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Prince Philip's final resting place will be in tiny chapel

The Duke of Edinburgh's coffin, covered with his Personal Standard, is carried on the purpose built

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At his funeral, the Duke of Edinburgh was interred in the Royal Vault of St George’s Chapel – but this will not be his final resting place. When the Queen dies, Philip will be transferred to the gothic church’s King George VI memorial chapel to...

Queen Elizabeth II during the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

Emotional day that revealed close-knit family behind monarchy

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Prince Philip's life and legacy remembered during poignant funeral

Andrew Fitchett

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Diana O’Flynn is busy raising funds for charity

Around the sitting room in 80 days with the amazing Diana, 98

Tim Dixon

Sport and fitness enthusiasts enjoy the facilities provided by LED

Sports facilities offer vital tonic after lockdown

Tim Dixon

Emma Stannard gives a big thumbs-up after having her hair shaved off

Emma's super shave helps mum's USA cancer battle

Tim Dixon

Axminster's Community Waffle House

When a waffle is good for your health

Tim Dixon

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Ottery's famous poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge as a young man

Opinion

The boyhood of Ottery's famous poet - Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Chris Hallam

Honiton Lions Club members joined the newly-formed Honiton Litter Pickers to clear up rubbish

Litter pickers unite to launch blitz on untidy blackspots

Tim Dixon

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Tributes to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at Norwich Cathedral.

What we know about Prince Philip's funeral at Windsor

Chris Bishop

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Honiton Lions president Brian Richards, right, presents a cheque to the Royal British Legion's Paul Shaw

Lions issue appeal for new members to help fundraising projects

Tim Dixon

Couple out walking

New initiative extends access to vital mental health information

Parent carer Sarah-Lou Glover

Saxon villagers at Wildwood Escot

Escot springs out of lockdown and they're wild about opening again

Tim Dixon

John Murch donated this penny farthing to Honiton's museum

Murch's penny farthing is recycled to help tell town's history

Honiton museum curator Margaret Lewis

The Baptist congregation at The Beacon in Kilmington, near Axminster

Church celebrates events that connected hundreds of people

Tim Dixon

Yvonne Addington, Seaton Memory Cafe chairperson and co-ordinator, with Trudi of Lloyds Bank in Seaton

Memory cafe keeps members connected

Tim Dixon

Shane Kemp, left, the manager at Cranbrook, with Daniel Hennesy

Come and get your fish and chips, Cranbrook!

Tim Dixon

Helen Newman, owner of Honiton Sports Shop

Back local heroes - the best way to shop safely

Tim Dixon

Honiton Beavers made their own edible lodge

Young Beavers cook up edible accommodation

Tim Dixon

The Duke of Edinburgh attends the Captain General's Parade at his final individual public engagement

Opinion

Prince Philip's legacy is guaranteed through awards scheme

Paul Arnott

Honiton Rugby Football Club 1935-36

Nostalgic reminders of town's sporting past go under the hammer

Tim Dixon

Hawkwell Park, Hawkchurch

Bid to remove traveller site restriction rejected by councillors

Daniel Clark

Race winner, Legend Of Zorro ridden by Bryan Carver. - RACE 7 - 4:55 Taunton - Pontispool Equine Spo

Horse Racing

Dreams and nightmares at the Grand National

Chris Coward

Honiton Bowling Club

Bowls

Landmark year for Honiton Bowling Club

Tim Herbert

Rhys Ruddock of Leinster Rugby during the European Champions Cup Quarter Final Match between Exeter

Rugby

Exeter Chiefs exit Europe

Phil Dollman

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John Murch donated this penny farthing to Honiton's museum

Murch's penny farthing is recycled to help tell town's history

Honiton museum curator Margaret Lewis

Axminster's Community Waffle House

When a waffle is good for your health

Tim Dixon

Hawkwell Park, Hawkchurch

Bid to remove traveller site restriction rejected by councillors

Daniel Clark

Emma Stannard gives a big thumbs-up after having her hair shaved off

Emma's super shave helps mum's USA cancer battle

Tim Dixon

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A view from the stands at Sandy Park

Positive signs as club builds a bridge to the future

Exeter Chiefs' chairman Tony Rowe

Axminster dwelling in manor house for sale

Property of the Week

East Devon's Property of the Week

Kirsty Woodgate

Jessi Little, mechanic for the Devon Freewheelers

Mechanic keeps life-saving blood bikes on the road

Tim Dixon

Zanna Hoskins

Family campaigns to fund flower barn at 'paradise' site

Tim Dixon

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Prince Philip's life and legacy remembered during poignant funeral

File photo dated 22/07/2020 of The Duke of Edinburgh during a ceremony for the transfer of the Colon

Andrew Fitchett

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The Duke of Edinburgh's life and legacy were remembered during a funeral service reflecting his naval career, passion for engineering and dedication to the Queen.

Diana O’Flynn is busy raising funds for charity

Around the sitting room in 80 days with the amazing Diana, 98

Tim Dixon

Sport and fitness enthusiasts enjoy the facilities provided by LED

Sports facilities offer vital tonic after lockdown

Tim Dixon

Emma Stannard gives a big thumbs-up after having her hair shaved off

Emma's super shave helps mum's USA cancer battle

Tim Dixon

Ottery's famous poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge as a young man

Opinion

The boyhood of Ottery's famous poet - Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Chris Hallam

Things to do

Artists to showcase their works at Open Studios event

Still life painting from Jo Vollers Picture: Jo Vollers

Kirsty Woodgate

Artists to showcase their works at Open Studios event

This year's pantomime at Exeter Northcott Theatre Picture: Mark Dawson Photography

The Northcott lines up events for the months ahead with autumn programme

Kirsty Woodgate

Sidmouth swimming pool Picture: Terry Ife

Family fun in East Devon this summer

Kirsty Woodgate

Seaton Wetlands. Picture: East Devon District Council

Amazing Activities in August

Kirsty Woodgate

Avenue Q, which was due to be staged by Axminster Musical Theatre has been postponed to a later date

Axminster Musical Theatre postpones Avenue Q until further notice

Sport

Exeter Chiefs exit Europe

Rhys Ruddock of Leinster Rugby during the European Champions Cup Quarter Final Match between Exeter

Rugby

Phil Dollman

A very tough pill to swallow this weekend with the Champions bowing out of the competition at the quarter-final stage. A huge game at Sandy Park again without the crucial Chiefs fans, some European royalty with a high-flying Leinster side in...

Honiton Bowling Club

Bowls

Landmark year for Honiton Bowling Club

Tim Herbert

Race winner, Legend Of Zorro ridden by Bryan Carver. - RACE 7 - 4:55 Taunton - Pontispool Equine Spo

Horse Racing

Dreams and nightmares at the Grand National

Chris Coward

football

Non-League Football

Joma Devon & Exeter League results and fixtures

Tim Herbert

Honiton winner in friendly with Elmore

Non-League Football

Pristine Honition beat Elmore in friendly

Andrew Symonds

Lifestyle

East Devon's Property of the Week

Axminster dwelling in manor house for sale

Property of the Week

Kirsty Woodgate

Appleby, Lyme Road, Axminster Guide Price £525,000 Agent: Stags Agent's Tel: 01404 45885 It's hard not to be impressed by this distinctive Grade II listed manor house. With origins dating back to the 1800s, the presence and grandeur of this...

Stockland farmhouse and land for sale

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East Devon Property of the Week

Kirsty Woodgate

Example of grey block paving driveway

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Guide to driveways: pros and cons of the top 3 driveway styles

Abigail Brown

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Help is available to support you achieve your weight loss goals for a healthier lifestyle Picture: Contributed

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Eat well to stay well is the favourite recipe to your weight loss success

Sophie Stainthorpe

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The COVID-19 vaccines work by mimicking the infection, tricking the body to believe you’ve got the infection so you then...

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COVID-19 vaccines hold the key to the road back towards normality

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