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  • Exeter City FC unveils plans for state-of-the-art new training ground facilities to East Devon council News
    2nd January 2021

    Exeter City FC unveils plans for state-of-the-art new training ground facilities to East Devon council

  • Sports teams and groups across Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton club together to boost community larder for Christmas News
    24th December 2020

    Sports teams and groups across Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton club together to boost community larder for Christmas

  • Exmouth mum says 24-hour walk for Honiton-based Devon Freewheelers was ‘hardest thing I have ever done’ Exmouth
    21st December 2020

    Exmouth mum says 24-hour walk for Honiton-based Devon Freewheelers was ‘hardest thing I have ever done’

  • New Honiton Town FC boss reflects on ‘frustrating start’ to Hippos tenure Honiton sport
    15th December 2020

    New Honiton Town FC boss reflects on ‘frustrating start’ to Hippos tenure

  • Exmouth Town FC beaten 6-2 by Tiverton in friendly watched by crowd of 132 at Southern Road Football
    7th December 2020

    Exmouth Town FC beaten 6-2 by Tiverton in friendly watched by crowd of 132 at Southern Road

  • Big win for Brixington Blues U16s as young Exmouth side net 11 against Budleigh Exmouth sport
    7th December 2020

    Big win for Brixington Blues U16s as young Exmouth side net 11 against Budleigh

Budleigh Salterton sport Budleigh Salterton AFC U18s progress in Devon League Cup as rampant Robins win 13-0 at Copplestone

Budleigh Salterton AFC U18s progress in Devon League Cup as rampant Robins win 13-0 at Copplestone

Football: New kit and a 4-1 win as Ottery St Mary U15s return to action after lockdown

Football: New kit and a 4-1 win as Ottery St Mary U15s return to action after lockdown

Ryan takes charge of Feniton Football Club’s new third team

Ryan takes charge of Feniton Football Club’s new third team

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News 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
By Daniel Clark2nd January 2021

Exeter City Football Club has submitted plans for state-of-the-art new facilities at its Cliff Hill Training Ground to East Devon District Council (EDDC). The scheme would…

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News Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton sports clubs have amassed a huge haul of food for Exmouth Community Larder. Pictures: Withycombe RFC
Sports teams and groups across Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton club together to boost community larder for Christmas
By East Devon Reporter24th December 2020

Sporting clubs and groups across Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton have joined forces to boost a charity helping feed families in need this Christmas.  Withycombe Rugby Football…

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New Honiton Town FC boss reflects on ‘frustrating start’ to Hippos tenure
By East Devon Reporter15th December 2020

Honiton Town Football Club manager Liam Raybauld has endured something of a frustrating time since joining the Mountbatten Park men. The former Cullompton Rangers ‘gaffer’ took…

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Exmouth Town FC beaten 6-2 by Tiverton in friendly watched by crowd of 132 at Southern Road
By EDN Sports Editor7th December 2020

There was an excellent turnout of 132 at Southern Road to see Exmouth Town FC’s friendly match against Tiverton Town – a contest that the visitors…

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Exmouth sport Brixington Blues U16s' Reece Alexander is challenged by a Budleigh player. Picture: Contributed
Big win for Brixington Blues U16s as young Exmouth side net 11 against Budleigh
By EDN Sports Editor7th December 2020

Brixington Blues Under-16s proved too strong for a battling Budleigh Salterton when the sides met to contest an Exeter and District Youth League match. The Exmouth-based…

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Budleigh Salterton AFC U18s progress in Devon League Cup as rampant Robins win 13-0 at Copplestone
By EDN Sports Editor7th December 2020

Budleigh Salterton Football Club Under-18s made Devon League Cup progress with a comprehensive 13-0 success when they travelled to Copplestone Cobras, writes SpursTom. The young Robins…

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Sport Ottery St Mary AFC U15s with Gary Yelland, of Artisan Roofing, before the team's 4-1 win over Culm Sampford. Picture: STEPHEN UPSHER
Football: New kit and a 4-1 win as Ottery St Mary U15s return to action after lockdown
By East Devon Reporter7th December 2020

Ottery St Mary Football Club Under-15s celebrated a new kit sponsor and a return to action following lockdown with a 4-1 home win over Culm Sampford,…

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East Devon sport Ryan Smales is the manager of the new third team at Feniton Football Club. Picture: Feniton FC
Ryan takes charge of Feniton Football Club’s new third team
By EDN Sports Editor25th November 2020

Ryan Smales is the man tasked with running the new third team at Feniton Football Club. The ambitious Acland Park outfit will not be able to…

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Exeter Gareth Steenson savours the Champions Cup success. Picture: ©INPHO/Rogan Thomson
Exeter Chiefs legend Gareth Steenson set to be awarded freedom of city
By Daniel Clark25th November 2020

Legendary Exeter Chiefs fly-half Gareth Steenson is set to be honoured with the freedom of the city. Council bosses are to discuss awarding the player the…

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Boss of unbeaten table-toppers Ottery St Mary AFC reflects on the season so far
By EDN Sports Editor20th November 2020

Ottery St Mary Football Club’s Scott Richards Solicitors Devon League South and West campaign could not really have gone any better to date. As the Otters…

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Golf club members find new way to enjoy Seaton course while lockdown forces greens closure
By Becca Gliddon18th November 2020

Axe Cliff Golf Club members suffering from ‘no-golf blues’ have found a new way to enjoy their hobby and Seaton greens amid the latest coronavirus lockdown.…

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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…

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Sport Katrina Matthews, from Exmouth, passes the finishing line of the run element at Ironman Florida. Picture: KMTriCoaching
Exmouth triathlete Katrina wins Ironman Florida event and sets new course record
By East Devon Reporter14th November 2020

Exmouth triathlete Katrina Matthews has won another major event after being crowned winner of the Ironman Florida. Competing in the colours of the BMC-Vifit Pro Triathlon…

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New book charts 73-year history of Axe Vale point-to-point – with sales benefitting the meet’s future
By Becca Gliddon10th November 2020

The 73-year history of the Axe Vale point-to-point, with more than 200 previously unpublished photos, is the focus of a new book. Author Jacquie McCullough tells…

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Frightfully good Halloween fancy-dress helps Sidmouth Running Club boost food bank
By East Devon Reporter10th November 2020

Witches, cats and skeletons descended on The Byes to boost a good cause when Sidmouth Running Club organised a Halloween-themed fundraiser.  Group members in frightfully good…

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Feniton FC announces plan to launch third team – as first and second sides’ players of the month are revealed
By East Devon Reporter9th November 2020

Feniton Football Club has announced it is set to launch a third team. It’s further evidence, if any were needed, that the Acland Park outfit is…

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Golf Four Axe Cliff seniors at the ninth green while enjoying a round of golf ahead of lockdown (l-r) Dave Bruce, Dave Morgan, Mark Wisby and Geoff Hughes. Picture: Dave Bruce
Axe Cliff Golf Club: Seniors take on ladies in final action before lockdown
By East Devon Reporter9th November 2020

It is so sad that golf courses are now closed until the lifting of the latest national lockdown, writes Dave Bruce of Axe Cliff Golf Club.…

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Kicking their heels in lockdown, but East Devon football clubs face a fixture-fest when restrictions are lifted
By East Devon Reporter9th November 2020

The national lockdown will mean a major headache for football league fixture compilers as well as our local clubs in East Devon. With no football being…

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Exmouth Town FC set for midweek Keynsham clash in last East Devon match for a month as second national lockdown looms
By East Devon Reporter3rd November 2020

Exmouth Town Football Club are in home action on Wednesday night (November 4) when they entertain Keynsham Town in a Toolstation Western League Premier Division game. …

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Axe Cliff golf round-up: Seniors and ladies brave the elements
By East Devon Reporter3rd November 2020

Axe Cliff Seniors’ Stableford success for John Hanna There was a healthy number of 50 players who took part in the latest Axe Cliff Seniors’ Monthly…

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VIDEO: East Devon hosts first of region’s live-streamed Point-to-Point meets at Ottery St Mary
By East Devon Reporter3rd November 2020

The first fixture of the Point-to-Point season was recently held at Bishops Court, Ottery St Mary – which was live-streamed to the public because this year,…

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Co-op shoppers can help Sidmouth Netball Club bag mobile floodlights
By East Devon Reporter3rd November 2020

Sidmouth Netball Club has been chosen to benefit from the Co-op Local Community Fund – and hopes to score enough cash for mobile floodlights.  The news comes…

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Football Millwey Rise player Sam Dibling scored a hat-trick in the win over Bishops Blaize. Picture Dick Sturch
Dibling hat-trick helps Millwey Rise AFC overcome Bishops Blaize
By East Devon Reporter2nd November 2020

Millwey Rise were 3-2 winners when they entertained Bishops Blaize in a Joma Devon and Exeter League Division Two East meeting, writes Dick Sturch. Despite heavy…

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Last-minute Grover goal sees Ottery St Mary AFC net tenth win of campaign
By East Devon Reporter2nd November 2020

Ottery St Mary Football Club left it late to secure a tenth win in 11 Scott Richards Solicitors Devon League South and West matches. They defeated…

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Exmouth Town FC up to fourth in Toolstation Western League Premier Division table after Wellington win
By East Devon Reporter2nd November 2020

A comfortable 2-0 win over Wellington has seen Exmouth Town Football Club climb to fourth in the Toolstation Western League Premier Division, writes John Dibsdall. Town…

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Exmouth sport Brixington Blues U16s player Adam Watts in action against CS Cougars. Picture: Dave Haggerty
Brixington Blues U16s net fine 4-2 win over Mid Devon opposition
By East Devon Reporter2nd November 2020

Brixington Blues Under-16s had to recover from the loss of an early goal before securing a 4-2 win over CS Cougars in an Exeter and District…

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Honiton sport Frank Rosenwald scored six times in the Honiton Town FC win over Stoke Gabriel. Picture: Andrew Symonds
Goal-hungry Hippos! Honiton Town FC net 17 times in win over Stoke Gabriel
By East Devon Reporter2nd November 2020

Honiton Town Football Club got new manager Liam Raybauld’s home record off to the prefect start by beating Stoke Gabriel 17-2.  The Hippos marked the new…

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Pandemic ends 2020/21 season for East Devon rugby teams
By East Devon Reporter2nd November 2020

The 2020/21 rugby season for East Devon clubs is over. This is sad news for the likes of the Cockles (Exmouth RFC), Sidmouth RFC, Honiton RFC…

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Sidmouth Town Junior Vikings: Trio of teams in action on wet and windy Halloween
By East Devon Reporter2nd November 2020

On what was an extremely wet and windy Halloween weekend, all but three of the Sidmouth Town Junior Vikings’ fixtures were postponed. The youngest of the…

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Honiton Golf Club: Weather scuppers Mixed Group’s Banks Trophy contest but ladies raise £82 for Children in Need
By East Devon Reporter2nd November 2020

The Honiton Golf Club Tuesday Mixed planned Banks Trophy competition was unable to go ahead as the course was closed after very heavy rain made it…

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Nicholls stars as Sidmouth Warriors U15s see off Crediton
By East Devon Reporter1st November 2020

Sidmouth Warriors Under-15s continue to lead the way at the top of the Exeter and District Youth League after a 4-0 win over Crediton United. Warriors…

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East Devon football round-up: Frightfully entertaining action on Saturday, October 31
By East Devon Reporter31st October 2020

There were mixed fortunes for East Devon football clubs in the Scott Richards Solicitors Devon League matches played on the final Saturday of October. In the…

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Exmouth Katrina Matthews, from Exmouth, is the reigning European triathlon champion. Picture, centre, courtesy of Ian Baker. Pictures left and right courtesy of @KMTri_Coaching
Meet the Exmouth athlete who is Europe’s reigning triathlon champion – and Katrina, 29, has her sights set on swimming, cycling and running her way to glory on global stage
By East Devon Reporter30th October 2020

Army physiotherapist Katrina Matthews, from Exmouth, is the reigning European triathlon champion. The 29-year-old won the world’s very first Half Ironman distance triathlon to be raced…

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Golf The Sidmouth ladies’ secretary Gerri Whitrow and the Sidmouth ladies captain Penny Lyne after their respective teams met in the annual match. Picture: Sidmouth Golf Club
Sidmouth Golf Club ladies compete in annual captain v secretary match-up
By East Devon Reporter30th October 2020

Sidmouth Golf Club ladies’ captain Penny Lyne and ladies’ secretary Gerri Whitrow selected their teams for the annual captain versus secretary match. A total of 32…

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Sidmouth Sidmouth Croquet Club duo David and Nancy Temple, inset, have been awarded the Croquet Association Diploma.
Diploma honour for Sidmouth Croquet Club duo David and Nancy
By East Devon Reporter30th October 2020

Sidmouth Croquet Club duo David and Nancy Temple have been awarded the Croquet Association Diploma which is handed out in recognition of services to the sport,…

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Exmouth Town FC U15s net nine goals in victory over Copplestone, while U12s are 4-0 winners at Whipton
By East Devon Reporter26th October 2020

Exmouth Town FC Under-15s defeated Copplestone 9-4. Harry Williams opened the scoring and further goals were scored by Mac Haywood Newlands and Sam Sidgwick to make…

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Budleigh Triples League serves up close encounters of the bowling kind
By East Devon Reporter26th October 2020

Two closely-contested matches at Budleigh Salterton Bowling Club’s Cricket Field Lane home in the Tuesday morning Triples League were played out last week. Both winning teams…

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East Devon sport Beer Albion and Seaton Town in action in the East Devon derby. Picture: Sarah McCabe
East Devon football: Beer Albion sink nine-man Seaton Town in feisty East Devon derby
By East Devon Reporter26th October 2020

Beer Albion defeated arch-rivals Seaton Town 3-1 at Colyford Road in a typically feisty East Devon derby watched by a large crowd on Saturday, writes Richard Honnor. After…

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Football Seaton Town FC ladies in action against Plainmoor. Pictures: Sarah McCabe
Griffiths bags all five goals as Seaton Town ladies overcome Plainmoor
By East Devon Reporter26th October 2020

Seaton Town Football Cluv ladies were 5-2 winners when they entertained Plainmoor in a Westward Developments Devon Womens League Division One meeting. The South Devon visitors…

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‘Blood-and-thunder’ derby between Budleigh Salterton U18s and Clyst Valley ends in 2-2 draw
By East Devon Reporter26th October 2020

Honours ended even when Budleigh Salterton Football Club Under-18s met Clyst Valley in a Devon Youth League North Division fixture, writes SpursTom. The best way I…

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Millwey Rise AFC chairman, 56, comes off the bench to net late winner for reserves
By East Devon Reporter25th October 2020

Millwey Rise AFC Reserves were 3-2 winners when they entertained Bradninch Reserves in a Joma Devon and Exeter League Division Four East fixture, writes Dick Sturch.…

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Big turnout for Tuesday Texas Scramble at Honiton Golf Club
By East Devon Reporter25th October 2020

The Honiton Golf Club Tuesday Mixed, a popular group, made a welcome return to organised play, writes Ann Desmoulins. They contested a 14-hole Texas Scramble that…

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Sidmouth Town Junior Vikings sides involved in high-scoring action
By East Devon Reporter25th October 2020

There was action for a number of Sidmouth Town Junior Vikings teams on the penultimate Saturday of October, writes Bryn Clapp. The Under-8s made the short…

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Last-gasp strike in seven-goal thriller ends Exmouth Town FC’s 22-game home league unbeaten run
By East Devon Reporter22nd October 2020

Exmouth Town Football Club’s unbeaten home league record stretching back to December 26, 2018, was cruelly snatched from them when they lost 4-3 to Shepton Mallet.…

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East Devon midweek football round-up: High-scoring action for Exmouth, Sidmouth and Honiton
By East Devon Reporter22nd October 2020

There were midweek mixed fortunes for East Devon football clubs – with Exmouth Town, Honiton Town and Sidmouth Town all in league action. Exmouth Town FC, making…

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First point-to-point fixture of season at Ottery St Mary to be live-streamed with meet off-limits to public due to pandemic
By East Devon Reporter22nd October 2020

The first fixture of the point-to-point season is to be held at Bishops Court, Ottery St Mary, this coming Saturday, October 24, writes Donna Harris. It…

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Sidmouth sport Sidmouth Town Under-14s before their meeting with West Hill in the Exeter and District Youth League. Picture: Sidmouth Town Junior Vikings
Goals galore with Sidmouth Town AFC junior teams in October action
By East Devon Reporter21st October 2020

Sidmouth Town AFC junior teams were in action on the third weekend of October, writes Bryn Clapp. The Under-16s recorded their second win in three games…

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Axminster indoor bowlers are back in action
By East Devon Reporter20th October 2020

Axminster Bowls Club indoor bowlers are back in action at their Cloakham Lawns home. There’s a three-times-a-week Roll-up being held each Monday, Tuesday and Friday with…

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Feast of attacking football as Beer Albion beat Whipton and Pinhoe 4-1
By East Devon Reporter19th October 2020

Beer Albion Football Club and Exeter-based Whipton and Pinhoe served up a feast of attacking football in front of a Furzebrake crowd of 80 that saw the…

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League leaders Ottery AFC go seven points clear with 5-0 win over Lakeside
By East Devon Reporter19th October 2020

Ottery St Mary Football Club sit seven points clear at atop the Scott Richards Solicitors Devon League South and West league after a 5-0 success at…

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Exmouth Town FC poised for return to action in home clash with Shepton Mallett
By East Devon Reporter18th October 2020

Exmouth Town Football Club make a most welcome return to action on Wednesday night (October 21) with a home game against Shepton Mallet (7.30pm kick-off). Town,…

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Sport Exeter Chiefs lift the Heineken Champions Cup at Ashton Gate in Bristol. Picture: ©INPHO/James Crombie
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Emotional Exeter Chiefs boss Baxter reflects on Sandy Park men becoming European champions
By East Devon Reporter18th October 2020

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says his emotions were ‘all over the place’ after his side’s thrilling Heineken Champions Cup final victory against Racing 92. The…

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Kings of Europe! Exeter Chiefs win Heineken Champions Cup for the first time
By East Devon Reporter17th October 2020

Exeter Chiefs are the new champions of Europe.  The men from Sandy Park completed their meteoric rise over a decade, climbing from the Championship into the…

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In-house races keep spirits and fitness levels up at Exmouth Rowing Club
By East Devon Reporter17th October 2020

Few local sporting outfits are higher-profile in the heart of the town than Exmouth Rowing Club, writes Richard Robinson. Our distinctive, red-hulled quads and red tops…

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Sidmouth Golf Club round-up: Ladies’, men’s and knockout action
By East Devon Reporter16th October 2020

Sidmouth Golf Club ladies compete for Gertie Skinner Cup On a sunny autumn day, the Sidmouth ladies played the final event of the summer season, the…

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Brixington Blues U15s mount brilliant comeback to win 4-3 at North Tawton
By East Devon Reporter14th October 2020

Brixington Blues Under-15s recovered from a two-goal deficit to defeat hosts North Tawton 4-3 in an Exeter and District Youth League meeting. The Exmouth side made…

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Home disappointment as Cranbrook FC sink to 3-1 Millwey Rise defeat
By East Devon Reporter12th October 2020

Cranbrook Football Club were beaten 3-1 in their home Joma Devon and Exeter League Division Two East meeting with Millwey Rise. Cranbrook enjoyed much the better…

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Golf Nigel Garwood won the first round of the Axe Cliff Golf Club Winter League. Picture: Mrs Garwood
Players Roll-Up for busy week at Axe Cliff Golf Club
By East Devon Reporter12th October 2020

The weather was a bit kinder last week which brought some busy activity at Axe Cliff Golf Club, writes Dave Bruce. The Tuesday Roll-Up boys enjoyed…

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Home heartache for Honiton Town FC as late goals sink Hippos
By East Devon Reporter12th October 2020

Honiton Town Football Club suffered a 2-1 defeat when they entertained Elmore in a South West Peninsula League Premier East meeting. Playing before the biggest Mountbatten…

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Cup action at Honiton Golf Club despite poor weather and Covid restrictions
By East Devon Reporter12th October 2020

The poor weather and the ongoing situation with Covid-19 has restricted action at Honiton Golf Club over the past week, writes Ann Desmoulins. However, the ladies…

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Attention turns to Ted Ray Putter at Lyme Regis Golf Club
By East Devon Reporter12th October 2020

Storm Alex made several encores at the weekend and curtailed the Lyme Regis Golf Club October medal, so attention turned to the Ted Ray Putter, a…

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East Devon bowls: Triples League on a Tuesday morning in Budleigh
By East Devon Reporter12th October 2020

The Budleigh Tuesday morning Triples League is always a very competitive affair and the matches are normally very close as selection of the teams is based…

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Budleigh AFC ladies suffer 4-1 defeat to Liverton United in first home league game of new season
By East Devon Reporter11th October 2020

Budleigh Salterton Football Club ladies lost 4-1 to Liverton United in their first home Westward Developments Devon Women’s League game of the new season, writes SpursTom.…

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Exmouth Town FC forced to forfeit FA Vase tie against Sherborne following positive Covid-19 test
By East Devon Reporter10th October 2020

Exmouth Town Football Club has had to forfeit its FA Vase tie against Sherborne Town after a squad member tested positive for Covid-19.  The Southern Road…

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East Devon football preview: Eyes on the Tigers as FA Vase action comes to Axminster
By East Devon Reporter9th October 2020

With Exmouth Town not in action this weekend owing to a positive coronavirus test in their camp, the main spotlight in terms of East Devon club…

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Exmouth football: Plenty of plusses for Brixington Blues U11s despite defeat at Dawlish
By East Devon Reporter7th October 2020

Brixington Blues Under-11s suffered a 3-1 defeat in their Exeter and District Youth League game played at a windswept Dawlish. Beaten they may have been, but…

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Sidmouth Tennis Club teams make strong start to ‘Covid Winter League’
By East Devon Reporter7th October 2020

Sidmouth Tennis Club’s Ladies’ A and B teams last week began their respective campaigns with good wins on home turf, writes Vici Topping. The competition has…

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Sidmouth Netball Club U11s return to action for the first time since Christmas
By East Devon Reporter7th October 2020

Sidmouth Netball Club is delighted that its Under-11s are back in action, writes Clare Johnson. Having spent the last three weeks training, the ladies and juniors…

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Double-figure delight as Cranbrook Town FC thump Axmouth 10-0 in Devon and Exeter League
By East Devon Reporter7th October 2020

Cranbrook Football Club sit third in the early-season Joma Devon and Exeter League Division Two East table after a 10-0 victory at Axmouth United. In a…

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Depleted Budleigh AFC ladies lose 5-3 at Signal Box Oak Villa after Friday night win over Ottery
By East Devon Reporter7th October 2020

Budleigh Salterton Football Club ladies lost 5-3 in their Devon Women’s League game at Signal Box Oak Villa, writes SpursTom. Player availability and injuries left the…

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Positive Covid-19 test in Exmouth Town FC squad sees side’s next two games postponed
By East Devon Reporter6th October 2020

A positive Covid-19 test in the Exmouth Town Football Club squad has seen the side’s next two matches postponed. The Southern Road outfit’s first-team were due…

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Budleigh Salterton Football Club launches £17,000 appeal to replace floodlights – so air ambulance can keep landing on pitch
By East Devon Reporter5th October 2020

Budleigh Salterton Football Club needs to net £17,000 to replace its floodlights and ensure the Devon Air Ambulance can keep using its ground. Greenway Lane acts…

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Super Saturday for Feniton FC as both senior teams net big Devon and Exeter League wins
By East Devon Reporter5th October 2020

Feniton Football Club enjoyed a superb first Saturday of October with wins for both senior teams in their respective league games. The first team were 5-0…

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Fine start to new season for Budleigh Salterton AFC Under-18s
By East Devon Reporter5th October 2020

Budleigh Salterton Football Club Under-18s have made a winning start to the new Devon League season with victories over Twyford Spartans and Feniton in their first…

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Budleigh bowls: New Triples League gets under way
By East Devon Reporter5th October 2020

Recent inclement weather has dictated that many of the outdoor bowlers at Budleigh started to focus on the indoor season, writes David Roberts. Indeed, last Tuesday…

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Quick-fire hat-trick for Harris as Exmouth Town FC savour 6-1 win at Bradford
By East Devon Reporter4th October 2020

Striker Jordan Harris scored a hat-trick inside six first-half minutes as Exmouth Town FC came back from a goal down to win 6-1 at Bradford Town.…

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Table-topping Ottery St Mary AFC overcome Totnes & Dartington 3-0 as keeper O’Callaghan picks up player-of-the-month award
By East Devon Reporter4th October 2020

Ottery St Mary AFC goalkeeper Jacob O’Callaghan celebrated picking up the club’s September Player of the Month award with a second successive clean sheet in his table-topping…

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Loved-one’s Alzheimer’s battle inspires Tim to tackle virtual London Marathon along East Devon coast
By East Devon Reporter3rd October 2020

A dad-of-three will run the virtual London Marathon along the East Devon coast tomorrow (Sunday, October 4) inspired by his father-in-law’s battle with Alzheimer’s. Tim Wigram,…

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Grover at the double as Ottery AFC stay top with ‘scintillating’ midweek win over Kingsteignton
By East Devon Reporter1st October 2020

Ottery St Mary Football Club were 4-0 winners when they entertained Kingsteignton in a midweek Scott Richards Solicitors Devon League South and West fixture. Pete Grover…

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Bad weather but bright scores at Sidmouth Golf Club
By East Devon Reporter1st October 2020

Sidmouth Golf Club news: Golf in the rain is not everybody’s cup of tea, writes Hugh Dorliac. Yet, despite returning to the clubhouse like drowned rats…

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Curtain falls on 2020 outdoor season at Ottery St Mary Bowling Club
By East Devon Reporter1st October 2020

The final Sunday of September saw the curtain come down on the 2020 outdoor bowling campaign at Ottery St Mary, writes Ron Cook. The ongoing Covid-19…

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Cullen nets first senior goal as Exmouth Town FC sink Bridport at Southern Road
By East Devon Reporter1st October 2020

A first senior goal from Dan Cullen was the highlight of an excellent night of action at Southern Road as Exmouth Town Football Club defeated Bridport…

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First-ever ‘touch tennis’ tournament is a hit in Sidford
By East Devon Reporter30th September 2020

Sidford Tennis Club held a most successful ‘touch tennis’ tournament, but please do not be alarmed – it does not contravene the Government’s Covid restrictions, writes…

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Beer Albion FC 2nds overcome East Budleigh in Devon and Exeter League clash
By East Devon Reporter29th September 2020

Beer Albion 2nds made it six points from two starts with a hard-earned 2-0 home win against East Budleigh in front of 60 spectators, writes Richard…

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Exmouth Spartans suffer narrow opening game league defeat to Lyme Regis
By East Devon Reporter28th September 2020

Exmouth Spartans Football Club suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat when they entertained Lyme Regis Reserves in their opening game of a new Joma Devon and Exeter…

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Exmouth residents urged to vote on ways to spend £300,000 on town’s sport services as deadline looms
By Becca Gliddon28th September 2020

Thousands of Exmouth residents selected at random are yet to vote on how £300,000 should be spent on the town’s sport services. East Devon District Council…

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Axe Cliff golf: Bench in memory of Peter and a good turnout for annual Yellow Ball Trophy
By East Devon Reporter28th September 2020

The Axe Cliff seniors had a very good turnout for our annual Yellow Ball Trophy competition, writes Dave Bruce. It was played in teams of three…

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Budleigh bowls: Players out in force to compete for Centenary Cup
By East Devon Reporter28th September 2020

On a beautiful Autumn afternoon, the Budleigh bowlers came out in force to compete for the Centenary Cup – a round-robin tournament with eight triples teams…

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Budleigh Cricket Club Academy XI lift Community League title
By East Devon Reporter28th September 2020

Despite a much-shortened cricket season owing to the coronavirus pandemic, the very popular Budleigh Cricket Club Community League competition was still able to be held. The…

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Lyme Regis Golf Club ladies compete in 36-hole championships
By East Devon Reporter28th September 2020

Lyme Regis Golf Club ladies played their 36-hole championships in a day with five prizes up for grabs, writes Richard Jackman. And although two names shone…

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Exeter City FC to explore relocation options – but insists study is ‘not pre-cursor to a move’
By Daniel Clark26th September 2020

Exeter City Football Club is to explore whether it should leave its St James Park home of more than a century and relocate elsewhere.  The Grecians…

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Exmouth rowers celebrate new boat thanks to £750 council grant help
By Becca Gliddon22nd September 2020

Celebrations have been held by Exmouth Rowing Club, showcasing a new boat bought thanks to help from a town council grant. The group, which came out…

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Shootout success in FA Vase for Exmouth Town FC after Harris hat-trick helps side to first league win
By East Devon Reporter20th September 2020

What a difference a week makes in football, writes Exmouth Town Football Club president John Dibsdall. Last week it was a tale of two 2-0 defeats; a loss in…

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Late drama as Otterton FC mount incredible comeback in 5-4 win over Teignmouth
By East Devon Reporter20th September 2020

A late goal from Ryan Mitchell completed a remarkable comeback for Otterton Football Club in a 5-4 Devon and Exeter League win over Teignmouth.  The home…

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East Devon football preview: FA Vase action, Devon and Exeter league kicks off, and plenty more
By East Devon Reporter18th September 2020

Local football fans in East Devon are spoilt for choice this Saturday (September 19) in terms of what game they can take in. There is FA…

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Sidmouth bowls: Glorious weather as shorter summer season comes to an end
By East Devon Reporter17th September 2020

Next Tuesday (September 22), sees the final day of the 2020 summer outdoor bowling season, writes Carol Smith of Sidmouth Bowling Club.  Normally the season starts…

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Sidmouth Seniors golf: ‘Newcomer’ John lands Veterans Cup and a return to inter-club action
By East Devon Reporter17th September 2020

Sidmouth Seniors played for the Veterans Cup last Monday, and, of the 48 taking part, it was relative newcomer to the competitive ranks John Arnott who…

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Ottery St Mary AFC stay unbeaten after close encounter with Okehampton Argyle
By East Devon Reporter17th September 2020

Ottery St Mary Football Club remain unbeaten at the start of their Scott Richards Solicitors Devon League South and West campaign after a 1-1 draw with…

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Sidmouth running man Ross finishes gruelling 32-mile 8 Trigs climb challenge in third place
By East Devon Reporter17th September 2020

The second Saturday of September saw Sidmouth Running Club member Ross Walton take on the 32-mile self-navigating race, writes Hamish Spence. It started from Budleigh Salterton in…

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Joy of six for Sidmouth Town AFC after stunning comeback at Cullompton Rangers
By East Devon Reporter17th September 2020

Sidmouth Town Football Club produced a stunning comeback as they recovered from three goals down to win away at Cullompton Rangers. The Vikings eventually defeated the…

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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
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