Honiton 
Facelift for Honiton Library as readers return after lockdown
Young readers found a jungle theme waiting for them at Honiton Library this week after lockdown was lifted. The New Street building has been given a…
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East Devon 
Kitesurfer seen struggling near Budleigh sparks launch of Exmouth lifeboat
A kitesurfer spotted in difficulty in the water near Budleigh Salterton sparked the launch of the Exmouth lifeboat. Exmouth inshore lifeboat launched at around 11.30am on…
Axminster 
Bonfire left to burn in Axminster prompts fire crew to call for care and issue safety warning
Axminster firefighters have urged vigilance when lighting bonfires after the crew was called to tackle a blaze at the town’s old skate park. The crew was…
East Devon 
Antique tractors worth £35,000 destroyed in East Devon arson attack
Police are investigating an arson attack on a barn in Southleigh, East Devon, which destroyed three antique tractors worth £35,000. Officers believe the culprits could have…
East Devon 
Bid to remove restriction from East Devon gypsy and traveller site is rejected
East Devon councillors have rejected a bid to remove a restriction that only gypsies and travellers can stay at a caravan site in Hawkchurch. The district…
Honiton 
Honiton: Devon Freewheelers introduces virtual talks as pandemic hits charity’s fundraising
Devon Freewheelers, based in Honiton, has introduced virtual talks during the Covid-19 pandemic for groups and organisations keen to learn about the work of the charity…
News 
Flags fly at half mast as Devon pays tribute to Prince Philip, who has died ‘peacefully’ aged 99
The Lord-Lieutenant of Devon has led the county’s tributes to Prince Philip, the Duke Edinburgh, who died on Friday morning, April 9, aged 99. Her Majesty’s…
Covid-19 
Mobile community Covid testing is rolled out in East Devon and Exeter
Mobile community Covid testing has been made available in East Devon and Exeter from this week as part of a Devon-wide drive to stop the spread…
East Devon 
Woman with suspected broken leg is airlifted from East Devon cliffs
A woman with a suspected broken leg on an East Devon clifftop was airlifted to safety by the air ambulance. Beer Coastguard Rescue team were on…
East Devon 
Fire crews pump water from flooded basement at East Devon home
A flooded basement at an East Devon property was drained by fire crews from Axminster and Colyton. Firefighters were called to a home in Kilmington, near…