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The Range asks to sell food, booze and loo roll at its Exmouth store
Retail chain The Range wants to sell frozen, chilled and tinned food, booze, toothpaste and…
Driver checked for injuries after car goes down bank on A30 near Honiton
The emergency services remain at the scene after a vehicle went down a bank on…
Housing developer gives outdoor learning a boost for Cranbrook pupils
A housing developer has given outdoor lessons a boost for Cranbrook pupils by delivering topsoil…
Hospiscare Open Gardens event goes virtual as charity rethinks vital fundraiser due to Covid-19 pandemic
Hospiscare supporters can take a tour of glorious gardens without leaving the comfort of their…
Backing for bid to keep £300m redevelopment of Exeter city centre moving
Plans to keep the £300million redevelopment of Exeter city centre moving have been unanimously backed…
Dunkeswell dog salon celebrates launch after paw-sing grand opening because of lockdown
Celebrations have been held behind closed doors after a new dog grooming business launched in…
PHOTOS: Owner praises Exmouth and Seaton firefighters for saving trapped horse’s life
A horse owner has praised the East Devon firefighters who saved her animal’s life, rescuing…
‘Silence is compliance’ – Exeter City Council leader’s message of support for Black Lives Matter movement
A meeting of Exeter City Council was started with a message of support for the Black…
‘It is safer than being in a supermarket’ – Army veteran on what it’s like to work at Exeter Covid-19 testing centre
An army veteran and care home manager has given an insight what it is like…
Police appeal after cyclist ‘exposed himself’ to woman on path from Exmouth to Budleigh Salterton
Police have launched an investigation after a bike rider ‘exposed himself’ to a woman on a…
Warning East Devon parks and open spaces could be shut over rubbish behaviour and groups ignoring social distancing rules
Open spaces in East Devon could be shut to tackle bad behaviour, groups ignoring social…
One new lab-confirmed coronavirus case recorded in both East Devon and Exeter in the last week
Only one new lab-confirmed coronavirus case has been recorded in both East Devon and Exeter…
Magician James conjures up lots of pots with dots for Exmouth disability charity
Cheerful dotty pots filled with plants and messages to make people smile have been dreamed…
Exeter: Go-ahead for 74 new homes on sites of former Exwick schools
Plans to build a combined total of 74 new homes on a pair of former…
Exmouth firefighter hangs up boots after 30-year ‘privilege’ of saving lives and helping others
An Exmouth firefighter has spoken of his ‘privilege’ of working in the fire service, hanging…
Vehicle restrictions eased at East Devon and Exeter recycling centres – but vans are still banned
Vehicle restrictions at recycling centres in East Devon and Exeter are to be eased this…
Just two new Covid-19 deaths recorded in East Devon – and zero in Exeter for third week running
Two new Covid-19-related deaths were recorded in East Devon from May 16 – 22 –…
Tombstoner swept out to sea after leaping from Axmouth harbour is saved by swimmer and paddle boarder
A young man swept out to sea after ‘tombstoning’ off Axmouth harbour was saved by…
PHOTOS: Firefighters stop Membury hedge blaze spreading to nearby homes
Firefighters stopped a hedge blaze in Membury taking hold of nearby homes yesterday evening (Monday,…
Plan to be drawn up for temporary one-way system in Budleigh Salterton High Street
Plans for a temporary one-way system in Budleigh Salterton High Street are being drawn up…
East Devon District Council chairman resigns from role and slams ‘posturing and game-playing’
The chairman of East Devon District Council (EDDC) has resigned from the role – accusing…
Warning sign to safeguard swimmers on Exmouth beach to remain until lifeguards return
A sign to safeguard swimmers on Exmouth beach has been in place over the weekend…
Call to coastguard over ‘dinghy in trouble’ off Beer is a fisherman false alarm
Concern a dinghy was in trouble off Beer prompted a coastguard callout – but the…
Relaxation of bus pass rules in Devon to end – as ‘early-morning capacity is needed for commuters’
A relaxation of rules allowing bus pass holders in Devon to travel for free at…
PHOTOS: Bonfires and barbecues spark blaze callouts for East Devon crews
Out-of-control bonfires and carelessly-disposed-of barbecues have sparked a flurry of callouts for the fire service,…
Warning £8.7m Sidmouth scheme ‘can’t stop cliff falls’ – after three landslides in 24 hours
Driving forces behind an £8.7million scheme to protect Sidmouth seafront say it ‘can’t stop cliff…
Exmouth RNLI launched to help men – with no oars or lifejackets – in ‘out-of-control’ inflatable rowing boat
A duo in an ‘out-of-control’ inflatable rowing boat off Exmouth – with no oars or…
PHOTOS: Fire service issues warning after Exmouth crew tackles two bin blazes caused by disposable barbecues
Firefighters from Exmouth are warning against throwing still-hot disposable barbecues in bins after the crew…
Sidmouth crews called out to tackle Branscombe bonfires
A pair of ‘large’ bonfires in the open in Branscombe had to be extinguished by…
Upturned kayak and rocky situation for inflatable spark double callout for Sidmouth Lifeboat
An upturned kayak and an inflatable blowing onto a rock island in dangerous conditions prompted…
VIDEO: Doorstep tears of joy as Exmouth OAPs put poison pen letter behind them thanks to community kindness
Pensioners sent a hate letter after clapping for the NHS cried tears of joy on…
PHOTOS: Little and large donkey herd finds new home at Sidmouth sanctuary
This little and large duo are among seven-strong herd of uniquely-paired animals to find a new…
New leader aims to deliver ‘reformed and improved’ East Devon District Council
The new leader of East Devon District Council (EDDC) says his administration will aim to…
Budleigh nurse’s invitation to run a marathon a week in the race to find a coronavirus vaccine
Running a marathon a week until a coronavirus vaccine is found is a challenge set…
‘Real desire’ to finish Premiership Rugby season, says Exeter Chiefs CEO
The CEO of Premiership Rugby table-toppers Exeter Chiefs says there is a ‘real desire’ to…
Honiton gymnasts’ disappointment as coronavirus robs club of chance to fly flag for South West as national finals are cancelled
Honiton Gymnastics Club gold medal winners have shared their disappointment of missing the chance to…
Housing developer starts next phase of new homes at Cranbrook
A housing developer recently announced the start of its next phase of home building for…
Exmouth ready-to-trade restaurant for sale with leasehold price tag of £63,000
An Exmouth High Street restaurant has gone on the market with a leasehold price of…
Holiday park group buys second lodge site near Honiton
A wedding venue hotel near Honiton on the market for £1.8million has been bought by…
The Range asks to sell food, booze and loo roll at its Exmouth store
Retail chain The Range wants to sell frozen, chilled and tinned food, booze, toothpaste and loo roll at its Exmouth…
PHOTOS: Owner praises Exmouth and Seaton firefighters for saving trapped horse’s life
A horse owner has praised the East Devon firefighters who saved her animal’s life, rescuing the mare after she sank…
Driver checked for injuries after car goes down bank on A30 near Honiton
The emergency services remain at the scene after a vehicle went down a bank on the A30 near Honiton on…
Vehicle restrictions eased at East Devon and Exeter recycling centres – but vans are still banned
Vehicle restrictions at recycling centres in East Devon and Exeter are to be eased this week – but vans will…
Vehicle restrictions eased at East Devon and Exeter recycling centres – but vans are still banned
Vehicle restrictions at recycling centres in East Devon and Exeter are to be eased this week – but vans will…
PHOTOS: Bonfires and barbecues spark blaze callouts for East Devon crews
Out-of-control bonfires and carelessly-disposed-of barbecues have sparked a flurry of callouts for the fire service, say East Devon crews. The…
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Eager beaver Rob’s hours of patience pays off with these amazing images of cute creature on River Otter
Hours of patience resulted in wildlife photographer Rob Chidgey capturing these stunning shots of a beaver along the River Otter.…
East Devon planning bosses approve B&B bid for converted Alfington coach house
East Devon planning chiefs have given the go-ahead for a converted coach house in Alfington with views over the River…
Police appeal after cyclist ‘exposed himself’ to woman on path from Exmouth to Budleigh Salterton
Police have launched an investigation after a bike rider ‘exposed himself’ to a woman on a cycle path between Exmouth and…
Plan to be drawn up for temporary one-way system in Budleigh Salterton High Street
Plans for a temporary one-way system in Budleigh Salterton High Street are being drawn up to boost social distancing and…
Hospiscare Open Gardens event goes virtual as charity rethinks vital fundraiser due to Covid-19 pandemic
Hospiscare supporters can take a tour of glorious gardens without leaving the comfort of their own home after the charity…
Backing for bid to keep £300m redevelopment of Exeter city centre moving
Plans to keep the £300million redevelopment of Exeter city centre moving have been unanimously backed by councillors. The CityPoint regeneration…
Housing developer gives outdoor learning a boost for Cranbrook pupils
A housing developer has given outdoor lessons a boost for Cranbrook pupils by delivering topsoil to St Martin’s Primary School.…
Hospiscare Open Gardens event goes virtual as charity rethinks vital fundraiser due to Covid-19 pandemic
Hospiscare supporters can take a tour of glorious gardens without leaving the comfort of their own home after the charity…
PHOTOS: Owner praises Exmouth and Seaton firefighters for saving trapped horse’s life
A horse owner has praised the East Devon firefighters who saved her animal’s life, rescuing the mare after she sank…
