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Missing man from Dorchester may have travelled to Seaton, say police

17:02 Callum Lawton

Police say Gary Cooper could have travelled to Seaton. Picture: Dorset Police

A missing man from Dorchester may have travelled to Seaton, say police looking for him.

'Amazing local talent' makes variety show a night to remember

12:00 Philippa Davies

4 One Night Only. Picture: Rob Bayes Photography

An 'amazing' variety show of local talent in Axminster is on course to raise £10,000 for local charities.

Free crowdfunding workshops to be held in Exmouth and Honiton

12:00 Beth Sharp

Free crowdfunding workshops will be held in Exmouth and Honiton. Picture: Getty Images

Free crowdfunding workshops will be held in Exmouth and Honiton in October, November and December.

Slow traffic in Colyford after two cars involved in collision

11:55 Callum Lawton

There is slow traffic on a Colyford road following a collision this morning (Saturday).

Nominations wanted for Axminster's next 'Citizen of Year'

07:01 Chris Carson

Last year's Axminster Citizen of the Year Brian Ball (centre) with former mayor Jeremy Walden and the Robin Cross award's first recipient Geoff Enticott. Picture Chris Carson

Nominations are being invited to find Axminster's next Citizen of the Year.

Angela's aim to end period poverty through collection boxes

Yesterday, 17:00 Clarissa Place

Angela Phillips is launching an End Period Poverty campaign. Ref sho 46 19TI 4188. Picture: Terry Ife

An Ottery woman has launched a project to support women who cannot afford sanitary products.

'The system is broken': Devon County Council facing huge budget shortfall

Yesterday, 16:37 Daniel Clark, LDRS

The meeting at Devon County Hall heard the 'system was broken' with a £32million overspend.

The local government funding crisis has led to Devon County Council's boss admitting that 'the system is broken'.

Seaton pupils wear PJs for Children in Need

Yesterday, 13:15 Chris Carson

Reception class youngsters in their PJs for Children in Need. Picture: Chris Carson

Youngsters across the Axe Valley dressed up to raise funds for Children in Need today (Friday, November 15).

Tiverton and Honiton general election candidates confirmed

Yesterday, 08:49 Chris Carson

Five candidates will contest the Tiverton and Honiton parliamentary seat in the December 12 general election.

General Election 2019: Full list of candidates for East Devon

Yesterday, 07:58 Andre Langlois

Nominations closed on Thursday, November 14, meaning the contenders are confirmed to succeed Sir Hugo Swire as MP for East Devon.

Axminster's Flamingo Pool is in the pink

Yesterday, 07:01 Chris Carson

Swimmers in the Flamngo Pool. Picture: Flamingo Pool

Increases in membership and extra swimming lessons contributed to another 'solid year' for Axminster's Flamingo Pool.

Darren Page pays tribute to Roy Orbison in Honiton

Thu, 17:00

Darren Page as Roy Orbison. Picture: Courtesy of the artist

A tribute to the music of Roy Orbison will be staged at The Beehive in December.

Plans in the pipeline to install giant maze at Honiton garden centre

Thu, 13:51 Callum Lawton

Coombe Garden Centre. Ref mhh 23 19TI 5975. Picture: Terry Ife

A huge maize maze will be installed behind a Honiton garden centre next year - giving children and parents a fun activity to do during the summer.

Opinion Climate emergency: Change is beginning to happen in East Devon

Thu, 08:26 Sue Jackman

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

Local authorities taking action to help tackle climate change now need residents' support, writes Sue Jackman of Extinction Rebellion Seaton and Axe Valley.

Three vehicles damaged after car torched in Honiton overnight

Thu, 07:25 André Langlois

A car was set alight deliberately in the early hours of Thursday morning (November 14).

Honiton Townj and Honiton RFC both beaten / Feniton net win double over Colyton - a round-up of the Saturday sporting action

18:43 Steve Birley

Honiton 2nds at home to East Budleigh. Ref mhsp 40-16TI 9156. Picture: Terry Ife

There was no joy for either Honiton Town or Honiton RFC in their respective away league matches on the middle Saturday of November

SWP League: Kevin Squire marks debut with a goal as Ilfracombe beat Honiton

18:02 Sam Cooper

$Ilfracombe Town v Plymouth Marjon in the first game of the new South West Peninsula League Premier East season. Picture: Matt Smart$

Kevin Squire marked his return back to Marlborough Park with a goal as Ilfracombe Town beat Honiton Town 2-0 in the South West Peninsula League Premier Division.

SWP League: Ilfracombe Town v Honiton Town: Match Thread

13:01 Sam Cooper

$(Left) Ilfracombe Town v Plymouth Marjon in the first game of the new South West Peninsula League Premier East season. Picture: Matt Smart. (Right) Action from Honiton Town vs Elburton. Picture: Andrew Symonds$