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Devon Open Studios is a unique opportunity to meet artists in their studios in some of the most beautiful, unexplored parts of Devon. In addition to being able to buy art direct from the creator, many demonstrate, give talks or give you a chance to have a go.

This year's Devon Open Studios will run between 6th – 21st of September.

Only at Open Studios can the visitor experience the people, creative process and ideas that unfold within the private studios of artists. Many artists also give demonstrations and show works in progress, allowing the rare chance to see the art...

Significant works to repair the damage in Topsham caused by the winter storms have been completed a day early..

The repairs, to the flood defence wall at Bowling Green Marsh, Topsham were funded by Exeter City Council.

Contractors working for the City Council began work on 28 April and finished a day earlier than the expected Friday 30 May today.

A large section of the coastal defence alongside the River Clyst frontage was severely damaged during the high tides and storm damage in January and February.

This resulted in a breach which allowed the high tides...

Police in Cullompton are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in the Town. The incident occurred in Middle Mill Lane, Cullompton, between 11.30pm and midnight on Sunday 25th May. A 19yr old woman was walking down Middle Mill Lane, Cullompton, from the High Street, towards the Tesco Superstore when she was pushed from behind by a man.

She fell to the floor and whilst there the man grabbed her handbag. He then rifled through the bag briefly, removing a bank card and threw the bag back on to the floor before making off from the scene. The victim received only minor grazing to...

The RNLI has released footage today of the dramatic moment a lifeboat crew from tackled an out-of control motorboat in Teignmouth Harbour.

The video shows a crew from Teignmouth RNLI lasso the boat under their control before getting to the boat’s controls.

The small motorboat lost control after the boat’s owner fell overboard whilst leaning over the side to recover his mooring near Polly Steps

The owner had unclipped the 'kill-cord'-which stops the engine if disconnected- from himself and somehow managed to push the throttle lever to full power.

The result...