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Devon streetlights set to be converted to energy efficient LED

08:00 Daniel Wilkins

Streelight contractors. Picture: Stuart Nicol Photography,

Some 79,000 streetlight across Devon will be converted to LED lights within the next two years – reducing carbon emissions by 75 per cent.

Devon opinions sought on NHS 111 service

Yesterday, 12:39 Daniel Wilkins

Dr Justin Geddes, CEO of Healthwatch in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay. Picture: GRW Photography

A new public survey has been launched to try to find out more about people’s experiences using the NHS 111 service in Devon.

Axminster Cards for Good Causes open from Thursday (October 22)

Sunday, October 25, 2020 Alex Walton

The Axminster Cards for Good Causes team at their former home at Trinity House. Picture CHRIS CARSON

It’s once again time to shop for those all important Christmas cards, before the silly season starts and the shelves are laid bare.

Ad Feature COVID-19: All your key questions answered…

Friday, October 23, 2020 Sophie Stainthorpe

Please continue to wash your hands, cover your face and make space between yourself and others to control infection rates Picture: contributed

With winter fast approaching, it is now more important than ever for us all to carry on following COVID-19 precautions to help stop the spread of the virus by always observing the three-tier local restrictions and remembering three key words – Hands, Face, Space.

Totall Locally Fiver Fest bargains bring shoppers to Honiton

Friday, October 23, 2020 Liz Pole

Liz Pole promoting the Fiver Fest Picture: Totally Locally Honiton

Shoppers across Honiton are enjoying £5 bargains in the town’s first ever Fiver Fest which runs until Saturday 24th October. The Fiver Fest hopes to spread the message that if every adult in Honiton spent just £5 per week in a local, independent business rather than online or at a big supermarket, it could add an extra £2.3million into our local economy.

Green shoots of hope for the future of Devon’s treescapes

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 MArc Astley

First trees planted in “Saving Devon’s Treescapes” project Picture: contributed

The launch of the ambitious “Saving Devon’s Treescapes” project has been marked by the planting of its first trees.

Honiton Surgery’s new patient advice for annual checks

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Marc Astley

Honiton surgery. Ref mhh 36-16AW 4978. Picture: Alex Walton.

Honiton surgery has issued new advice to patients about how annual checks for those with long term conditions like diabetes and asthma will be carried out.

Honiton community group’s ‘forward’ thinking is a sign of hope for museum

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Alex Walton

Mr and Mrs Stephen Turner donated this Honiton boundary sign to Allhallows Museum in memory of his father William Frank Turner Picture: Honiton Museum

The trustees of Honiton Museum are celebrating after receiving a generous donation from the Honiton Forward community group.

Ad Feature NHS COVID-19 app helps us protect our loved ones

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Sophie Stainthorpe

The NHS COVID-19 app is a vital way in which we can all play our part in tracking the spread of the virus Picture: contributed

The NHS COVID-19 app can make a real difference to how we all tackle the pandemic, protecting our loved ones and those most at risk from coronavirus. Everyone aged 16 and over across England and Wales can download the app for free and play their part in combating the pandemic.

Devon adoption charity reaffirms commitment to finding homes for children who have waited the longest to find one

Friday, October 16, 2020 Daniel Wilkins

Children in a play park. Picture: Shutterstock

A Devon-based adoption charity is turning its attention to funding homes for those children who have waited the longest.

Climate change action plan making progress

Thursday, October 15, 2020 Marc Astley

Climate change protest. Picture: Getty Images

Progress has been made on a ten point green action plan to help tackle climate change in Devon, councillors have been told.

Honiton filmmaker’s work gets screening at London Film Festival

Thursday, October 15, 2020 Alex Walton

Shuttlecock short film Picture: contributed

A short film created by Honiton filmmaker Tommy Gillard and shot entirely in Sidmouth is one of only 47 screening at this year’s BFI London Film Festival, one of the world’s most prestigious film events.

Living with diabetes and its mental health impact

Thursday, October 15, 2020 Marc Astley

To mark World Mental Health Day, which tool place on Saturday (October 10), a former Woodroffe student who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just nine-years-old, shares her journey from ‘model diabetic,’ to enforced hospitalization, and back again - to highlight the psychological difficulties of managing the condition.

Homeless Jay “determined to turn his life around”

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Marc Astley

He’s a familiar face on the streets of Sidmouth but few people will know that Jay Colderick was just a few years ago living the high life as a tailor on London’s Bond Street.

Colyford photographic group members overcome coronavirus barrier to keep their club going

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Daniel Wilkins

Members of Colyford and District Photographic Club have continued to take photos despite the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Colyford and District Photographic Club

The coronavirus lockdown didn’t stop Colyford and District Photographic Club being ‘busy and active’ over the last six months.

Great Griffiths nets all five as Seaton Town Ladies power to Plainmoor success

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Action from the Seaton Town ladies 5-1 home win over Plainmoor in a Westward Developments Devon Womens League Division One game. Picture; SARAH MCCABE

Seaton Town ladies won their Westward Developments Devon Womens League meeting with Plainmoor 5-2.

Honiton runners take on the Bridport CapTEN

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Honiton Running Club mmebers at the Bridport CapTEN meeting. Picture; HRC

The final Sunday of October saw several Honiton Running Club (HRC) Members take on Bridport Runners CapTEN, writes Judy Davey.

AVR out in good numbers for the CapTEN meeting at Bridport

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The CapTEN, a well organised fell run to socially distance runners took place Sunday morning at Seatown, writes Dave Mutter.

Close contest in Lyme Regis November Stableford is won by James Drew

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The Lyme Regis November Stableford had a high turnout, and competition was keen as 18 players scored par and better, writes Richard Jackman.

Basson at the double as Fishermen net derby win at Seaton

Yesterday, 14:53

Action from the Beer Albion versus Seaton Joma Devon & Eeter League game that the Fishermen won 3-1. Picture; SARAH MCCABE

In a typically feisty East Devon derby watched by a large crowd, Beer Albion defeated arch-rivals Seaton Town 3-1 in a Joma Devon and Exeter League Premier East fixture played out at Colyford Road, writes Richard Honnor.

Sidmouth Croquet Club duo honoured with Croquet Association Diploma awards

Yesterday, 14:53

The Croquet Association Diploma that has been awarded to David and Nacy Temple of Sidmouth Croquert Club. Picture SIDMOUTH CROQUET CLUB

Sidmouth Croquet Club duo David and Nancy Temple have been awarded the Croquet Association Diploma which is handed out in recognition of services to croquet, writes Chris Donovan.