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Children having fun on electric Go-Kart rides in Princesshay this summer have raised over £700 for the local charity, Exeter Deaf Academy. Operators Go-Kart Party donated 10% of all takings throughout the summer to the Deaf Academy as part of the continued annual charity partnership.

Go-Kart Party manage the pay per ride electric Go-Karts in Princesshay Square, running on a track specifically designed for 4 to 10 year olds eager to have a go at being a racing car driver.

Nathan Martindill of Go-Kart Party said: “We were delighted to bring the go-karts back to Princesshay...

An Okehampton farmer has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty following a prosecution brought by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service (DSTSS).

Mr Leon Henry Smith, 67, of Castle Road, Okehampton, pleaded guilty to two charges under the Animal Welfare Act at Exeter Magistrates’ Court on 2 November 2016.

The offences were in relation to his treatment of sheep and poultry under his care.

At an earlier hearing Smith had pleaded guilty to six other animal welfare offences involving pigs, after visits made to his holdings by officers from the DSTSS and the Animal and...

A stunning photographic calendar for 2017 which captures the very essence of the East Devon countryside is now on sale.

The East Devon District Council’s Countryside team held a competition earlier this year inviting photographers of all ages and abilities – from beginners to professionals – to send in their best photos for the calendar. More than 150 entries were received, featuring beautiful views of the district.

The calendars have two different front covers - one chosen by a panel from the Countryside team and the other - ‘The People’s Choice’ - voted for on Facebook...

Tributes have been paid to East Devon District Council Honorary Alderman Dr Bill Waterworth who has died recently.

Dr Waterworth, a former chairman of the council, was a councillor for East Devon for 16 years. He was elected in 1991 representing the Eden Vale ward until 2003 when boundary changes meant that his ward was then Coly Valley.

He served on a wide range of committees for the council and in many cases held positions of responsibility. He was vice chairman of the accounts committee from 1997 to 2001, and vice chairman of the finance and personnel committee from 1995...