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Exclusive GP provider abandons Cranbrook Medical Centre

12:00 Callum Lawton

The entrance to the Cranbrook medical practice is at the back of the Younghayes Centre. Ref mhc 8948-10-15SH. Picture: Simon Horn

Hundreds of residents could be without GPs if a new provider is not found for Cranbrook Medical Centre by March next year.

Feniton link to Devon folk song Widecombe Fair

18:00 Philippa Davies

Dr Todd Gray's book on the well-known song, Picture: Dr Todd Gray

The old Devon folk song Widecombe Fair has always been linked to the Dartmoor town that bears its name, but it may not have originated in that part of Devon.

Record numbers at Chardstock Street Fayre

12:01 Chris Carson

Scene from Chardstock Street Fayre. Pictures Graham Vyse and Cecil Coleman

Blessed with fabulous weather, Chardstock's 20th Street Fayre attracted a record number of people.

Missing 'free flight' storks seen in Sidmouth

16:21 Daniel Wilkins

Storks on the loose. Picture: Terry Ife/Wild Zoological Park

Free flight storks which have gone missing from a wildlife park in the Midlands have been seen in Sidmouth - 150 miles away.

Boost for low income families if Devon tax support scheme wins approval

16:18 Philippa Davies

Low income families in East Devon could benefit by an estimated £270,000 in extra support towards paying their council tax in a new scheme.

Climate change strikes: This is what is happening in Axminster

14:45 Callum Lawton

Honiton students protest against climate change. Picture HCC

Residents in Axminster will be joining hands around the Minster in action as part of climate change strikes happening globally.

License granted for East Devon's first zero emission private hire vehicle

13:12 Daniel Wilkins

Left to right: Steve Saunders, East Devon Licensing manager, Giles Salter, East Devon solicitor, Cllr Sarah Jackson, Cllr Kim Bloxham, Cllr Paul Jarvis, Mr Bakos (applicant). Picture: East Devon District Council

A private hire license has been granted for a zero emission car for the first time in East Devon.

Rock Choir offers free singing session for dementia carers in Honiton

13:08 Philippa Davies

Singing gives people a natural high and boosts mental wellbeing. Picture: Jon Robinson-Pratt

Carers of people with dementia are being offered a free opportunity to join a group singing session with East Devon's Rock Choir in Honiton on Monday, September 23.

Heritage Open Days in East Devon

13:07 Philippa Davies

Lyme Regis Town Council's Guildhall headquarters. Picture CC

Every year in September, across the country, historical buildings and other places of interest open their doors to the public, free of charge, and many also lay on special talks and activities.

Axminster firm's mental health awareness campaign

07:01 Chris Carson

Axminster Tools and Machinery MD Alan Styles with a group of employees and the signed pledge. Picture: AT&M

Axminster's biggest employer has launched a campaign to promote mental health and wellbeing for its staff.

Retirement living complex to be opened with ribbon-cutting ceremony

07:00 Beth Sharp

Tumbling Weir Court. Ref sho 38 19TI 0667. Picture: Terry Ife

A retirement living complex at Ottery will be opening it doors for the first time during a special ribbon cutting ceremony next month.

Council denies underselling headquarters by £40million

Yesterday, 15:27 Beth Sharp

The Knowle council chambers at Sidmouth. Picture by Terry Ife. Ref mhv 2232-10-07TI

East Devon council has hit back at the suggestion that it undersold its headquarters by more than £40million.

Seaton trio's skydive for end-of-life nursing service

Yesterday, 12:01 Chris Carson

Skydivers Berni Dow, Caron George and Rowan ward (centre) with Hospiscare nurses and Seaton and District Hospital League of Friends trustees. Picture: Lycia Moore.

Three brave Seaton women - with a combined age of 170 - have completed a skydive to support a vital end-of-life nursing service.

Spicing it up in aid of Hospiscare

Yesterday, 11:54 Beth Sharp

Lorna and Alistair Handyside, who own Higher Wiscombe, at the Rusty Pig. Picture: In The Right Order

Curry lovers are invited to enjoy their favourite food, accompanied by everything from cocktails to edible table decorations, while raising money for a Devon cancer charity.

Video VIDEO: Deer released back into wild after becoming trapped on old industrial site

Yesterday, 11:18 Beth Sharp

Roe deer is released back into the wild after becoming trapped on Honiton industrial site about to be demolished. Picture: RSPCA

A roe deer who was found trapped inside an old industrial compound has been released back into the wild.

Honiton Running Club members out in force for Stockland Scamper

Yesterday, 15:07

Honiton Running Club members at the Stockland Scamper. Picture HONITON RUNNING CLUB

Honiton Running Club members were out in force for the Stockland Scamper 10k multi-terrain race, writes Judy Davey.

Feniton Bowls Club Finals Weekend - Mother beats daughter in final of the Sir John Acland Trophy

Yesterday, 15:05

Sir John Acland Finalists Vanessa Murdoch & Angela Murdoch. Picture: Feniton Bowling Club

The Feniton Bowls Club Finals weekend saw Tony Kury victorious in the men's singles, defeating Chris Jacob by 21-9, writes Roger Smith.

Axe Valley Runners clean up at the 10k Stockland Scamper

Yesterday, 15:00

AVR members at the Stockland Scamper. Picture AVR

Fifteen AVRs ran the 10k Stockland Scamper on a glorious sunny September morning. Brilliantly organised by Emma Parris, this race takes in some of East Devon's most beautiful, if somewhat lumpy, countryside. AVRs came away with most of the prizes, with Tim Lenton being the first man home in 42:37 and Karen Eyre the first lady in 51:02.

Exmouth ABC Awards Night a huge success

Yesterday, 14:45

Trophy winners at another highly succesful Presentation Evening held by Exmouth ABC at the Ocean Suite. Picture: EXMOUTH ABC

Exmouth ABC held their annual presentation at the Ocean Suite, Exmouth.

Honiton Town net shoot-out success to claim major scalp in Devon St Lukes Bowl tie at Barnstaple Town

Tue, 21:44 Steve Birley

Honiton Town at home to Bow AAC. Ref mhsp 07 19TI 9671. Picture: Terry Ife

Honiton Town claimed a major victory - arguably their finest success in recent years - when they travelled to Southern League side Barnstaple Town and knocked them out of the Devon St Lukes Bowl, beating them 3-2 in a penalty shoot-out after the sides had shared six goals over 90 minutes in North Devon.

Hippos share the goals as they overcome Stoke Gabriel

Tue, 13:13 sam cooper

Honiton Town enjoyed three different goalscorers as they defeated Stoke Gabriel 3-1 in the South West Peninsula League Premier East division.

Heritage Open Days in East Devon

13:07 Philippa Davies

Every year in September, across the country, historical buildings and other places of interest open their doors to the public, free of charge, and many also lay on special talks and activities.