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Did you ever think about how we went from wearing animal skins to garments we made ourselves?

Come along to Killerton House between the 8 -18 September and see it happen. Learn how fabrics are made from fibre, how they are spun, dyed and then woven, knitted or crocheted into clothes and household textiles. Have a go at spinning, weaving, braiding and dyeing. The Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers are holding their National Exhibition at Killerton House. The exhibition shows the finest examples of items made by Guild members from across the UK and has...

East Devon District Council moves into top gear next week as meticulous plans are put in place for the Sidmouth start of the premier Tour of Britain cycle race on Friday 9 September.

Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of the town to watch the sporting spectacle with Rio Olympic medallists Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish among the world class riders taking part.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is supporting Devon County Council in hosting Stage Six of the Tour which sets off from Sidmouth’s Esplanade at 11.30am, and winds along 150 km (93 miles) of...

As the start date for the controversial badger cull is officially confirmed the RSPCA has renewed calls for the scheme to be halted as scientific evidence shows it will not help to stop the spread of bovine TB.

Three counties, Somerset, west Gloucestershire and north Dorset were subject to culls in 2015 and it has been officially announced today (Monday 30 August) Defra will be licensing seven new areas.

Two areas in Cornwall including the northern area, north and south Devon, south Herefordshire, Gloucester in the north Cotswolds and west Dorset have been added to the list...

Elite climbers from across the globe descended – or should that be ascended – on Exeter this weekend.

They were taking part in the Quay Climbing Centre’s Deep Water Solo event, which sees a seven-metre wall built into the canal basin. Competitors climb without ropes and drop in to the canal when they lose their grip.

And there were also some familiar local faces who were trying their hand at the sport for the first time.

Brave city councillors Rosie Denham and Emma Morse gave the wall a go, and they were accompanied by former footballer and Exeter City football Club...