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Man who admits killing animal-loving woman at East Devon stud farm was ‘in the grip’ of mental illness, court hears
A backpacking volunteer has admitted killing 53-year-old animal-lover Katherine Bevan at an East Devon stud…
Support for Seaton Jurassic expansion bid that will feature zones with wildlife, nature and climate change themes
A bid to extend Seaton Jurassic – one of East Devon’s biggest tourist attractions -…
Council to splash £380,000 on much-needed refurbishment work at Honiton Swimming Pool
District council bosses have agreed to splash £380,000 on much-needed refurbishment work to make Honiton…
District council takes over responsibility of closing Exmouth flood gates vital to protecting more than 1,500 homes and businesses
East Devon District Council (EDDC) has agreed to take on the responsibility of closing seafront…
East Devon unemployment rate could soar to 10% in the next six months, district council chiefs are warned
The unemployment rate in East Devon could hit 10 per cent within six months because…
Seafront celebrations in Exmouth as environmentally-friendly watersports shop and cafe opens
Ribbon cutting celebrations were held on Exmouth seafront when Edge Watersports and the Hangtime Cafe…
Cinema screenings return to Honiton Beehive and audiences welcomed back after seven-month break
Cinema screenings return to the Beehive community centre in Honiton after a seven-month break because…
Peaceful protest in Sidmouth to challenge racism and celebrate diversity
A peaceful protest celebrating diversity and challenging racism will take place on Sidmouth seafront on…
Go-ahead for Exeter Harlequins shopping centre to become homes and hotel with bar and restaurant
Plans to redevelop the Harlequins shopping centre in Exeter into a ‘co-living’ scheme and hotel…
First coronavirus-related death in two months is recorded in East Devon
The first coronavirus-related death in two months has been recorded in East Devon – while…
Breast Cancer: Mastectomy Surgery Not As Bad As I Imagined
Over the years, Belinda Bennett, co-founder of East Devon News, has written countless stories about…
Mass fight in Exeter sparks police appeal for witnesses and information
Police are appealing for information following reports of a large-scale brawl in Cowick Street, Exeter,…
Buses to replace trains between Axminster and Exeter during day of rail line works
Rail passengers are being warned that buses will replace trains between Axminster and Exeter St…
Police repeat witness appeal after Exeter stabbing leaves Cranbrook man with ‘life-changing’ injuries
Police have reissued an appeal for witnesses when a man from Cranbrook suffered life-changing injuries…
‘Disheartened’ mum asks why peaceful teddies and paper plates protest over government’s free school meals snub was removed from outside office of East Devon MP
A mum has asked the MP for East Devon why teddies and paper plates used…
Praise heaped on Exmouth community gardeners for making a difference to ‘the town of flowers’
Community gardeners in Exmouth have been thanked for striving to maintain ‘the town of flowers’…
Buses replace trains between Honiton and Exeter for five days of rail line engineering work
Buses replace trains as the railway lines between Honiton and Exeter remain closed for engineering…
Sidmouth donkey fans sitting on sofas in Hawaii and New Zealand help charity win award
Donkey fans watching the Sidmouth sanctuary’s work from their sofas in Hawaii and New Zealand…
Temporary road signs outside Exmouth Deaf Academy installed after planning oversight
Temporary road signs are in place outside the new Deaf Academy in Exmouth until permanent…
October Exmouth garden wall sale to raise funds for guardians of the coast
Books, jigsaws, plants, cakes and even Christmas stocking fillers will be for sale from a…
Exmouth RNLI launches to two false alarms ‘with good intent’ after reports of a paddleboarder and windsurfer in difficulty
A paddleboarder and kitesurfer thought to be in difficulty on the River Exe sparked two…
Face coverings to become mandatory on Devon school transport – and children can be refused travel under ‘two strikes’ system
Children without face coverings can be turned away from Devon school transport when the measure…
East Devon representatives told why council splashed £2.7million on Ocean Blue venue in Exmouth – SEVEN MONTHS after its purchase
East Devon councillors have been told why £2.7million of taxpayers’ cash was splashed on the…
Community could be given chance to buy Topsham Fire Station after facility shuts later this year
Community groups could be given the chance to buy Topsham Fire Station after it shuts…
Call to consign sexism on East Devon District Council into ‘dustbin of history’ wins big backing from representatives
A call to end ‘sexist banter’ and ditch a freeze on allowances for representatives on…
Applause for ‘Exmouth legend’ Ian Stuart as town lines seafront to say goodbye
Applause rang out on the seafront as the town showed its respect for ‘Exmouth legend’…
Friends gather to launch commemorative booklet to celebrate 160th anniversary of train line through Honiton
Celebrations were this week held in Honiton to mark the 160th anniversary of the railway…
‘Don’t think that this isn’t for you’ Sidmouth residents urged to take free food from new drop-in larder to prevent waste
A drop-in community larder offering free food to Sidmouth residents is being trialled from now…
Visitors warned to book free tickets before visiting Sidmouth donkeys over October half-term
Visits to The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth this October half-term are free but entry must…
Warning East Devon leisure centres and pools could close without government bailout cash help, MPs told
Leisure centres and swimming pools around East Devon could be forced to shut unless a…
Trailblazing East Devon and Exeter women feature in new photo exhibition
Pioneering women from East Devon and Exeter have been included in a new photographic exhibition…
‘Don’t be complacent’ plea to Exeter students as Covid case numbers begin to drop
Students at the University of Exeter have been warned not to be complacent as number…
Plan to add apartment block to major Exeter housing development is unveiled
Plans have been unveiled to add an extra apartment block to a 400-home development on…
New group invites town to celebrate community spirit and Love Ottery
All-things Ottery St Mary are being celebrated by a new group keen to boost the…
Last-gasp strike in seven-goal thriller ends Exmouth Town FC’s 22-game home league unbeaten run
Exmouth Town Football Club’s unbeaten home league record stretching back to December 26, 2018, was…
East Devon midweek football round-up: High-scoring action for Exmouth, Sidmouth and Honiton
There were midweek mixed fortunes for East Devon football clubs – with Exmouth Town, Honiton Town…
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…
District council takes over responsibility of closing Exmouth flood gates vital to protecting more than 1,500 homes and businesses
East Devon District Council (EDDC) has agreed to take on the responsibility of closing seafront flood gates in Exmouth. The…
Seafront celebrations in Exmouth as environmentally-friendly watersports shop and cafe opens
Ribbon cutting celebrations were held on Exmouth seafront when Edge Watersports and the Hangtime Cafe opened at Sideshore, the new…
Man who admits killing animal-loving woman at East Devon stud farm was ‘in the grip’ of mental illness, court hears
A backpacking volunteer has admitted killing 53-year-old animal-lover Katherine Bevan at an East Devon stud farm in Gittisham at the…
Council to splash £380,000 on much-needed refurbishment work at Honiton Swimming Pool
District council bosses have agreed to splash £380,000 on much-needed refurbishment work to make Honiton Swimming Pool a ‘pleasing, pleasant,…
Peaceful protest in Sidmouth to challenge racism and celebrate diversity
A peaceful protest celebrating diversity and challenging racism will take place on Sidmouth seafront on Saturday, November 7. The Gathering…
Sidmouth donkey fans sitting on sofas in Hawaii and New Zealand help charity win award
Donkey fans watching the Sidmouth sanctuary’s work from their sofas in Hawaii and New Zealand helped scoop the charity an…
Man who admits killing animal-loving woman at East Devon stud farm was ‘in the grip’ of mental illness, court hears
A backpacking volunteer has admitted killing 53-year-old animal-lover Katherine Bevan at an East Devon stud farm in Gittisham at the…
Warning East Devon leisure centres and pools could close without government bailout cash help, MPs told
Leisure centres and swimming pools around East Devon could be forced to shut unless a bailout of up to £1.3million…
Lucy’s long list of books reaps rewards at Budleigh Salterton Library
Celebrations were held at Budleigh Salterton Library after seven-year-old Lucy Dixon finished reading 100 books. The youngster, pictured here at…
Budleigh school staff turn up the heat on Covid checks with Lions’ thermometer donations
Temperatures can now be checked at the school gates in Budleigh Salterton thanks to a donation of three laser thermometers…
Peaceful protest in Sidmouth to challenge racism and celebrate diversity
A peaceful protest celebrating diversity and challenging racism will take place on Sidmouth seafront on Saturday, November 7. The Gathering…
Go-ahead for Exeter Harlequins shopping centre to become homes and hotel with bar and restaurant
Plans to redevelop the Harlequins shopping centre in Exeter into a ‘co-living’ scheme and hotel with bar and restaurant have…
Man who admits killing animal-loving woman at East Devon stud farm was ‘in the grip’ of mental illness, court hears
A backpacking volunteer has admitted killing 53-year-old animal-lover Katherine Bevan at an East Devon stud farm in Gittisham at the…
Support for Seaton Jurassic expansion bid that will feature zones with wildlife, nature and climate change themes
A bid to extend Seaton Jurassic – one of East Devon’s biggest tourist attractions – have been supported by district…
East Devon rural projects invited to apply for countryside fund to help Covid-hit communities ‘survive and thrive’
Rural projects in East Devon are invited to apply for a grant of up to £10,000 from The Prince’s Countryside…
