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Beach clean in Budleigh. Picture: Emma Askew

Snorkelling goggles and tyre found in Budleigh beach clean

Pete’s Dragons set to expand across Devon after smashing fundraising target in six weeks

Katy v Taylor - Secret Showdown. Picture: Exmouth Pavilion

Win tickets to see Katy v Taylor - Secret Showdown at Exmouth Pavilion

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers. Picture: Alan Howard.

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Age Concern carer crisis service keeps clients from being a ‘revolving door’ at GP surgeries

Yesterday, 18:00 Daniel Wilkins

Exmouth Age Concern staff Sara Fowler,Moya McLoughlin,Gill Smith,Jude Oliver, Michaela Sharman and Debbie Bales outside their office on Rolle Street. Ref exe 04 19TI 8683. Picture: Terry Ife

Age Concern Exmouth wants to raise awareness of a service aiming at keeping elderly residents from being a ‘revolving door’ at GP practices.

North Devon man accused of Exeter triple murder remanded in custody

Yesterday, 17:50 Court Reporter

A note and a floral tribute left outside 109 Cowick Lane, Exeter, where the bodies of twins Dick and Roger Carter, aged 84, were discovered Tuesday lunchtime. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

A 27-year-old man from Croyde who is accused of a triple murder in Exeter has been remanded in custody by a judge at Exeter Crown Court today (Monday).

Final contract yet to be signed for Exmouth watersports centre project

Yesterday, 15:48 Daniel Clark, local democracy reporter

The district council and developers behind Exmouth’s new watersports centre are still yet to put pen to paper on the final contract.

Bicycle and car involved in Exmouth road collision

Yesterday, 13:34 Daniel Wilkins

Police say traffic is coping well

Devon County Council proposes four per cent rise in council tax

Yesterday, 12:57 daniel clark

Devon County Council's cabinet met at County Hall. Picture: Daniel Clark

Devon County Council is looking to sign off a four per cent rise in council tax for 2019/20.

Tame barn owl missing in Exmouth after being attacked by mob of seagulls in her own back garden

Yesterday, 11:37 Callum Lawton

Gwedd went missing from her home in Woodfield Close. Picture: Nic Gibson

A captive barn owl is missing in Exmouth after she was attacked by a mob of more than ten seagulls in her own back garden.

Royal Marines’ grenade throwing training to return to Pebblebed Heaths

Yesterday, 11:29 Daniel Wilkins

Grenade throwing training is set to return to a fire range at Colaton Raleigh Common. Picture: Fran McElhone/KOR Communications

Training to throw live explosives will soon be reinstated at a Colaton Raleigh firing range.

East Devon MP’s column: There is ‘no majority’ for second Brexit referendum

Yesterday, 09:59

East Devon MP Sir Hugo Swire says he is against a ‘people’s vote’ on Brexit saying the UK can not afford any more uncertainty on the issue.

East Devon residents could do even better at recycling

Sunday, February 17, 2019 Philippa Davies

One of East Devon's recycling lorries. Picture: East Devon District Council

Household recycling rate already meets Government’s 2030 target, but more food waste could be recycled

North Devon man in court charged with murdering three pensioners

Saturday, February 16, 2019 Eleanor Young

A 27-year-old North Devon man charged with murdering three pensioners appeared in court today (Saturday) for the first time.

Snorkelling goggles and tyre found in Budleigh beach clean

Saturday, February 16, 2019 Daniel Wilkins

Snorkelling goggles and a tyre were among the items found during a beach clean on Budleigh Salterton beach at the weekend.

CCTV images released of a robbery in Exmouth - police appeal for information

Friday, February 15, 2019 Daniel Wilkins

Police have released CCTV images of the robbery which took place in Exmouth. Picture: Devon and Cornwall Police

Police say two incidents where someone used a hammer to gain entry to a shop are believed to be linked

Double robbery investigation launched in Exmouth

Friday, February 15, 2019 Daniel Wilkins

Police say two robberies where a man allegedly used a hammer to gain entry are believed to be linked.

Christmas swim raises funds for cancer support group

Friday, February 15, 2019 Daniel Wilkins

A grandmother and granddaughter team who took part in an annual festive event have raised vital funds for a cancer support group.

Pepe the cockatiel is loose in Exmouth - and there’s a £50 reward for his safe return

Friday, February 15, 2019 Callum Lawton

Pepe the cockatiel (stock image) is missing in Exmouth - have you seen him? Picture: Getty Images

An Exmouth pensioner is offering a £50 reward for the safe return for her beloved cockatiel, which gave her the slip from his sleeping cage last week.

“Exmouth will regret losing its museum” - pressure on fundraising campaign continues to grow

Friday, February 15, 2019 Callum Lawton

Exmouth Museum. Ref exe 39 17TI 1498. Picture: Terry Ife

Exmouth’s museum - which hold a treasure trove of memories - could be lost unless £160,000 is raised in just seven months.

Whitehead has fine afternoon with the boot as Cockles net bonus point away win

Yesterday, 14:25 Steve Birley

Sam Whitehead who kicked four conversions and one penalty in the Cockles win at Old Patesians. Picture EXMOUTH RFC

Exmouth completed a South West Premier Division season’s double over Old Patesians, beating them 31-20, up in Gloucestershire.

French hat-trick as Exmouth United Under-9s continue unbeaten league season

Yesterday, 11:08 Steve Birley

Exmouth United Under-9s outside Lympstone Manor for an official team photograph with Michael Caines, the general manager of Lympstone and the United coaches. Picture EUFC

Exmouth United Under-9s won both their latest Exeter and District Youth League matches as they recorded 5-1 and 6-0 wins over Axminster opposition.

Exeter Chiefs latest - Maunder and Townsend sign new contracts at Sandy Park

Yesterday, 10:24 Steve Birley

Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter insists he’s edging ever closer to putting in place his squad for next season after two more of his current stars agreed new contracts with the club, writes Mark Stevens.

Gore and McIntyre impress as Withy U16s defeat DHSOB in Fishermans Cup meeting.

Yesterday, 08:38 Steve Birley

Action from the Withycombe Under-16s Fishwermans Cup win over DHSOB Sharks Picture IAIN COOPER

Withycombe Under-16s took the honours when they met Devonport High School Old Boys RFC (DHSOB) in a Fisherman’s Cup fixture.

Budleigh ladies maintain impressive form in the Lane League competition

Sunday, February 17, 2019 Steve Birley

Sidmouth bowling club hosted a tournament at the weekend. Ref shsp 28-16AW 2225. Picture: Alex Walton

This indoor season for the Budleigh Ladies has been an impressive one across the range of competitions and friendlies and, in particular, there have been some great performances in the Devon Lane League campaign, writes David Roberts.

Exmouth Town hit top spot with yet another clean sheet home success

Sunday, February 17, 2019 Steve Birley

Mark Lever with his Man of the Match award after the Exmouth Town 3-0 home win over Callington Town at Southern Road. His MOM award is a presentation pack from Exeter Brewery. Either side of Lever are club president John Dibsdall (left) and club chairman Stuart Shaw. Picture MARTIN COOK

Three goals in a 10 minute spell of scintillating football saw Exmouth Town overcome a very competitive Callington Town on the penultimate Saturday of February, writes John Dibsdall.

Exmouth Deep Sea Fishing Club all set for another busy year

Sunday, February 17, 2019 Steve Birley

Exmouth Deep Sea Fishing Club chairman Gareth Awbery, presents David Waddington with a silver plate trophy awarded for catching the greatest number of different species of fish in one day. Picture EDSFC.

Exmouth Deep Sea Fishing Club was formed in 1947 after the second World War by a small group of friends who enjoyed their fishing.

Exmouth Town hit top spot / Cockles win away / Budleigh beaten - Saturday night local sporting round-up

Saturday, February 16, 2019 Steve Birley

A rugby and football picture. Pictures TERRY IFE

Exmouth Town sit top of the Souh Wesy Peninsula League Premier Division after another clean sheer home win, but there’s home defeat for Budleigh Salterton. However, in local rugby,it was a good day for the Cockles who won away while Withy were narrowly beaten at home.

Budleigh Under-16s well beaten by high-flying Alphington

Saturday, February 16, 2019 Steve Birley

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

Though we are in mid-February, Budleigh Salterton Boys Under016s played just their second game of 2019 when they went down 5-1 at home to Alphington in an Exeter and District Youth League meeting, writes SpursTom.

Exmouth Town, Budleigh Salterton and Withycombe at home / Cockles face trip up the M5 – Saturday’s top local sporting action

Friday, February 15, 2019 Steve Birley

Football and rugby Saturday night round-up picture. Picture STEVE BIRLEY

This weekend’s top local football and rugby action sees home games for both Exmouth Town and Budleigh Salterton in their respective South West Peninsula League campaigns whilst the rugby action sees the Cockles make an early Saturday morning start to venture up the M5 to Gloucestershire to take on Old Patesians.

Budleigh bowlers continue fine form in all competitions

Friday, February 15, 2019 Steve Birley

The past week was a busy one for the Budleigh bowlers and it was also one that resulted in a great set of results at all levels in the club, writes David Roberts.

Dartmoor’s famous Clydesdales in race for a new home

Thursday, February 14, 2019 Steve Birley

A Clydesdale in the beautiful surroundings of Darmoor. Picture MALCOLM SNELGROVE

A fundraising campaign to secure the long-term future for Dartmoor’s hugely popular Clydesdales has been launched, writes Lucy Johnson.

Robins Reserves sunk in 10-goal contest at Newton St Cyres

Thursday, February 14, 2019 Steve Birley

Tipton St John at home to Halwill. Ref shsp 07 19TI 9861. Picture: Terry Ife

Budleigh Salterton Reserves were once again involved in a high-scoring Macron Devon and Exeter League, Division Three match, when they travelled to Newton St Cryes where they were beaten 7-3, writes SpursTom.

Tose nets four as Exmouth Under-13s complete terrific comeback

Thursday, February 14, 2019 Steve Birley

Honiton Town at home to Bow AAC. Ref mhsp 07 19TI 9711. Picture: Terry Ife

Lewis Tose scored four goals as Exmouth United Under-13s completed a stunning comeback to defeat Culm Sampford United 6-3.

East Devon Grecians providing great support to Exeter City’s medical department

Thursday, February 14, 2019 Steve Birley

Exeter City Football Club’s (ECFC) first team physio, Adey Saunderson, has praised the East Devon Grecians for raising £10,000 over a two-year period to go towards a host of medical equipment at the Cliff Hill training ground.