Holland vs Chile: World Cup preview
Netherlands skipper Robin van Persie says his side will go all out to win against Chile as the Dutch look to claim top spot in Group B of the World Cup. Qualification from the group stages is already...
View ArticleCroatia v Mexico: World Cup preview
Photobombing his players and engaging regularly on Twitter, Miguel Herrera is certainly making sure he enjoys his time in Brazil. But when it comes to matters on the pitch, the charismatic Mexico coach...
View ArticleCoastguards rescue girl from Dawlish sea and man from River Exe in Powderham
Teignmouth Coastguard and an ambulance crew were called to Coryton Cove, Dawlish after an eight year old girl got into trouble in the water on Saturday afternoon. The crews received the call out just...
View ArticleEngland's Hodgson promises to make changes for Coast Rica game
England boss Roy Hodgson has promised to make multiple changes for his side's final World Cup group game against Costa Rica to give his whole squad game-time at the tournament. Hodgson's men are...
View ArticleGerrard won't rush decision on future with England
Steven Gerrard will wait until the final curtain comes down on England's World Cup campaign to make a decision on his international future. The England skipper was widely tipped to announce his...
View ArticleGovernment to tackle rural phone reception 'blackspots'
Mobile phone blackspots in rural areas that leave people with calls being cut off mid-conversation could become a thing of the past under plans reportedly being discussed by ministers. Negotiations are...
View ArticleFargo Season Two: Will Gus and Molly make a return?
With the season finale of Fargo making an explosive exit fans across the world have immediately asked the question will there be a season two? Fargo, based in the same universe as the Coens' film but...
View ArticleTransfers: Hazard to Barcelona, Mangala to Man U, Moreno to Liverpool and the...
Our pick of the transfer rumours from across the papers this morning. 1) Hazard to Barcelona? Chelsea and Belgium star Eden Hazard could be on his way to Barca in a surprise move if the Spanish giants...
View ArticleMatch Report: Croatia 1 Mexico 3
Mexico captain Rafael Marquez led by example thumping in a second-half header to set his country on the way to a place in the World Cup's last 16, knocking out ten-man Croatia in the process. With both...
View ArticleEngland v Costa Rica: Hodgson says victory is the focus after making nine...
Roy Hodgson insists he has learnt many painful lessons from his time in Brazil although England's boss says the time for reflection will not come until after the final group game against Costa Rica....
View ArticleMatch report: Cameroon 1 Brazil 4
Brazil finally arrived at their own World Cup party with a champagne display of attacking football as they beat Cameroon 4-1 at the Estadio Nacional. Fittingly the 100th goal of the tournament fell to...
View ArticleBeacon Heath police see increase in anti-social behaviour
Beacon Heath neighbourhood police have been busy dealing with an increase in anti-social behaviour over the past few weeks. They report that the issues have ranged from throwing stones at cars and...
View ArticleExeter pub becomes the first outside of London to accept Bitcoin as payment
An Exeter pub has become the first outside of London to accept Bitcoin as payment. The Port Royal pub by the River Exe is now allowing punters to pay for pints with Bitcoin after owner Carlos Pires saw...
View ArticleFormer Exeter City director Uri Geller announces he is leaving the UK and...
Spoon bender and former Exeter City director Uri Geller has announced he is leaving the UK. In an interview and photoshoot with HELLO! magazine, the illusionist and magician revealed he is quitting the...
View ArticleDevon plumber died of drug overdose, coroner hears
A RETIRED plumber from Newton Abbot died of a drug overdose, the coroner has been told. Leonard Alan Thomas, 67, of Raleigh Road, was found dead at his home address on April 17. An inquest has been...
View ArticleWarning over 'scam' bedroom tax e-mail
A SCAM e-mail is being circulated claiming the 'bedroom tax' has been abolished. The e-mail apparently says if people have been affected by the spare room subsidy and want to claim any money back, they...
View ArticleHigh voltage fault causes power cuts across Exeter
Homes across Exeter were left without power last night after a 'high voltage fault' in the city. Western Power Distribution said they were made aware of a powercut and residents complaining of lights...
View ArticleVolunteers wanted for new Exmouth information hut
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help run a tourist information service from a beach hut in the Strand. The facility will return to Exmouth on Monday, June 30, and be open Monday to Saturday, from 10am...
View ArticleReader's Letter: Closure of respite unit Haldon View in Exeter is backward...
I WISH to express my extreme anger and concern at the decision by Devon County Council to possibly close the much valued respite unit Haldon View in Exeter. I have had contact from several parents...
View Article999 workers invited to Crealy event
DEVON'S Crealy Great Adventure Park is holding its annual Emergency Services Weekend. On Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, the park is inviting employees of the emergency services and NHS to visit...
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