EAST DEVON: District council office move takes another step forward

FURTHER research into the viability of East Devon District Council’s relocation to SkyPark in Exeter was given the go ahead by full council last night on February 26th.
Council officers will now enter a further evaluation and negotiation phase with the preferred option of SkyPark. A report outlining whether the council should commit funding to the new headquarters is expected to be presented to cabinet and full council in July.
Councillor Paul Diviani, leader of East Devon District Council, said: “Now we have full council’s approval to enter further negotiation with the preferred option of SkyPark we can focus our attention solely on this site.
“SkyPark is firmly on East Devon soil and the location exemplifies the council’s commitment to the Growth Point – this is an exciting emerging employment and commercial development locations in the district which will help East Devon keep its promise to deliver a thriving, competitive local economy with quality jobs.
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SIDMOUTH: Piano and poetry pulls in the crowds

There was a big turnout for a Piano, Poetry and Prose afternoon held on Wednesday, February 26th, and organised by the Sidholme Organ Restoration Association. read on...

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Branscombe chalet owners fear for tourist trade

OWNERS of the storm-lashed Branscombe beach chalets have expressed fears for the impact on the Easter and summer tourism trade. read on...

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HONITON: Changes to Royal Mail deliveries

Royal Mail has announced changes to its delivery service in Honiton, which could affect the time customers receive their mail. read on...

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AXMINSTER: Help is ‘out there’ for stroke victims

A stroke care focus group for the Axe Valley area met in Axminster to discuss the future shape of treatment and rehabilitation. read on...

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Vikings’ early shocker

AXMINSTER Town clambered off the foot of the South-West Peninsula League Division One (east) table with a hard-earned point from a 1-1 draw with Okehampton Argyle.
With their temporary home pitch at Colyton Grammar School unavailable, Axminster were grateful to the SWP officials for allowing a switch to Feniton FC’s Acland Road Ground.
Player-manager Gary Mcauley led from the front with a thumping header in the 20th minute from a Ben Vine corner for his second goal of the campaign.
But the Oke’s bagged their leveler on the hour.
Afterwards Mcauley told View Sports: “It’s nice to get the point but it really should have been all three. The game was there for the taking.
“We missed a couple of good chances after my goal and their equaliser was really soft. All in all our keeper Brett Garner had very little to do.”
Tigers line-up: Brett Garner, Leigh Beer, Gary Knight, Gary McAuley, Dan Turner, Ben Vine, Adam Cowling, Ben Turner, Callum Garrett, Dan Galloway, Leo ... read on

Ax let two points slip

AXMINSTER Town clambered off the foot of the South-West Peninsula League Division One (east) table with a hard-earned point from a 1-1 draw with Okeha... read on

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running axe valley runners and honiton running club

HONITON RC with Judy Davey
It was a cold and slightly damp start for the eight Honiton runners who took part in the Bideford Half Marathon on Sund... read on

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East Devon football round-up

MATCH REPORT
Awliscombe 2 Axmouth 1
The long weather enforced break certainly hasn't helped Axmouth in their Division 4 challenge, as having l... read on

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Tigers and Vikings back in action!

FINALLY, the local football scene got under way, properly, in 2014 writes Howard Larcombe.
Both Axminster Town and Sidmouth Town were on their tra... read on

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