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Shoppers urged to give Fairlynch a helping hand

Yesterday, 12:00 Daniel Wilkins

Shoppers in Budleigh Salterton are being urged to help raise funds for the town’s museum.

Flu vaccinations were example of Exmouth pulling together

Yesterday, 08:00 Daniel Wilkins

The Exmouth flu vaccination drive-through. Picture: Dr Barry Coakley

A Flu vaccination drive through was an example of Exmouth GPs coming together for the greater good of the town.

Mental health volunteers boost wellbeing of Budleigh care home residents

Thu, 17:00 Daniel Wilkins

Volunteers at Firs Residential Care Home. Picture: Buckland Care

A Budleigh Salterton residential care home has taken on mental health volunteers during the pandemic in order to boost the health and wellbeing of their residents.

Police warning over cold callers offering insulation work

Thu, 15:18 Daniel Wilkins

Residents in Exmouth are being warned about cold callers offering insulation.

East Devon to be placed in tier 2 restrictions when lockdown ends

Thu, 12:13 Daniel Wilkins

East Devon will be faced with further restrictions once the national lockdown ends on December 2.

Fuel poverty levels on the rise in Devon

Thu, 09:11 Joseph Bulmer

Fuel poverty levels are high in Devon, and while projects like Healthy Homes for Wellbeing, run by Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) have been tackling this issue head on with their dedicated service, there is still a high level of demand for support.

Exmouth ‘lockdown legend’ brings positivity and joy with Nightingale mural

Thu, 08:00 Daniel Wilkins

Hayley Watson and her team of youngsters paint a mural at Exeter's Nightingale Hospital. Picture: Halyey Watson

An Exmouth ‘lockdown legend’ hopes her latest art project will spread joy and positivity to those who may need to use Exeter’s Nightngale Hospital.

Exmouth couple whose love of opera brought them together mark 60 years of marriage

Wed, 17:00 Daniel Wilkins

Brian and Barbara Hardiman on holiday, Picture: Contributed

An Exmouth couple whose relationship ‘blossomed’ after being partnered to dance together are celebrating 60 years of marriage.

Exeter Airport set to apply for £8million business rates relief

Wed, 12:00 Daniel Wilkins

East Devon MP Simon Jupp at Exeter Airport. Picture: Simon Jupp.

Regional airports including Exeter Airport will be able to apply for dedicated financial support after a campaign by East Devon MP Simon Jupp.

Rough sleeper Ian’s thanks to Exmouth for helping him get back on his feet

Wed, 08:00 Daniel Wilkins

Ben Reid (left) with Ian in his caravan. Picture: Sarah Taylor

A homeless man who now has a roof over his head and a job thanks to the kindness of the Exmouth community has expressed his gratitude to those who have helped him.

Exmouth convenience store sold during lockdown

Tue, 17:00 Nikki Belso

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has completed on the sale of convenience store Premier Rolle Street in Exmouth.

Major operation underway to prevent holiday hunger this Christmas

Mon, 17:00 DANIEL CLARK

The grant will be used to help families to pay for food and bills.

Over the next few weeks, a range of community kitchens, holiday clubs, charities and local businesses will be enlisted to coordinate help and support for those who need it the most in every district in Devon.

Tourist who claimed to be visiting aunt turned out to be drug dealer

Mon, 16:42 Court Reporter

A teenaged dealer who claimed he was in Devon to visit his auntie was caught out when he could not remember her name

Former mayor denies historic child sex assault charges

Mon, 15:06 Court reporter

A former Mayor of Exmouth has appeared in court accused of historic sex assaults against two boys in the 1990s and 2000s.

Is Lockdown Two is giving an ‘unfair adavantage’ to large retailers?

Mon, 12:00 Joseph Bulmer

A number of shop owners in Budleigh Salterton have turned their mannequin's backs on the high street in protest at the current restrictions, which many feel are unfair on small independents. Picture: Sarah's Kitchen.

A Budleigh Salterton boutique owner has raised concerns about a ‘loophole’ in the current Covid-19 lockdown restrictions that is giving an ‘unfair advantage’ to large retailers and garden centres.