Photo of the week: Exeter Cathedral
Congratulations to Robert Horrill, 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.Robert's photo...
View ArticleStaff shortages hit Ottery minor injuries services
The minor injuries service at Ottery St Mary Hospital is to move temporarily to Coleridge Medical Centre for two weeks, starting on Monday 4 August. The service will be open from 8.30am to 1pm, Monday...
View ArticleCampaign launched to help Exeter pensioner William following suspected arson...
A campaign has been launched to help a city pensioner whose beloved allotment was destroyed in an apparent late-night arson attack. William Short, 85, was left distraught by the blaze – at the Guys and...
View ArticleFire crews rescue bull from Dartmoor bog
Fire crews were called to Dartmoor this afternoon after a cow became stuck in a bog. A fire appliance and off road vehicle from Okehampton together with the Special Rescue team from Exeter were sent to...
View ArticleTop musician organises fundraising concert for funeral of Exeter's tragic Nicole
ONE of Britain's best known musicians has organised a charity gala concert in Exeter for Nicole Hartup, the 12-year-old city schoolgirl who died in a tragic fall. Raphael Ravenscroft, the man who...
View ArticleOdds: Exeter City among favourites to be relegated this season
With Exeter City's season starting a week tomorrow many fans will be considering a trip to the bookies to place a wager on the mighty Grecians. With that in mind we have a look at odds for Exeter this...
View ArticleMedals for 'exceptional actions' of Devon & Somerset fire crews after fatal...
The first fire crews to respond to the tragic M5 crash in November 2011 have been presented with a brand new medal for exceptional actions in the face of extreme circumstances. Devon & Somerset...
View ArticlePhotos: Exeter peace vigil as Gaza death toll continues to rise
Dozens of people paused to reflect on the mounting death toll in Gaza at a peace vigil in Exeter. The gathering in Bedford Street, Princesshay, on Saturday afternoon saw the names of children killed...
View ArticleExeter heroin dealer could be given rehab chance instead of jail
A street dealer is to be assessed for a residential rehabilitation course after being trapped by a police inquiry into a large scale drugs ring. Martin Way was caught selling heroin on the streets of...
View ArticlePhotos: Sidmouth FolkWeek dance procession
Crowds turned out in force to enjoy the sounds and sights of a bumper dance procession - one of the highlights of Sidmouth FolkWeek. Organisers reported a great start to the 60th FolkWeek at Sidmouth -...
View ArticleTopsham to Turf Ferryman's Swim aids Estuary League of Friends
Hardy competitors donned their wetsuits in aid of a good cause at the annual Topsham to Turf Ferryman's Swim on Saturday. Councillor Margaret Baldwin cut the ribbon to start the swim before the...
View ArticleTransfer Rumours: Balotelli to Liverpool, Barcelona beat Man U for Vermaelen...
Our pick of the transfer rumours from across the papers this morning 1) Arsenal's defender Thomas Vermaelen looks likely to be on his way to Barca for £10m. Various papers report the deal will be done...
View ArticleExeter man takes to the Power Spot on New ITV game show The 21St Question
An Exeter man will take part in a brand new ITV quiz show today, hoping to take home a grand prize of up to £40k. Presented by Gethin Jones, The 21St Question is a new ITV quiz show featuring exactly...
View ArticleExeter woman to take part in world record skydive attempt in California
A professional sports star from Exeter has secured her place in a top World Record Skydive Attempt being held in California this year. Maddy Heath Kelly, a newly qualified mental health nurse from...
View ArticleSix rescued from water after motorboat capsizes in East Devon
Exmouth RNLI crews were called to a dramatic rescue on Sunday afternoon after a motor boat capsized leaving six people in the water. Crews responded to the incident at 13:15 after a RNLI volunteer...
View ArticleExeter historian to take part in BBC Radio 4's World Tonight special on how...
As part of the World War One centenary and its outbreak on 4 August 1914, University of Exeter historian Dr Catriona Pennell will be looking back at how Britain entered the war on BBC Radio 4's World...
View ArticleFood business Riverford in top ten for ethics
Riverford food firm has been voted in the Top 10 most ethical UK companies. Readers of Ethical Consumer magazine have voted the organic company, based in Buckfastleigh, as one of the most ethical...
View ArticleWoodbury Salterton residents choose design for new outdoor gym and play area
Woodbury Salterton residents have chosen the preferred design for their new outdoor gym and improved play area. East Devon District Council and Woodbury Parish Council have been working with Woodbury...
View ArticleTwo to appear in court charged with the unlawful killing of man who was...
Two men will appear in court charged with the unlawful killing of a 33 year old man who was electrocuted at a farm in Cornwall three years ago. Jason Morgan, from Bristol, was installing safety netting...
View ArticleMourners from across Devon expected at funeral of 'loveable character' Mason...
Mourners from across Devon are expected at a church in Cullompton tomorrow for the funeral of Mason Jones, the teenager killed in a tragic motorcycle accident. Mason Jones was travelling on a Yamaha...
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