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Police find 20-year-old man following alleged assault in Exeter
Police have located 20-year-old Colby Hill, from Exeter, who was wanted in connection with reports of assault. Officers would like to thank the public for their support. Colby Hill was wanted in connection with reports of assault. Officers
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Date announced for the 2024 Honiton Hot Pennies ceremony
The 2024 Honiton Hot Pennies event will take place on Tuesday July 30 from 12 noon. Its a tradition in the town dating back to the 13th century, Honiton’s hot pennies ceremony celebrated its 800th year in 2023. Beginning at noon at The Holt
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Malcolm Sheen elected to Honiton Town Council after by-election
Honiton Town Council St Michael`s Ward by-election results are in - and Malcolm Sheen won. Malcolm Sheen won 1,529 votes and has been elected to the town council, John Taylor won 1,052 votes. Voter turnout was 47.54%. A casual vacancy has opened
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'There's no time for a victory lap - we have work to do'
Are you relieved that the General Election is behind us? When former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stepped out into the rain on that fateful Wednesday in May to call the General Election, I think I heard many people across East Devon breathe a sigh
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Seaton community 'devastated' after artwork at bus shelter 'torn down'
Residents of Seaton have been left 'upset' after someone 'rips down' the artwork of Chrissy Lovebe displayed at a bus shelter. Locals reported seeing a person tearing down the artwork bit by bit every night under the cover of darkness. One
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Beer Primary School gets paid a visit by an astronaut
Beer Church of England Primary School and Puffins pre-school had a special visitor on Tuesday (June 25), Mark Hannaford from World Extreme Medicine. Mr Hannaford was accompanied in person by NASA astronaut Dr Kjell Lindgren. Last year the children
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Pecorama celebrates the 100th birthday of one its locomotives
Pecorama, celebrated one of its popular locomotives’ birthdays last week, with ‘Otter’ turning 20. The charming locomotive was the centre of attention on its special day and invited some special steam guests to join in the celebration, with visiting
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Driver taken to hospital after van crashes into telegraph pole on the A35
The driver of a van that crashed on the A35 on Monday morning (July 8) was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Axminster Fire Station attended after a call from the police reporting a vehicle on fire following an RTC on the A35 at Raymonds Hill
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Funeral directors launch poetry competition in honour of grandparents
I was really inspired last week when a little boy stood up at the funeral of his grandfather and read a poem that he had written in tribute. His words were moving, about what he would miss the most, and he thanked him so personally, straight from the
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Honiton gallery volunteers praised for their climate literacy
Staff and volunteers at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) have been accredited for their climate literacy knowledge. As a society, what steps do we need to take to achieve net-zero? Climate Champions from the THG staff and volunteers have been contemplating
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Paul Arnott: 'David Reed won fair and square and I wish him the best'
A personal view from East Devon Leader Paul Arnott. It is hard to believe it’s only fifty days or so since Mr Sunak called a general election. Six weeks of fevered debate ensued. In a later article I will visit the role of the polling and tactical
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Culmstock clinches thrilling victory over Honiton
Culmstock's cricket team faced Honiton's team in an exciting bat-and-ball exchange that saw the visiting side batting first. Culmstock's captain failed at the toss, leading to Honiton's openers, Holmes and Lapping, making a strong start where both
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Axe Cliff Golf Club seniors' annual awards see nail-biting finish
The annual Seniors Section Masters Competition and Founders Trophy at Axe Cliff Golf Club saw tight races and impressive golfing. In the Masters Competition, which is over 4 medal rounds played over a short consecutive period, Anthony Davis came
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Roller coaster of results for Feniton BC in various matches
Feniton Bowling Club triumphed against tourist side, Bromley Town, pulling in a 99-80 win in a friendly match. On the County Trophy's ground, the men’s team lost 59-83 against Sidmouth, failing on all four rinks. The Over-60s Triples league
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A half-century club association applauded at Honiton Golf Club
Honiton Golf Club recently witnessed a flurry of tournaments and social celebrations, setting a buzzing scene. The Ladies Captain v Vice Captain Competition Day saw the team of the captain clinching a hard-fought victory with a score of 6-4.
