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‘Something must be done’ Deep clean call for metal detectors to rid Budleigh beach of increasing dangerous debris
Clean beach campaigners at Budleigh Salterton believe metal detectors could be the solution to tackle…
Exeter museum announces October reopening to visitors after Covid lockdown forced closure
Exeter Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) is gearing up to reopen to the public at…
Tighter restrictions for University of Exeter students after rise in Covid-19 cases
University of Exeter students have been asked not to meet indoors with anyone who is…
Windsurfer drifting out to sea off Seaton is rescued by Lyme lifeboat
A windsurfer in difficulty and drifting out to sea off Seaton was rescued by the…
Police confirm body found in Exeter is Lorraine Cox, as inquest opens
Formal identification has now taken place in connection with the suspected murder of a woman…
Brixham man, 31, denies murder at Newton Poppleford scrapyard as court hears accused beat and strangled victim
The trial has begun of a hammer attacker who beat and strangled his Newton Poppleford…
‘Pick up one item’ plea to Exe Estuary users as Covid rule of six scuppers annual autumn clean-up
Users of the Exe Estuary are being asked to pick up rubbish as they go…
Firefighters rescue trapped man from an overturned car near Ottery St Mary
A trapped driver was rescued by firefighters when his car rolled on its side near…
Exmouth residents urged to vote on ways to spend £300,000 on town’s sport services as deadline looms
Thousands of Exmouth residents selected at random are yet to vote on how £300,000 should…
The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth reopens to visitors after six months
Visitors are from Monday (September 28) being welcomed back at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth…
Dad’s plea sees Chiefs score transparent face masks for The Deaf Academy in Exmouth
The Deaf Academy in Exmouth has been gifted a batch of transparent face masks after…
Traffic barred as ‘dangerous’ Exeter road is made exclusive to walkers and cyclists
Traffic has been barred from a ‘dangerous’ Exeter road in a bid to boost walking…
Covid ‘cluster’ in Pennsylvania and University area of Exeter rises to 41 cases
A coronavirus ‘cluster’ in the Pennsylvania and University area of Exeter has risen to 41…
Weekly figures show 11 new Covid-19 cases in East Devon – and 50 more in Exeter
Eleven new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in East Devon in the past week -…
Exeter City FC to explore relocation options – but insists study is ‘not pre-cursor to a move’
Exeter City Football Club is to explore whether it should leave its St James Park…
VIDEO: Get a virtual sneak-peek inside ‘breathtaking’ £44million new leisure centre in Exeter
This striking new ‘fly-through’ video gives a glimpse of how a £44millon state-of-the-art new leisure…
Exmouth RNLI called to help ‘yacht in difficulty’ on River Exe
Exmouth RNLI was called to aid a 22ft yacht reorted to be in difficulty on…
Police appeal after motorcyclist is critically injured in crash at M5 junction in Exeter
Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash…
East Devon council’s pride as Bisexual Flag flies over Honiton HQ
The Bisexual Flag flew at East Devon council’s headquarters this week in a bid to…
Exmouth inshore lifeboat launches in mudflats search for two people
Exmouth inshore lifeboat crew was on Thursday night (September 24) tasked to search for two…
Lorraine Cox disappearance: Police divers search River Exe as part of Exeter murder investigation
Police divers on Friday (September 25) were seen searching part of the River Exe in…
Marine plastic project sets sail on a carbon-free voyage for Exmouth to shine the spotlight on recycling
Plastic washed up from around the coastline is being sailed up the Exe Estuary to…
Honiton Bruv’s Bar marks first year of business with ’emotional’ birthday bash
‘Emotional’ birthday celebrations have been held in Honiton after Bruv’s Bar marked its first anniversary…
Charity in ‘awe’ of Exmouth Jenny, 88, signing up to tackle a marathon in a month for Hospiscare
An 88-year-old Exmouth woman dedicated to tackling a marathon in a month for Hospiscare has…
Covid restrictions cancels annual farming festival at Westpoint, Exeter
Covid restrictions have cancelled annual primestock and agricultural trade show Agrifest South West, due to…
Boat drifting out of control off Budleigh in ‘worsening weather’ after running out of fuel is towed to safety by Exmouth RNLI
A motor cruiser ran out of fuel and began drifting out of control in worsening…
Police appeal for information after bicycle is stolen from locked shed in Cranbrook
Police are appealing for information to the whereabouts of a bicycle stolen from a locked…
Kids’ lockdown cycle challenge in Exmouth and Exeter raises almost £500 for disabled children
Children as young as a year old who tackled bike trail challenges in Exmouth and…
Plans revealed for 39 new homes on part of former Rolle College site in Exmouth
Plans have been revealed for 39 new homes on part of the former Rolle College…
Suspicious activity and vans without number plates in Woodbury sparks police warning for vigilance
Police are warning Woodbury residents to be vigilant after a group of people were seen…
Lions’ pride in Budleigh sparks summer of coast and community clean-ups
Condoms, bags of dog muck, nails, used facemasks and underwear was among the latest haul…
Costume Room at Fairlynch Museum in Budleigh Salterton renamed after co-founder Joy to celebrate her 100th birthday
Fairlynch Museum in Budleigh Salterton has honoured its last-surviving co-founder to celebrate her 100th birthday.…
Overturned car at Broadclyst brings traffic to a standstill during morning school run
An overturned car blocked the road and stopped traffic at Broadclyst during the morning school…
Government algorithm that could see number of new homes in East Devon rocket by 67% panned as ‘ludicrous’
A ‘ludicrous’ government algorithm that could see the number of new homes needing to be…
First-ever ‘touch tennis’ tournament is a hit in Sidford
Sidford Tennis Club held a most successful ‘touch tennis’ tournament, but please do not be…
Beer Albion FC 2nds overcome East Budleigh in Devon and Exeter League clash
Beer Albion 2nds made it six points from two starts with a hard-earned 2-0 home…
Grade II listed guesthouse in Exeter is for sale for £660,000 freehold
A nine-bedroom Grade II listed guest house close to Exeter city centre has gone on…
Whimple Stores goes on the market for £425,000
Whimple Stores village shop and post office has gone on the market for £425,000. The…
Exeter sandwich and pie shop is on the market for the first time in 32 years
An Exeter pie and sandwich shop has gone on the market for the first time…
‘Pick up one item’ plea to Exe Estuary users as Covid rule of six scuppers annual autumn clean-up
Users of the Exe Estuary are being asked to pick up rubbish as they go after the coronavirus pandemic halted…
Exmouth residents urged to vote on ways to spend £300,000 on town’s sport services as deadline looms
Thousands of Exmouth residents selected at random are yet to vote on how £300,000 should be spent on the town’s…
East Devon council’s pride as Bisexual Flag flies over Honiton HQ
The Bisexual Flag flew at East Devon council’s headquarters this week in a bid to help combat homophobia. East Devon…
Honiton Bruv’s Bar marks first year of business with ’emotional’ birthday bash
‘Emotional’ birthday celebrations have been held in Honiton after Bruv’s Bar marked its first anniversary since opening. The business opened…
Brixham man, 31, denies murder at Newton Poppleford scrapyard as court hears accused beat and strangled victim
The trial has begun of a hammer attacker who beat and strangled his Newton Poppleford victim then set fire to…
The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth reopens to visitors after six months
Visitors are from Monday (September 28) being welcomed back at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth after months of closure because…
Firefighters rescue trapped man from an overturned car near Ottery St Mary
A trapped driver was rescued by firefighters when his car rolled on its side near Ottery St Mary on Saturday…
Injured pensioner seeks Ottery Good Samaritan who helped after a churchyard fall in Gloucester
A pensioner from Gloucestershire who fell in her local churchyard is seeking the Good Samaritan from Ottery St Mary who…
‘Something must be done’ Deep clean call for metal detectors to rid Budleigh beach of increasing dangerous debris
Clean beach campaigners at Budleigh Salterton believe metal detectors could be the solution to tackle the increasing number of ‘dangerous’…
Boat drifting out of control off Budleigh in ‘worsening weather’ after running out of fuel is towed to safety by Exmouth RNLI
A motor cruiser ran out of fuel and began drifting out of control in worsening weather conditions off Budleigh Salterton…
Exeter museum announces October reopening to visitors after Covid lockdown forced closure
Exeter Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) is gearing up to reopen to the public at the end of October. The…
Tighter restrictions for University of Exeter students after rise in Covid-19 cases
University of Exeter students have been asked not to meet indoors with anyone who is not part of their household…
Windsurfer drifting out to sea off Seaton is rescued by Lyme lifeboat
A windsurfer in difficulty and drifting out to sea off Seaton was rescued by the Lyme Regis lifeboat. The man…
Brixham man, 31, denies murder at Newton Poppleford scrapyard as court hears accused beat and strangled victim
The trial has begun of a hammer attacker who beat and strangled his Newton Poppleford victim then set fire to…
Covid restrictions cancels annual farming festival at Westpoint, Exeter
Covid restrictions have cancelled annual primestock and agricultural trade show Agrifest South West, due to take place near Exeter in…
