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By on Beer, Branscombe, Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, Honiton, News, Seaton, Sidmouth

News in-brief from East Devon – Email your community news, photos and what’s on to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk East Devon – what’s on A host of free events, tours and exhibitions are taking part in East Devon as part of the annual Heritage Open Days event, from September 11-20, billed as ‘England’s largest festival of history and culture’. Entry is free to Killerton House and gardens, September 11-13, 10am until 5pm, also the ‘hidden gem’ Columbjohn Chapel, open September 11-20, 1pm-4pm. A free guided wellbeing circular walk from Killerton to Sprydon has been organised for September 30, 10am until 12.30pm. See here…

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The Government's political shake-up will spell the end of East Devon District Council and Devon County Council. Image: DCC.

Councils’ shake-up announced by government – what it will mean for East Devon and Exeter

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By on Axminster, Beer, Branscombe, Budleigh Salterton, Colyton, Colyton, Cranbrook, East Devon, Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, News, Newton Poppleford, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidbury, Sidford, Sidmouth

Devon’s most significant political shake-up for half a century was on Thursday (July 16) announced by the government leading to changes that will result in the end of East Devon District Council and Devon County Council, and more power for Exeter as the authority expands. The Government revealed its decision on the future structure of local government in Devon, confirming four unitary authorities will be created by local government reorganisation for the county. The changes mean a host of councils will be abolished and fewer but larger versions created in their place, with some of the newer councils taking on critical services…

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News in brief from East Devon. Photos: with permission.

Community news in-brief from East Devon

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By on Beer, Branscombe, Budleigh Salterton, Cranbrook, East Devon, Exeter, Exmouth, News, Sidmouth

Community news in-brief and photos from East Devon. Email your community, town and village news, what’s-on, to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk Cranbrook Young green-fingered pupils at Cranbrook Education Campus got stuck into their new garden project, after Tesco and Otter Garden Centres donated plants, bulbs, seeds and compost. Stephen Farmer, Cranbrook Education Campus head, said: “It has been a joy to see our children so engaged in this project from the very beginning. The garden is already bringing learning to life in such a hands-on way, and we are excited to see it continue to grow.” Sidmouth A kayaker reported missing near Branscombe…

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A consultation has launched until mid-July amid falling pupil numbers at at Branscombe C of E Primary School. Image: Google Street View.

Consultation launches as ‘much valued’ East Devon primary school with just seven pupils is at risk of closing amid falling numbers

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By on Beer, Branscombe, East Devon, News

An East Devon village primary school with just seven pupils is at risk of permanently closing by the end of the year amid falling numbers, sparking a public consultation. The future of a Devon primary school is hanging in the balance just weeks after it was confirmed another had recently been shuttered, writes local democracy reporter Bradley Gerrard. A consultation is now live until July 23 over the future of Branscombe C of E Primary School, which is overseen by Link Multi Academy Trust. The proposal to close the school, which parents and other interested parties can have their say…

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Sidmouth seafront. Picture: EDDC
Sidmouth beach Stock photo: EDDC

Sand-tastic achievement for East Devon beaches scooping Blue Flag and Seaside awards

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By on Beer, Branscombe, Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, Editor's Choice, Exmouth, Lifestyle, News, Seaton, Sidmouth

East Devon is celebrating a sand-tastic achievement after four beaches scooped Blue Flag and Seaside Awards. Exmouth and Sidmouth beaches both won Blue Flag and Seaside awards, while Seaside awards went to Budleigh Salterton and Jacob’s Ladder. Budleigh Salterton failed to scoop a 2026 Blue Flag award because of a fall in water quality. And beaches at Seaton and Beer were left empty-handed amid a lack of lifeguard provision. The district council said it would support the highest possible standards across East Devon’s beaches. Councillor Geoff Jung, for environment operations at the district council, said: “This is very positive news…

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Events, challenges and celebrations are among the community news from across East Devon and Exeter. All photos: with permission/Fran McElhone (middle inset).

Community news round-up with photos from across East Devon and Exeter – including Cranbrook, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Seaton, Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, Topsham

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By on Axminster, Branscombe, Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, Exeter, Exmouth, Farming, Honiton, News, Seaton, Sidmouth

Community news round-up with photos from across East Devon and Exeter – including Cranbrook, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Seaton, Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, Topsham. Cranbrook A colourful celebration of reading was held at Cranbrook Education Campus when pupils marked World Book Day. Students and staff brought their favourite books to life through a host of different costumes and imaginative outfits. Stephen Farmer, Cranbrook Education Campus head, said: “As always, World Book Day was a fantastic day at Cranbrook. It was brilliant to see pupils and staff dressing up, sharing stories, and enjoying reading together.” Exmouth Water safety lessons for kids in East Devon…

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The beach sauna at Branscombe is seen here on the right. Image: EDDC.

Uncertain future for East Devon sauna by the sea after planners turn up the heat amid ‘serious risks’ and ‘significant concerns’

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By on Beer, Branscombe, Business, East Devon, Lifestyle, News

Planners have poured cold water on a sauna by the sea remaining on an East Devon beach until ‘serious risks’ and ‘significant concerns’ are properly assessed. The future of a beach sauna in a Devon village remains uncertain after a heated planning debate about flood risk, writes local democracy reporter Bradley Gerrard. Jurassic Saunas had asked for retrospective permission to site its beach sauna on Branscombe beach, but after a nearly 90-minute debate, planners opted to defer a decision. A key issue that led to the discussion heating up related to flood risk, and concerns about the quality of a…

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Community news and photos from across East Devon and Exeter. Photos: with permission.

East Devon and Exeter in brief: Community news, photos, what’s on and events, including Exmouth, Cranbrook, Seaton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Sidmouth

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By on Branscombe, Business, Cranbrook, East Devon, Exeter, Exmouth, Farming, Honiton, News, Ottery St Mary, Property, Seaton, Sidmouth

East Devon and Exeter in brief – a round-up of community news,  photos, what’s on and events, including Exmouth, Cranbrook, Seaton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Sidmouth. Send your stories to newsdesk@eastdevonnnews.co.uk Cranbrook Planning permission has been granted to build 92 new homes in Cranbrook town centre, with around 25 properties available to rent by council house hopefuls. Persimmon Homes South West has announced approval was granted by district planners to build 61 homes, plus a further 31 properties, including electric vehicle charging points. The developer said more than 28 per cent of the properties on site will be transferred to…

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Community news, photos, celebrations, what's on from across East Devon and Exeter. All photos: with permission.

Community news and photos from East Devon and Exeter – including Exmouth, Sidmouth, Honiton, Cranbrook, Beer, Branscombe, plus what’s on

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By on Beer, Branscombe, Business, Cranbrook, Cricket, East Devon, East Devon sport, Exeter, Exmouth, Farming, Honiton, Honiton sport, News, Sidmouth, Sport, What's On, What's on in East Devon, What's on in Exmouth, What's on in Sidmouth

A round-up of community news, events, photos, celebrations and what’s on from across East Devon and Exeter – including Exmouth, Sidmouth, Honiton, Cranbrook, Beer, Branscombe. Cranbrook Celebrations were held in Cranbrook when the town’s country park was presented with a prestigious Green Flag Award for the second year running. Cranbrook Town Council said it was ‘delighted’ the area had again been highlighted as one of the very best parks and green spaces in the UK. The council said thanks to volunteers and a maintenance crew, the last year had been ‘significant’ in boosting the park’s wildlife and biodiversity through tree…

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Paddleboarder Geoff: “I have never seen one this size, it was absolutely huge. It was pretty fantastic." Images: with permission.

VIDEO: ‘Wow’ moment as sea turtle swims with dad and daughter paddleboarders in East Devon

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By on Beer, Branscombe, East Devon, East Devon sport, Editor's Choice, Exclusive, News, Seaton, Sport

Dad and daughter paddleboarders took a sharp intake of breath amid a ‘wow’ moment when a sea turtle swam with them off East Devon. The plucky sea creature swam alongside paddleboarders Geoff, 45, and 17-year-old Lilly, at Beer, East Devon, before the pair spotted it again later in the day,  off Seaton. Animal lover Geoff, who recently returned to East Devon after living in America for 23 years, saw the creature gobbling up jellyfish before it sped off out to sea. Geoff, who quickly filmed the sea turtle as it swam underneath the paddleboard, initially thought the dark shape floating…

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