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Cllr Marianne Rixson: The impact of fast fashion this Christmas

Cllr Marianne Rixson: The impact of fast fashion this Christmas

The spa includes a relaxation lounge, pedicure room, steam and infrared sauna room

The spa includes a relaxation lounge, pedicure room, steam and infrared sauna room

Darts Farm near Exeter opens new wellness spa

Coping with bereavement

Coping with bereavement

Coping with bereavement

Exmouth, Devon - Drone Aerial Photo

Exmouth, Devon - Drone Aerial Photo

Independent East Devon businesses you need to know about

Former Royal Navy nurse, Janine, is a Veterans Clinical Advisor at Help for Heroes.

Former Royal Navy nurse, Janine, is a Veterans Clinical Advisor at Help for Heroes.

Pain can make veterans feel alone: Help for Heroes is by their side

Before and after: Mr Turvey lost more than five stone

Before and after: Mr Turvey lost more than five stone

Devon man's transformation as he reaches Slimming World final

Dr Levent Acar is one of the leading hair transplant surgeons in Istanbul, Turkey.

Dr Levent Acar is one of the leading hair transplant surgeons in Istanbul, Turkey.

Hair surgery cost Turkey: A guide to Cosmedica Clinic

Exeter high street ranked one of the 'most appealing' in UK.

Exeter high street ranked one of the 'most appealing' in UK.

Exeter high street ranked one of the most appealing in Britain

Which of these local businesses will you visit first?

Which of these local businesses will you visit first?

Discover these fantastic, independent businesses in Exmouth

Which of these local businesses will you visit first?

Which of these local businesses will you visit first?

Independent businesses in Exmouth you need to know

AirB&Bs in East Devon

AirB&Bs in East Devon

Looking for a place to stay? Here's some 'guest favourite' AirBnBs

Property finder Garrington ranks the best places to live in East Devon

Property finder Garrington ranks the best places to live in East Devon

Property finder Garrington ranks the best places to live in East Devon

Pottery workshops at Sea Dog Art

Pottery workshops at Sea Dog Art

Sea Dog Art Gallery start pottery workshops

Exmouth Slimming World member Tony Westaway

Exmouth Slimming World member Tony Westaway

Exmouth Slimming World member loses 50 per cent of body weight

The Times crown Exmouth among top 50 best beaches in the UK

The Times crown Exmouth among top 50 best beaches in the UK

Exmouth named among the top 50 best beaches in the UK

With the cost of 1st and 2nd class stamps, sending Christmas cards has become an expense many people can't afford to make.

With the cost of 1st and 2nd class stamps, sending Christmas cards has become an expense many people can't afford to make.

I'm a Gen Z: This is the dying Christmas tradition I want to keep alive

The Lympstone Manor hotel near Exmouth.

The Lympstone Manor hotel near Exmouth.

Lympstone Manor opens Pool House for non-members this winter

How many of these unusual laws have you broken?

How many of these unusual laws have you broken?

How many of these 11 bizarre UK laws have you broken?

Storm Eunice battering Exmouth Seafront

Storm Eunice battering Exmouth Seafront

Global warming has started, let's try to dent emissions

National Trust A La Ronde Devon - Three historically important travelling trunks which are believed to date from before 1796 have recently been away for conservation repair and have returned ready for display at A La Ronde nr Lympstone to help tell the

National Trust A La Ronde Devon - Three historically important travelling trunks which are believed to date from before 1796 have recently been away for conservation repair and have returned ready for display at A La Ronde nr Lympstone to help tell the

Restored 18th century trunks return to A La Ronde

For many, buying the Christmas tree is becoming a family tradition

For many, buying the Christmas tree is becoming a family tradition

Where to buy a real Christmas tree in East Devon

Close up of an eye and vision test chart

Close up of an eye and vision test chart

Ways to improve health of the eyes, ears and mouth

Is the staycation boom here to stay? Tell us what you think by completing our survey.

Is the staycation boom here to stay? Tell us what you think by completing our survey.

Is the staycation boom here to stay? Tell us what you think in our tourism survey

This tastefully modernised and substantial family home is located in the heart of Exmouth

This tastefully modernised and substantial family home is located in the heart of Exmouth

Property of the week

Exmouth Property Of the Week - Victoria Road

Evergreens like holly, ivy and mistletoe are symbols of life

Evergreens like holly, ivy and mistletoe are symbols of life

Kate Ponting: Nature’s comfort in hard times

GET FIT, STAY FIT: Everyone needs to be active every day to improve their health Picture: contributed

GET FIT, STAY FIT: Everyone needs to be active every day to improve their health Picture: contributed

Why now’s the time to get fit and stay fit to improve your physical wellbeing

Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Picture: contributed

Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Picture: contributed

UK Government offering extra support to staff and firms during winter months

Prepay smart meters can be topped up in a number of ways, including online, via telephone or text message, or even with a smartphone app, so you don't have to worry about running out of credit Picture: Smart Energy GB

Prepay smart meters can be topped up in a number of ways, including online, via telephone or text message, or even with a smartphone app, so you don't have to worry about running out of credit Picture: Smart Energy GB

Top up at home with a smart prepay meter – and save money

Sign up to our food and drink newsletter that is delivered straight to your inbox. Picture: Ian Burt

Sign up to our food and drink newsletter that is delivered straight to your inbox. Picture: Ian Burt

Sign up to our food and drink newsletter that is delivered straight to your inbox

The Donkey Sanctuary Monopoly. Picture: The Donkey Sanctuary

The Donkey Sanctuary Monopoly. Picture: The Donkey Sanctuary

Win a copy of The Donkey Sanctuary Monopoly board!

Tributes have been paid to artist Kenneth Walker, from Budleigh Salterton

Tributes have been paid to artist Kenneth Walker, from Budleigh Salterton

Tributes paid to ‘gentle’ artist Kenneth Walker, who leaves a legacy of ‘important’ watercolours of Budleigh Salterton

Growing your own organic vegetables can be fun for all ages. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Growing your own organic vegetables can be fun for all ages. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Do you know how to prepare your garden for spring? Here’s our guide to gardening

When is the best time to start spring cleaning your house? Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

When is the best time to start spring cleaning your house? Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

How to clean your house professionally with our best spring cleaning tips

Rodney Dingle (front row, third from left) with the Cambridge crew, carrying their boat out before the 1952 Boat Race.

Rodney Dingle (front row, third from left) with the Cambridge crew, carrying their boat out before the 1952 Boat Race.

Remembering East Devon teacher, rower, musician and actor Rodney Dingle

John Pankhurst, who has died aged 94.

John Pankhurst, who has died aged 94.

‘Generous’ John Pankhurst was ‘a great mentor’

Which relative are you round the Christmas dinner table?

Which relative are you round the Christmas dinner table?

QUIZ: Which Christmas Day relative are you?

Barry Willoughby, who has died aged 90.

Barry Willoughby, who has died aged 90.

‘Very popular’ former council chairman dies

Tributes paid to ‘Exmouth champion’ Ken

Robin Waller, who has died aged 73, pictured receiving his honorary membership of Exmouth Carnival, with granddaughter Cassara.

Robin Waller, who has died aged 73, pictured receiving his honorary membership of Exmouth Carnival, with granddaughter Cassara.

Tributes paid to carnival stalwart Rob Waller

Founder of Exmouth Zop passes away

Founder of Exmouth Zop passes away

‘Wonderful’ Trudy escaped the Nazi terror to run Exmouth Zoo

A party to celebrate the life of Welcome Centre regular Roy McCrohan was held this week. Pictured are his wife Mary, son Andy and daughter Sue with staff and clients at the centre. Roy was a professional footballer, he played number 4 right half and made

A party to celebrate the life of Welcome Centre regular Roy McCrohan was held this week. Pictured are his wife Mary, son Andy and daughter Sue with staff and clients at the centre. Roy was a professional footballer, he played number 4 right half and made

Former footballer Roy remembered

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Tributes paid to respected East Devon District Councillor Derek Button

Margaret Luxton, who died in the Age Concern Exmouth coach crash in Cornwall on May 13.

Margaret Luxton, who died in the Age Concern Exmouth coach crash in Cornwall on May 13.

Tributes paid to coach crash victim Margaret

Father George Gerry, who has died aged 93. Picture by Terry Ife ref exb 0820-14-11TI

Father George Gerry, who has died aged 93. Picture by Terry Ife ref exb 0820-14-11TI

Tributes paid to Father Gerry

East Budleigh Parish Council chairman Steve Baker, who has died aged 65, pictured earlier this year at the Hospiscare Men's Walk.

East Budleigh Parish Council chairman Steve Baker, who has died aged 65, pictured earlier this year at the Hospiscare Men's Walk.

Tributes paid to parish chairman Steve

Roger Simmonds plays the Sheriff of Nottingham in Budleigh Buddies' recent panto

Roger Simmonds plays the Sheriff of Nottingham in Budleigh Buddies' recent panto

Roger Simmonds’ life touched the whole East Devon community

Tributes paid to campaigner Ann

Private Albert Bassett finally gets recognition in Exmouth

Private Albert Bassett finally gets recognition in Exmouth

Private Bassett honoured at last

Tributes paid to Topsham’s TV legend Bill Pertwee

Mary Shackleton

Mary Shackleton

How Mary’s garden grew!

Peter Dellar pulls a pint at the club.

Peter Dellar pulls a pint at the club.

Peter Dellar: ‘A top bloke’

Val Clarke. Photo by Simon Horn. Ref exe 7289-19-11SH. Click on myphotos24 to order your copy of this photograph.

Val Clarke. Photo by Simon Horn. Ref exe 7289-19-11SH. Click on myphotos24 to order your copy of this photograph.

Tributes paid to stalwart of EMCO

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Tributes to Christmas Eve crash victim

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Tributes paid to brave and ‘amazing’ Sarah