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East Devon has highest recycling rate in county – and Exeter the lowest
East Devon has the best recycling rate in the county – and Exeter the worst – according to new figures. The district has been hailed as…
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Aldi announces ambition to open new stores in Exmouth, Sidmouth, Seaton, Axminster and Exeter
Aldi wants to open new supermarkets in Exmouth, Sidmouth, Seaton, Axminster and Exeter in the next two years. The retail giant has today announced £1.3billion plans…
Exeter 
Man, 21, suffers serious head injuries and needs surgery after ‘suspected assault’ in Exeter city centre
Police investigating a ‘suspected assault’ in which a 21-year-old man suffered serious head injuries in Exeter city centre have issued an appeal for information. Detectives want…
Sidmouth 
Police appeal after designer handbags worth £4,500 stolen in burglary at Sidmouth shop
Police are appealing for information after a burglars stole three designer handbags worth a combined £4,500 from a Sidmouth shop. The premises in Old Fore Street…
Exeter 
‘Innovative’ housing plans for five Exeter sites net £5.9million boost from the Government
Exeter has been awarded £5.9million for plans to regenerate five sites – including the Mary Arches and Cathedral and Quay car parks – into ‘innovative’ housing…
Exmouth 
Exmouth to host three-night live music event in summer 2022 – with ‘high-profile’ performers promised
A huge music event organisers say is ‘expected to attract some of the UK’s hottest artists’ is coming to Exmouth next summer. ‘Live in Devon’ will…
Exeter 
Regular rail services linking Exeter to Okehampton to resume for first time in half century thanks to £40million scheme
Regular passenger train services are to run on the Dartmoor Line connecting Exeter to Okehampton for the first time in nearly half a century. The £40million scheme…
Exeter 
Tributes paid to former Exeter City Council leader Pete Edwards
Tributes have been paid to former Exeter City Council leader Pete Edwards who has died in hospital following a short illness. Mr Edwards, who served as…
Exmouth 
Exmouth Co-op store among 30 in south of England to trial soft plastics recycling bin
Soft plastics including clingfilm, biscuit wrappers and carrier bags can now be recycled at the Co-operative store in Exmouth. The outlet in Exeter Road is…
Seaton 
Seaton Jurassic to remain shut until decision is made over attraction’s future
Seaton Jurassic Visitor Centre is to remain shut until East Devon council chiefs decide whether to sell, redesign or find another use for the £4.2million building.…