People

Richard Coley and friends at the birthday gathering

Surprise party celebrates 90 years of a man who helped keep Pixie Day alive

Retired Sidmouth nurses Heather Penwarden and Judi Butler exercised an ancient right to drive sheep across the Thames in London

Retired Sidmouth nurses Heather Penwarden and Judi Butler exercised an ancient right to drive sheep across the Thames in London

Sidmouth nurses swap wards for wool in historic London sheep drive event

From left: Claire Knight and media communications officer from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Gabriella Mitchell.

From left: Claire Knight and media communications officer from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Gabriella Mitchell.

OPINION: Celebrating the Emergency Workers across Devon

1. Market Hall Group Paul Ryder

1. Market Hall Group Paul Ryder

Silent vigil for Palestine draws around 50 people to Sidmouth town centre

NGED engineers with the DIY SOS team at the end of the Feniton build.

NGED engineers with the DIY SOS team at the end of the Feniton build.

DIY SOS team transforms family home in East Devon after father's death

Ellie with the Clinton Shield and Rainbow mascot

Ellie with the Clinton Shield and Rainbow mascot

Rainbow Ellie rises to the challenge to win Clinton Shield at summer camp

The Men's Shed in Ottery

The Men's Shed in Ottery

A Decade of Community and Craft: Celebrating Ottery Men’s Shed

Barry Perry one of the founders of the Sid Vale Carnival Club

Barry Perry one of the founders of the Sid Vale Carnival Club

Carnival stalwarts return to float for touching tribute to much-missed Barry

Holocaust survivor and Palestinian-British speaker to share Sidmouth stage

Mary, who recently completed a Supported Employment Practitioner Skills Bootcamp

Mary, who recently completed a Supported Employment Practitioner Skills Bootcamp

70-year-old Devon learner proves it’s never too late to retrain

Captain James Harris after finishing the ultramarathon at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines Lympstone

Captain James Harris after finishing the ultramarathon at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines Lympstone

Army captain completes 144km "gruelling" ultramarathon to Lympstone

Josefina Gori is still teaching at 81

Josefina Gori is still teaching at 81

81-year-old Ottery tutor prepares to start 47th year of classes

Hollie Findlay-Wilson, 18, has lost five stone seven pounds and was voted her Slimming World group's Woman of the Year 2026.

Hollie Findlay-Wilson, 18, has lost five stone seven pounds and was voted her Slimming World group's Woman of the Year 2026.

Sidmouth teenager crowned Woman of the Year after losing five and a half stone

A Level II Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is presented at Sidmouth YMCA café.

A Level II Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is presented at Sidmouth YMCA café.

Serving up success as YMCA volunteer William earns second qualification

Former lab technician Emma Bailey now works with Devon and Cornwall Police as a detective.

Former lab technician Emma Bailey now works with Devon and Cornwall Police as a detective.

Exeter graduate swaps vet lab job for role with Devon and Cornwall Police

Jamie Aylward holding his new book.

Jamie Aylward holding his new book.

OPINION: The Soul of Ottery- another author emerges

David Spelman opening his GCSE at Learn Devon (left) and graduating from the University of Exeter (right)

David Spelman opening his GCSE at Learn Devon (left) and graduating from the University of Exeter (right)

Mature student in Devon proves it's never too late to return to education

Matt Kelland during his cycling trip in Devon.

Matt Kelland during his cycling trip in Devon.

Cyclist stunned by what driver yelled as he battled gruelling Devon hill

Letter proposes parking fee at donkey sanctuary

Seven members of Devon and Cornwall Police will set off from Exeter on a five-day, 350-mile cycle.

Seven members of Devon and Cornwall Police will set off from Exeter on a five-day, 350-mile cycle.

Devon and Cornwall Police

OPINION: Police officers cycle 350 miles for colleagues lost on duty

From left: Ross, Nik, Adam, Olly and Heidi at Budleigh Salterton beach.

From left: Ross, Nik, Adam, Olly and Heidi at Budleigh Salterton beach.

Four Devon friends aim for world record swimming in the Channel

Expect classic summer fete charm at Axmouth Village Show

Expect classic summer fete charm at Axmouth Village Show

What’s On this Saturday in East Devon

Matthew White at the IBFA Barnsley Colliery Classic.

Matthew White at the IBFA Barnsley Colliery Classic.

Sidmouth Mr Universe star helps coach earn place on world bodybuilding stage

Gillian Edwards has written her debut novel The Posting.

Gillian Edwards has written her debut novel The Posting.

Debut novel tells story of Second World War nurse trained in Sidmouth

Sidmouth bodybuilder becomes posing coach for his mentor

Marianne Steele

Marianne Steele

Donkey Sanctuary boss to step down after five years

Walking Tennis group

Walking Tennis group

Sidford Tennis Club invites new players to walking tennis group

Local government

Why we should celebrate children in care

Eileen was joined by relatives, residents and staff for the celebration

Eileen was joined by relatives, residents and staff for the celebration

Birthday cheers as care home resident celebrates an incredible century of life

Arabella was accompanied by her friends Chris Hayden and Ruby McCombe.

Arabella was accompanied by her friends Chris Hayden and Ruby McCombe.

Teen completes 50km walk from Lyme Regis to Exmouth for charity

Mark Budd, executive head chef at Bovey Castle in Devon.

Mark Budd, executive head chef at Bovey Castle in Devon.

Devon chef who cooked for royals shares barbecue tips this summer

From left: Chief Constable James Vaughan, Chief Officer Ashley Frayling and Lord Lieutenant Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho at the Long Service Awards.

From left: Chief Constable James Vaughan, Chief Officer Ashley Frayling and Lord Lieutenant Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho at the Long Service Awards.

Senior volunteer officer at Devon and Cornwall Police honoured

Food in Community co-founder, David Markson

Food in Community co-founder, David Markson

New Devon project gives surplus organic veg a second life

Lena by a signpost at Start Point

Lena by a signpost at Start Point

Visually impaired Sidmouth woman takes on South West Coast Path with guide dog

Pothole. Picture by Alison Stephenson

Pothole. Picture by Alison Stephenson

Local government

Pothole warden not covered by insurance after injuring himself

Linda Grant took home the Amazing Activities Coordinator Award.

Linda Grant took home the Amazing Activities Coordinator Award.

Care home manager honoured for transforming residents' lives

Dave with the members of the IPG and Fords South West teams.

Dave with the members of the IPG and Fords South West teams.

Sidmouth plumber wins £3,000 New York holiday via rewards app

Irys with Michael Patch from Reaching for Independence.

Irys with Michael Patch from Reaching for Independence.

Local government

Devon teenager credits support worker for helping her be more independent

How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential

The Honiton Carers Support Group at last year's Charter Day in the town

The Honiton Carers Support Group at last year's Charter Day in the town

How local quiet heroes can find support and be less alone

Three-year-old Manny

Three-year-old Manny

OPINION: The story of our mini-hero Manny

Across East Devon, several charities say demand for volunteers is growing

Across East Devon, several charities say demand for volunteers is growing

How East Devon’s volunteers can make a difference every day

Bernard Bartlett has been a bell-ringer at St Mary's Church for more than 70 years.

Bernard Bartlett has been a bell-ringer at St Mary's Church for more than 70 years.

Bell ringer marks more than 70 years ringing in East Devon

Daisy at a production of Chicago at Lytchett Minster School.

Daisy at a production of Chicago at Lytchett Minster School.

Josefina Gori: How all roads lead to Rome

Malcolm in his beloved RAF jeep

Malcolm in his beloved RAF jeep

94-year-old stalwart to receive special honour at Devon County Show

Madeleine Conway on the allotment

Madeleine Conway on the allotment

Green-fingered locals face five-year battle for prized allotment plots

There are new Dexter Young Handler Classes at the 2026 Devon County Show

There are new Dexter Young Handler Classes at the 2026 Devon County Show

All you need to know about this year’s Devon County Show 2026

Holidaymaker hit by drone warns of danger after another beach sighting

Street Heat will be at Sidmouth Sea Fest

Street Heat will be at Sidmouth Sea Fest

Sidmouth makes waves for Sea Fest 2026

Richard Foord with Lewis Macleod at the Clocktower Café

Richard Foord with Lewis Macleod at the Clocktower Café

Sidmouth café with stunning views offers more than cake

David Strange, an astrophotographer based at the Norman Lockyer Observatory.

David Strange, an astrophotographer based at the Norman Lockyer Observatory.

Cosmic explosion captured by East Devon astrophotographer

Campaigners hold leaflets and a poster during a protest outside a betting shop

Campaigners hold leaflets and a poster during a protest outside a betting shop

Protesters tell punters do not bet on cruelty at Grand National rally

The 100 Million Hour Movement is aiming to increase volunteering hours

The 100 Million Hour Movement is aiming to increase volunteering hours

National campaign calls on South West employers to get involved

Alan Cotton with the film crew by the River Otter, October 2025

Alan Cotton with the film crew by the River Otter, October 2025

Artist who toured world with the King to showcase new paintings in Sidmouth