New Bishop of Exeter confirmed
The election of the new Bishop of Exeter was confirmed in a special service at Lambeth Palace last night. The Right Reverend Robert Atwell's election as the 71st Bishop of Exeter was confirmed in a...
View ArticleTiverton shop worker denies head-butting former girlfriend
A shop worker has told a jury he was acting in self defence when he headbutted a former girlfriend during a drunken visit to her home. Blake Roberts said he was protecting himself from Gemma Munday...
View ArticleIlfracombe burglar jailed for raiding girlfriend's home
A jilted boyfriend has been jailed for breaking into his ex partner's home twice and stealing money to feed his cannabis habit. Michael Prideaux also snatched a purse from a customer at an Ilfracombe...
View ArticleFull military funeral held for young Crediton soldier who died in motorcycle...
MOURNERS gathered to pay their final respects to a young soldier in Crediton today at a full military funeral. A service in memory of Lance Corporal Jamie Fleming was held at Crediton Parish Church at...
View ArticleHollywood stars Harrison Ford and Tom Hardy help Royal Marines start drumroll...
Hollywood actors Harrison Ford and Tom Hardy officially launched a world record bid for the longest continuous group drum roll being undertaken by Royal Marines band drummers. The attempt commenced at...
View ArticleBreaking: Two lanes closed on M5 near Exeter after multi-vehicle crash
Traffic is building on the M5 near Exeter this afternoon after a multi-vehicle accident. The collision near Junction 28 near Cullompton is causing long queues.Updates as we have them
View ArticleMan denies being Kingsteignton drug dealer
An alleged dealer was found with four different types of drugs worth more than £1,000 when police raided his home in Kingsteignton. Charles Baker had two sets of electronic scales, a coded list of...
View ArticleMan found guilty sex attack on a sleeping woman after Teignmouth pub crawl
A party goer has been found guilty of a sex attack on a sleeping woman after a jury rejected his portrayal of her as a drunk who enjoyed his groping. Max Drew claimed the young mother was awake and an...
View ArticleMulti-vehicle crash causes delays on M5 near Cullompton
A multi-vehicle collison cause dealys on the M5 between Cullompton and Tiverton today. The collision happened on the southbound carriageway near Junction 28 for Cullompton at around 4.30pm this...
View ArticlePictures: Thousands attend Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink
A delightful combination of food, drink and dance proved the perfect ingredients at a renowned celebration of the Westcountry's culinary expertise in Exeter. More than 16,000 people attended the Exeter...
View ArticleExeter University duo called up
Exeter University duo Lucy Demaine and Alex Powell have been named in the South West's Senior Women's Academy Programme squad. They will be joined by former Cullompton flanker Izzy Noel-Smith and...
View ArticleExeter Cathedral £1.8million project in line for top award
A £1.8 million project to renovate the library and archives building of Exeter Cathedral – the first building project there for 70 years – has been shortlisted for a top award. The work, funded solely...
View ArticleTop climate experts head for Exeter
The world's top climate scientists are coming to Exeter following a major international report into the impacts, significance and implications of climate change. The Transformational Climate Science...
View ArticleAge UK Exeter runners raise £15,000 to help city elderly
Over £15,000 has been raised to help elderly people in Exeter thanks to the energetic efforts of over 800 volunteer runners. The money was raied by Age UK Exeter's 10k run, which attracted more than...
View ArticleExeter invited to join D-Day anniversary voyage
Exeter and Exmouth residents are being called upon by a Second World War veterans' charity to help mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, by joining in a remembrance voyage later this month...
View ArticleSuspended jail time for Exeter man caught with stolen watch
A man who was given a stolen watch tried to hide it with his sleeve when police called to investigate a burglary at a house in Exeter. Derek Woods knew the watch was stolen and was found with another...
View ArticleExeter dad offers free karate lessons to beat the flab
An Exeter father of two is so worried about children not getting enough exercise that he is offering free karate lessons. Black belt Tim Anderson is now offering the free children's lessons at his...
View ArticleExeter says auf wiedersehen Beth
It's auf wiedersehen Beth for an Exeter School pupil who has won a place on a prestigious educational language course. Year 12 linguist Beth Jennings will spend three weeks in July in Germany taking...
View ArticleBen Bradshaw: New Flybe flights to London are a sign of confidence in...
It's a great sign of confidence in Exeter and our local economy that Flybe is going to start regular flights to London City Airport, writes Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw. It was not so long ago that the...
View ArticleAngling at Salcombe
The Angling Trust Wyvern Region will hold a two-day open small boat competition at Salcombe in South Devon in September. Planned for the weekend of 6-7 September, more details will soon follow. Contact...
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