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Visiting pet lambs spark a trip down memory lane for retired farmers living at an East Devon care home
A retired farmer living in a care home in East Devon who never thought she would hold a lamb again was surprised when a cute and…
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East Devon farm charity celebrates tree planting in memory of Queen Elizabeth
An East Devon farm supporting people with learning disabilities is celebrating the planting of a tree to mark the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II.…
East Devon 
Fresh flood alerts issued for parts of East Devon as more heavy rain is expected
River levels across East Devon remain high after several bouts of heavy rain, prompting fresh flood alerts to be issued. The Environment Agency (EA) said flooding…
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Train driver is forced to use the emergency brakes after a boy, six, got his foot stuck while playing on an East Devon rail line crossing
A train driver was forced to use the emergency brakes after a six-year-old boy got his foot stuck while playing with a friend on a level…
East Devon 
New public ‘green space’ meadow announced for East Devon is set to open in 2023 – in ‘landmark’ step to creating the Clyst Valley Regional Park
A new public meadow for walking, relaxing and nature spotting in East Devon is set to be ready to use in 2023, it has been announced.…
East Devon 
Dead birds are washed up on East Devon beaches, including Exmouth, amid Avian Flu fears
Dead birds washed up on beaches in East Devon and Exmouth this week have been passed to the authorities amid bird flu fears. East Devon District…
East Devon 
Solar farm coming to an East Devon village will power 15,000 homes
A solar farm the size of 116 football pitches coming to East Devon will power around 15,000 homes, writes local democracy reporter Philip Churm. Plans for…
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Parties announce candidates as battle begins to be named next MP for Tiverton and Honiton
Two women and two men have thrown their names into the hat to battle it out to become the next MP for Tiverton and Honiton. The…
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Police enquiries continue into how a fire in a field started near Honiton, destroying a 4×4 truck
Police enquiries are continuing into how a fire in a field near Honiton started on Sunday night, destroying a 4×4 truck (April 22). Firefighters from Honiton…
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Road ‘hell’ concerns raised after ‘vital’ livestock collection point is given the go-ahead in East Devon village
A ‘key and vital’ livestock collection market to open in Offwell, near Honiton, could cause road ‘hell’ because of extra traffic, East Devon councillors fear. It…