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Ukulele group presents donation to Budleigh Lions
The ukulele group Strings and Things has presented a cheque for £55 to the Budleigh Salterton Lions Club. The money was raised from the ukulele group's gala night which took place at the Dog and Donkey in Knowle village on May 18. The presentation
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'Uncertain times lie ahead for our new government'
Politicians and activists have brought about a new government. The arguments reflected the loudest complaints rather than detailed solutions. So many promises contrasting the lack of trust! The BBC ran around regionally, but there didn't seem much
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Let's hear it for Exmouth's talented Mail Trail knitters
I like to think of myself as good with my hands. I can draw and paint and pretty much sew anything you like out of fabric. However, I know my limits, and my limits are definitely anything to do with knitting or crochet. Those of you with a long
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Appeal to local businesses to support veterans' community garden
A community garden for military veterans is being created near the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone. The garden will be built at the Gordon Messenger Centre (GMC), which is opposite the CTC, by 130 volunteers over seven days this month, starting
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Tea, cake and classic cars help promote Exmouth Museum
An afternoon tea party hosted jointly by Exmouth Museum and Exmouth Salvation Army raised £230, which was split between the two organisations. Home-made cakes were served, along with tea and coffee, in the Salvation Hall near the museum in Sheppard's
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Donation will help community allotment to flourish
The Budleigh Community Allotment at Seachange has received a cheque for £250 from the Budleigh Flower and Produce Show. Bob Wiltshire and Sue Glover from the Flower Show presented the cheque to the team at the allotment on June 24. Katheryn
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Devon's newest railway station celebrates its 1st birthday today
Devon’s newest station is celebrating its first birthday and those involved in the grand opening will mark the special day with a celebratory cake. Festivities will be in full swing on Monday July 8, following the first anniversary of the opening
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Exmouth lifeboat goes to the aid of stricken yacht
Exmouth RNLI went to the aid of a yacht in difficulties on Thursday night (July 4). Just before 8.30pm HM Coastguard called out the lifeboat after receiving a Pan-Pan call from the yacht's crew. Pan-Pan is used to raise the alarm when help is needed
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Two dogs rescued from house fire in Exmouth
Two dogs were rescued from a fire that broke out in a house in Exmouth on Sunday night (July 7). Firefighters were called out to Bicton Villas at 9.24pm after a report of smoke coming from the windows and roof of one of the properties. Three appliances
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Deaf Academy celebrates 'good' Ofsted rating
Exmouth’s Deaf Academy is coming to the end of its fourth academic year since relocating to the town from Exeter. It has been actively involved in becoming part of the ‘fabric’ of Exmouth. Students join in many community activities such as Exmouth
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Positive draws for Exmouth Town in FA Cup and FA Trophy
It was good news for Exmouth Town fans this week when the draw for the early rounds of the FA Cup and Trophy were released, writes John Dibsdall. Town have been drawn at home in the extra-preliminary round of the FA Cup for the first time since