Local News

Police back community volunteers to help catch speeding motorists

Local residents at the junction of Aller Brake Road and St Marychurch Road were concerned about the speed of vehicles travelling towards the town centre in Newton Abbot.

So, on Tuesday, February 7, a group of Community Speedwatch volunteers, joined by Police Speed Detection Officer (SDO) Dave Burrows, set up to monitor cars on the 30 mph road.

SDOs are being deployed with...

New East Devon walking and cycle trail would create "considerable benefits"

A new walking and cycle trail on the former railway line between Feniton and Sidmouth would create “considerable benefits” for the local area, a councillor claims.

Independent county and district councillor Jess Bailey says the ‘Otter Trail’ project, which would run via Ottery St Mary and Tipton St John broadly following the old line, would create a “safe off-road area for very young...

Police rescue vulnerable man on Bodmin Moor using all-terrain vehicle

Earlier this week, Devon & Cornwall Police’s rural affairs team rescued a 72-year-old vulnerable man stranded on Bodmin Moor, whilst on patrol in the new policing all-terrain vehicle (ATV).

Equipped with binoculars and a thermal imager, th e 4-wheel drive Kubota RTV all-terrain vehicle helped the police save a man’s life as they identified and located a member of the public...

What do you think about street stalls trading in your town?

What are your views on street stalls selling seasonal craft items in your town?

East Devon District Council (EDDC) wants to hear your thought on the newly proposed draft street trading policy before the consultation deadline on Sunday, 26 February.

Street trader stalls can include outdoor events and markets, street stalls, festivals and food vans at the roadside and in car...

Police Support Nourish in East Devon

Police in Axminster were out and about in the town last week to lend their support to a fantastic project which helps feed local people.

Picnics in the Parks Axminster took place on Thursday (16 Feb) and families identified as vulnerable were offered free food by local charity Nourish.

Neighbourhood Team Leader, Sergeant Matt Beards said: “Nourish is a local charity, set up...

Aldi hiring 150 colleagues across Devon

Aldi has announced it is currently looking to hire 150 colleagues in Devon.

The supermarket is looking for people of all levels of experience to fill roles across the region, with salaries of up to £63,000.

This includes full and part-time positions such as Caretaker and Store Assistant all the way up to Store Manager.

Stores in Devon where Aldi is looking to hire...

Haven announces up to 100 job opportunities at Devon Cliffs

Leading UK holiday company, Haven, has announced it is looking for up to 100 new team members at Devon Cliffs Holiday Park ahead of the 2023 holiday season.

Roles will be available across a range of positions within activities & leisure and food & beverage including chefs, lifeguards, front of house, cleaners and more.

Both full time and part time vacancies are...

South West revealed as hotbed for the nation’s explorers of tomorrow - Exeter comes third

The search for a group of intrepid explorers who will join a pioneering, high Arctic waters expedition, journeying from Svalbard, via London and Plymouth, and on to Resolute Bay, Nunavut, Northern Canada, has revealed that the South West is the UK’s hotbed for the nation’s emerging explorers.

To date, 53% of all global expressions of interest in the Ocean Warrior Project #Resolute...

Group of people celebrating at THE PIG

East Devon's 'golden mile'

Three different businesses in close proximity to each other not only scooped a coveted Gold at the recent Devon Tourism Awards but have all been named finalists in the South West Tourism Excellence Awards.

Located in Ottery St Mary and Gittisham, Coldharbour Field Kitchen , Mazzard Farm Holiday Cottages and THE PIG at Combe have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the...

New Orthopaedic Theatres aim to reduce long waits for surgery

People in need of Orthopaedic surgery will benefit from increased theatre capacity in Devon at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

Patients including those waiting for knee and hip replacements, shoulder replacements and spinal fusion, have experienced long waits due to limited theatre capacity and the demand for emergency surgery. But three new theatres will help to restore...

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