Seaton 
Windsurfer drifting out to sea off Seaton is rescued by Lyme lifeboat
A windsurfer in difficulty and drifting out to sea off Seaton was rescued by the Lyme Regis lifeboat. The man was spotted in the sea a…
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Newton Poppleford 
Brixham man, 31, denies murder at Newton Poppleford scrapyard as court hears accused beat and strangled victim
The trial has begun of a hammer attacker who beat and strangled his Newton Poppleford victim then set fire to his caravan home to wipe out…
Exmouth 
‘Pick up one item’ plea to Exe Estuary users as Covid rule of six scuppers annual autumn clean-up
Users of the Exe Estuary are being asked to pick up rubbish as they go after the coronavirus pandemic halted an annual autumn clean-up of the…
News 
Weekly figures show 11 new Covid-19 cases in East Devon – and 50 more in Exeter
Eleven new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in East Devon in the past week – with 50 more in Exeter. Government statistics show numbers across Devon…
East Devon 
East Devon council’s pride as Bisexual Flag flies over Honiton HQ
The Bisexual Flag flew at East Devon council’s headquarters this week in a bid to help combat homophobia. East Devon District Council said it was ‘proud’…
Farming 
Covid restrictions cancels annual farming festival at Westpoint, Exeter
Covid restrictions have cancelled annual primestock and agricultural trade show Agrifest South West, due to take place near Exeter in November. Organisers today (Thursday, September 24)…
East Devon 
Boat drifting out of control off Budleigh in ‘worsening weather’ after running out of fuel is towed to safety by Exmouth RNLI
A motor cruiser ran out of fuel and began drifting out of control in worsening weather conditions off Budleigh Salterton on Tuesday night (September 22). The…
Cranbrook 
Police appeal for information after bicycle is stolen from locked shed in Cranbrook
Police are appealing for information to the whereabouts of a bicycle stolen from a locked shed in Cranbrook. The stolen ladies Liv Avail bike was blue…
News 
Suspicious activity and vans without number plates in Woodbury sparks police warning for vigilance
Police are warning Woodbury residents to be vigilant after a group of people were seen acting suspiciously in the village. Officers said strangers who were spotted…
News 
Overturned car at Broadclyst brings traffic to a standstill during morning school run
An overturned car blocked the road and stopped traffic at Broadclyst during the morning school run on Tuesday (September 22). The emergency services were called to…