PLANS for a new Lidl Supermarket were given the go-ahead to include a new Store, 114 parking spaces, servicing and landscaping at Commercial Road, Lords Meadow Industrial Estate in Crediton.

A serious traffic accident happened in Crediton High Street in which pedestrian, Di Perry, was struck by a car which came backwards across the pavement and came to rest in the front of the Helmores office damaging part of the window.

Devon Air Ambulance celebrated its 30th Anniversary having completed more than 30,000 missions, bringing advanced, time-critical care to communities across Devon.

Buskers entertained shoppers in Crediton and raised £182 for Busk It!

Rail travel was halted between Exeter St David’s and Crediton when a fire broke out in fields next to the railway track at Newton St Cyres.

A Cream Tea, which raised more than £2,500 for ELF, was held in the garden of Andre and Bridget Pike at Waterbridge, Morchard Road, Morchard Bishop and was organised by Crediton ELF Fundraising Group.

A group of Crediton people, including Mayor, Cllr Liz Brookes-Hocking supported a ceremony in Avranches, France commemorating the liberation of the town.

Okehampton Show was held in Mediterranean temperatures, but it did not stop thousands of people braving the heat and enjoying the day.

Offices, homes and a pub were flooded in Crediton when a thunderstorm produced torrential rain in the town.

Children enjoyed singing, crafts and games at a Holiday Club held at Crediton Congregational Church.

A large barn fire at East Village, fought by eight fire crews, resulted in a significant loss for the farmer.

Almost 40 planes flew to Eggesford Airfield to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the airfield. There were also a number of vintage vehicles at the event.

A heart-wrenching two-day exhibition featuring images from the conflict in Ukraine, taken by Kostiantyn and Vlada Liberov, was held at the Boniface Centre in Crediton. The exhibition was organised by Devon Ukrainian Association and Crediton International Social Cultural Organisation (CISCO).