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A Glover Not A Fighter to be staged in Lyme Regis

17:00

Tom Glover will be preforming his show A Glover not a Fighter, in Lyme Regis. Picture: Courtesy of the artist

Comedian Tom Glover will be performing his solo show in Lyme Regis at the end of the month.

Man rescued from sea off Seaton by Lyme Regis RNLI

13:26 Philippa Davies

Lyme Regis lifeboat crew rescued a man from rough seas. Picture: RNLI

A man was rescued by Lyme Regis lifeboat crew after getting into difficulty in the sea off Seaton on Friday, October 18.

Fifth set of traffic lights to stay on main road going into Cranbrook

12:00 Beth Sharp

The latest sets of traffic lights on London Road going into Cranbrook. Picture: Terry Ife

Motorists now meet five sets of traffic lights on a one-mile stretch heading into Cranbrook.

Site identified for affordable homes in Colyton parish

07:01 Chris Carson

Colyton rooftops - more affordable homes are needed . Picture Barrie Hedges

Colyton and Colyford Community Trust has identified a new site within the parish which could deliver up to 20 much-needed affordable homes.

Join in with Daffodil Cranbrook and help turn the town yellow

Yesterday, 18:00 Andre Langlois

Daffodils in Cranbrook. Picture: Alex Walton/Beth Sharp

Help turn Cranbrook into a sea of yellow next spring, by filling the town with daffodils.

Annie Ward art exhibition at The Gallery, Symondsbury

Yesterday, 17:00 Philippa Davies

Annie Ward with one of her works. Picture: Annie Ward

An exhibition of art at a gallery 'in the heart of the landscape that inspired it' will take place from Saturday, October 12 until Wednesday, October 23.

U-turn in decision to close Ottery play area - but it will operate on different terms

Yesterday, 13:49 Callum Lawton

(L-R) Claire Phaby, Baby Sensory class leader, Stuart Phillips, and Jen Steward, Baby Sensory owner. Picture: Sue Cade

An Ottery coffee shop owner has pulled a U-turn on a decision to close its play area - a move he said was prompted by 'continued negativity'.

Senior district council cabinet position scrapped

Yesterday, 13:07 Daniel Wilkins

Paul Millar is tabling a motion to change East Devon District Council's constitution. Picture: Paul Millar/Archant

A senior position on East Devon District Council has been axed months after a former cabinet member was sacked from the position.

Countdown to Honiton Carnival

Yesterday, 10:41

Transformers, the biggest float on the night at the Honiton Carnival. Ref mhh 7340-44-14TI. Picture: Terry Ife

Honiton Carnival Week is about to begin, with a series of events in the build-up to the big procession.

Volunteer's 50 years as Lyme lifeboatman and coastguard

Yesterday, 07:01 Chris Carson

Graham Turner welcomed with a guard of honour by members of the current Lyme Regis Coastguard and RNLI teams. Picture Seb Cope

A volunteer's half a century of service to the RNLI and Coastguard in Lyme Regis has been honoured.

Panta Rei brings dance show to house in Awliscombe

Thu, 17:00 Philippa Davies

Panta Rei perform dance in people's homes. Picture: Simen Dieserud Thornquist

A dance performance in a house is the unusual offering in Awliscombe on Saturday, October 19.

Residents raise funds for Seaton nurses

Thu, 12:59 Chris Carson

Teresa Hancock and Ian Bevan, managers at Haven Court, with nurses Emma Bland and Julie Gibbings, league trustee Carol Rowe (centre) and residents of Haven Court. Photo by Lycia Moore.

Residents at a retirement flats development in Seaton have been raising money for a vital nursing service.

Alternative trick-or-treat in Cranbrook benefits foodbank

Thu, 12:00 Philippa Davies

Cranbrook cubs Sebastian Pilling and Matthew Mobbs at last year's alternative trick-or-treat. Photo: Callum Lawton

Halloween is bringing out community spirit, rather than the more ghostly kind, in Cranbrook.

Opinion Extinction Rebellion begins at home

Thu, 08:15 Sue Jackman, Extinction Rebellion Seaton and Axe Valley

Extinction Rebellion protesters at Seaton. Picture: Seaton and Axe Valley Extinction Rebellion

As demonstrations ramp up in support of more government action on climate change, Sue Jackman of Extinction Rebellion Seaton and Axe Valley shares a few thoughts on changes nearer to home.

Seaton postmaster gives Barclays stamp of disapproval

Thu, 07:01 Chris Carson

Marcus Hartnell outside Seaton Post Office. Picture: Chris Carson

Seaton's Postmaster has condemned Barclays' decision to stop allowing its customers to make cash withdrawals at post offices from next year.

Honiton Town net great win / Honiton RFC edged out / Feniton win but Seaton Town lose - a round-up of Saturday's local sport

19:17 Steve Birley

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

It proved to be a super Saturday for Honiton Town but the Lacemen lost their derby meeting with Chard while there was also success for Feniton, Upottery Reserves, Millwey Rise, Awliscombe and Offwell Rangers, but defeats for Seaton Town and Dunkeswell Rovers.

Mansfield hat-trick as SOHC men's 1st XI complete stunning comeback

Yesterday, 14:55

Sidmouth and Ottery Hockey Club (SOHC) men's 1st XI sit third in the early season Conference South table after a 3-3 draw away at Shepton Mallett.

Ottery St Mary boss: "We're really not that far away."

Yesterday, 10:08 Steve Birley

Ottery St Mary are not in action this Saturday (October 19) and that comes as something of a relief for boss Dave Fairweather.

Honiton Tuesday Mixed Waltz win for quartet

Yesterday, 09:52

Unfortunately, the first year anniversary game of the re-forming of the Coppers group had to be postponed last week owing to the heavy rain, writes Ann Desmoulins.

SOHC men's 2nd XI suffer disappointment at hands of West Dorset

Yesterday, 09:50

SOHC men's second team against West Dorset. Played at Sidmouth, the visiting side won 1-3. Picture Andrew Coley

Sidmouth and Ottery Hockey Club (SOHC) men's 2nd XI's mixed start to the South East One season continued with a home defeat to a strong West Dorset side at Sidmouth College, writes Greg Seward.

Otterettes net big cup win

Yesterday, 09:43 Steve Birley