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  • Photo and statement released by family of pedestrian, 93, who died after crash in Newton Poppleford Newton Poppleford
    6th January 2021

    Photo and statement released by family of pedestrian, 93, who died after crash in Newton Poppleford

  • Where you can recycle your Christmas tree in East Devon: Sites in Axminster, Broadclyst, Budleigh, Cranbrook, Exmouth, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton and Sidmouth East Devon
    2nd January 2021

    Where you can recycle your Christmas tree in East Devon: Sites in Axminster, Broadclyst, Budleigh, Cranbrook, Exmouth, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton and Sidmouth

  • Latest Covid figures for East Devon show 30 deaths in a fortnight and case ‘clusters’ in 19 parts of district Covid-19
    30th December 2020

    Latest Covid figures for East Devon show 30 deaths in a fortnight and case ‘clusters’ in 19 parts of district

Newton Poppleford Pedestrian, 93, dies in hospital after collision with car in Newton Poppleford

Pedestrian, 93, dies in hospital after collision with car in Newton Poppleford

Police appeal after van is destroyed in arson attack near Sidmouth

Police appeal after van is destroyed in arson attack near Sidmouth

Rare dormice found thriving in East Devon woodland owned by The Donkey Sanctuary

Rare dormice found thriving in East Devon woodland owned by The Donkey Sanctuary

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Casualty showing signs of hypothermia cut off by tide at Budleigh is saved by rescuers

By Becca Gliddon12th January 2021

A casualty showing signs of hypothermia who was washed ashore and cut off by the…

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Ken Cooper, 93, had lived in Newton Poppleford since the year 2000.

Photo and statement released by family of pedestrian, 93, who died after crash in Newton Poppleford

By Becca Gliddon6th January 2021

The ‘large and loving’ family of a 93-year-old pedestrian who died after a crash in…

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  • Christmas tree recycling in East Devon - the Boradlcust site in 2020.
    Where you can recycle your Christmas tree in East Devon: Sites in Axminster, Broadclyst, Budleigh, Cranbrook, Exmouth, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton and Sidmouth
    2nd January 2021
  • East Devon Exeter coronavirus. Photo by Fusion Medical Animation on Unsplash
    Latest Covid figures for East Devon show 30 deaths in a fortnight and case ‘clusters’ in 19 parts of district
    30th December 2020
  • East Devon Exeter Exmouth Sidmouth Honiton Broadclyst Picture courtesy of Devon and Cornwall Police Axminster Honiton Newton Poppleford
    Pedestrian, 93, dies in hospital after collision with car in Newton Poppleford
    29th December 2020
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    Police appeal after van is destroyed in arson attack near Sidmouth
    29th December 2020
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    Flooding risks reduce in East Devon as rain-swollen river levels drop
    19th December 2020
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    Elderly woman found dead after early-hours flat fire in Sidford
    18th December 2020
  • East Devon Sidmouth Hazel dormice are thriving at The Donkey Sanctuary. Picture: Clare Pengelly PTES
    Rare dormice found thriving in East Devon woodland owned by The Donkey Sanctuary
    18th December 2020
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    ‘Heavy and intense’ rainfall sparks flood alerts for parts of East Devon as rivers rise
    18th December 2020
  • Coronavirus East Devon Exeter
    Coronavirus ‘clusters’ remain in 18 parts of East Devon – with 154 new cases confirmed across district in a week
    12th December 2020
  • Sidmouth
    Stroke survivor’s ‘pride’ at returning to oversee Sidmouth Lifeboat maintenance after recovering from near-fatal brain haemorrhage
    11th December 2020
  • Four Elms Hill on the A3052 between Sidmouth and Newton Poppleford. Image: Google Maps
    Work to slash speed limit and install double white lines on busy Sidmouth – Newton Poppleford road to take place in January
    11th December 2020
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    Sidmouth singing schoolboy ‘laughs in the face’ of baldness to launch book
    9th December 2020
  • The Maverick team with Councillors Louise Cole, and Ian Barlow. Picture: Sidmouth Town Council
    Wheely good news! State-of-the-art new Sidmouth skate park nears completion
    9th December 2020
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    The Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth announces new winter opening times for festive period
    3rd December 2020
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    Covid ‘clusters’ in every part of East Devon and Exeter – but number of new cases drops
    28th November 2020
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    PHOTOS: Sidmouth Christmas lights quietly switched on in show of community spirit
    23rd November 2020
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    Another 244 Covid cases confirmed in East Devon with ‘clusters’ in 19 areas of district
    21st November 2020
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    Injured man airlifted to hospital after car and bicycle crash at Sidbury
    18th November 2020
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    Cutting wet grass at Sidmouth beauty spot was ‘error of judgement’ admits district council
    17th November 2020
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    Sidmouth runner ‘humbled’ by generous help to raise funds for forces veterans
    17th November 2020
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    Covid ‘clusters’ in EVERY East Devon ward – with 217 new cases across district in a week
    14th November 2020
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    Photographer captures poignant tributes of remembrance in Sidmouth on Armistice Day
    12th November 2020
  • Reports of a dinghy in difficulty at Beer Head sparked a rescue effort. Pictures: Beer Coastguard
    VIDEO: Dinghy duo ‘lucky to walk away’ as jaunt on rough seas ends in rescue from rocks at Beer Head
    12th November 2020
  • East Devon leisure centres and swimming pools set to be handed £732,000 rescue package
    12th November 2020
  • Sidmouth
    Children invited to help Sidmouth invest £155,000 in the facelift of two play parks
    12th November 2020
  • Sidmouth Running Club members ahead of their Halloween run in support of the Sid Valley Food Bank. Picture: Kyle Baker Photography
    Frightfully good Halloween fancy-dress helps Sidmouth Running Club boost food bank
    10th November 2020
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    Hoof been nicked! Police round up pair of goats on the run on Sidmouth road
    9th November 2020
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    Woman trapped in overturned car near Sidbury is rescued by firefighters and taken to hospital
    4th November 2020

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Sidmouth runner ‘humbled’ by generous help to raise funds for forces veterans

By Becca Gliddon17th November 2020

A Sidmouth runner who raised more than £1,000 for armed forces veterans said he felt ‘humbled’ by the generosity of those who sponsored his efforts. Sidmouth Running Club member Adrian…

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  • Sidmouth Running Club members ahead of their Halloween run in support of the Sid Valley Food Bank. Picture: Kyle Baker Photography
    Frightfully good Halloween fancy-dress helps Sidmouth Running Club boost food bank
    10th November 2020
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    Kicking their heels in lockdown, but East Devon football clubs face a fixture-fest when restrictions are lifted
    9th November 2020
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    Co-op shoppers can help Sidmouth Netball Club bag mobile floodlights
    3rd November 2020
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    Pandemic ends 2020/21 season for East Devon rugby teams
    2nd November 2020

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The Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth announces new winter opening times for festive period

3rd December 2020
The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has reopened to the public after Covid restrictions forced its closure.

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth reopens to visitors after six months

28th September 2020
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5th September 2020

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    A fundraising appeal has begun to find the remaini A fundraising appeal has begun to find the remaining cash to buy seven-year-old Jaydi Hawker, from Seaton, an adapted bike.  The youngster was born with a condition affecting her growth and cannot ride a bike like other children her age.  The Children Today charity has donated £1,000, saying a bike for Jaydi would  allow her to ‘experience pure joy’.  Read the full story and how to donate at eastdevonnews.co.uk  Photos by Lisa Hawker  #eastdevon #seaton #localnews #communitynews #bikelife #bike #bikes #cycling #cyclinglife #help #charity @childrentodaycharity #adaptedbikes #childreninneed
    Sidmouth Running Club held a Halloween fundraiser Sidmouth Running Club held a Halloween fundraiser in aid of the Sid Valley Food Bank. 
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    East Devon and Exeter found poignant and unique wa East Devon and Exeter found poignant and unique ways to mark this year’s Remembrance Sunday, amid the coronavirus lockdown.  Doorstep tributes, socially-distanced wreath laying and painted pebbles were some of the ways the towns and villages paid tribute to the fallen.  Seaton care home residents wore their poppies and medals with pride, and in Honiton muffled church bells rang.  See the full story at eastdevonnews.co.uk  Photos by Netherhayes Care Home, Exmouth RNLI, Kay Baker.
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    Hoof been nicked! A pair of goats escaped and had Hoof been nicked!
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    Reader Chris Ironside submitted some photos of Eas Reader Chris Ironside submitted some photos of East Devon.  To see his photos of East Devon in all its beauty see eastdevonnews.co.uk  #eastdevon #budleighsalterton #sidmouth #sidmouthbeach #devon #localnews #communitynews #photographer #eastdevonnews #devonnews
    Exmouth in Bloom volunteers have been thanked for Exmouth in Bloom volunteers have been thanked for helping to maintain the ‘town of flowers’ amid the coronavirus pandemic.  The team was out earlier this week, completing the winter planting, staggering their volunteering shifts to maintain social distancing.  Read the full story at eastdevonnews.co.uk  #exmouth #exmouthflowers #exmouthdevon #eastdevon #devon #volunteer #exmouthseafront #eastdevonnews #localnews #community #communitynews
    Applause rang out on the seafront as the town show Applause rang out on the seafront as the town showed its respect for ‘Exmouth legend’ Ian Stuart, who crossed the bar on October 3.  A celebration of Ian’s life was held on Thursday (October 22) as he made his final journey, when his funeral cortège sailed away - and the town wished him fair winds and following seas.  You can read the full story at eastdevonnews.co.uk  Photos by Darrell Trigs  #exmouth #eastdevon #exmouthbeach #exmouthnews #devon #exmouthdevon #exmouthseafront #exmouthlife #eastdevonnews #devoncoast
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