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A Copplestone woman has died following a road traffic collision on the A377 that occurred last November.

78-year-old Patricia Anne Daniels was the driver of a red Nissan Almera, which was in collision with a silver Volvo C70 on the A377 just before 5pm on Tuesday 27 November 2012 at Barnstaple Cross between Crediton and Copplestone.

Mrs Daniels was taken to hospital following the incident but died on 19 February 2013.

The cause of the collision is still being investigated and officers are particularly keen to speak to the driver of a Peugeot 306, which was being...

Three fire appliances from Crediton and North Tawton were mobilised to a report of an outbuilding involving a fish smoker on Bow High Street, Crediton.

Upon arrival crews found a small fire involving contents of a two storey outbuilding.

They donned breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.

The cause of the fire was accidental and was caused by a fish smoker catching a wooden bench on fire. There was 10 per cent fire and smoke damage and the fire was extinguished using two BA and one hose reel jet.

The Crediton police team have congratulated the industrious group of volunteers who have set up the Newton-St-Cyres Neighbourhood Health Watch community scheme.

Since September this year, nearly 40 members of the local community have dedicated themselves to getting the scheme off the ground.

PC Keith Bradshaw and PCSO Lisa Crocker have worked closely with the group to help support its work. They have attended regular meetings, liaising closely with the local community and its volunteers to help ensure a smooth launch.

Neighbourhood Health Watch brings together local...

Commuters were confronted with what looked like a river on their usual route into work today as these images show...

Commuters travelling between Exeter and Crediton faced major disruption today after the A377 was completely flooded.

Only HGVs, tractors and the occasional 4X4 driver like the one pictured above managed to make it through.

Buses full of passengers were forced to turn around and one lorry became stuck for a few minutes when it slid into a ditch.

Traffic was backed up through Crediton and in the other direcation towards Exeter.

It was scene repeated across the county after a night of torrential rain.

The Book Shop on Crediton High Street took a big step towards a new social enterprise era on Saturday 17th November with the launch of the share issue to create Crediton Community Bookshop.

The enterprise has already gained outstanding support. Patrons have been announced as Dame Babette Cole , Michael Morpurgo , Mal Peet and William Trevor . Speaking about them earlier this year, Michael Morpurgo said: "Every town needs a great book shop. Crediton has one. Long may it continue!"

The committee behind the initiative is full of plans to make this not just a...

Will the ways we produce and distribute our food in Devon continue into the future? This is a major question to be addressed at mid-Devon conference next month.

Food is a critical issue for Devon’s economy and environment. Farming, fishing and food production are essential components of our culture. In addition, there is traditional Devon fare, food festivals, meat, fruit and vegetable competitions and hundreds of restaurants or eating places.

Yet at the same time, food poverty is a growing reality for some local people. The growth in Food Banks in the...

Passed peacefully away at the Exeter Hospice on July 25th 2015, aged 29 years.

A loving husband, brother and friend to many, who will be greatly missed by all.

Funeral service at Crediton Parish Church on Friday August 7th at 3pm, followed by a private cremation, family only to attend.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Hospiscare by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 94-95 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3LB

Please wear something bright.

The family of a soldier who died after his motorbike was involved in a collision with a lorry in Pembrokeshire say he was “much loved by all his family and friends”.

Lance Corporal Jamie Stewart Fleming (21), from Spinning Path Gardens, Crediton, was based with the Royal Corps of Signals at Brawdy, Pembrokeshire.

He died at the scene of the accident on the A487 Felindre Farchog to Cardigan road at about 1.40pm on Good Friday, April 18.

Jamie was the son of Alison and Stewart, brother of Rory and described as a “dear grandson, nephew, cousin, friend and brother-in-...

Neff is delighted to announce Ashgrove Kitchens Ltd of Crediton as the winner of the Master Partner Bake it Yourself Award.

Held annually the Neff MasterPartner awards celebrate the very best Neff kitchen specialists around the country. Initially created to direct consumers to the dealer with the best displays who deliver expert product advice, the Neff MasterPartner awards have become an aspirational accolade for Neff dealers throughout the UK.

Neff challenged all MasterPartners to create the ‘Ultimate Biscuit’, demonstrating a creative flair for baking, a working level of...