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Science, technology, engineering and maths award for city college

Two adults and new-born escape Woodbury blaze

Observatory gets cash for classrooms

Unwanted books add up to £20k

Samuel Micklewright, 22, from Torquay is on the run

Disciplinary action against police officers, and recognition that further training needed

Some locals say it's been going on for years.

Drug-user spits, urinates and tries to bite

He was taking part in a fundraising ride for the Devon Air Ambulance.

They've rescued 3 people in the last 4 days.

Devon and Somerset asks people to take care

The Devon stage of the cycle race takes place in 7 weeks, but you can take part in your own competition!

Charity fundraiser takes to sea in floating tub

"Significantly reduced number of staff" leads to cancellations

Brother and sister have been located, five hours after going missing in Barnstaple

Friday the 13th turns sour for solo sailor with no safety equipment

Its head becomes a national leader of education too

Plans have been submitted for one at Pynes Hill, 1/2 a mile from the one at Rydon Lane

South West Water advises fixing leaks, but makes no comment on bathing together

East Devon council takes horses on loan from bird charity

Appeals to locate man who went out at 2 one morning and hasn't been seen by loved ones since

US President's trip has provoked people to gather across the UK

Duke and Duchess of Cornwall will attend Honiton 'Gate to Plate'

The RMT union's in dispute about guards

Tickets to pick up people from Plymouth, Ashburton and Exeter snapped up

It will make the area next to Samuel Jones and Puerto Lounge on a single level.

Barnstaple's Pathfield School nudging towards top rating

Fire reported on board ship; cargo removed to cool naturally

Devon man trains for endurance challenge by delivering papers

Police are urgently appealing for witnesses.

The shop is charging the child's age for a bear.

It's in force between 1100 and 2000 TOMORROW (Friday 13th July)

They say the World Cup, hot weather and extra visitors are putting unprecedented demand on them

It's been paid for by the developer building houses near by.

The two women got cut off by the tide yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 11th July)

Councillors unanimously agreed to the changes.

East Devon Council says the license won't allow it.

The Environment Agency says there's an "urgent need" for the company to improve.

One of them had a knuckle duster.

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service carried out a training exercise this morning (July 11).

Gareth Southgate says coming to Devon made the players bond.

Geoffrey Cox QC is the first Devon MP to join government top table since Labour's Ben Bradshaw in 2010

Bomb was found by people scuba divers near the pier

40-year-old man attacked in city centre passes away after nine days

Five new Girls rugby clubs have started thanks to Saturday’s event in Dawlish.

The learner pool in Tiverton will be closed while refurbishment takes place.

CCTV records person climbing building to dislodge effigy

More carers are getting parking tickets as they cannot find anywhere to park, councillors have claimed.

Builders are 'bullying, abusing and intimidating' enforcement officers, councillors claim.

"We'll put a copper there. No one will paint over them when a copper's standing there," says councillor

Alarm may have been going off for prolonged period between 1 and 7am

Strictly's Jonnie Peacock launches research at Whipton Barton Junior School

Blazes on consecutive days in Torquay started deliberately

Brexit is a distraction to major issues facing country, claims Ben Bradshaw

But only half of it's working.

New stand is on track for October opening

It happened in the early hours of yesterday morning (Sunday 8th July)

It happened on Tuesday (3rd July) near Feniton

Police were called to Honicknowle Lane Overbridge just before 10pm on Saturday (7th July)

One casualty taken to hospital by air ambulance

Brian Greenslade will now sit as an Independent after sexual harassment allegations

£60,000 is likely to be raised in 'pink fizz' night out

Around 20 yobs endanger life at Dawlish

Event starts at The Quay at 1pm, barely giving riders time to make it back for the football

Car overturns near Devon/Somerset border

Fire crews were called just before 7.30pm last night (Friday 6th July)

The Cathedral occupies prime land in city and CoE has identified serious [financial] faults

Bearded men to compete in facial hair championships in Devon today (Saturday 7th July)

Topsham singer-songwriter Steve Knightley is surprised as beret awarded as concert ends

‘We will not tolerate any actions that leave staff feeling threatened, fearful or intimidated, or disrespected’ say council group leaders.

David Williams, who was from the town, was attacked outside The Three Elms pub on Thursday 28 June following England's World Cup game against Belguim.

TB strikes at Paignton Zoo. Indu, 14, put to sleep to protect other lions

The animal welfare charity is concerned the birds have been gaining access to waste products from a local brewery or alcohol producer.

The owners of Springwell Nursery in Ide want to build a new sales area which would include a café, a restaurant, a new storage and warehouse building and a car parking area.

It's part of a programme of archaeological investigations and is also expected to help their recovery.

Ladies will have to breed more if proposed school is ever to fill places, says Exmouth councillor

Clifton Hill's demise will not affect ski slope’s autumn timetable

Topsham Library opened its doors to the public earlier this week

Devon County Council takes strongest possible measure against Brian Greenslade

Mike Joyce was fed-up with budget cuts that neglect the cleaning of important signs.

The warning is so healthcare professionals can prepare.

Preferred contractor to start initial work, including archeological investigations, ahead of construction of St. Sidwell's Point

Thirteen courts across the city don't charge during Wimbledon fortnight

The project, at St Andrew’s Primary School, has been completed over three years.

Officers were called at around 7.30 pm last night (Tuesday 3rd July)

British Transport Police say it happened overnight Monday (2nd July) into Tuesday (3rd July)

University of Exeter scientists attached tiny tags to Asian hornets, which provide a major threat to bees, to follow them to their nests.

The roof cladding, handrails and anti-slip treads have been the most recent development on the £3.5 million project.

It'll become only the 6th site in the UK to have one of the giant lizards.

Mid Devon District to email teenagers when they come of age

No BODY foresaw plans for former asylum's mortuary to become a living space

Plans approved by seven votes to six

The county council is going to assist Exeter City Council to handle penalty charge notices issued in off street parking areas.

On Sunday (July 1) local emergency services were invited to Exmouth lifeboat station to take part in various scenarios, played by actors.

The chief constables of Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police have said that merging the two police forces is the right thing to do.

The 66-bed home drew unanimous backing from councillors

A beach near Torquay where crime writer Agatha Christie used to take a dip looks like a slum...according to a local resident.

Heavy lifting gear from Middlemoor attends Umberleigh incident

Planners recommend 350 new homes on greenfield land off Dinan Way

Temperatures are dangerously high for some people

But St. Nicholas would like to reunite little bird with its owner

It happened at around 5.45pm on Sunday (1st July)

Exmouth Town Hall embraces Pride and Armed Forces Day

It happened on Saturday night (30th June) at around 11pm outside Tesco Metro on the High Street.

Exeter councillors happy for 48 new homes on old school site, but developers asked to find a new route to access them

Sunday session brings coastal emergency services together

Free event in Dawlish on Saturday will be competitive and family-friendly (and embrace a World Cup quarter final)

Plastic waste now being brought to shore by dedicated boat for recycling

Suspected early dementia may have been involved

Boy initially helps her from sea onto a ledge, whist TWO helicopters and lifeboat rush to scene

The man had set fire to a car in Totnes at around 5am on Saturday 30 June

The Olympic medal winner revealed he was expecting a child via a surrogate in the US earlier this year.

Tavistock teenager thought to have taken ecstasy

Surfaces fail as the mercury rises

Middle-of-the-night bank holiday attack on man was unprovoked

The guides have been produced by The Exe Estuary Management Partnership (EEMP)

A consultation is now open.

Where you can and can't light up to get the sand amongst your sausages

Severe disruption following early morning collision

More of the crumbling cliffs at Pennington Point crash into the sea.

Ban on camper vans on Exmouth seafront starts on Monday

Scheme had been recommended for refusal, but councillors give the nod after amendments

Council-owned company could build and manage homes for sale and rent

The Chief Inspector found serious concerns last month.

Group "did exactly the right thing" in calling Coastguard

Police received a call from a walker just before 8pm last night (Tuesday 26th June)

A number of calls were received just before 0430 this morning (Wednesday 27th June)

Oldest local courier is 72-year-old Yeoford pensioner who dealt drugs via his son

Margaret Elston, 38, hasn't been seen since Monday evening

Groundbreaking ceremony takes place for replacement for Heavitree Road police station

Protest is over newly installed phone mast metres from playground

Work is starting today on Exeter's new £29 million police station and custody suite at Middlemoor. 

15-year-old Hannah Bragg was talented horse rider

Witnesses sought to incident involving 65-year-old found unconscious near South Molton

Tory and Labour MPs support £13 million bid for bus and rail stations

Defender Aaron Martin, 28, moves to St James Park from Oxford United

Man threatened at knifepoint three miles off Slapton Sands

No replacement buses for cancelled Exeter services in Sunday night shambles

Two fires at the weekend thought to be arson, but girl is rescued from swing

Royal Mail has released the stats as part of their Dog Awareness Week.

The pair from Tavistock were found on Saturday afternoon.

Dylan Taylor from Torquay wasn't at Exeter Crown Court for the sentencing - it's believed he fled to Thailand.

Jessica, aged 6, was visiting Paignton zoo when the bird went for her face and neck.

Police are currently investigating a vicious assault which happened near Sharkham Point car park in Brixham on Tuesday 19 June.

Julia Mercer was accompanied by 40 other protesters chained to Parliament railings; asking UK to sign Nuclear weapons ban

The new English Football League fixtures have been released.

Reuben Williams died in a car crash 6 months ago.

There are calls for more investment in Devon's roads to help reduce fatal car accidents.

"It's a once in a life time opportunity to meet him (Anthony Joshua) and It was a fantastic experience," says Exeter fan.

Following a plea from schoolchildren, Devon County Council will phase out its use of the most polluting single-use plastic products within two years.

Exeter City Council have had to find an extra £250,000 to replace the Kings Arms Bridge after a ‘cock-up’ by Devon County Council’s bridge engineers.

On the evening of 11 June, two lifeboats were called to action following a 999 call to the Coastguard.

Stagecoach are set to back down on their decision to increase child fares by 200 per cent after a raft of angry protests.

Plans have been submitted to bring the fast food giant to the region as part of a scheme that would also see a roadside service and petrol station built next to the A30.

Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police are advising people of the consequences of drinking too much and letting their emotions get the better of them during this summer’s World Cup.

Work on Station road is due to complete on time and the road will re-open on 8th June as planned.

Traffic chaos likely as South Western Railway, which runs between Exeter and London Waterloo, announce more strikes

Exeter Chiefs trio Henry Slade, Luke Cowan-Dickie and Harry Williams have all been named in Eddie Jones' England side for Saturday's first Test against South Africa at at Ellis Park, Johannesburg.

Council’s beaches are among the very best in the country, meeting the highest environmental standards.

Antarctica’s most remote and pristine habitats are contaminated with micro-plastic waste and persistent hazardous chemicals, shows research from Exeter University. 

Anna and Ella (pictured) are on a mission to help Salcombe become more plastic clever.

A funding boost to create additional school places and state-of-the-art facilities for children with special educational needs and disabilities will enable vulnerable children in Devon to be taught closer to home.

Developments continue both on and off the pitch at St James Park, with Exeter City FC’s new stand making good progress.

Its been reported that former Exeter City manger Paul Tisdale, who spent 12 years with the Grecians, will be confirmed as MK Dons manger in a press conference later this afternoon at 5pm.

Sam Simmonds, Nic White and Olly Woodburn have all been named in the Premiership team of the season compiled by OPTA

There has been a dramatic rise in homelessness approaches in East Devon.

Calls have been made to ban horses from galloping on the golden sands of Exmouth seafront.

Tisdale, the longest serving manager in English football, has decided not to renew his contract with the Grecians after 12 years in charge.

Tisdale, the former longest serving manager in English football, has decided not to renew his contract with the Grecians after 12 years in charge.

A report last year concluded that there was potential for a multi-purpose, city centre entertainment venue, with the Corn Exchange site in Fore Street being the preferred option.

The Beast from the East has left dozens of routes across Dartmoor in poor condition.

Nearly 1,000 fly-tipping incidents were reported in Teignbridge during 2016/17 with the council collecting around 500 tonnes of dumped rubbish.

There have been nearly 800 claims from residents whose homes have ‘reduced in value’ since the construction of the South Devon Highway, it has been revealed.

A giant screen will be displayed at St James Park for England’s three group matches in the World Cup next month.

‘Awesome’ and ‘epic’ were among the words used by children enjoying the new Jurassic-themed play park on Exmouth seafront.

Police are appealing for information following two burglaries which happened on Wednesday 23 May 2018 in Sidmouth.

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Devon tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday.

Extra classrooms are set to be built at the school in Clapper Lane as part of what Devon County Council calls a ‘phased expansion.’

The South West’s ambulance service is still failing to get to the most critically ill patients in good time, according to figures released by NHS England.

Three second-half goals from Coventry sealed them a comfortable 3-1 victory in front of 50 thousand spectators at Wembley. 

Saracens are the 2018 Premiership Champions after beating Exeter Chiefs 27-10 at Twickenham. 

“The best night ever...” campaign aims to educate young people about enjoying themselves at social occasions and reminds them to take measures to ensure they protect their personal safety.

A Freedom of Information request to the council shows that there have been 1,380 parking fines issued in 2016, 2017 and 2018 to foreign-registered vehicles that remain unpaid and written-off.

It comes after the Devon County Council successfully placed a bid for £272,000 from the Department for Transport to deliver the training in the county.

Very warm and humid conditions will lead to thunderstorms developing across parts of the South West on Saturday and Sunday.

Plans for Exmouth’s new multi-million pound watersports centre are set to be given the go-ahead.

Sheets of sharp-edged metal, street cones, and a very corroded old bike were among the hazardous items removed for the Exe Estuary in a recent clean-up event.

Joe Simmonds starts at fly-half for the Exeter Chiefs in tomorrow's Aviva Premiership Final at Twickenham.

"We want promotion dearly, so do the supporters," says Exeter manager Paul Tisdale

Exeter Chiefs play Saracens this weekend in the Aviva Premiership Final at Twickenham.

Exeter Chiefs reach their third successive Premiership final at Twickenham with a 36-5 semi-final victory against Newcastle Falcons.

Around 400 runners are taking part in the Exeter Marathon today

Bicton College Pride of Devon awards, hosted by Radio Exe, held at Devon County Showground on Friday

Exeter came out triumphant in a 3-1 victory against Lincoln in front of a sold out St James Park in the League 2 Play-Off Semi-Final second leg. 

Devon’s largest horse rescue charity today appealed for owners to keep their animals under control after one of their ponies was badly bitten in a suspected dog attack.

Ikea yesterday (Tuesday 15th May) unveiled a striking sculpture based on an original Exeter Clinker boat, made from over 500 pieces of Ikea glassware.

Exeter Chiefs and England international Don Armand is on a five-man shortlist to be crowned Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Year.

Exeter City striker Jayden Stockley, who is the clubs top goal scorer this season, is one of 137 names selected to form part of the Emirates FA Cup final match ball.

The British Horse Society has released figures highlighting that between 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, incidents in Devon rose from 7 to 17, the highest figure in the South West.

Police are appealing for information after a theft of a silver car trailer from outside a house in Bideford. 

Revised plans for a new business park that could create 250 new jobs at the edge of Sidford have been revealed.

The event, hosted in Sydney, will take place between 20 Oct 2018 – 28 Oct 2018

Exeter drew 0-0 against Lincoln in the first leg Play-Off Semi-Final last week. A win for the Grecians tomorrow (Thursday) at St James Park would see them progress to Wembley for the second successive year.

Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale is expecting a tough challenge as they take on Lincoln City in the play-offs tomorrow.

Tories in Exeter have slammed the ‘disgusting and devastating’ news that Clifton Hill Sports Centre is set to close – and have accused the council of shutting anything that gets in the way of their proposed new leisure centre.

A controversial housing development on green land near Exeter will finals be built.

The store has created 370 jobs, with over 85% of co-workers recruited from the Exeter and Devon area

Goal-line technology will be used for Exeter City's play-off fixture against Lincoln for the first time ever.

Play-off Semi-Final tickets for Exeter City v Lincoln are still on sale whilst Exeter Chiefs Aviva Premiership Semi-Final has sold out.

The RSPCA received 217 calls, including 7 in Devon, about dogs locked in hot cars across England over the Bank Holiday weekend.

The section of the A379 between Slapton and Strete Gate has been closed since early March after most of the road was washed away or undermined during Storm Emma.

Litter clearing contract 'not enough' to cope with demand as litter louts leave Exeter's Cathedral Green in a state

Exeter City end their final scheduled League 2 game on a high with a 1-0 victory against mid-table Colchester at St James Park.

Exeter City welcome Colchester United to St James Park tomorrow in their final League Two match of the season.

Despite a guaranteed home semi-final and officially topping the premiership table last weekend, Exeter Chiefs remain with a strong team tomorrow as they face Harlequins at the Stoop.

Primary schools in Devon have just six weeks to get involved with a new road safety project that focuses on giving children the right to walk safely in their communities.

New litter picking boards encouraging beach goers to collect marine litter every time they visit beaches in Teignbridge have been installed.

Some of the most beautiful, ‘protected’ landscapes in the South West is at serious risk from housing developments under new Government proposals, the Devon branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England is warning

Residents of the historic Atwill Palmer Almshouses in Exeter will be offered alternative accommodation while improvement work to three historic Victorian buildings in Exeter.

The Dawlish Warren car parks required significant improvement works to alleviate health and safety issues.

It comes after the death of a six-month-old boy from Devon.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a young girl was approached by an unknown man who tried to pull her towards his vehicle.

Members of law club were exposed in May be fellow students, who were outraged by a series of social media messages.

Exeter Chiefs duo Don Armand and Sam Simmonds are on a five-man shortlist to be crowned the Rugby Players’ Association Players' Player of the Year for 2018.

Police were called at 4:30pm on Sunday 29 April with reports of a multiple vehicle collision on the A538 Musbury, near Axminster.

Earlier this morning (2nd May 2018), a first-floor bedroom was destroyed by an accidental fire.

Teignmouth’s MP Anne Marie Morris has said she is deeply disappointed at plans that could see the town’s hospital close.

There have been 10 alleged UFO or alien sightings that have been reported to Devon and Cornwall Police in the last three years, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.

Exeter City have confirmed that tickets for the home leg of the League Two play-off semi-final will go through the priority system and will be charged at match day prices with no advanced discounts.

Playing on home soil, Exmouth beat Brixham 28-8 in the Devon Senior Cup Semi Final yesterday (1st May 2018)

Police say a man wanted for recall to prison has links with the south Devon area.

A fictional film depicting the dark side of Morris dancers - made by an Exeter man - is getting its online premiere today.

Devon residents fork out twice as much as London's Westminster area in household running costs.

Thirteen of the 39 places on Exeter City Council to be contested on Thursday

The reigning Premiership champions scored four tries to secure a 34-19 bonus point victory In front of yet another sold out Sandy Park

Devon and Cornwall's Assistant Chief Constable has taken to social media to highlight the number of attacks on police officers.

A Just Giving page has been set up to raise money to pay the vets' bills for the Exeter cat severely injured in an acid attack.

Improvement works to Market Walk shopping centre in Newton Abbot are making the town look ‘so much lighter’ already, a leading councillor has said.

The festival, labeled as one of the best literary festivals in the UK, will take place in September 2018.

MPs and Exeter Diocese urged to help support broadband provision for rural communities

Crime figures, published yesterday, (26 April 2018), show a rise in recorded crime for Devon and Cornwall Police with the Force having the 7th lowest crime rate in England and Wales.

It's an exception that's worrying the sport's ruling body.

Exeter City, who are currently fourth in League Two, travel to Stevenage tomorrow (Saturday).

Ali Hepher, Chiefs head coach, believes his Exeter Chiefs side face the ‘perfect test’ when Sale Sharks provide the opposition at a packed-out Sandy Park tomorrow (3pm).

High wire adventure course for children planned for Go Ape near Exeter

Work is underway on a new two-way cycle path which will form part of a strategic cycle route connecting the east of Exeter to the university and the city centre.

The work needs to be done as there are areas within the Dawlish Warren car parks which require significant improvement works due to health and safety issues.

Figures from NHS England reveal paramedics took an average of nearly 10 minutes to get to those patients deemed to be the most life-threatening during March - the national target time is 7 minutes.

Devon's ambulance workers are constantly being physically attacked by the people they're trying to help - and their union, the GMB, says not enough action's taken by police.

Police are investigating a reported rape in Tiverton.

A man's been arrested after a drugs raid in Honiton.

Exeter College-based Academy rugby team, sponsored by South West Communications Group, prepare for the Sanix World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament later this month in Japan. 

Another loss for relegated Torquay disappoints home fans

A royal marine who got lost during a training exercise sparked a major search in the Gutter Tor area

A snake has been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at a house in Exeter.

Bus user groups have slammed the news that there will be yet another cancellation of the closure of Exeter Bus Station.

Westexe Puma’s (Under 14's) have progressed into the national finals after winning their regional tournament in emphatic style.

The 123rd Devon County Show was unveiled on Friday, April 20. 

City’s leading goal scorer Jayden Stockley scored twice but Exeter were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw against Crawley Town at St James Park.

A ground level trampoline, a large climbing frame made from rope and a zip wire are among the plans for a new play park in Axminster.

35-year-old Liam Clark's been in custody since his arrest last summer.

Police in East Devon have issued a warning to the public following a number of burglaries in the area.

Owners of the closed Carinas nightclub in Sidmouth have said that they made the best efforts they could to make it profitable, as £250,000 proposals to turn it into a trendy restaurant have been revealed.

Volunteers from Exmouth lifeboat station were called upon to help four people in three incidents in under 24 hours between 13 and 14 April.                                                       

Heavy rain and the resultant flood water has forced the closure of a pedestrian walkway at the Stover Canal.

Lloyds Banking Group has announced that 49 branches will be closed, including some in Devon.

Today (18th April 2018) is the hottest day of the year so far in Devon.

Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Exeter.

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information following a robbery in Exeter.

Exeter City kept their automatic play-offs hopes alive with another victory against Chesterfield yesterday (17th April).

Speed restrictions and temporary traffic lights will be in place for the next three weeks to repair the damaged cover plates which have reached a critical condition.

Jayden Stockely heads in his 17th goal of the season as Exeter keep play-off hopes alive with victory over bottom of the table Chesterfield. 

The tribunal, to determine the fee Exeter City will receive from Chelsea for Ethan Ampadu, will take place tomorrow (Wednesday, April 18).

"We were right last time" claim protestors

Wetherspoons has used Twitter to tell its 44,000 followers that it is quitting social media. 

Planning application for the new structure near the seafront is due to be submitted to planners in the next few weeks.

Devon’s MPs have been reacting to the bombing of specific targets in Syria yesterday morning.

Drivers who speed through Kingskerswell could soon get their come-uppance, as a new group prepares to monitor their speed.

A poster that parodies Exmouth is causing some controversy in the town - but also a degree of recognition that there's an element of truth in the illustration.

A new congestion-busting road linking Exeter with Cranbrook and the Science Park that avoids M5 junction 29 is fully open.

An East Devon tourist attraction is closed today after a lorry collided with overhead power lines.

An Exeter based police officer is warning elderly people not to be taken in by email scams.

The Devon County Show is planning a special day out for three local couples on Show Friday (May 18) who were married on May 19, in celebration of the Royal wedding.

A decision on the first phase of planned £250 million of major improvements to the North Devon Link Road is expected later this year.

The search is on for people interested in becoming magistrates in Devon.

It's claimed that crime has risen by 10% across the South West in the last two years.

Police are appealing for help to locate 73-year-old George Smith who is reported missing from Torquay.

Police are trying to track down the owner of the dog.

4th place Exeter City travel to league leaders Accrington Stanley on Saturday.

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter is set to welcome his biggest intake of academy players into his squad next season. 

Nearly 700 potholes a day are being reported to Devon County Council – twice the normal rate – it has been revealed.

Investment in cycle routes in Exeter vital to tackle city's fragile traffic system, says councillor.

Some road signs in Devon have been out of action since a cyber-attack hit the county council last year – prompting one councillor to say he has been expecting a morning greeting from Vladimir Putin ever since.

The British Horse Society has released figures showing a rise in incidents between horses and vehicles in Devon.

At the EFL Annual Awards evening on Sunday, April 15, Phil Bater will be unveiled as the EFL League 2 Supporter of the Year.