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22-bed HMO plan opposed by town council

Devon's slowest and fastest roads. Picture: Google Maps.

Revealed: the places to avoid on Devon’s major roads

ARC dog Ivy the Lurcher. Ref shs 11 19TI 0765. Picture: Terry Ife

Help Ivy the lurcher find her forever home

Wheelchair user Mike Moxey at his Exmouth home. Picture: Callum Lawton

Wheelchair user bemoans lack of disabled access after Exmouth town centre shop incident

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New Exmouth watersports centre to open by ‘summer 2020’ after agreement is struck

16:30 Callum Lawton

Exmouth’s new watersports centre has now officially been agreed, with mid-2020 as the earmarked build completion date.

Final seafront plans could be revealed by summer 2020

18:00 Daniel Clark

Councillor Philip Skinner has said he hopes the plans for the final phase of Exmouth seafront regeneration will be revealed by summer next year.

Plans lodged to open noodle bar in Exmouth town centre

10:30 Callum Lawton

A noodle bar could open in Exmouth if plans are approved. Picture: Getty Images

A noodle bar and takeaway could open up in Exmouth’s town centre if plans get the green light.

Region’s tourism awards open for entry

13:46 Sam Cooper

The Stuart family celebrating their Gold Award at the Visit Devon Tourism Awards. Picture: Nick Williams Photography.

Nominations are now open for the county’s biggest tourism awards.

Exmouth’s woman celebrates Crufts success as her beloved dogs dazzle at show

11:55 Callum Lawton

Debbie Moore scored a triple card at Crufts this year. Picture: Daniel Moore

An Exmouth woman says she has achieved her lifelong dream after claiming a triple card at the world’s most popular - and esteemed - dog show.

Gallery London’s Burning - 350 years on

Yesterday, 16:34 Daniel Wilkins

London's Burning reenactment. Picture: Withycombe Raleigh Primary School

The Great Fire of 1666 was recreated as youngsters watched a cardboard version on London’s 17th century skyline burn.

Glenn steps down from Poppy Appeal role after 14 years

Saturday, March 16, 2019 Daniel Wilkins

Glenn and Caz Sismore-Hunt. Picture: Dan Wilkins

The man who oversaw Poppy Appeals which have raised more than £130,000 in memory of those who lost their lives in conflict is standing down.

Quiz your councillors - annual town meeting

Saturday, March 16, 2019 Daniel Wilkins

Budleigh Salterton. Picture: Alex Walton

This month residents will be given the chance to quiz town councillors about issues affecting Budleigh Salterton.

MP Sir Hugo Swire becomes the new patron of The Seahorse Trust

Friday, March 15, 2019 Beth Sharp

Close up image of seahorses in an aquarium. Picture: Getty Images

A mission to put a stop to illegal seahorse trade has been backed by East Devon’s MP.

Award-winning Exmouth chippie set to sell £3.50 portions to benefit new Deaf Academy

Friday, March 15, 2019 Callum Lawton

HANDOUT PICTURE - Tim and Kelly Barnes of Krispies Fish & Chips, Exmouth Devon, UK Fish & Chip Shop of the Year 2019

A nationally-acclaimed Exmouth fish and chip shop is giving back to the community with a special charity event to fundraise for the Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education.

Exmouth Neighbourhood Plan vote just days away

Thursday, March 14, 2019 Philippa Davies

A summer view of Exmouth seafront from Ocean terrace. Ref exe 33-16AW 3814. Picture: Alex Walton.

Have your say on whether this plan should be used by the district council when deciding on planning applications

22-bed HMO plan opposed by town council

Thursday, March 14, 2019 Daniel Wilkins

An application to transform a former care home into a large house of multiple occupation (HMO) has been criticised by town leaders.

Father of Exmouth plane crash victim Joanna Toole welcomes worldwide move to ground Boeing planes

Thursday, March 14, 2019 Callum Lawton

A worker stands on a platform near a Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplane being built for TUI Group at Boeing Co.'s Renton Assembly Plant Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Renton, Wash. President Donald Trump says the U.S. is issuing an emergency order grounding all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft in the wake of a crash of an Ethiopian Airliner. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

The father of an Exmouth woman who died when a Boeing 737 plane crashed in Ethiopia says he is ‘pleased’ to hear more than 40 countries have grounded the aircraft.

Revealed: how many deaths air pollution caused in Devon

Thursday, March 14, 2019 Miguel Rodriguez

Air pollution causes four in every 100 deaths of people aged 30 and over in Devon, one of the lowest rates in England.

East Devon’s much-loved local theatres

Thursday, March 14, 2019 Philippa Davies

Exmouth Players' production of Quartet at the Blackmore Theatre. Picture: Emma Crane of Exmouth Photo Services

Thriving, popular venues provide a range of entertainment and give local drama groups a place to perform

Doctors recorded one new victim of female genital mutilation in 2018

Thursday, March 14, 2019 Joseph Hook

One new victim of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Devon was seen by NHS services last year.

East Budleigh Reserves win well against Broadclyst

19:28 Steve Birley

East Budleigh at home to Beer Albion. Ref exsp 11 19TI 1010138. Picture: Terry Ife

East Budleigh Reserves produced an excellent victory to beat second-placed Broadclyst 4-2 thanks to goals from Morgan Pearce, Gav Russell, Marc Bowles and Daz Cardwell in a Macron League Division Seven meeting, writes Mark Auton.

Sidmouth & East Devon Fencing Club members enjoy county and national success

10:50 Steve Birley

(Left to right) Sidmouth & East Devon Fencing Club membersl Val Morrish (head coach), Kenan Palmer, Finn Manning, Keely Sawyer, Isabella Synek-Herd, Grace Williams, Ollie Manning and Nigel Manning (coach). Picture SEDFC

Men and women from the Sidmouth and East Devon Fencing Club (SEDFC) have recently clocked up a host of competition success in County and Regional events.

Devon CCC launch 2019 souvenir brochure

10:25 Steve Birley

The front cover of the 2019 Dveon CCC souvenir brochure. Picture CONRAD SUTCLIFFE

Devon CCC members have been enjoying some pre-season reading to get them into the mood for the summer ahead, writes Conrad Sutcliffe.

Exmouth Town – the title run-in remaining games for the three contenders

09:42 Steve Birley

Exmouth Town supporters who travelled to support the team in the 5-1 win at Launceston. Picture MARTIN COOK

Following Saturday’s excellent 5-1 win at Launceston, Exmouth Town remain some eight points clear of second placed Plymouth Argyle Reserves and 10 points clear of third placed Tavistock in what is going to be a close-run South West Peninsula League Premier Division title race.

Budleigh Salterton Indoor Bowls League secures super new sponsor

Yesterday, 19:33 Steve Birley

Maurice Sims of Ashbury Dental Care with Paul Griffin, Budleigh Salterton Bowls Club indoor secretary. Pictuire BUDLEIGH BOWLS CLUB

The Budleigh Bowls Evening League has been a popular event over recent years at the Cricket Field Lane Club with teams from Budleigh, Exmouth, Sidmouth and Exonia competing for honours, writes David Roberts.

Exmouth Town net five in Launceston success

Yesterday, 10:08 Steve Birley

Exmouth Town can do no more than keep on winning their games and hope that title rivals Tavistock slip up in one of their remaining matches in the battle to win the South West Peninsula League, Premier Division, top honour.

Ortiz hat-trick sees Town Under-13s to win over Pinhoe

Yesterday, 09:52 Steve Birley

Exmouth Town Under-13s were worthy 3-1 winners when they entertained Pinhoe in an Exeter and District Youth league game.

White nets consolation in Budleigh U16s defeat

Saturday, March 16, 2019 Steve Birley

Action from the meeting between Budleigh Salterton and Feniton Under-16s that ended 1-1. Picture IAIN COOPER

Having been promoted at the start of the season from the Exeter & District Youth League U15 Division 2, it is fair to say that Budleigh Salterton have struggled at times to cope with the stronger challengers in Division 1 of the U16’s age group, writes SpursTom.

East Devon drag race ace all set for season’s opening meeting at Smeatharpe

Friday, March 15, 2019 Steve Birley

Mark 'Wolfie' Smith on the star line before another meeting. Picture DARK FAIRY PHOTOGRAPHY

East Devon drag racing ace Mark ‘Wolfie’ Smith is back in action this weekend at the Dakota Raceway, Smeatharpe in East Devon.

Exmouth Town latest - another busy weekend for the Southern Road teams

Friday, March 15, 2019 Steve Birley

Action from the Exmouth Town 4-0 win over Plymouth Argyle Reserves at Southern Road. Picture GERRY HUNT

Exmouth Town Football Club is set for another busy weekend of senior and youth football.

Exmouth’s Marpool Primary School enjoys gymnastics success

Friday, March 15, 2019 Steve Birley

Youngsters from Marpool Primary School competed against 13 other schools. Picture: Marpool Primary School

Youngsters from an Exmouth primary school are celebrating after a successful appearance at a regional sports event, writes Dan Wilkins.

Five star Exmouth United Under-13s see off Seaton

Thursday, March 14, 2019 Steve Birley

Exmouth United Under-13s after their Exeter and District Youth League Plate competition semi-final win over St Martins. Picture BEN WELCH

Exmouth United Under-13s claimed a third successive 5-0 victory as they defeated visiting Seaton in an Exeter and District Youth League game, writes Lizz Tapp.

Salter at the double as Robinettes defeat Cully Rangers

Thursday, March 14, 2019 Steve Birley

On a bitterly cold and blustery afternoon, Budleigh Salterton, who needed a win to booster their title hopes, did just that as they defeated Cullompton Rangers 2-0 in a Westward Developments Devon Women’s League Division One fixture, writes SpursTom.

Goodbody-Stannard stars as Budleigh U14 girls are held at home

Thursday, March 14, 2019 Steve Birley

Budleigh Salterton Under-14 girls played out a 0-0 draw when they entertained Newton Fire in a Devon Girls’ League fixture played a windy Greenway Lane, writes SpursTom.

Laverock and Mann star as Budleigh Reserves net away success

Thursday, March 14, 2019 Steve Birley

Following six consecutive league defeats, Budleigh Salterton Reserves gained all three points when they travelled the short distance to take on Clyst Valley Reserves, winning the Macron Devon & Exeter Football League Division fixture 2-1, writes SpursTom.