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Axminster Carpets sold to local consortium following administration
World famous Axminster Carpets has been sold as a going concern. The 250-year-old company, one of the world's largest manufacturers of Axminster, Wilton and Tufted carpet, was forced to enter...
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East Devon: County Council Election candidates revealed
The names of the East Devon candidates who hope to be elected to Devon County Council have been revealed. Voters go to the polls on May 2 to elect 62 councillors in seats across Devon. The East Devon...
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Community rallies round family after toddler and teenagers die in fire at home
The community in Honiton is putting on an inspiring show of support for a family struck by tragedy after a toddler and two teenagers died in hospital after a house fire. A group called 'Honiton Fire...
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Firefighters tackle Honiton building blaze
Firefighters have tackled another building fire in Honiton today, two days after a fire in a home that killed a toddler and two teenagers. Two fire fighting appliances from Chard fire station and one...
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Another week of rain forecast for Exeter but warmer weather on its way
Spring is on its way for the UK according to forecasters, but Exeter will have to endure another week of heavy rain before the arrival. Forecasters have said they are "increasing confidence" that next...
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Devon's private sector recovery
Hopes of economic recovery in Devon have emerged as 37,000 private sector jobs have been created in the area since the coalition Government came to power, official figures have indicated.Some 405,000...
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Exeter City sustain more pain as Daggers cut them to size
at St James' ParkWhen a season reaches the final stages and there is so much to play for, it is imperative that a team chasing promotion has a fully-fit squad and good form for the finale.Unfortunately...
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Tisdale wants lacklustre Grecians to show fight and cross the finishing line
Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale has called on his players to do all they can to help the club over the line and seal a League Two play-off place.A 1-0 defeat to Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday...
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Tributes paid to toddler and two teenagers dead in Honiton house fire
Tributes have been paid to the three-year-old boy and two teenagers who died after a devastating fire ripped through a family home in Honiton. The toddler, a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man...
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Rural homes 'could lose out' in renewables incentive schemes
Rural households will not benefit from Government plans to offer incentives to install renewable energy heating systems, a new report commissioned by the oil industry body has found.The independent...
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The puppy thrown in a sack and chucked in a river
Shocked Devon animal rescue workers are caring for a young dog that survived being tied in a sack and thrown into a river.The four-month old pup, a German Shepherd cross, was one of four in the sack...
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Biscuit tin, laced dress and reflective tabards - list of items stolen from...
Police officers in Exeter are just as likely to be victims of thieves as the public, it has been revealed. Information released by the force has highlighted a host of valuables which has been taken...
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Picture of the day: Deer, by Mike Aitken of Whipton, Exeter
Why not post your own pictures of Exeter and the surrounding area on This is Exeter? You just need to register with the site and follow the links.To upload your own picture simply register to the site...
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Looking back: Margaret Thatcher's 1976 speech to Exeter Conservatives...
Following today's announcement that Margaret Thatcher has died of a stroke The Echo has decided to print Baroness Thatcher's speech from St George's Hall in Exeter from February 1976. Speech to Exeter...
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River Cottage increases entries for its Young Chef Apprenticeship Scheme
Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage enterprise has increased the number of places available on its new Young Chef Apprenticeship Scheme following an "overwhelming" response.The...
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What is Margaret Thatcher's legacy? Reaction and obituary
Baroness Thatcher died this morning aged 87 following a stroke, it was announced today. The former prime minister, who had suffered bouts of illness for many years, was said to have died peacefully.​...
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UPDATE: East Devon district councillor pledges support to devastated Honiton...
An East Devon district councillor has pledged her support to the Honiton family who are coming to terms with losing three young members in a fire that engulfed their home.Tragically, a three-year-old...
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Looking back: 1987 - Margaret Thatcher tells The South-West 'I am not afraid...
Looking back: 1987 - Margaret Thatcher tells The South-West 'I am not afraid of the Alliance' The following is the report of the last time Margaret Thatcher visited Exeter, speaking at a venue in Bovey...
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Westcountry political figures react to Margaret Thatcher's death
Westcountry political figures have paid tribute to Baroness Thatcher, who died this morning aged 87 following a stroke. The former prime minister, who had suffered bouts of illness for many years, was...
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Business Minister Vince Cable vists East Devon engineering firm
BUSINESS Minister Vince Cable has visited a top East Devon engineering firm on his whistle stop visit to the Westcountry. Supacat, based at Dunkeswell Airfield near Honiton, welcomed the MP this...
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