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Aldi plans to open a store in Axminster as part of carpet factory mixed development

Yesterday, 15:19 Chris Carson

Plans have been revealed to build an Aldi store on carpet factory land at Axminster. Picture:Axminster Carpets

German discount supermarket chain Aldi is planning to open a store in Axminster.

Axminster New Youth Club set to return next week

Yesterday, 17:00 Chris Carson

Axminster New Youth Club will be back in operation at the town's Pippins Community Centre soon. Picture Chris Carson

Axminster New Youth Club (ANYC) will reopen from next Tuesday (September 22), operating from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, as usual.

Pupils head back to school

Yesterday, 16:00 Sam Cooper

Precautions put in place to ensure Honiton Primary School students stay safe. Picture: Honiton Primary School

Pupils have been heading back to schools and colleges in Honiton as the new school year kicks off.

Honiton resident starts new electrician business after losing job

Yesterday, 12:00 Sam Cooper

Andrew Palmer who started his own electrician business after losing his job. Picture: Andrew Palmer

A Honiton resident has started his own electrician business having lost his job due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Honiton RBL determined to honour the fallen despite Covid restrictions

Yesterday, 11:58 Chris Carson

The usual parade, for the Honiton Remembrance service, seen here in 2019, will not be taking place but a low key event is planned for Sunday, November 8 Picture: Terry Ife

Despite Covid-19 restrictions Honiton will remember the victims of war again this winter - albeit in more ‘low-key’ format.

Covid case confirmed at Axminster primary school

Yesterday, 10:37 Chris Carson

Axminster Primary Academy. Picture Chris Carson

A number of pupils have been told to stay at home after a case of Covid-19 was confirmed at Axminster Primary Academy this week.

A range of artistic and cultural activities with the Creative Cabin

Thu, 17:00 Daniel Wilkins

Creative Cabin Exmouth. Picture: Simon Tutty

Following the successful launch of their new Creative Cabin in Exmouth, Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) and Wild East Devon are gearing up for a packed programme of events this autumn.

Drones could be used in search and rescue operations in Lyme Bay.

Thu, 11:59 Chris Carson

Remotely piloted aircraft could be used in search and rescue operations in Lyme Bay, if current trials prove successful.

Whitford tractor fire extinguished

Thu, 10:34 Sam Cooper

The tractor fire in Whitford. Picture: Seaton Fire Station

Fire services from Colyton, Seaton and Bridport were needed to extinguish a tractor that was ablaze in Whitford.

Axminster Medical Practice issues advice over how to get a ’flu jab this year

Thu, 07:45 Chris Carson

Axminster Medical Practice. Picture Chris Carson

Flu clinics are starting at Axminster Medical Practice from Saturday, September 26 - but with some major changes this year.

£40k package of support for East Devon businesses

Wed, 17:00 Daniel Wilkins

East Devon District Council is offering a business support package. Picture: East Devon District Council

To help businesses in East Devon at this challenging time, East Devon District Council is funding a £40,000 package of business support.

Lyme Regis Museum welcomes golden wedding couple as it reopens

Wed, 08:48 Chris Carson

Lyme Regis Museum now reopen. Picture Chris Carson

A couple celebrating their golden wedding anniversary were the first to visit Lyme Regis Museum when it reopened this month after lockdown.

Share your pictures of Pebblebed Heaths in photo competition

Tue, 17:00 Philippa Davies

A favourite view of the heaths by Barbara Mellor.

There is still time to enter a competition to find photographs that ‘capture the spirit’ of Pebblebed Heaths.

New hair salon opens on Honiton High Street

Tue, 16:04 Sam Cooper

Honiton Town Crier Dave Retter helping with the opening of Lorraine Leece's new hair salon L'Reigns on Honiton High Street. Picture: Sam Cooper

Town crier Dave Retter had the honour of announcing the cutting of the ribbon as the new hair salon L’Reigns opened for business.

Battle of Britain Day 80th anniversary: What is it?

Tue, 14:58 Tony Gussin

Two RAF Hurricane fighter planes taking off during the Battle of Britain. Picture: RAF/PA Wire

The courage of ‘the few’ will be remembered today (Tuesday, September 15) as the nation marks the 80th anniversary of Battle of Britain Day.

Cranbrook United all set for a bright future with the advent of two men’s senior teams

Yesterday, 16:30

Action from a Cranbrook United Youth Football Club game. Picture; STEPHEN BAMPTON

The third Saturday of September represents a ‘big moment’ in the life and times of Cranbrook United Football Club with the advent of two men’s senior teams playing opening day matches in the Joma Devon & Exeter Football League.

Exmouth Town number two looks ahead to the FA Vase tie and reflects on that midweek win over Tavistock

Yesterday, 15:08

Town players celebrate the third goal in their 3-1 FA Cup win at Keynsham Town. Picture DAVE PETERS

Exmouth Town begin another FA Vase adventure tomorrow (Saturday) with a Southern Road meeting against Mousehole (3pm).

Drew delight - father and son both net title success in Stockland Tennis Club finals

Yesterday, 09:43 STEVE BIRLEY

Paul Drew after winning his 30th successive Stockland Tennis Club men's singles title together with runner-up Simon Durrant. Picture: STC

Stockland Tennis Club held it’s annual Summer Tournament finals and there was a high standard of play across all matches.

The end is nigh for a most unusual outdoor bowling season at Sidmouth

Yesterday, 09:21

Action from Sidmouth Bowls Club member Carol watching her wood make its way down the green. Picture; CAROL SMITH

Sadly, next Tuesday (September 22), sees the final day of the 2020 summer outdoor bowling season, writes Carol Smith.

Sidmouth Town latest - Vikings boss speaks about ‘that stunning comeback’ at Cullompton

Yesterday, 09:21 STEVE BIRLEY

Sidmouth Town Football Club ahead of the 2020/21 South West Peninsula League Premier East campaign. Picture: STFC

Sidmouth Town claimed an extraordinary 6-3 win when they travelled to Cullompton Rangers on Tuesday night to contest the fourth game of their South West Peninsula League Premier East campaign.

Mighty Green Ross Walton in third place finish at the Climb SW Eight Trigs race

Yesterday, 09:16

Sidmouth Running Club member Ross Walton at Trig number four during the Climb South West 8 Trigs race. Picture: SRC

The second Saturday of September saw Sidmouth Running Club (SRC) member Ross Walton take on the 32-mile Climb Southwest 8 Trigs self-navigating race, writes Hamish Spence