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East Devon MP reveals who he will be backing for next PM

Yesterday, 16:12 Beth Sharp

East Devon MP Sir Hugo Swire has revealed who he will be backing as the new Prime Minister, following Theresa May's announcement to resign.

Exmouth slimmers' clothes throw raises £7,500 for cancer charity

Yesterday, 16:11 Daniel Wilkins

Exmouth Slimming World consultants with the bags collected. Picture: Daz Notman

Slimmers from Exmouth have been dispensing with their old clothes to raise £7,500 for a cancer charity.

A car ends up on roof after crash involving a skip lorry

Yesterday, 13:49 Daniel Wilkins

A mini was involved in a collision with a skip lorry on the Woodbury Common road. Picture: Contributed

A mini ended up on its roof in a hedge near the Woodbury Common road this afternoon (Friday, May 24)

Bullied Exmouth teen threatened driver with knife

Yesterday, 11:09 Daniel Wilkins

A teenager who threatened a driver with a knife after a street confrontation said he carried the weapon because of school bullying.

Hundreds of people have drinking problems in Devon - charities urge for alcohol tax hike

Thu, 18:00 Alex Shaw

Alcohol misuse, which means drinking more than the recommended limits, costs the NHS an estimated £3.5 billion each year. Picture: Radar.

The number of people with drinking problems, receiving specialist treatment, rose last year, figures show.

Exmouth man stored £10,000 worth of drugs, court told

Thu, 15:50 Daniel Wilkins

An Exmouth drug dealer, caught with £10,000 worth of drugs, has avoided jail time.

Affordable housing is final hurdle in crusade to re-home Syrian family in Budleigh

Thu, 14:13 Daniel Wilkins

Alice Gater, holding a collection bucket for the Budleigh Spria Community Sponsorship. Picture: Terrry Ife

The search for suitable and affordable accommodation is the last challenge in the project to re-home a family from a war-torn country in the Budleigh Salterton area.

Gallery From our readers: 'Best of Devon' in pictures (part two)

Thu, 11:27 Alex Walton

After sunset on Tuesday 21st May 2019, the orange colours shows after the sunset in the sky, in front the Exmouth Observation Wheel obscures the point at the sun not long set. Picture: Luke Eveleigh

We showcase the very best of Devon in pictures from our readers.

New leader marks the start of a new era for the district council

Thu, 10:53 Daniel Wilkins

Ben Ingham (inset) has been elected as the new leader of East Devon District Council. Picture: Ben Ingham

The election of an independent councillor as its leader has marked the start of a new era for the district council.

Voting under way in European elections

Thu, 10:02

Readers had their say on a controversial online peititon to revoke Article 50 Picture; Press Association

Six MEPs will be elected to represent the South West, and the successful candidates will be announced following the count on Sunday

A new era for East Devon District Council begins - LIVE

Wed, 17:30 Daniel Wilkins

Blackdown House, EDDC's new Honiton HQ. Picture: Callum Lawton

The annual district council meeting being held at Blackdown House in Honiton will decide the political make up of key committees and panels for the next 12 months

Countdown is under way for Stockland Fair

Wed, 17:00

Catching the eggs at Stockland Fair. Picture: Stockland Fair

Days are counting down to the annual Stockland Fair.

May Half Term activities in East Devon

Wed, 17:00 Philippa Davies

Looking back in time at Seaton Jurassic. Picture: MATT AUSTIN

Pirates, dinosaurs, a boat trip, a vintage vehicle rally and special wildlife events - plenty of things for the whole family to do over half-term.

Children's inflatable fun park comes to Exmouth

Wed, 14:25 Philippa Davies

Inflatable slide. Picture: South West's Inflatable Theme Park

Ten large colourful structures for children to climb, bounce and slide on will be at the Imperial Recreation Ground next month

Amount of buried treasure discovered in Exeter and Greater Devon doubles

Wed, 07:00 Harriet Clugston

Buried treasure discovered in Exeter and Greater Devon. Picture: Radar

A wealth of historic treasure was unearthed by fortune hunters in the area over the last year.

New events planned for Budleigh's annual Gala Week

Wed, 06:30 Daniel Wilkins

Budleigh Salterton Gala Week parade from 2016. Picture: Alex Walton

Large crowds are expected to descend on Budleigh Salterton over the course of eight days for an annual marathon of charitable events.

Gallery See the best pictures from around the cricket grounds

19:01 Sam Cooper

Exmouth in action against Plymouth. Picture: Sam Cooper

Pictures from across the league as cricket season continues

Live Exmouth host Plymouth in latest Tolchards League fixture - LIVE

11:00 Daniel Wilkins

Exmouth Cricket Club firsts play hosts to Plymouth firsts at The Maer

Exmouth Town sign classy central defender

09:27 Steve Birley

Tom Gardner, the first signing of the 2019 close season. The 35-year-old central defender played over 600 games for Tiverton Town. Picture ETFC

Exmouth Town have completed their first signing of the close season with the news of the arrival of Tom Gardner at Southern Road.

Who has bowled the most wides in the Tolchards Devon League so far this season?

09:24 Steve Birley

Three games into the 2019 Tolchards Devon Cricket League campaign the number of wides bowled by the 86 teams playing from the Premier Division through divisions' A, B, C East, D East, E East, F East, G East and H East, is a whopping 4,186 - or.to simplify the figure - in the first three weeks of action an extra 700 overs!

Sidmouth, Exmouth and Ottery in cricket action

09:09 Sam Cooper

Sidmouth and Exmouth are among those in cricket action this weekend. Pictures: Terry Ife

Here's all you need to know ahead of today's cricket action.

Pollard and Day half centuries before Edworthy 'fivefer' as Exmouth 2nds march on

Yesterday, 07:30 Steve Birley

Exmouth 2nds made it three wins from three C Division East games with a comprehensive home win over a Whimple side that went into the game having won their first two games.

Clyst St George up to second after won in Mid Devon

Yesterday, 07:29 Steve Birley

Ollie Manning bowling for Clyst St George 2nds at home to Clyst Hydon 2nds. Ref exsp 21 19TI 5294. Picture: Terry Ife

Clyst St George sit second in the D Division East after a 13 run win at Sampford Peverell and Tiverton.

Withycombe Under-16s celebrate another fine season with their player awards

Yesterday, 07:28 Steve Birley

Withycombe Under-16s at their awards evening held at the club's Raleigh Park home. Picture IAIN COOPER

Withycombe Under-16s held their awards in a marquee on the clubs Raleigh Park ground.

Exmouth welcome Plymouth to the Maer

Thu, 15:17 Sam Cooper

Bowler George Greenway getting some encouragement from a team mate for Exmouth at Sidmouth. Ref exsp 20 19TI 4763. Picture: Terry Ife

Exmouth Cricket Club are preparing for a visit from Plymouth Cricket Club as they look to bounce back from two consecutive defeats.

Budleigh men 'off the mark' in the Over-60s League

Thu, 12:50 Steve Birley

Madeira bowls. Ref exsp 6936-21-15SH. Picture: Simon Horn

Staying in Division Two of the Exeter and District Triples League for the Budleigh men this season is a top priority and, as the team went in search of their first win of the season away to Seaton this week, there was a strong desire not to return empty handed, writes David Roberts.

Sapwell and Phillips impress as Topsham are beaten at North Devon

Thu, 12:47 Steve Birley

Topsham St James 1st XI went down by six wickets on their visit to North Devon III on matchday three of the E Division East season.

Exmouth enjoy great gig day at world championships

Thu, 09:07 Sam Cooper

Exmouth Gig Club at the World Pilot Gig Championships. Picture: Exmouth Gig Club

The annual World Pilot Gig Championships (WPGC) on the Isles of Scilly have been growing at a pace since its inception 30 years ago writes Gary Cook.

Exmouth Harrier Tom Merson in sensational Plymouth Half Marathon run

Wed, 21:35 Steve Birley

The Exmouth Harriers team, Tom Merson, Rob Ellis, Berihu Hadera and Jason Drew, that won the 2019 Run Exe Relay series. Picture EXMOUTH HARRIERS

Exmouth Harrier Tom Merson took an extraordinary six minutes off his previous best for the event when he won the Plymouth Half Marathon, writes Kate Baker.

Teenager James Tudor set to win point-to-point Fullers' National Men's Novice riders championship

Wed, 21:30 Steve Birley

Last weekends area point-to-point was hosted by Dulverton West and, at the meeting, every effort was made to offset the dry spell on the top of Exmoor, writes Granville Taylor.