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‘Residents feel it’s safer to drive across the road to the village shop rather than walk’ – East Devon village’s hard-earned, hollow, victory to slash speed at accident black spot
An East Devon village’s hard-earned victory to slash speed at an accident black spot is…
Police arrest man, 82, after moped rider is airlifted to hospital following a crash in East Devon
Police investigating a crash in East Devon arrested an 82-year-old man on suspicion of causing…
Exeter charity’s ‘deliberately unusual’ high-heeled campaign tackles girls’ period poverty
High heels are being worn to make a point by an Exeter-based charity championing schoolgirls…
High Street gas pipe upgrade plans sparks Budleigh Salterton drop-in event
An upgrade to gas pipes in Budleigh Salterton High Street set to start in the…
OPINION: Latest column from Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall
Over recent weeks, many people will have seen media reports about police action targeting the…
Axminster champions musical talent, announcing launch of monthly events
Axminster Guildhall has announced plans to champion grassroots live music, giving new talent, known bands…
‘These properties would not be an effective use of charitable resources’ – National Trust seeks to demolish disused offices on floodplain in East Devon
Disused East Devon National Trust offices in poor condition on a floodplain site targeted by…
‘The school is absolutely, 100 per cent, critical to the village’ – County wades in on battle to save East Devon school from closure
‘Abandoned’ and angry parents battling to save a 148-year-old East Devon primary school from closure…
Supermarket giant Lidl announces larger store for Honiton
Supermarket giant Lidl has announced plans for a larger Honiton store, demolishing the current shop…
Post Office confirms service will return to Exmouth town centre ‘later this month’
A pop-up post office will this month open in Exmouth town centre ahead of a…
‘How many more times do we need to repeat this?’ – Campaigners told fresh consultation is ‘crucial’ to reopen Covid-closed Exeter road to traffic
Road chiefs have announced another consultation amid an ongoing battle in Exeter to reopen a…
Lest We forget – Sidmouth falls silent as town marks Remembrance Sunday
Sidmouth turned out in force to honour the fallen on Remembrance Sunday (November 8), with…
OPINION: Latest column from Councillor Julian Brazil, leader of Devon County Council
The County Council Network (CCN) has just released an analysis of children’s services funding and…
Police arrest teenager after knifeman stand-off in Budleigh Salterton
Police arrested a teenager in in Budleigh Salterton amid a stand-off with a knifeman who…
Global superstar Mariah Carey is announced as third headliner at 2027 Live at Powderham, near Exeter
Live at Powderham, near Exeter, has announced global superstar Maria Carey as its third headliner…
News in-brief from East Devon
News in-brief from East Devon. Email your community news, photos and what’s on to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk…
Sidmouth seafront redevelopment plans include more toilets ‘as a priority’
More public toilets could be built on Sidmouth seafront as a ‘priority’ amid plans to…
Prime Minister is challenged to sort out a ‘proper’ sewage system for East Devon amid government’s push for new homes
East Devon council leader Paul Arnott has challenged the Prime Minister to sort out a…
Double council tax to stay on second homes in East Devon ‘to address housing pressures’
Second home owners in East Devon will continue to be slapped with double council tax…
Devon vet explains dogs’ ‘very real fear’ of fireworks ahead of bonfire night
A Devon vet has revealed what dogs hear, see, and feel when fireworks explode -…
‘The alternative would be to meet in our homes’ – Funding plea amid Exmouth seafront community hub hopes
Hopes of opening a permanent community hub on Exmouth seafront are a step closer as…
East Devon flies the flag for trail hunting as supporters mark nationwide event in Honiton
Displays of hounds following trails were showcased at Honiton when East Devon Hunt invited the…
Headliner country-pop icon Shania Twain to open 2027 Live at Powderham, near Exeter
Live at Powderham, near Exeter, has announced global icon Shania Twain as its second headliner…
News in-brief from East Devon
News in-brief from East Devon. Email your community news, photos and what’s on to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk…
Government U-turns on shake-up of Devon’s councils, saying ‘more time’ is needed to consider the proposals
The Government has U-turned on a shake-up of Devon’s councils, saying its needs ‘more time’…
‘For a Prime Minister who promised to be bold, this budget falls well short’ – Exmouth and Exeter MP criticises Chancellor’s short-term fixes
David Reed, MP for Exmouth and Exeter East, has criticised the Autumn budget, saying ‘tinkering…
Winter car parking costs slashed in East Devon in a bid to boost towns and traders
Parking fees will be slashed for council car parks in East Devon over the winter…
Classics Galore! is back for 2026 – Buy tickets for November Last Night of the Proms in Exeter in aid of FORCE Cancer Charity
Tickets are on sale for the Last Night of the Proms in Exeter in aid…
‘We feel we have no option but to keep him at home, we feel abandoned’ – Parents of autistic Exmouth boy, five, battle for son’s schooling
An autistic Exmouth boy, aged five, being denied the chance to learn and make friends…
Bridget Jones-style pants and ‘spooky’ doll pulled from drains in Exmouth and Exeter
Bridget Jones-style pants and a spooky doll found ‘lurking’ in sewers in Exmouth and Exeter…
News in-brief from Exeter
News in-brief from Exeter. Email your community news, photos and what’s on to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk City…
District planners ignore claim rare bat find ‘a stone’s throw’ from Exmouth new homes’ site
District planners have dismissed anti-development campaigner claims a rare bat was found ‘a stone’s throw’…
Headline acts Jools Holland, Beverley Knight and Level 42 announced for the 2027 Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival
Headline acts Jools Holland, Beverley Knight and Level 42 have been announced for the 2027…
WIN! Ticket giveaway Exeter Racecourse Pie and Pint Package
Big-name racing, live music, pints, pies and festive celebrations are coming to Exeter Racecourse as…
News in-brief from East Devon
News in-brief from East Devon. Email your community news, photos and what’s on to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk…
Walking football has taken off in East Devon – here are the towns where you can play
Walking football has taken off in East Devon – here are the towns where you…
News in-brief from East Devon
News in-brief from East Devon. Email your community news, photos and what’s on to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk…
Prime Minister is challenged to sort out a ‘proper’ sewage system for East Devon amid government’s push for new homes
East Devon council leader Paul Arnott has challenged the Prime Minister to sort out a…
Double council tax to stay on second homes in East Devon ‘to address housing pressures’
Second home owners in East Devon will continue to be slapped with double council tax…
Post Office confirms service will return to Exmouth town centre ‘later this month’
A pop-up post office will this month open in Exmouth town centre ahead of a permanent branch returning to the…
Police arrest teenager after knifeman stand-off in Budleigh Salterton
Police arrested a teenager in in Budleigh Salterton amid a stand-off with a knifeman who was reportedly making threats. Officers…
‘Residents feel it’s safer to drive across the road to the village shop rather than walk’ – East Devon village’s hard-earned, hollow, victory to slash speed at accident black spot
An East Devon village’s hard-earned victory to slash speed at an accident black spot is still causing concern for residents…
Supermarket giant Lidl announces larger store for Honiton
Supermarket giant Lidl has announced plans for a larger Honiton store, demolishing the current shop to make way for a…
‘The school is absolutely, 100 per cent, critical to the village’ – County wades in on battle to save East Devon school from closure
‘Abandoned’ and angry parents battling to save a 148-year-old East Devon primary school from closure over dwindling numbers have been…
Lest We forget – Sidmouth falls silent as town marks Remembrance Sunday
Sidmouth turned out in force to honour the fallen on Remembrance Sunday (November 8), with crowds standing silent to reflect…
Winter car parking costs slashed in East Devon in a bid to boost towns and traders
Parking fees will be slashed for council car parks in East Devon over the winter in a boost to town…
Walking football has taken off in East Devon – here are the towns where you can play
Walking football has taken off in East Devon – here are the towns where you can play. Email your club…
High Street gas pipe upgrade plans sparks Budleigh Salterton drop-in event
An upgrade to gas pipes in Budleigh Salterton High Street set to start in the New Year has sparked a…
Police arrest teenager after knifeman stand-off in Budleigh Salterton
Police arrested a teenager in in Budleigh Salterton amid a stand-off with a knifeman who was reportedly making threats. Officers…
Police arrest man, 82, after moped rider is airlifted to hospital following a crash in East Devon
Police investigating a crash in East Devon arrested an 82-year-old man on suspicion of causing serious injury after a moped…
Exeter charity’s ‘deliberately unusual’ high-heeled campaign tackles girls’ period poverty
High heels are being worn to make a point by an Exeter-based charity championing schoolgirls in South Africa and their…
‘Residents feel it’s safer to drive across the road to the village shop rather than walk’ – East Devon village’s hard-earned, hollow, victory to slash speed at accident black spot
An East Devon village’s hard-earned victory to slash speed at an accident black spot is still causing concern for residents…
Police arrest man, 82, after moped rider is airlifted to hospital following a crash in East Devon
Police investigating a crash in East Devon arrested an 82-year-old man on suspicion of causing serious injury after a moped…
East Devon flies the flag for trail hunting as supporters mark nationwide event in Honiton
Displays of hounds following trails were showcased at Honiton when East Devon Hunt invited the public along to National Trail…
