Newton Abbot care home owner guilty of insurance fiddle
A crooked care home owner has been found guilty of swindling an insurance company by lying about the cost of storm damage to his failing business. David Simpson had his whole roof repaired despite only...
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Devastated family who lost business in huge car breakers blaze near Exeter...
A FAMILY who lost their livelihood in a massive blaze that forced the emergency services to evacuate 50 homes have praised the "heroic" efforts of firefighters. Crews battled to contain the huge fire...
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In Court: Cases heard by Central Devon Magistrates' Court
Frank Hale, 48, of Morton Road, Exmouth, was given a suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of stealing a wallet containing £100 in cash on October 25, 2013, in Exmouth. He was given a...
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A letter frrom Ben Bradshaw: 'It is time to stand up to Putin'
A FEW months back after Putin invaded Crimea I wrote in my Echo column that he reminded me of Hitler. A few readers took me to task, saying I'd gone a bit over the top. I wonder if they still think...
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Celebration planned in honour of popular Topsham ferryman Mike Stevens
A well-loved Topsham character is being celebrated this weekend with an evening of entertainment. Popular ferryman Mike Stevens, is a familiar face in the town, transporting passengers across the River...
View ArticleManchester United transfer news: Sneijder and Vlaar look Old Trafford bound...
Wesley Sneijder looks set to reunite with former Dutch boss Louis Van Gaal at Old Trafford with the Manchester United boss seeing the midfielder as a key part of his re-building process. He could be...
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Devon has been hotter than Spain - but heavy rain could be on the way today
Devon has been hotter than parts of Portugal and Spain over the last few days - but the Exeter based Met Office said today (Thursday) could see a major change with the weather The South West has been...
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Warrant issued for arrest of homeless vandal
A Judge in Exeter has issued the warrant for the arrest of a homeless man who has admitted breaking a suspended sentence by vandalising a car. Luke Lilley, aged 25, failed to turn up for his sentencing...
View ArticleTwo cows fall through building and get stuck in basement
Firefighters were forced to spring into action after a pair of cows fell through a building and got stuck in a basement. The cattle, who had wandered through an insecure doorway, became trapped on the...
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Picture of the day: Exmouth
This image of Exmouth was sent in by Patrick Radford.Tweet your pictures to @expressandecho using #echopics, email them to eephotos@expressandecho.co.uk, post them on our Facebook wall or simply upload...
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Update: Teignmouth man, 27, fighting for his life after Starcross motorbike...
A 27-YEAR-OLD man from Teignmouth is fighting for his life in hospital after a motorbike crash on the A379 near Starcross this morning. Police were called shortly before 7.45am today (Thursday) after a...
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Exeter footballer jailed for flooring referee with single punch
A footballer has been jailed and branded a coward for flooring a referee with a single punch as he reached into his pocket to give him a red card. Grant Hardwick had already been so abusive towards...
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Afghan schoolboy in Exeter overcomes language barrier to read 100 books
A city schoolboy who arrived in England from Afghanistan not being able to speak a word of English has 'struck gold' by reading 100 books. Hayatollah Maitar, 11 who goes to St Sidwell's Primary School...
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Party host cleared of rape but guilty of sexual assault against woman half...
A party host has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman who was half his age who had fallen asleep in his bed after an all night drink and drugs binge. Eric Norris joined the woman after she...
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Lorry driver denies causing M5 death crash near Cullompton
A lorry driver has pleaded not guilty to causing the death of a motorist in a crash on the M5 near Cullompton. Julian Ketcher entered a not guilty plea at Exeter Crown Court to causing the death of...
View ArticleSwimmer rescued off Orcombe Point at Exmouth
Exmouth Lifeguards were sent out on their jet ski following a 999 call reporting a female swimmer in difficulties off Orcombe Point. The alarm was raised shortly before midday on Friday, but the...
View ArticleCoastguard issues warning after bungling Devon sailor and his dog rescued...
Coastguards have stressed the importance of ensuring a vessel is seaworthy and properly equipped before taking to the waves after a rescue in the Bristol Channel last night. Just before midnight on...
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Daughter of Exeter pensioner Alma Royle whose body was found after two week...
The daughter of an elderly Exeter woman whose body was found in woodland after a two week search has thanked the local community for all their efforts following her inquest. Alma Royle was last seen...
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UK's oldest healthcare business opens Salts Medilink Centre in Exeter
The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Percy Prowse, has officially opened a new medical dispensing centre and clinic in the city. Family-owned Salts Healthcare has opened its 20th UK Salts Medilink...
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Photo of the week: Budleigh Salterton beach
Congratulations to Ali May, the latest winner of our weekly photo competition.Once again the standard was very high, with images being submitted on Facebook, Twitter and via email.Ali's photo is of...
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