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‘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…
Crews tackle small fire in roof space of property in Exeter
Fire crews were called to the Pennsylvania area of Exeter on Wednesday evening after smoke…
East Devon gets £130,000 from £50million government fund to help reopen high streets safely
High streets in East Devon will receive £130,000 from a £50million government fund aimed at…
Tributes paid to ‘true character’ and lifelong champion of Exmouth David Scott
Tributes have been paid to a ‘true character’ and lifelong champion of Exmouth who has…
Sidmouth beach safety warning with strong winds to create dangerous conditions for swimmers
A safety warning has been issued to beachgoers in Sidmouth – with strong easterly winds…
Powderham Castle to host UK’s first car park party – three days of social distance comedy, music and film
The UK’s first ever car park party is coming to Powderham Castle in July for…
VIDEO & PHOTOS: Bomb squad remove non-explosive device from Exmouth beach
Bomb disposal experts have removed an object discovered by a member of the public on…
MP Simon Jupp makes ‘strength of feeling in East Devon clear’ to Tory leaders over under-fire Dominic Cummings
East Devon MP Simon Jupp say hundreds of constituents have contacted him over under-fire Dominic…
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Bomb squad called and Exmouth beach cordoned-off after ‘unidentifiable object’ is uncovered
The bomb squad has been called to Exmouth beach after a member of the public…
Honiton man, 27, dies in hospital after A30 crash in East Devon
A 27-year-old man from Honiton has died in hospital following a single-vehicle crash on the A30 in…
Four new coronavirus cases confirmed in East Devon in the last week – with a further three in Exeter
Seven more confirmed coronavirus cases have been recorded in East Devon and Exeter in the…
Workshop ’50 per cent damaged’ by flames and smoke in early-morning Exeter blaze
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a workshop within an Exeter home in the early hours…
Another three Covid-19 deaths recorded in East Devon – with none in Exeter for second week running
Three further coronavirus-related deaths were recorded in East Devon from May 9 -15 – with…
PHOTOS: Four-foot wide jellyfish spotted off Ladram by kayaking couple from Sidmouth
Early-morning kayaker Dominick Horrell, from Sidmouth, photographed these Barrel jellyfish when he was on the…
Fire crew called after Exmouth resident is locked out while dinner cooks
Exmouth firefighters were called to a home in the town centre when a resident raised…
Police investigate late-night arson attack on car left at Axminster beauty spot
Police are investigating a late-night arson attack on a car left at a remote Axminster…
Carbon emissions in Devon drop by 23 per cent during coronavirus lockdown
Carbon emissions in Devon have dropped by nearly a quarter during the coronavirus lockdown, new…
Social distancing will see ‘people left at bus stops’, Stagecoach MD tells Exeter transport chiefs
Social distancing means passengers will be left waiting at bus stops, the managing director of…
Man ‘not in a proper state to swim’ is rescued after being swept half-a-mile out to sea off Budleigh Salterton
A stricken swimmer swept more than half-a-mile out to sea off Budleigh Salterton beach was…
PHOTOS: What a difference two months makes – busier beaches in East Devon
What a difference two months makes – these images show the East Devon coast and…
Sinking kayak scare off Jacob’s Ladder sparks call to Sidmouth Lifeboat
Reports a kayak was sinking and a person was in the sea 100 metres off…
Temporary traffic lights near Sidford after ‘cavernous’ sinkhole discovered under road
Temporary traffic lights are in place near Sidford after a ‘cavernous’ sinkhole appeared beneath the…
Exeter: Plans submitted to redevelop Harlequins shopping centre into homes and hotel
Revised plans to redevelop the Harlequins shopping centre in Exeter into a hotel and homes…
Duo without lifejackets aboard stricken rowing boat are rescued by Exmouth RNLI
Exmouth RNLI came to the rescue of two men in a rowing boat caught out…
Disposable barbecue sparks garage fire in Exeter
Firefighters tackled a garage blaze in Exeter that was sparked by a disposable barbecue. Crews…
Hotel, eatery and play zone vision for Exmouth seafront remains in limbo
Plans for the future of Exmouth seafront will remain in limbo after the coronavirus crisis…
PHOTOS: Exmouth firefighters praise driver’s quick actions after car catches fire near Lympstone
Firefighters from Exmouth have praised the actions of the driver of car fully-engulfed in flames…
East Devon praised for recycling an extra 240 tonnes of rubbish in a month
East Devon residents have been praised for recycling an extra 240 tonnes of rubbish in…
Stencilled social distancing street markings and one-way system to ‘make Sidmouth safer’ as town prepares to reopen for business
Stencils like these will be used to paint social distancing markings and a one-way system on…
Police find body in search for man, 43, reported missing from Budleigh Salterton
Police searching for a 43-year-old reported missing from Budleigh Salterton say they have found the…
Every little helps – Tesco gives Exmouth-based Pete’s Dragons £500 to keep in touch with suicide bereaved families during the pandemic
Suicide-bereavement charity Pete’s Dragon’s, with its HQ in Exmouth, has received £500 from the Tesco…
PHOTOS: Something missing from the River Sid? Century-old Alma Bridge is no more
This view of the River Sid is missing something for the first time in more…
Council buys former Flybe Training Academy at Exeter Airport in £4million bid to create education hub for high-tech jobs
An education hub for high-tech jobs will be created at Exeter Airport after the county…
Car blaze at Lymsptone is tackled by Exmouth firefighters
Firefighters from Exmouth were called to Lympstone on Thursday lunchtime after a car caught fire.…
‘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…
Tributes paid to ‘true character’ and lifelong champion of Exmouth David Scott
Tributes have been paid to a ‘true character’ and lifelong champion of Exmouth who has died at the age of…
VIDEO & PHOTOS: Bomb squad remove non-explosive device from Exmouth beach
Bomb disposal experts have removed an object discovered by a member of the public on Exmouth beach on Wednesday morning…
Honiton man, 27, dies in hospital after A30 crash in East Devon
A 27-year-old man from Honiton has died in hospital following a single-vehicle crash on the A30 in East Devon earlier this month.…
Road is reopened at Honiton after car and motorcycle crash at junction
A crash involving a car and motorcycle in Honiton on Wednesday afternoon resulted in the road being closed for around…
Sidmouth beach safety warning with strong winds to create dangerous conditions for swimmers
A safety warning has been issued to beachgoers in Sidmouth – with strong easterly winds to create dangerous conditions tomorrow…
PHOTOS: Four-foot wide jellyfish spotted off Ladram by kayaking couple from Sidmouth
Early-morning kayaker Dominick Horrell, from Sidmouth, photographed these Barrel jellyfish when he was on the water today, Tuesday. Dominick, aged…
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…
Man ‘not in a proper state to swim’ is rescued after being swept half-a-mile out to sea off Budleigh Salterton
A stricken swimmer swept more than half-a-mile out to sea off Budleigh Salterton beach was rescued by the RNLI this…
Police find body in search for man, 43, reported missing from Budleigh Salterton
Police searching for a 43-year-old reported missing from Budleigh Salterton say they have found the body of a man. Officers…
‘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 ensure the 2019/20 season is…
Crews tackle small fire in roof space of property in Exeter
Fire crews were called to the Pennsylvania area of Exeter on Wednesday evening after smoke was seen coming from the…
East Devon gets £130,000 from £50million government fund to help reopen high streets safely
High streets in East Devon will receive £130,000 from a £50million government fund aimed at helping businesses reopen safely as…
Powderham Castle to host UK’s first car park party – three days of social distance comedy, music and film
The UK’s first ever car park party is coming to Powderham Castle in July for a weekend of social distancing…
Heavily pregnant cow and unborn calf die as youths chase cattle in Axminster
A heavily pregnant cow and her unborn calf died after cattle were chased by youths and a dog in Axminster,…
