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Roads 'could deteriorate' without further funding, warns Devon highways chief

By Ollie Heptinstall - Local Democracy Reporter

26th Sep 2022 | Local News

Recorded potholes across Devon are down, but roads could deteriorate without further funding

New figures show fewer recorded potholes in Devon but the county’s highways chief has warned roads “could deteriorate” without more money.

Spending locally is a big deal for Axminster

By Francesca Evans

26th Sep 2022 | Local News

Axminster Chamber of Commerce and Totally Locally will launched the 'Big Deal for Axminster' campaign in October

Axminster Chamber of Commerce is set to launch an autumn fight back against the various pressures facing the town’s businesses.

Rail services through Axminster to be halted amid strikes this weekend

By Francesca Evans

26th Sep 2022 | Local News

South Western Railway services on the line through Axminster will not be running during the strike action

South Western Railway (SWR) is urging customers only to travel by rail if absolutely necessary this weekend due to planned strike action. .

Former police officer completes 24-hour endurance challenge in aid of Axminster charity

By Francesca Evans

26th Sep 2022 | Local News

Julie Corbin and friends from B! Health & Fitness in Lyme Regis celebrate completing her challenge (photo courtesy of Lynnette Ranvenscroft)

An Axminster charity has benefited from a gruelling 24-hour endurance challenge, completed earlier this month by retired police officer Julie Corbin.

East Devon press ahead with local plan settlements despite protests

By Georgia Cornish - Local Democracy Reporter

25th Sep 2022 | Local News

East Devon District Council is moving forward with its Local Plan

East Devon is pressing ahead with its local plan 2020-2040 with recommendations to endorse the sites suggested for development, despite some objections.

Axminster turns out in force for meeting to save Flamingo Pool

By Francesca Evans

23rd Sep 2022 | Local News

Those attending the meeting were asked to raise their hands if they wanted to save the Flamingo Pool

More than 200 people attended a 'crisis meeting' to discuss the future of the Flamingo Pool in Axminster last night. .

New chief constable for Devon and Cornwall Police approved

By Philip Churm - Local Democracy Reporter

22nd Sep 2022 | Local News

Chief Constable Will Kerr with Commissioner Alison Hernandez (Office of Police & Crime Commissioner)

A police panel has approved a new chief constable for Devon and Cornwall Police .

Axminster Community Shed receives award from Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

By Francesca Evans

22nd Sep 2022 | Local News

Volunteers from Axminster Community Shed receive their award from the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The new Axminster Community Shed has been recognised for its work in the local community with an award. .

Looking ahead to another busy year at Axminster Guildhall

By Leigh Conley

22nd Sep 2022 | Local News

Axminster Guildhall manager Leigh Conley

It's been a very busy year at the Axminster Guildhall and hopefully some of you would have taken advantage of some of the great shows that have taken place.

Plastic Free Axminster to launch Boomerang Bags scheme

By Guest

21st Sep 2022 | Local News

Plastic Free Axminster is launching a Boomerang Bags scheme in the town

Boomerang Bags was initially set up in Australia, to help cut down on the number of plastic bags being used. .

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