Exmouth Lifeboat launched to assist stranded sailors

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• Fatal collision, near Otterton

  Police are investigating a fatal road traffic collision near Otterton on Tuesday 29 April and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

• ExmouthDAB Applies to Operate Exmouth & Dawlish Small-Scale DAB Multiplex

  ExmouthDAB, operated by DevonAir Radio, has submitted its application to run the small-scale DAB multiplex for the Exmouth & Dawlish area. As part of the next phase of small-scale DAB rollout, the proposed multiplex will cover a population of 70,000 adults

• Help East Devon District Council keep the beaches safe for everyone

  The Council are seeing a rise in evening bonfires on the beach. While they know people want to enjoy the warmer evenings, they need the beaches to be safe for everyone to visit.

• V.E Day Commemorations in Sidmouth

  On Thursday 8 May, the nation will come together to commemorate the end of the Second World War in Europe.

• Topsham’s ‘beautiful’ museum to be restored

  Planners have given their unanimous backing to a scheme to repair and restore a key piece of Exeter’s maritime history.

• Motorcyclist sentenced for seriously injuring fellow biker

  A motorcyclist has been sentenced to 20 months in prison and disqualified from holding a licence for four years for causing a collision which resulted in the amputation of a fellow biker’s leg.

• Celebrating 18 years of innovation at the West of England Eye Unit

  The West of England Eye Unit has marked 18 years of its pioneering nurse-led intravitreal injection service.

• Exeter Diabetes expert receives European prize for lifetime contribution to research

  A leading Exeter diabetes researcher has been internationally recognised for his work improving care for people living with diabetes.