The English high street: Axminster, Devon – the carpet town transformed by fire Despite once looking as though it might go the way of other abandoned high streets, Axminster shows some hopeful signs ...

QUESTION How did Axminster become so associated with carpets? What became of the industry? The market town of Axminster, on the River Axe in Devon, is synonymous with the manufacture of luxuriously ...

Police have released more information following an armed incident in Axminster which lasted for three days. A 34-year-old man has been released on bail until September 20 after being arrested on ...

Devon’s famous Royal carpet maker Axminster Carpets has been saved and will now be owned by its workers. A consortium of investors, including the family which restarted the historic business in 1937, ...

A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of a man who ran from police. Avon and Somerset Police said officer tried to speak to a man in Axminster in Devon about a burglary ...

A charity-run pool in Devon has announced plans to become carbon neutral due to "rocketing" energy bills. The Flamingo Pool in Axminster said it was paying an additional £50,000 a year for energy - ...

A landslip has closed a train line in Devon and caused disruption to services in and out of the county. National Rail said the incident happened at about 14:45 BST on Tuesday between Honiton and ...

Axminster Carpets has been rescued from administration, securing the future of the prestigious 265-year old carpet manufacturer and retailer. Administrators from Duff & Phelps confirmed today that the ...

THERE are plenty of fine restaurants in these parts offering fresh, high-quality produce that hasn’t been dragged half-way round the world before it ends up on your plate. But sometimes it’s worth ...