Nine year old Livia, who has cerebral palsy, will receive a motorized wheelchair, thanks to community fundraising efforts. Devon Girl Gets Life Changing Wheelchair Thanks to Community Support Livia is a nine-year-old who has cerebral palsy. This makes it hard to keep up, but she wants to be independent. A fundraiser, started by Seaton Primary…
Roger Honey marks 50 years as postmaster in Dawlish, Devon, serving his community and adapting to changing needs. Devon Postmaster Roger Honey Celebrates 50 Years of Service Roger Honey hit a big milestone. He has run his post office for 50 years! It is the Exeter Road Post Office in Dawlish. His family bought it…
Two adults were rescued after a car collided with a tree near Exeter Airport in Devon, February 14th. Car Crash Near Exeter Airport Traps Two on Valentines Day Okay, listen to this story. Two folks needed rescuing after a car crash. It happened in Devon, near Exeter Airport. This took place yesterday, February 14th. The…
A four-storey building caught fire on Victoria Street, Paignton. Firefighters extinguished the blaze; all residents safe. Firefighters Tackle Building Fire on Devon High Street Hey, a big fire happened in Paignton on a high street in Devon this morning. Firefighters got called to Victoria Street on Saturday, February 15. The Devon and Somerset fire service…
Two drivers are hospitalized after a serious two-car collision in Okehampton late Friday night. Police seek witnesses. Okehampton Crash Leaves Two Seriously Injured Late Friday Night Last night, a bad crash hurt two people. It happened in Okehampton. Police went to Exeter Road, near the B2360 and arrived around 11:20 p.m. The road is still…
Plymouth Sainsbury’s cafe is set to close, alongside all Devon locations, prompting disappointment and concerns from local residents. Sainsburys Cafe Closures Spark Sadness Among Plymouth Residents Sainsbury’s will close its Plymouth cafe. All Devon Sainsbury’s cafes will shut too. This includes the Marsh Mills location. Readers are reporting their dismay with the closure. The company…
Devon farmer’s sheep attacked, losing part of its ear and flesh. Twins at risk; owner urged to come forward. Dog Attack: Pregnant Ewe Savaged Near Ivybridge Playing Fields A farmer needs help finding a dog’s owner. The dog attacked his pregnant sheep. Tom Clinnick posted about it on Facebook. The attack happened on February 13th…
Mid Devon plants 172 trees following funding. Aiming to boost green spaces and biodiversity across five towns. New Trees for Devon: 172 Planted to Boost Green Spaces This New Year Mid Devon wants a greener place. They are planting trees this new year and plan to add 172 trees everywhere. This follows getting money from…
Crediton’s first McDonald’s drive-thru near Joseph Locke Way is nearing completion, set to open late February, creating 120 jobs. New McDonald’s Drive Thru Set to Open in Crediton, Devon This February McDonald’s will open its new Crediton drive-thru soon. It should be ready near the end of the month, as workers are finishing the brand…
A Devon sawmill seeks official confirmation of its lawful use, potentially preventing legal action. Devon Timber Yard Faces Scrutiny Over Its Sawmill Status A Devon sawmill faces review right now. The owners want official confirmation it’s legal. Mr. Hearne filed the request. He works for Stephen Graeser Planning. The Timber Yard is in Ash Thomas,…