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Get ready to Laugh out Loud with Exeter's comedy festival
Let's face it, winter is a time when we all need cheering up, and the Exeter Laugh Out Loud Comedy Festival could be just the tonic. Now in its fourth year, it runs until Friday, February 7, across a...
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Businessman who pretended to be his much shorter brother branded dishonest by...
A failed haulage boss who stole his brother's identity so he could stay in business has been branded thoroughly dishonest by a Judge. Shaun Standen pretended to be his older brother Kevin to get round...
View ArticleDoctors warn on impact of grim weather to come
Health bosses have urged extra care over the coming days as more rain and colder weather is forecast to move in. The Exeter-based Met Office has issued several amber and yellow warnings for the next...
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Tiverton man in court charged with eight counts of historic rape
A 60-year-old man from Tiverton has appeared before a Crown Court judge accused of allegations of historic sex abuse. Phillip Edwards was not required to make a plea at the short preliminary hearing at...
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Burglar who targeted students at Exeter University jailed
A homeless burglar has been jailed after he smashed down doors in a student accommodation block to steal valuables from rooms. Gareth Preston was caught red-handed by a maintenance man as he raided the...
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East Devon's Deer Park hotel among winners at South West Tourism Excellence...
A country house hotel in East Devon was among the winners when businesses from across the region gathered at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2013-14. The Deer Park, near Honiton, picked up...
View ArticleCentral overcome Tiverton
Tiverton Youth 2 Central United 3 CENTRAL United made it three wins out of four by beating Tiverton Youth in a thrilling division two match. Tiverton took the lead, only for Pacey Large to level after...
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Former Exeter City manager Peter Fox will face historic abuse charges
Former Exeter City manager Peter Fox will face historic charges of abuse next year. The former Stoke City goalkeeper is being sued by George Blackstock, a former apprentice, over accusations Fox, aged...
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Chagstock Festival 2014 headline acts announced
CHAGSTOCK FESTIVAL have announced that million-selling alt-rock legends, The Waterboys, will headline their main stage on Saturday night. Chagstock is one of the Westcountry's best-loved festivals. Set...
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Exeter Christmas market wins national award after drawing in 500,000 visitors...
Exeter's Christmas Market has won a prestigious national award. The festive market was awarded the title of 'Speciality Market of the Year' by the National Association of British Market Authorities at...
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Water innovations on the agenda at Exeter Initiative for Science & Technology...
Water was the common theme flowing through a diverse collection of talks at the latest meeting of the Exeter Initiative for Science & Technology. Mike Davies, head of procurement at South West...
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Have you seen this man? Police appeal to find Dawlish holiday park robbery...
Police are appealing for the public's helping in finding a man suspected of being involved in the robbery of a Dawlish holiday park last summer. Dean Smart (pictured) is wanted in connection with a...
View ArticleJury discharged in Newton Abbot baby cruelty case
The jury have been discharged from reaching a verdict in the case of a man accused of injuring a 21-month-old baby girl at her mother's home in Newton Abbot. Liam Bray will now have to wait to discover...
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Calls for new Exeter Library room to be named after founder of Penguin Books
Could the founder of Penguin Books be commemorated by having a room in the refurbished Exeter Central Library named after him? Members of Exeter Board were happy with the decision to name the revamped...
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Update: No trains between Exeter and Newton Abbot until Wednesday due to...
UPDATE: There are currently no trains Exeter St Davids to Newton Abbot because of poor weather. The delays will last until Wednesday 5 February due to major damage caused by the weather. Passengers...
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What you should know about... Seth Lakeman
Devon-based Seth Lakeman has been at the forefront of the re-emergence of British Folk. His new album Word of Mouth is released on Monday, February 3, which coincides with a tour, including a date at...
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Devon artisans: Topsham's Eric Horne, with toys to treasure
Self-taught toymaker Eric Horne is renowned worldwide for his hand-crafted wooden creations. Since discovering a hidden talent for making traditional toys nearly 40 years ago, Eric has become a...
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Topsham landowners accuse Environment Agency of "ignorance"
The Environment Agency (EA) has been accused of "ignorance" and "arrogance" as business owners, campaigners and farmers warn that the failures of the Somerset Levels could be repeated on a small scale...
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Drivers warned of ice on roads after parts of Exeter and East Devon see a...
Drivers are being reminded to take extra care on Tuesday morning after roads across Devon saw ice and a dusting of snow on Monday night. East Devon and Exeter saw a dusting of snow and hail in parts....
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Athletics round-up: Exmouth Harriers' Merson retains Fulfords Five title
EXMOUTH HARRIERS TOM Merson won his hometown race for the second year in a row as he finished first in Exmouth Harriers' Fuldfords Five road race. Running as a Harrier, his second-claim club, Merson...
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