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New figures show Covid-19 cases are on the rise in East Devon and Exeter
Covid-19 cases recorded in East Devon have increased by a third in week, with an…
Garage in Honiton is targeted overnight by thieves who cut off vehicles’ catalytic converters
Police are investigating the overnight theft of several catalytic converters cut from vehicles on a…
What an otter cheek! Ottery garden centre staff solves mystery of night-time fish thief
A mystery thief stealing Koi Carp under the cover of darkness from a garden centre…
Axminster: Launch of weekly outreach service announced for Dalwood Post Office as postmaster retires
The retirement of the postmaster at Dalwood, Axminster, has resulted in the closure of the…
Kitten with its leg trapped in a pet cage at home in Axminster is freed by firefighters
A kitten with its leg trapped in a pet cage at a home in Axminster…
Exmouth launches two free water filling stations in a bid to cut single-use plastic
Water bottle refill stations have been installed at two sites in Exmouth in a bid…
‘Vital’ Covid-19 vaccination centre serving East Devon and Exeter to stay in place until at least the end of 2022
A Covid vaccination centre serving East Devon and Exeter is to remain open until at…
Developer announces affordable homes for East Devon and Exeter by 2026
More than 150 affordable homes planned for East Devon and Exeter by a local housing…
Honiton firefighters tackle Stockland chimney blaze into the early hours of the morning
Fire crews from Honiton were called to a home in Stockland on Monday night (January…
Council buys infra-red camera to help Sidmouth residents halt ‘leaking heat’, cut carbon emissions and slash energy bills
Green-minded civic leaders in Sidmouth have splashed cash on an infra-red camera so residents can…
East Devon residents recycle 48,000 tonnes of rubbish in a year
East Devon residents recycled 48,000 tonnes of rubbish last year as waste crews made six…
‘Impact of the pandemic’ forces permanent closure of Honiton High Street Hospiscare charity shop
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in Hospiscare announcing the closure of one…
‘We are so proud to be flying the flag for Exmouth RNLI’ – Mountaineer mates reach top of Mount Kilamanjaro after ‘tough’ climb
Friends from Exmouth celebrating milestone birthdays who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro for the RNLI said they…
‘Champion’ of local government from East Devon – who pioneered Axe Valley ring and ride – dies aged 87
An East Devon man who was a champion of local government has died at the…
Rooting for Hospiscare – Ottery garden centre raises more than £14,000 for charity
A host of fundraising events held over 2021 by garden centre staff in Ottery St…
East Devon town celebrates better broadband after a successful two-year campaign led by one resident
A town in East Devon is celebrating better broadband for 120 homes and businesses previously…
Man, 33, is arrested by police on suspicion of arson after car fires in Honiton
A 33-year-old man from Honiton has been arrested by police on suspicion of arson after…
Generous Seaton and Honiton supermarket shoppers boost Devon Freewheelers blood bikers’ safety
Generous donations from supermarket shoppers in Seaton and Honiton will be used to replace 50…
Countdown starts for Cranbrook residents to get involved and shape the town’s future
Residents living in Cranbrook have six weeks to make their views known on a plan…
East Devon: Lower Otter Restoration Project to feature at online conference on coastal climate change
Climate change and flooding affecting an area of East Devon will be discussed this week…
Exeter: Temporary Covid road layout in Queen Street to become £250,000 permanent fixture
A temporary one-way layout on Queen Street in Exeter to encourage social distancing amid Covid-19…
Police release description of a tool thief targeting shops in East Devon and Exeter, urging businesses and staff to be vigilant
Police have released a description of a man who has stolen tools from building supply…
Thieves targeting locked bikes left outside shops in Exeter prompts police warning to cyclists
Police in Exeter are warning cyclists about thieves targeting locked bikes left outside shops at…
Animal charity at Honiton celebrates finding ‘loving homes’ for 10 feral kittens found on a farm in East Devon
These feral kittens were among 10 found on a farm in East Devon who now…
Girl, five, dies after car crash on A35 at Wilmington near Honiton
A five-year-old girl has died after a car crash on the A35 at Wilmington, near…
Food past its sell-by date is now on sale in Exmouth, Cranbrook and Exeter as Co-op convenience stores cut waste
Convenience stores in Exmouth, Cranbrook and Exeter are giving customers the chance to buy food…
East Devon: Man trapped in a ditch in a car after a crash is taken to hospital with a neck injury
A man trapped in a car in a ditch after a crash with a van…
Network giant identifies rural areas of East Devon for 4G upgrade by summer 2024
Network giant EE has announced it will upgrade 4G in rural areas of East Devon…
New police station is announced for Exmouth nine years after the front desk is closed at ‘outdated eyesore’ site
Exmouth is set to get a new police station in a bid to tackle added…
PHOTOS: Police seek ‘sentimental’ items of jewellery stolen from a home in Budleigh after a burglar forces their way into the property
Sentimental and distinctive items of jewellery and antique silverware has been stolen from a home…
Roll out of free coffee pod kerbside recycling service announced for Exeter
Residents in Exeter can recycle plastic and aluminium coffee pods from home starting this month…
Covid cases rise by 18% in East Devon and 31% in Exeter, according to weekly stats
Recorded Covid cases in East Devon and Exeter have risen by 18.6 per cent and…
East Devon has county’s highest Covid booster jab rate – while Exeter has second-lowest
East Devon has the the highest Covid booster rate in the county, according to new…
Golfers raise more than £2,000 for ‘under the radar’ Devon Freewheelers charity, based in Honiton
Golfers are helping to support the NHS for free after raising more than £2,000 for…
Yachting president Princess Anne presents award to Exmouth sailing volunteer for his dedication to the sport
Princess Anne has presented an award to an Exmouth sailing volunteer in recognition of his…
East Devon football and rugby round-up – October 23
The penultimate Saturday of October brought success on both the football pitch and rugby pitch…
Developer announces affordable homes for East Devon and Exeter by 2026
More than 150 affordable homes planned for East Devon and Exeter by a local housing…
East Devon: Developer hails Cranbrook a ‘real success’ – but says retailers’ lack of confidence is the reason for the delay in building a town centre
The chief executive of one of the companies behind scores of homes in Cranbrook has…
Room with a loo – toilets in Axminster to be converted into a new home
Former public loos in Axminster are set to be converted into a home following a…
Exmouth launches two free water filling stations in a bid to cut single-use plastic
Water bottle refill stations have been installed at two sites in Exmouth in a bid to slash single-use plastic. Exmouth…
East Devon residents recycle 48,000 tonnes of rubbish in a year
East Devon residents recycled 48,000 tonnes of rubbish last year as waste crews made six million collections. The whopping weight…
Garage in Honiton is targeted overnight by thieves who cut off vehicles’ catalytic converters
Police are investigating the overnight theft of several catalytic converters cut from vehicles on a Honiton garage forecourt. Devon and…
Honiton firefighters tackle Stockland chimney blaze into the early hours of the morning
Fire crews from Honiton were called to a home in Stockland on Monday night (January 24) after a member of…
Council buys infra-red camera to help Sidmouth residents halt ‘leaking heat’, cut carbon emissions and slash energy bills
Green-minded civic leaders in Sidmouth have splashed cash on an infra-red camera so residents can see where heat is ‘escaping’…
East Devon residents recycle 48,000 tonnes of rubbish in a year
East Devon residents recycled 48,000 tonnes of rubbish last year as waste crews made six million collections. The whopping weight…
What an otter cheek! Ottery garden centre staff solves mystery of night-time fish thief
A mystery thief stealing Koi Carp under the cover of darkness from a garden centre in Ottery St Mary has…
East Devon residents recycle 48,000 tonnes of rubbish in a year
East Devon residents recycled 48,000 tonnes of rubbish last year as waste crews made six million collections. The whopping weight…
East Devon residents recycle 48,000 tonnes of rubbish in a year
East Devon residents recycled 48,000 tonnes of rubbish last year as waste crews made six million collections. The whopping weight…
East Devon: Lower Otter Restoration Project to feature at online conference on coastal climate change
Climate change and flooding affecting an area of East Devon will be discussed this week at the Coastal Futures conference.…
New figures show Covid-19 cases are on the rise in East Devon and Exeter
Covid-19 cases recorded in East Devon have increased by a third in week, with an additional 325 infections confirmed. In…
‘Vital’ Covid-19 vaccination centre serving East Devon and Exeter to stay in place until at least the end of 2022
A Covid vaccination centre serving East Devon and Exeter is to remain open until at least the end of the…
New figures show Covid-19 cases are on the rise in East Devon and Exeter
Covid-19 cases recorded in East Devon have increased by a third in week, with an additional 325 infections confirmed. In…
Garage in Honiton is targeted overnight by thieves who cut off vehicles’ catalytic converters
Police are investigating the overnight theft of several catalytic converters cut from vehicles on a Honiton garage forecourt. Devon and…
Animal charity at Honiton celebrates finding ‘loving homes’ for 10 feral kittens found on a farm in East Devon
These feral kittens were among 10 found on a farm in East Devon who now have new homes, prompting celebrations…
