Opinion 
Covid-19: I’ve been left in ‘catch 22’ by coronavirus
Today’s reported death toll from Covid-19 takes the UK’s grim total to 4,313. I thought being told I had an aggressive form of cancer was the…
Author Belinda Bennett
Features 
Chemotherapy: my ‘waste’ is so toxic I have to flush the loo twice
Belinda Bennett’s breast cancer journey is now under way with chemotherapy. This is a personal account of her first round of chemo, which started yesterday and…
East Devon 
The one cancer story I didn’t want to write
Over the years, I have written countless stories about brave, inspirational people who have taken on cancer and won. I have also covered a few stories…
News 
Devon County Council commissions review of waste management carbon emissions
Devon County Council has commissioned a full analysis of the carbon impacts of its waste management services. The authority has engaged the services of international environmental…
Exeter 
More than 100 homes without power in Exeter
Western Power Distribution is currently working to restore power to 130 properties in Exeter. The low voltage incident was first reported this morning, at around 11.50am.…
Business 
‘Jurassic January’ event being staged by The Jurassic Coast Trust
The Jurassic Coast Trust is hosting a free event for businesses entitled ‘Jurassic January’. Expert speakers from the world of tourism and business will be at…
Honiton 
Voting under way in 2020 Pride of Honiton Award
Everyone is being invited to vote in this year’s Pride of Honiton Award. Voting slips for this year’s poll are available now. Honiton and District Chamber…
Honiton 
Dowell Street parking charges could be implemented on April 1
Honiton Town Council is to meet with officials from the district authority to discuss the next step in plans to introduce charges at Dowell Street car…
Honiton 
More than half of Honiton council grant applicants do not meet the criteria
Honiton Town Council will next week consider grant allocations for 2020. However, of the 14 applications received just six meet the required criteria. In total, the…
East Devon 
Questionnaire to help East Devon District Council bridge £2.7m funding gap
East Devon District Council is urging residents to fill in a ‘Careful Choices’ questionnaire – being distributed next week to help it bridge a £2.7m finding…