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Gilbert & Sullivan operetta The Gondoliers in Budleigh Salterton

12:00 Philippa Davies

The cast of The Gondoliers. Picture: Imperial Productions

One of Gilbert & Sullivan's much-loved operettas, The Gondoliers, comes to Budleigh Salterton on Saturday, December 7.

Opinion How are we going to feed the world?

Yesterday, 16:00

Neville Evans, of Bicton Park Botanical Gardens. Picture: Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

Guest columnist Neville Evans asks whether genetically modified crops are the way forward.

Gallery Annual Christmas switch on benefits Deaf Academy

Yesterday, 12:00 Daniel Wilkins

Christmas lights switch on at Devoncourt Resort. Ref exe 49 19TI 5457. Picture: Terry Ife

The traditional curtain raiser to the Christmas festivities in Exmouth took on extra significance this year.

Topsham stalker warned 'custody an option' after guilty plea

Yesterday, 11:02 Daniel Wilkins

A Topsham pensioner has admitted stalking a woman over a nine month period by persistently trying to contact her through friends or social media.

CAMRA names Exmouth's Bicton Inn 'best community pub'

Tue, 15:37 Philippa Davies

Roger Bourgein, the Exmouth Town crier, Alison Brockbank, landlady and Steve Murray, chairman of Exeter and East Devon CAMRA. Picture: The Bicton Inn

Exmouth's Bicton Inn has been presented with a 'best community pub in East Devon' award by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

Winter talk and meeting of wildlife trust's Exmouth group

Tue, 15:29 Philippa Davies

The Painted Lady butterfly. Picture: Bob Eade

A winter talk at the Exmouth Local Group of the Devon Wildlife Trust takes place on Monday, December 9.

Christmas lights and festive fayre in Exmouth

Tue, 15:27 Philippa Davies

Exmouth Christmas Fayre 2018. Picture: Jason Sedgemore

Exmouth gets festive on Friday, December 6.

Cash-strapped school's plea for volunteer helpers

Tue, 12:00 Daniel Wilkins

Head teacher Steve Hitchcock with volunteer Sue Stubbings and year six pupil Eliott Bright. Picture: Daniel Wilkins

A plea has been made for volunteers to come forward to help children at Budleigh Salterton's cash-strapped primary school.

Police investigating early morning seafront burglaries

Tue, 10:52 Daniel Wilkins

Two early morning raids on seafront businesses in Exmouth have prompted a police investigation.

Topsham curry restaurant proves there are 'naan' better

Tue, 07:59 Daniel Wilkins

The owners of Denley's and their families at the Asian Curry Awards finals. Picture: Attention Media

A popular Indian restaurant in Topsham has received regional recognition.

Better broadband and transport links - Election candidates answer to keeping East Devon connected

Mon, 17:00 Daniel Wilkins

The candidates standing for election in the East Devon constiuency. Picture: Canva

Investment in broadband and public transport as well as care and community service will help keep East Devon communities connected.

Controversial parking charge hike put on hold

Mon, 14:36 Daniel Clark

Orchard car park at Seaton. Picture Chris Carson

Controversial plans to hike charges in some of East Devon's busiest car parks have been officially shelved.

Exmouth teen jailed for attacks on two strangers

Mon, 13:46 Court Reporter

Denva-Louis Smith. Picture: Devon and Cornwall Polcie

A teenaged thug has been jailed for beating up two strangers in separate attacks in Exmouth.

Entrance fees temporarily suspended at Exeter Cathedral

Mon, 12:00 Philippa Davies

The stunning interior of Exeter Cathedral. Picture: Tim Pestridge

People going into Exeter over the Christmas and New Year period can visit the cathedral free of charge.

Plea for funding pledges for Exmouth beach wheelchairs

Mon, 07:00 Daniel Wilkins

Big wheel wheelchairs to be provided in Exmouth. Picture: MigGroningen – Wikimedia Commons/Simon Horn

A fundraising plea has been made to help provide three beach wheelchairs for Exmouth.

Community eco hub among the ideas at carbon neutral networking event

Mon, 07:00 Daniel Wilkins

Transition Exmouth hosted a networking event to discuss carbon neutrality and how to achive it. Picture: Jay Photos

A community eco hub and introducing a premium rate of tax for those with second homes are part of a vision for a carbon neutral Exmouth.

Exmouth Town assistant manager speaks about the midweek cup win over Parkway

13:41 Steve Birley

Exmouth Town versus Honiton Town preview. Picture ARCHANT

Exmouth Town booked themselves a second round Les Phillips Cup tie away at Shepton Mallet after a 4-1 Wednesday night Southern Road win over Plymouth Parkway.

Below-par Budleigh beaten again at Liverton

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For the fourth successive visit, Budleigh Salterton returned from Liverton United having been beaten, writes Alan Beer.

Haque at the double as Budleigh Under-15s make plate progress

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Football flag. Ref exsp 7259-33-15SH. Picture: Simon Horn

Budleigh Salterton Under-15s sprung something of a cup shock as they knocked a side that play a division higher than them out of the Exeter & District Youth League Cup Plate competition, beating Crediton Youth 2-1, writes SpursTom.

Withycombe Colts good value for win at Devonport Services

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Withycombe Colts were very good value for their 19-10 victory on their visit to Plymouth to meet Devonport Services Colts.

Beverley nets superb goal as Town Under-16s exit cup at quarter-final stage

12:59

Exmouth Town Under-16s went out of the Exeter and District Youth League KO Cup beaten 4-1 by Alphington.

Exe Sailing Club opens new clubhouse extension

12:54 STEVE BIRLEY

The official ribbon cutting ceremony at the opening of the Exe SC extension. Picture: TOM HURLEY

Exe Sailing Club's new clubhouse extension has been officially opened.

Exmouth Under-9s sparkle in latest action at Exeter Saracens

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Action from the Exmouth U9s game at Exeter Saracens. Picture RICH WEST

Exmouth Under-9s travelled to Exeter for their latest Sunday action.

Point-to-point action at Wadebridge on Sunday

12:59 Steve Birley

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The first of three Point-to-Point horse racing fixtures to be held at the popular track located at The Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, takes place on Sunday (December 8), writes Donna Harris.

Exmouth Town net midweek home cup success with Steer at the double

Yesterday, 21:41 Steve Birley

The Exmouth Town versus Parkway Les Phillips Cup tie meeting programme cover. Picture ARCHANT

Exmouth Town made it four wins in succession and also racked up an 11th straight home success on all competitions this season with a 4-1 win over Parkway in a Wednesday night 1st Round Les Phillips Cup tie.

Yesterday, 14:43 Steve Birley

Exmouth Town fans got behind their team at Bitton and similar is expected this Saturday for the FA Cup at Yate Town. Picture; MARTIN COOK

Devon 'dream team' running London Spirit in cricket's new The Hundred competition

Yesterday, 12:37 Steve Birley

Trevor Griffin who has been named head coach of the London Spirit women’s team in next summer’s new The Hundred competition. Picture DEVON CRICKET

A Devon 'dream team' will be running the London Spirit women's team in next summer's new The Hundred competition, writes Conrad Sutcliffe.

Exmouth United Under-11s into Cup last eight after seeing off Exeter Panthers

Yesterday, 11:20 Steve Birley

Exmouth United Under-11s continued their impressive 100 per cent home record with a 4-1 win over Exeter-based Pink Panthers to book a place in the quarter-finals of the Exeter & District Youth League KO Cup.

Exmouth Town Football Club supporting the Exmouth Community Larder

Yesterday, 10:48

Exmouth Town, in keeping with their 'community club' workings are, throughout December, collection for the Exmouth Community Larder (ECL), a food bank run by the Salvation Army.