Ottery Help Scheme has been given £13,200 of funding to set up a Dementia Action Alliance.

Devon Historic Buildings Trust (DHBT) is launching an awards scheme to encourage all those who work with historic buildings.

The girls from 1st Sidmouth Brownies took a trip to London to take in the sights of the big city.

A Sidmouth child has come up with a creative way to stop people leaving behind dog poo.

A petition calling for Brexit to be scrapped, and for the UK to remain in the EU has been signed by more than 10,000 East Devon residents.

A Sidbury farmer is taking extra steps to produce healthier lambs this spring.

New houses could be built in the car park of Sidford’s Blue Ball Inn after a planning application was submitted to East Devon District Council.

With local elections taking place in May, the people of Ottery are being encouraged to run for a place on the town council.

Nominations are now open for the county’s biggest tourism awards.

A Sidmouth grandmother has published her first novel at the age of 74.

The town’s ‘samosa lady’ has big plans to help the homeless and to hold a Festival of Colour in Ottery.

The results of a recent traffic survey will be presented to residents, who have been invited to share their views on addressing issues in the village.

The main road into Ottery has been closed after an incident involving a cement lorry and power cables.

A Sidmouth nail technician has been nominated for a national award by her clients for her commitment to making them feel beautiful.

The Met Office has issued wind warnings across the UK as fears of Storm Hannah emerge.

Brexit affects more than just humans and one of Sidmouth’s biggest businesses is preparing for all the outcomes.

The Mayor of Ottery has apologised to another councillor after it was alleged he broke the council’s code of conduct.

There has been a further setback for Ottery Hospital as supporters will have to wait more than a year to reapply for a status that could give the community the option to purchase it.

An 18-year-old with a brain tumour is the inspiration for a new novel with proceeds helping to fight the disease.

A drop-in day was held to discuss the proposed Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) landing site in West Hill.

Ottery St Mary suffered their first defeat in four as they lost 3-1 away to University of Exeter 4th.

Children’s health is at risk as dog fouling has increased around Ottery St Mary Primary School, the town council has warned.

A former MOT tester has been given a suspended sentence of 16 months for issuing 310 MOT certificates on vehicles he never inspected.

A Sidmouth fitness instructor is auctioning an Exeter Chiefs shirt as part of her fundraising for the London Marathon.

A flat has suffered smoke and fire damage after a blaze broke out on Brook Street this morning.

An updated application to build a roadside service station featuring a McDonalds drive-through near Ottery is expected to be submitted soon.

There has been a drop in the number of families receiving a place at their top three secondary schools, following a rise in applications - new figures have revealed.

A popular tattoo studio looks set to expand into a second premises, if plans are approved.

The cameras will be out on Saturday March 9 when the BBC’s Bargain Hunt arrives in Ottery.

A car has been vandalised with black paint poured all over its boot lid.