owner waits to redevelop site
A shut car park at the Webster’s Garage site in Axminster is to be reopened…
Long-awaited work on Exmouth RNLI lifeboat ramp and sea wall repairs to take place in November
Sections of Exmouth beach will be closed-off in November as the RNLI proceeds with long-awaited…
Specialist reconstructive surgery saves leg of Feniton cat Genghis – who’s back on feet defending his empire!
Specialist reconstructive surgery saved the leg of a Feniton cat injured in a fight over…
New £14million sea defence plan for Sidmouth could see controversial splash wall scrapped
Plans for a ‘new and improved’ £14million scheme to safeguard Sidmouth from the sea could…
Late founder of The Donkey Sanctuary honoured by British Equine Veterinary Association
The late founder of The Donkey Sanctuary has been recognised by the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA)…
Distraction burglar ‘looking for lost cat’ steals cash and watch from Exmouth home
A distraction burglar swiped cash and a gold watch from an Exmouth home after gaining…
McFly revealed as first headline act for ‘Live in Devon’ music extravaganza in Exmouth next summer
McFly have been announced as the first headline act to perform at a three-night live…
Exeter: Police make arrest after report man was raped in Rougemont Gardens
Police have made an arrest after a man was allegedly raped in the Rougemont Gardens…
Amphitheatre flood defence scheme for Sidmouth is officially opened
An amphitheatre-style first phase of a £1million flood alleviation scheme in Sidmouth has been officially opened.…
‘Long awaited’ food waste collections set to begin in Exeter ahead of city roll-out
Food waste collections are set to start in Exeter as 1,300 homes in Alphington have…
Woman is taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash near Honiton
A woman was taken to hospital and a trapped person freed from a vehicle after…
Teenage kitesurfer shouting ‘help’ in the water off Exmouth sparks lifeboat rescue
A teenage kitesurfer heard calling for help in the water off Exmouth beach on Sunday…
Police appeal for information after thief pinches purse from medical surgery in East Devon then pretends to call from bank, asking for pin number
A medical surgery in East Devon has been targeted by a thief who stole a…
Colyton firefighters call for more care after two cars crash in East Devon lane
Firefighters from Colyton have urged motorists to drive with care along narrow lanes after two…
Police appeal for information after Breitling watch worth thousands of pounds is stolen from a business in Exeter
Police are appealing for witnesses after a watch, worth thousands of pounds, was stolen from…
Flood warning and alert remains in place for areas of East Devon
A flood warning remains in place for areas of East Devon after heavy rainfall on…
Spiking warning in bars and clubs after woman is ‘assaulted with needle’ in Exeter
Police have issued a warning over spiking in bars and nightclubs after a woman was…
East Devon crash: police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after seriously-injured man is airlifted to hospital
Police investigating a crash on Woodbury Common, where a man was airlifted to hospital with…
Celebrations for East Devon as Seaton wildlife haven and parks in Exmouth and Sidmouth win 2021 Green Flag Awards
An East Devon haven for wildlife – plus parks in Exmouth and Sidmouth – continue…
East Devon road is closed in both directions and air ambulance is called after car crashes
Police, paramedics and the air ambulance were on Tuesday lunchtime (October 19) called to a…
Council invites ideas to invest in Sidmouth with rental of riverside building
Community groups, businesses and individuals keen to rent a riverside building in Sidmouth are invited…
Charity based in Honiton shines the spotlight on the ‘crucial’’ community role of social groups after dancers donate £550 to Devon Freewheelers
A charity based in Honiton is highlighting the ‘crucial’’ community role of social groups after…
Energy firm proposing to build a solar farm in East Devon to host October public consultation in Whimple
An energy firm keen to build a solar farm in the East Devon countryside is…
East Devon has highest recycling rate in county – and Exeter the lowest
East Devon has the best recycling rate in the county – and Exeter the worst…
Golf glory for Exmouth as building suppliers celebrate winning regional charity tournament
Building suppliers in Exmouth were crowned top team after winning a firm’s South West charity…
Exmouth RNLI fireworks spectacular announced for Imperial Recreation Ground on November 5
Exmouth RNLI will stage a fireworks display on Friday, November 5, at the Imperial Recreation…
Aldi announces ambition to open new stores in Exmouth, Sidmouth, Seaton, Axminster and Exeter
Aldi wants to open new supermarkets in Exmouth, Sidmouth, Seaton, Axminster and Exeter in the…
Discount off your special day as East Devon wedding photographer and journalist celebrates launch of Dotty Creative
A new creative content, wedding photography and digital marketing business in East Devon is celebrating…
Man, 21, suffers serious head injuries and needs surgery after ‘suspected assault’ in Exeter city centre
Police investigating a ‘suspected assault’ in which a 21-year-old man suffered serious head injuries in…
Police appeal after designer handbags worth £4,500 stolen in burglary at Sidmouth shop
Police are appealing for information after a burglars stole three designer handbags worth a combined…
‘Innovative’ housing plans for five Exeter sites net £5.9million boost from the Government
Exeter has been awarded £5.9million for plans to regenerate five sites – including the Mary…
New Axminster Drama Club play to focus on impact of ’emotional rollercoaster’ dementia diagnosis
Axminster Drama Club is to next year stage a new play that focuses on the…
East Devon: Village halls in Lympstone and Northleigh net combined £6,000 for improvements
A pair of village halls in East Devon are set to receive a combined total…
Controversial plans for 93 hill-top homes on edge of Exeter are rejected over fears for landscape
Controversial plans for up to 93 new homes on a greenfield site on the edge…
East Devon football and rugby round-up – October 23
The penultimate Saturday of October brought success on both the football pitch and rugby pitch…
Golf glory for Exmouth as building suppliers celebrate winning regional charity tournament
Building suppliers in Exmouth were crowned top team after winning a firm’s South West charity…
Council invites ideas to invest in Sidmouth with rental of riverside building
Community groups, businesses and individuals keen to rent a riverside building in Sidmouth are invited…
East Devon pub dating back to 1506 goes on the market for £425,000
A pub in East Devon, one of oldest coaching inns in Colyton dating back to…
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…
Long-awaited work on Exmouth RNLI lifeboat ramp and sea wall repairs to take place in November
Sections of Exmouth beach will be closed-off in November as the RNLI proceeds with long-awaited improvements to its launching ramp.…
Distraction burglar ‘looking for lost cat’ steals cash and watch from Exmouth home
A distraction burglar swiped cash and a gold watch from an Exmouth home after gaining entry by claiming she had…
Specialist reconstructive surgery saves leg of Feniton cat Genghis – who’s back on feet defending his empire!
Specialist reconstructive surgery saved the leg of a Feniton cat injured in a fight over territory – and the plucky…
Woman is taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash near Honiton
A woman was taken to hospital and a trapped person freed from a vehicle after two cars crashed in an…
New £14million sea defence plan for Sidmouth could see controversial splash wall scrapped
Plans for a ‘new and improved’ £14million scheme to safeguard Sidmouth from the sea could eliminate the need for a…
Late founder of The Donkey Sanctuary honoured by British Equine Veterinary Association
The late founder of The Donkey Sanctuary has been recognised by the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) as one of 60 people…
East Devon has highest recycling rate in county – and Exeter the lowest
East Devon has the best recycling rate in the county – and Exeter the worst – according to new figures.…
East Devon affordable housing taskforce to tackle crisis as ‘grim Christmas’ is predicted
An affordable housing taskforce is to be created to combat a crisis affecting thousands of people in East Devon –…
East Devon has highest recycling rate in county – and Exeter the lowest
East Devon has the best recycling rate in the county – and Exeter the worst – according to new figures.…
East Devon affordable housing taskforce to tackle crisis as ‘grim Christmas’ is predicted
An affordable housing taskforce is to be created to combat a crisis affecting thousands of people in East Devon –…
Exeter: Police make arrest after report man was raped in Rougemont Gardens
Police have made an arrest after a man was allegedly raped in the Rougemont Gardens area of Exeter at the…
‘Long awaited’ food waste collections set to begin in Exeter ahead of city roll-out
Food waste collections are set to start in Exeter as 1,300 homes in Alphington have been identified to receive the…
Webster’s Garage car park in Axminster to reopen while owner waits to redevelop site
A shut car park at the Webster’s Garage site in Axminster is to be reopened and managed by East Devon…
Specialist reconstructive surgery saves leg of Feniton cat Genghis – who’s back on feet defending his empire!
Specialist reconstructive surgery saved the leg of a Feniton cat injured in a fight over territory – and the plucky…
Colyton firefighters call for more care after two cars crash in East Devon lane
Firefighters from Colyton have urged motorists to drive with care along narrow lanes after two cars crashed in East Devon.…
