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Trapped horse rescued at Axmouth

10:44 Chris Carson

FIre crews from Seaton and Exmouth helped to rescue a horse stuck in mud in Axmouth. Picture: Contributed

Firefighters had to rescue a horse which got stuck in mud at Axmouth yesterday (Tuesday, June2).

Recycling centre vehicle restrictions relaxed

13:00 Daniel Wilkins

County Hall. Ref exe 04-17 5978. Picture: Terry Ife

Vehicle restrictions at East Devon recycling centres – affecting bicycles and some vehicles with trailers – have been eased.

Former Axminster Mayor Douglas Hull’s funeral set for June 12

07:59 Chris Carson

The funeral of Axminster’s longest serving councillor and three times Mayor Douglas Hull will take place on Friday June 12.

Properties damaged in Membury hedge fire

10:26 Chris Carson

A bungalow was damaged when a hedge caught alight at Membury on Monday evening (June 1).

Ad Feature ‘We want our schools to be vibrant places for the children again’

Yesterday, 16:33 Sophie Stainthorpe

CLASS ACTION: Year 1 pupils are at an important stage of learning Picture: contributed

Schools across the country have been preparing for some of their pupils to return to the classroom. Here is how one group of schools has been getting ready to make sure pupils can be taught safely and get on with lessons.

Questions raised over backdated-wages ‘deal’ for View From staff

Yesterday, 12:20 Daniel Wilkins

The office of the former View From series. Picture: Duncan Williams

On May 27, the Midweek Herald published a story in which publisher Duncan Williams claims to have secured backdated wages for staff of the former View From newspapers.

Epic Tramathon to raise money for heritage tramway

Yesterday, 11:57 Kirsty Woodgate

Seaton Tramway to host a virtual Tramathon

For the past 50 years Seaton Tramway has been running its classic trams, transporting visitors and locals from Harbour Road in Seaton for the three-mile trip inland to Colyton. Yet, like several other businesses, it has felt the full impact of coronavirus recently, as visitor numbers during the last few weeks have been non-existent.

Axmouth tombstoner taken to hospital

Yesterday, 10:24 Chris Carson

Axmouth harbour wall. Picture Chris Carson

A young man was taken to hospital after jumping from Axmouth harbour wall and being washed out to sea yesterday evening (Monday, June 1).

Selfless student gives back to the community with foodbank donation

Yesterday, 07:58 Sam Cooper

Nate Holland, who collected food to donate to The King’s Centre Foodbank at Honiton. Picture: Joe Holland

An East Devon youngster has been praised for his ‘unselfish help’ after donating food to Honiton’s King’s Centre Food Bank.

East Devon District Council chairman, Cllr Stuart Hughes, resigns

Mon, 17:28 Daniel Clark and Philippa Davies

Cllr Stuart Hughes as chairman of the council. Picture: East Devon District Council

The chairman of East Devon District Council has resigned from his role, claiming that the current ruling group of councillors have ‘no relevant experience, proven skills or clear and obvious plan.’

Honiton Memory Cafe shares tips on staying connected during lockdown

Mon, 11:59 Sam Cooper

The chairman of Dementia Friendly Honiton has told of how they have been staying connected through Covid-19.

Eight rescued by Lyme Regis lifeboat

Mon, 09:59 Chris Carson

Lyme lifeboat approaching the two grounded speedboats. Picture RNLI

Eight people, adults and children from two families, were rescued by Lyme Regis lifeboat on Saturday (May 30) after both their speedboats ran aground.

Military chef details his life in new book

Mon, 07:59 Sam Cooper

Former military chef Paul Shaw who has written a book on his experiences in the army. Picture: Paul Shaw

A military chef who spent 25 years in the Army has written about his experiences.

Annual Ottery Town Council meeting to be held via Zoom

Mon, 07:00 Beth Sharp

A tranquil scene on the River Otter near Ottery St Mary Picture: Alex Walton Photography

The new mayor of Ottery will be voted in at the next annual town council meeting which will be held virtually via Zoom.

Donation made to vital medical supply transporters

Sunday, May 31, 2020 Sam Cooper

The Devon Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Service, also known as the Devon Blood Bikes, receiving a donation from the Devonshire Freemasons. Picture: Devonshire Freemasons

A £1,000 donation has been made to the Devon Blood Bikes to enable them to continue to transport medical supplies.

Jo completes yet another marathon and this one is a ‘birthday special’

18:00

Birthday girl Jo Earlam (left) with running buddy Jane Hemsworth on the lower slopes of Peak Hill. Picture; SRC

After completing my first marathon in 2005 to celebrate being 40, if someone had told me then, that on my 55th birthday, I’d be running one out of personal choice, on a route I devised from my home village, I would have thought they were mad, writes Jo Earlam.