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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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East Devon crews stop straw bale fire from spreading in barn near Axminster
Multiple large bales were removed from a barn in East Devon when straw was spotted on fire on Wednesday afternoon (February 16). Firefighters from Axminster, Colyton…
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Overnight snow warning for Dartmoor and high ground in Devon
An overnight weather warning for snow has been issued for Dartmoor and other areas of high ground across Devon. Devon County Council said snow of up…
Exeter 
I’m a Celebrity…Get me HAT of here! Exeter family firm’s surprise sale
I’m a Celebrity…Get Me ‘Hat’ of Here! A countryside clothing business based in Exeter was the one-stop shop for television producers kitting out the latest stars…
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Devon County Show to return in 2021 with July dates and summer event
Fans of the Devon County Show can expect its return in July 2021 as organisers have announced dates for a summer event. The Devon County Agricultural…
East Devon 
Man who admits killing animal-loving woman at East Devon stud farm was ‘in the grip’ of mental illness, court hears
A backpacking volunteer has admitted killing 53-year-old animal-lover Katherine Bevan at an East Devon stud farm in Gittisham at the start of this year. Luigi Palmas,…
East Devon 
East Devon rural projects invited to apply for countryside fund to help Covid-hit communities ‘survive and thrive’
Rural projects in East Devon are invited to apply for a grant of up to £10,000 from The Prince’s Countryside Fund. Applications close at noon on…
East Devon 
East Devon and Exeter children’s art shows they care about the countryside
Children from East Devon and Exeter impressed a group of countryside champions judging an art competition during lockdown. The Devon branch of the Campaign to Protect…
East Devon 
Crews tackle hay barn blaze at Upottery and remain at scene to stop fire spread
Firefighters remain on site after crews tackled a hay barn blaze in Upottery on Monday morning, June 22. Crews were called at 5.45am after a barn…