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Stanley the XL Bully dog thinks he is a lapdog, but takes up. out of the sofa. Photos: with permission.

‘He’s a big dope, I wouldn’t have him any other way’ – East Devon XL Bully dog owner says the banned breed is paws-itively the best

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By on East Devon, Editor's Choice, News, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth

An East Devon owner of a ‘dangerous’ XL Bully dog, adopted from the RSPCA, has given an insight into daily life living with the banned breed. Georgie Ashton, aged 38, from Newton Poppleford, in East Devon, adopted two-year-old Stanley from the RSCPA Little Valley Animal Shelter near Exeter as a puppy after he was born in police kennels when cops seized his mum. Georgie said it was a nail-biting wait to learn from the court if she could keep Stanley, adding it was a ‘huge relief’ to learn the pup could stay. The court warned the dog would be destroyed…

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Newton Poppleford currently has one pedestrian crossing. Image: Google Street View.

‘It beggars belief that things have taken so long’ – County road chiefs are accused of dawdling over East Devon village crossing concerns

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By on East Devon, News, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth

County road chiefs are accused of dragging their feet over calls for a pedestrian crossing on a main route through an East Devon village. Frustration has been aired about the protracted analysis over a possible pedestrian crossing for an East Devon village that its residents believe is long overdue, writes local democracy reporter Bradley Gerrard. Members of a committee that deals with traffic-related issues heard that work was continuing to see whether there was need for a pedestrian crossing in Newton Poppleford. The village is well-used thoroughfare for drivers because it is dissected by the A3052, which connects Exeter with…

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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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What's on events, July 3 - July 12. Images: with permission.

What’s on East Devon: July 3-July 12 – free entry flower festival, Brownie celebrations, music events

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By on Budleigh Salterton, Colyton, Colyton, East Devon, Exmouth, Lifestyle, News, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, What's On, What's on in Budleigh Salterton, What's on in East Devon, What's on in Exmouth, What's on in Sidmouth

If you are stuck for something to do over the weekend, take a look at East Devon what’s-on events for July 3 until July 12 – free entry flower festival, Brownie celebrations, music events.   July 3- July 5 – flower festival If you have never been to Harpford Church flower festival, near Newton Poppleford, East Devon, now is your chance because the biannual event is back, from Friday, July 3 until Sunday, July 5. But be warned, if you miss this year’s event there is a two-year wait for the return of the much-anticipated flower festival. This year’s theme…

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The newly and specially formed Poppleford Panthers Under-11s team were invited to take part in a once in a lifetime international football tournament in France. Photo: with permission.

East Devon sport: Poppleford Panthers make memories to last a lifetime in France

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By on Budleigh Salterton sport, East Devon, East Devon sport, Editor's Choice, News, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, Sidmouth sport, Sport

East Devon sport – Poppleford Panthers club report: What started as a group of football-mad boys playing for local team the Sidmouth Vikings from Newton Poppleford, East Budleigh, Sidmouth and Colaton Raleigh, quickly became an adventure none of them will ever forget. The newly and specially formed Poppleford Panthers Under-11s team were invited to take part in a once in a lifetime international football tournament in France. The opportunity arose through local family connections, with local mum Jo White being the driving force behind the idea with son Sebby being part of the formidable Panthers team and sister-in-law Celine the…

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Residents living in Newton Poppleford are 'downcast' at the damage cause to their homes by delivery lorries coming through the village. Photo: Bradley Gerrard.

VIDEO: ‘Downcast’ East Devon villagers tired of HGV delivery lorries hitting homes

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By on Business, East Devon, News, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth

‘We’re tempting fate before a serious incident happens involving pedestrians and these vehicles’  – Residents in an East Devon village are ‘downcast’ at the number of of HGV delivery lorries repeatedly hitting their homes. Residents in a Devon village are at their wit’s end over repeated damage to garden walls being caused by lorries, writes local democracy reporter Bradley Gerrard. People living on Hawkerland Road, in East Devon’s Colaton Raleigh, have complained of a seemingly never-ending issue with large lorries constantly damaging walls that belong to two residents. The problem is compounded by the fact the junction of Hawkerland Road…

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Pictured here are the temporary traffic lights on the road from Tipton St John to The Bowd. Photo: Devon County Council.

East Devon link road reopens with temporary traffic lights, ending months of ‘disruptive’ closure

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By on East Devon, News, Newton Poppleford, Ottery St Mary, Sidmouth

Months of disruption for motorists has come to an end after an East Devon link road closed since January has now reopened. The county council announced on Friday (May 8) the road between Tipton St John and The Bowd, in East Devon, had reopened with temporary traffic lights in place following extensive repairs. Devon County Council (DCC) said the temporary traffic lights will allow for further structural work to be carried out, which is expected to end by July. Councillor Jess Bailey, Devon County Councillor for Otter Valley, said: “This road is a really important link for the Otter Valley…

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Pictured here, L to R, is Andrew De Groot of ActionCOACH Exeter, award sponsor Donna O’Toole, James Swift of Car Mod Shop, winner of the Best E-Commerce Business at BizX 2026, and Brad Sugars, founder of ActionCOACH. Photo: with permission.

East Devon ‘boy racer’ who started his business in a cupboard under the stairs celebrates scooping a top retail award

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By on Business, East Devon, News, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth

An East Devon businessman who started his car supplies shop from a cupboard under the stairs has won a top award for the success of his online sales. James Swift, who launched the Car Mod Shop 20 years ago from Newton Poppleford, recently scooped the Best E-Commerce Business accolade at BizX 2026 Awards. The Best E-Commerce Business award recognises companies that perform strongly in online retail, with a clear focus on customer service, innovation and sustained digital growth. James received business coaching from Andrew De Groot of ActionCOACH Exeter, the company that runs the awards. James said: “I was shocked to win,…

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Andy Matthews and his dog, Loki, were rescued through a bedroom window when storm Chandra flooded their Newton Poppleford home. Photo: Andy Matthews.

‘Pieces of furniture were floating. It was horrendous’ – Man and his pet dog are rescued through a bedroom window to escape their flooded East Devon home

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By on East Devon, News, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth

‘Pieces of furniture were floating. It was horrendous.’ – A dog paw on a upstair windowsill with rescuers below show how an East Devon man and his pet were plucked to safety from their flooded home amid storm Chandra. A flood-hit resident has spoken about his dramatic early morning bedroom-window rescue by emergencyservices after the ground floor of his Newton Poppleford home became engulfed by flood water, writes local democracy reporter Bradley Gerrard. Andy Matthews said he was awoken by his home alarm going off, something he stated was usually triggered during power cuts. But when he descended his stairs…

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Storm Chandra hit East Devon and Exeter with torrential rain, causing wide-spread flooding. Photos: with permission.

VIDEO & PHOTOS: Storm Chandra leaves flood-hit East Devon and Exeter underwater

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By on Axminster, Cranbrook, East Devon, Exeter, Exmouth, Farming, Honiton, News, Newton Poppleford, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidbury, Sidford, Sidmouth

These photos and video show how floodwater from overnight torrential rain amid storm Chandra brought much of East Devon and Exeter to a standstill. When commuters woke on Tuesday morning (January 27), many found their towns and villages cut off after deep floodwater made main routes and back roads impassable. Rescuers helped pluck a man and his dog to safety after they were trapped upstairs in their Newton Poppleford home, cut-off by floodwater. And mountain rescuers helped an 85-year-old woman in Otterton suffering a suspected heart attack when floodwater prevented an ambulance from reaching the village. Motorists struggled through a…

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