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21st January 2022
‘Champion’ of local government from East Devon – who pioneered Axe Valley ring and ride – dies aged 87
Ottery St Mary
21st January 2022
Rooting for Hospiscare – Ottery garden centre raises more than £14,000 for charity
East Devon
21st January 2022
East Devon town celebrates better broadband after a successful two-year campaign led by one resident

Man, 33, is arrested by police on suspicion of arson after car fires in Honiton

Man, 33, is arrested by police on suspicion of arson after car fires in Honiton

Generous Seaton and Honiton supermarket shoppers boost Devon Freewheelers blood bikers’ safety

Generous Seaton and Honiton supermarket shoppers boost Devon Freewheelers blood bikers’ safety

Countdown starts for Cranbrook residents to get involved and shape the town’s future

Countdown starts for Cranbrook residents to get involved and shape the town’s future

East Devon news

East Devon

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‘Champion’ of local government from East Devon – who pioneered Axe Valley ring and ride – dies aged 87

By Becca Gliddon21st January 2022

An East Devon man who was a champion of local government has died at the…

Ottery

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Rooting for Hospiscare – Ottery garden centre raises more than £14,000 for charity

By Becca Gliddon21st January 2022

A host of fundraising events held over 2021 by garden centre staff in Ottery St…

East Devon town celebrates better broadband after a successful two-year campaign led by one resident
21st January 2022
Man, 33, is arrested by police on suspicion of arson after car fires in Honiton
20th January 2022
Generous Seaton and Honiton supermarket shoppers boost Devon Freewheelers blood bikers’ safety
20th January 2022
Countdown starts for Cranbrook residents to get involved and shape the town’s future
19th January 2022
East Devon: Lower Otter Restoration Project to feature at online conference on coastal climate change
19th January 2022
Police release description of a tool thief targeting shops in East Devon and Exeter, urging businesses and staff to be vigilant
18th January 2022
Animal charity at Honiton celebrates finding ‘loving homes’ for 10 feral kittens found on a farm in East Devon
17th January 2022
Girl, five, dies after car crash on A35 at Wilmington near Honiton
17th January 2022
Food past its sell-by date is now on sale in Exmouth, Cranbrook and Exeter as Co-op convenience stores cut waste
14th January 2022
East Devon: Man trapped in a ditch in a car after a crash is taken to hospital with a neck injury
13th January 2022
Network giant identifies rural areas of East Devon for 4G upgrade by summer 2024
13th January 2022
New police station is announced for Exmouth nine years after the front desk is closed at ‘outdated eyesore’ site
13th January 2022
PHOTOS: Police seek ‘sentimental’ items of jewellery stolen from a home in Budleigh after a burglar forces their way into the property
13th January 2022
Covid cases rise by 18% in East Devon and 31% in Exeter, according to weekly stats
11th January 2022
East Devon has county’s highest Covid booster jab rate – while Exeter has second-lowest
11th January 2022
Bomb squad is called to Exmouth beach after ‘possible’ explosive is found near Orcombe Point
11th January 2022
Police thank the public after 21-year-old man missing from Honiton is found ‘safe and well’
11th January 2022
‘I feel fantastic’ – Exmouth woman’s Veganuary challenge ends in seven stone weight loss
11th January 2022
Firefighters tackling blaze in Axminster remove wheelbarrows of debris blocking a chimney
10th January 2022
Homes above eroding cliffs at Seaton to be protected by £900,000 project – with work set to start in 2023
6th January 2022
Friends’ 50th birthday challenge to climb Mount Kilimanjaro will raise funds for Exmouth RNLI
6th January 2022
Just what the doctor ordered! New wellbeing walking routes set off from medical surgeries in Exmouth
5th January 2022
Object seen floating in the sea off Sidmouth sparks search by Beer Coastguard
4th January 2022
Black Labrador Rufus is rescued by Exmouth RNLI after dog is cut off by the tide
4th January 2022
‘Very rare’ fungus ‘unexpectedly’ spotted in Sidmouth is hailed ‘a remarkable find’
3rd January 2022
Where can I recycle my Christmas rubbish, tree, wrapping paper and cards in East Devon?
2nd January 2022
East Devon: Developer hails Cranbrook a ‘real success’ – but says retailers’ lack of confidence is the reason for the delay in building a town centre
1st January 2022
Man is detained under the Mental Health Act after vehicle fire in Axminster
31st December 2021

East Devon sport

Exmouth

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Yachting president Princess Anne presents award to Exmouth sailing volunteer for his dedication to the sport

By Becca Gliddon16th December 2021

Princess Anne has presented an award to an Exmouth sailing volunteer in recognition of his dedication to the sport at grassroots level. Exe Sailing Club’s Nick Webber received an Outstanding…

East Devon football and rugby round-up – October 23
25th October 2021
Golf glory for Exmouth as building suppliers celebrate winning regional charity tournament
15th October 2021
Tears, cheers, ‘razor blade’ blisters and Big Ben’s bongs – London Marathon runners from Exmouth and Exeter sucessfully race for Devon Freewheelers in Honiton
6th October 2021
Axminster Town football club ladies will make history with FA Cup appearance
19th September 2021
East Devon football and rugby round-up – Saturday, September 11
14th September 2021
‘Frankly, we could not buy that kind of good publicity’ – Tour of Britain Devon stage with Exeter finish is hailed a huge success
12th September 2021
East Devon weekend football and rugby preview – September 3
3rd September 2021
Bid for new cricket pavilion in Branscombe gets £3,000 boost
2nd September 2021
Big screen plan for St James Park home of Exeter City FC nets backing
31st August 2021
Curtain falls on 2021 Tolchards Devon Cricket League in East Devon
29th August 2021
East Devon weekend football preview – who is in action on Saturday, August 28?
27th August 2021
East Devon bowls round-up: Action in Budleigh and Phear Park, Exmouth
23rd August 2021
East Devon football: Exmouth Town FC drawn against Truro City in FA Cup
23rd August 2021
VIDEO: Devon and Exeter prepare to welcome back Tour of Britain in September
21st July 2021

East Devon what's on

East Devon

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East Devon: free course at Bicton tackles farming and woodland management skills shortages

29th December 2021

Sidmouth

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Christmas Bray! Donkeys at Sidmouth animal sanctuary still need care over the festive holidays

25th December 2021

East Devon

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‘A warm welcome awaits’ – New walking group announced for people in East Devon living with autism or Asperger syndrome

24th December 2021

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Connaught

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Tickets go on sale for family festive fun in Sidmouth as Connaught@Christmas is ‘set to be the brightest festive event in East Devon this year!’

18th November 2021

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Discount off your special day as East Devon wedding photographer and journalist celebrates launch of Dotty Creative

13th October 2021

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Basil Brush is coming to Exmouth Pavilion. Image: Trio Productions/ Exmouth Pavilion

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Boom boom! Legendary TV personality Basil Brush to feature in Exmouth pantomime

28th July 2021

‘Champion’ of local government from East Devon – who pioneered Axe Valley ring and ride – dies aged 87
21st January 2022
Rooting for Hospiscare – Ottery garden centre raises more than £14,000 for charity
21st January 2022
East Devon town celebrates better broadband after a successful two-year campaign led by one resident
21st January 2022
Man, 33, is arrested by police on suspicion of arson after car fires in Honiton
20th January 2022
Generous Seaton and Honiton supermarket shoppers boost Devon Freewheelers blood bikers’ safety
20th January 2022
Countdown starts for Cranbrook residents to get involved and shape the town’s future
19th January 2022
East Devon: Lower Otter Restoration Project to feature at online conference on coastal climate change
19th January 2022
Exeter: Temporary Covid road layout in Queen Street to become £250,000 permanent fixture
18th January 2022