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Children, adults and dog rescued from rip-tide off Exmouth
Children, adults and a dog caught in a rip-tide off Exmouth Marina had to be…
Police appeal over Porsche crash that caused ‘lengthy’ M5 closure
Police are appealing for witnesses after a Porsche crashed on the M5 – causing ‘extensive’…
Police find body near Sidmouth in search for missing Exeter woman
Police searching for a missing 54-year-old woman thought to be in Sidmouth have found a…
VIDEO: Giant cliff fall at Sidmouth sparks ‘stay away’ from East Beach warning
This dramatic video and photos capture the moments of a giant cliff fall at Sidmouth,…
Consultancy firm is brought in to find suitable site for proposed new town with up to 8,000 homes in East Devon
The hunt has begun for a suitable site in East Devon where a proposed new…
Beer Buffs boost blood bikes as charity’s fuel costs for ‘vital’ free service soars to £1,000 a week
The Devon Freewheelers’ blood bikes ‘vital’ service has been given a £3,000 boost thanks to…
Honiton: Community hub’s £325,000 facelift fundraiser is launched for ‘vital upgrades’
Honiton residents and traders are urged to donate to a £325,000 campaign to repair a…
Abandoned clothes left ‘neatly’ on a rock on an East Devon beach sparks a search of the sea
A pile of clothes abandoned on a rock on an East Devon beach sparked a…
East Devon police warn of rogue traders in Axminster, Honiton, Sidmouth and Seaton
Police want to hear from East Devon residents who have fallen foul of rogue traders…
Sidmouth: Kids encouraged to explore ‘glorious’ countryside with free nature backpacks up for grabs
Young fans of nature are being offered a free backpack kit in Sidmouth to help…
Two-day police sting to tackle rural crime in East Devon is hailed a success
Police from four East Devon towns have joined forces in a two-day sting in a…
Children’s hospice help needed as Exmouth charity shop appeals for volunteers
A charity giving care and support to children with short lives needs more volunteers for…
Police work to identify a seriously injured cyclist who was airlifted to hospital after a crash in Exeter
Police are working to identify a seriously injured cyclist who was airlifted to hospital after…
Exmouth optician shines a light on the cost-of-living crisis and launches a community campaign for the town’s food bank
An optician in Exmouth has launched a community campaign appeal for donations in a bid…
Devon Air Ambulance’s invitation to family-friendly fun in East Devon – celebrating 30 years of the lifesaving service
Birthday celebrations will be held in East Devon this month to mark the 30th anniversary…
Man is taken to hospital with suspected heart attack after falling ill on coast path in East Devon
A man suspected of having a heart attack while on the coast path in East…
Paddle boarders stranded on sandbank 300m off Budleigh Salterton rescued by Exmouth RNLI
A pair of paddle boarders stranded on a sandbank off Budleigh Salterton had to be…
Care home plan for ‘derelict and deteriorating’ historic Exeter building is approved – despite opposition from neighbouring school
A ‘derelict and deteriorating’ historic building in Exeter can become a 64-bed care home after…
Honiton representative Jake, 20, is finalist for national Young Councillor of the Year award
A 20-year-old Honiton representative has been named as a finalist for a prestigious national Young…
Family-run Axminster Tools celebrates 50 years of business
A family-run Axminster business is celebrating half-a-century of trading. Axminster Tools was started by brothers…
Motorboat with engine failure drifting near swimmers at Exmouth is towed to safety by RNLI
An out-of-control motorboat with engine failure seen drifting towards swimmers at Exmouth was towed to…
Find your own fear factor fundraiser for Hospiscare – Ottery mum throws down the gauntlet to East Devon residents
A mum from Ottery St Mary who overcame her hatred of heights to skydive for…
PHOTOS & VIDEO: World War II bomb found on beach at Sidmouth is blown up by Royal Navy
A World War Two bomb found by on Jacob’s Ladder beach at Sidmouth was blown…
Solar farm coming to an East Devon village will power 15,000 homes
A solar farm the size of 116 football pitches coming to East Devon will power…
Honiton: New retirement flats on old cattle market site will create jobs in the town
Retirement flats are to be built on the site of the old cattle market in…
Affordable homes announced for Exeter as planners give a new development the green light go-ahead next to superstore
A development of 184 new homes – 64 affordable – will be built next to…
Exmouth lifeboat’s blue hue shines the spotlight on World Drowning Prevention Day
Exmouth lit its lifeboat blue on Monday night (July 25) as the RNLI shone the…
Eco-friendly affordable homes coming to East Devon to have solar panels and air source heat ‘as standard’, says developer
Affordable homes being built at an eco-friendly development in East Devon will have solar panels…
Holidaymaker donates ‘stunning’ prize-winning lifeboat quilt to boost Exmouth RNLI funds
A prize-winning quilt has been donated to Exmouth RNLI by a holidaymaker keen to boost…
Kids playing with matches cause accidental barn blaze near Axminster, prompting a warning from East Devon firefighters
Children playing with matches accidentally started a barn blaze, prompting a warning from East Devon…
Exmouth pupils lead the way to launch new swim safe beach project
A new project aimed at teaching children to swim safely in the sea has been…
Bid to raise East Devon taxi fares is put on hold by district licensing chiefs
A plea by taxi drivers to increase fares in East Devon by 15 per cent…
Five-day rail closure announced between Axminster, Honiton and Pinhoe for £5million of work to take place
A five-day line closure between Axminster, Honiton and Pinhoe in September has been announced by…
Repairs and refreshments for social housing residents at successful Budleigh Salterton community day
Residents enjoyed a cream tea while getting to know their councillors at a special Budleigh…
Police thank public who came forward with information after clash on the pitch at football match in Exeter
Police investigating a clash between football fans at a match in Exeter have thanked the…
East Devon football: Exmouth triumph in top-two clash with Tavistock to set up final day title thriller
A 50th minute goal from striker Levi Landricombe scored Exmouth Town a 1-0 victory over…
Consultancy firm is brought in to find suitable site for proposed new town with up to 8,000 homes in East Devon
The hunt has begun for a suitable site in East Devon where a proposed new…
Honiton: New retirement flats on old cattle market site will create jobs in the town
Retirement flats are to be built on the site of the old cattle market in…
Affordable homes announced for Exeter as planners give a new development the green light go-ahead next to superstore
A development of 184 new homes – 64 affordable – will be built next to…
Children, adults and dog rescued from rip-tide off Exmouth
Children, adults and a dog caught in a rip-tide off Exmouth Marina had to be rescued by the RNLI. The…
Children’s hospice help needed as Exmouth charity shop appeals for volunteers
A charity giving care and support to children with short lives needs more volunteers for its Exmouth shop. The Children’s…
Beer Buffs boost blood bikes as charity’s fuel costs for ‘vital’ free service soars to £1,000 a week
The Devon Freewheelers’ blood bikes ‘vital’ service has been given a £3,000 boost thanks to a year of fundraising by…
Honiton: Community hub’s £325,000 facelift fundraiser is launched for ‘vital upgrades’
Honiton residents and traders are urged to donate to a £325,000 campaign to repair a former youth club for community…
Police find body near Sidmouth in search for missing Exeter woman
Police searching for a missing 54-year-old woman thought to be in Sidmouth have found a body near the town. Sarah…
VIDEO: Giant cliff fall at Sidmouth sparks ‘stay away’ from East Beach warning
This dramatic video and photos capture the moments of a giant cliff fall at Sidmouth, when tonnes of rubble crashed…
Find your own fear factor fundraiser for Hospiscare – Ottery mum throws down the gauntlet to East Devon residents
A mum from Ottery St Mary who overcame her hatred of heights to skydive for Hospiscare is urging East Devon…
Ottery: Autumn appeal date set for Straitgate Farm 100-acre quarry refusal
The decision to refuse a highly controversial 100-acre quarry in Ottery St Mary will come before an appeal in October,…
Paddle boarders stranded on sandbank 300m off Budleigh Salterton rescued by Exmouth RNLI
A pair of paddle boarders stranded on a sandbank off Budleigh Salterton had to be be rescued by the RNLI. …
Repairs and refreshments for social housing residents at successful Budleigh Salterton community day
Residents enjoyed a cream tea while getting to know their councillors at a special Budleigh Salterton community day. The event,…
Police appeal over Porsche crash that caused ‘lengthy’ M5 closure
Police are appealing for witnesses after a Porsche crashed on the M5 – causing ‘extensive’ damage and leaving the motorway…
Police work to identify a seriously injured cyclist who was airlifted to hospital after a crash in Exeter
Police are working to identify a seriously injured cyclist who was airlifted to hospital after a bicycle and car crashed…
Police appeal over Porsche crash that caused ‘lengthy’ M5 closure
Police are appealing for witnesses after a Porsche crashed on the M5 – causing ‘extensive’ damage and leaving the motorway…
Police find body near Sidmouth in search for missing Exeter woman
Police searching for a missing 54-year-old woman thought to be in Sidmouth have found a body near the town. Sarah…
Two-day police sting to tackle rural crime in East Devon is hailed a success
Police from four East Devon towns have joined forces in a two-day sting in a bid to tackle rural crime.…
