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  • Facelift for Honiton Library as readers return after lockdown Honiton
    15th April 2021

    Facelift for Honiton Library as readers return after lockdown

  • Kitesurfer seen struggling near Budleigh sparks launch of Exmouth lifeboat East Devon
    15th April 2021

    Kitesurfer seen struggling near Budleigh sparks launch of Exmouth lifeboat

  • Bonfire left to burn in Axminster prompts fire crew to call for care and issue safety warning Axminster
    14th April 2021

    Bonfire left to burn in Axminster prompts fire crew to call for care and issue safety warning

East Devon Antique tractors worth £35,000 destroyed in East Devon arson attack

Antique tractors worth £35,000 destroyed in East Devon arson attack

Bid to remove restriction from East Devon gypsy and traveller site is rejected

Bid to remove restriction from East Devon gypsy and traveller site is rejected

Honiton: Devon Freewheelers introduces virtual talks as pandemic hits charity’s fundraising

Honiton: Devon Freewheelers introduces virtual talks as pandemic hits charity’s fundraising

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Exmouth

Kitesurfer seen struggling near Budleigh sparks launch of Exmouth lifeboat

By Becca Gliddon15th April 2021

A kitesurfer spotted in difficulty in the water near Budleigh Salterton sparked the launch of…

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Bonfire left to burn in Axminster prompts fire crew to call for care and issue safety warning

By Becca Gliddon14th April 2021

Axminster firefighters have urged vigilance when lighting bonfires after the crew was called to tackle…

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  • Devon
    Tickets go on sale for 2021 Devon County Show after ‘overwhelming’ public support for event
    14th April 2021
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    Exmouth: Family shares Tim Mock’s last letter of thanks and unseen story of his lifeboat life
    13th April 2021
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    ‘A true RNLI legend, he will always be part of Exmouth lifeboat history’ – town pays tribute to ‘hero’ Tim Mock, who has died
    13th April 2021
  • The barn blaze happened at Wiscombe Farm, off Seaton Road, in Southleigh, East Devon. Image: Devon and Cornwall Police
    Antique tractors worth £35,000 destroyed in East Devon arson attack
    13th April 2021
  • Hawkwell Park gypsy and traveller site in Hawkchurch, East Devon. Images shown to the EDDC Planning Committee
    Bid to remove restriction from East Devon gypsy and traveller site is rejected
    13th April 2021
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    12th April 2021
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    Flags fly at half mast as Devon pays tribute to Prince Philip, who has died ‘peacefully’ aged 99
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    Mobile community Covid testing is rolled out in East Devon and Exeter
    9th April 2021
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    Woman with suspected broken leg is airlifted from East Devon cliffs
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    Fire crews pump water from flooded basement at East Devon home
    8th April 2021
  • Seaton
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    7th April 2021
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    PHOTOS: East Devon pub team thanks community for kindness after blaze rips through thatch roof
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    6th April 2021
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    30th March 2021
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    29th March 2021
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    Exmouth coast watchers extend hours as busy ‘staycation’ summer season is expected
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    27th March 2021
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    26th March 2021
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    26th March 2021
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    25th March 2021
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Sidmouth Running Club member Dan Prettejohn running in the snow.

Sidmouth runners brave snow and ice during off-road challenge

By EDN Sports Editor25th January 2021

Off-road running in the snow! It doesn’t happen very often in the Sid Valley. But the light dusting of snow which fell on parts of the week two off-road challenge…

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  • Sidmouth Running Club member Allan Kay is taking on the Blue Light Challenge.
    Sidmouth Running Club member Allan takes on 32-day Blue Light Challenge to boost The Fire Fighters Charity
    25th January 2021
  • An artist's impression of the proposed improvements to Exeter City FC's Cliff Hill Training Ground. Image from the planning application submitted to East Devon District Council
    Exeter City FC unveils plans for state-of-the-art new training ground facilities to East Devon council
    2nd January 2021
  • Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton sports clubs have amassed a huge haul of food for Exmouth Community Larder. Pictures: Withycombe RFC
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    24th December 2020
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    15th December 2020
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    7th December 2020
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    7th December 2020
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    7th December 2020
  • Ryan Smales is the manager of the new third team at Feniton Football Club. Picture: Feniton FC
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    25th November 2020
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    25th November 2020
  • Ottery St Mary football club
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    20th November 2020
  • golf
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    18th November 2020
  • Sidmouth
    Sidmouth runner ‘humbled’ by generous help to raise funds for forces veterans
    17th November 2020
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