AXMINSTER: Collapsed wall still an eyesore - one year after the storms

A?TOWN?centre wall which collapsed a year ago and has not been removed or repaired has angered traders, councillors and tourism officials, claiming that it portrays yet another bad image of Axminster
The wall in West Street, opposite the Guildhal... read on

HONITON: Farmers back action over milk price crisis

EAST Devon farmers have welcomed a new report calling for greater protection against plummeting milk prices – but warn there is more work to be done to keep local producers in profit. read on...

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COLYTON: Southleigh crash victim named as 43-year-old former Royal Engineer

THE man who died in a collision near Colyton on January 14th has been named as Richard Daniel Manley. read on...

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OTTERY: Allotment homes approved

DISTRICT planning bosses have approved proposals to build dozens of new homes on Ottery St Mary’s allotments site. read on...

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SIDMOUTH: Body discovered in Esplanade shelter

SIDMOUTH residents were left in a state of shock last week. read on...

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and they’re off horse racing news

West country racegoers can look forward to another exciting afternoon of action this afternoon with Taunton Racecourse hosting a seven race card which gets underway at 1.30pm.
With 71 horses declared and racing conditions of soft, all of the leading trainers including Paul Nicholls, David Pipe, Philip Hobbs are represented
Top jockeys like A P McCoy, Aidan Coleman, Sam Twiston-Davies, Noel Fehily, Richard Johnson are all booked to ride so there will be plenty for all to enjoy.
The big race of the day is The Superman and War Elephant Challenge Handicap Hurdle race at 3.30pm, which is a Class 3 event and runs over two miles and a furlong.
Local racegeors are reminded that a courtesy coach departs from Taunton Railway Station two hours before racing returning from the course 30 minutes after the start of the final race.
Taunton are next in action on Thursday, February 5th when the first race goes to post at 2.05pm.
Henley trainer Jack Barber and three-time national... read on

skittles around the leagues

AXMINSTER LEAGUE
Ellis Shield R2 Results
Thorncombe B 281 (Atyeo 57) v Red Lion B 187 (R Bebb 40) New Inn Hawks 221 (D George 48) v Ax Inn ... read on

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Local football round-up with Howard Larcombe

South-West Peninsula Lge
Axminster Town 4 Totnes & Dart’ 4
By Howard Larcombe
DESPITE seeing his team end their eight-game losing run Axmi... read on

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skittles around the leagues

AXMINSTER LEAGUE
Ellis Shield R2; New Inn A 271 Old Inn Kilm A 259.
Division One; Sidmouth Arms 414 (N Parris 82) Ax Con Rebels 406 (V Trott... read on

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Local football round-up with Howard Larcombe

South-West Peninsula League
Axminster Town 1 Budleigh Salt 5
AXMINSTER Town remain rooted to the foot of the South-West Peninsula League table... read on

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