The Midweek Herald has celebrated publishing its 1,000th edition.

The east Devon free sheet was set up in 1982 and was the Sidmouth area's first free newspaper.

It is well-known for its campaigning editorial, recently highlighted by coverage of plans for a 'new town' of 2,900 homes which promoted 21,500 residents to register their opinions to the local council.

Readers were also recently touched by the plight of a sick dog that needed a hip replacement - and sent in £1,000 on the same day the paper was published.

Lighter stories over the years include the tale of a Colyford woman who scooped £330,000 on the National lottery after coming up with the numbers in a dream, and the Seaton woman who the a lavish party - complete with strippers - to celebrate her divorce.

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