Exmouth man escapes jail after admitting string of offences related to child...
Andrew Rodger, 57, of Maer Lane, Exmouth, has received an eight-week jail term suspended for two years after admitting a series of offences related to making indecent photographs of childrenHe pleaded...
View ArticleRuling due on Exeter Christian nurse Shirley Chaplin
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) will rule tomorrow whether an Exeter nurse was discriminated against at work after being told she could no longer wear a cross. Shirley Chaplin took her case...
View ArticleThe history of HMV as chain goes into administration
It boasts a 90-year history and 250 stores, attracts music and film lovers of all ages, and even played a part in the success of The Beatles. But today, music and DVD retailer HMV has announced it is...
View ArticleChristian nurse Shirley Chaplin plans to appeal hearing
A Christian nurse who lost her discrimination-at-work case at the European Court of Human Rights has said she plans to appeal. Shirley Chaplin, 57, from Exeter, took her case to the Strasbourg court in...
View ArticleExeter contestants wanted for Come Dine With Me
The shows producers have announced they are looking for Exeter contestants to take part in the programme. People over 18 years of age in and around Exeter with a passion for cooking and who want to...
View ArticleHMV collapse: your rights, vouchers and returns policy
Entertainment chain HMV has announced it is to go into administration. The music and DVD retailer, which boasts some 250 stores, is expected to call in administrators from Deloitte today. The firm said...
View ArticleTeam news: Torquay United v Exeter City
Paul Tisdale has rung the changes for tonight's Devon derby handing Guillem Bauza a rare start and dropping Alan Gow and Jimmy Keohane to the bench.John O'Flynn retains his place up front, but he will...
View ArticleHalf time report: Torquay United 1 Exeter City 0
A penalty from Rene Howe has given Torquay United a half-time lead here in the Devon derby against Exeter City at Plainmoor.The penalty was given in the 15th minute as a ball got played towards the...
View ArticleFull time report: Torquay United 1 Exeter City 1
A Late penalty from Alan Gow saw Exeter City rescue a point from their Devon derby at Plainmoor to keep their unbeaten start to 2013 going.The Scotsman was tripped as he wriggled he way past a couple...
View ArticleFull time report: Torquay United 1 Exeter City 1
A Late penalty from Alan Gow saw Exeter City rescue a point from their Devon derby at Plainmoor to keep their unbeaten start to 2013 going.The Scotsman was tripped as he wriggled he way past a couple...
View ArticleCrews tackle roof fire in East Cliff Close, Dawlish
Just after 9am today, fire appliances from Dawlish, Teignmouth and Torquay were called to a report of a roof on fire in East Cliff Close in Dawlish. Upon arrival the incident commander requested a...
View ArticleAnxious time for Blockbuster staff in Exeter, Exmouth and Newton Abbot as...
More jobs are under threat in Exeter, Exmouth and Newton Abbot after Blockbuster became the latest big name retailer to go into administration.Lee Manning, Matthew David Smith and Neville Kahn,...
View Article'PM should protect cross-wearing' says Exeter nurse Shirley Chaplin
An Exeter nurse who saw her religious discrimination claim rejected by the human rights court has called on the Prime Minister to change the law to protect the wearing of the cross. Shirley Chaplin...
View ArticleUPDATE: Collision causing congestion near Matford Park Road, Exeter
UPDATE: Road now clear. --------------------------------- There has been a collision involving two vehicles on Matford Park Road in Exeter between the B3123 Bad Homburg Way junction and the Budlake...
View ArticleDevon residents urged to prepare for potential of snow and ice
People in Devon are being asked to be prepared for the possibility of widespread snow and ice on Friday and over the weekend. Early forecasts suggest that there is a threat of rain moving in from the...
View ArticleReview: Willie and the Bandits, Exmouth Grapevine
IT'S RARE that a band makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end, but on this showing Plymouth-based Willie and the Bandits belong firmly in that category. They may be an acquired taste, but...
View ArticleExeter pensioner: 'I have to shower in paddling pool'
AN EXETER pensioner claims she has to shower while standing in a child's plastic paddling pool following a five-month wrangle with care services.Mary Lowry, 79, who lives with her 82-year-old husband...
View ArticleBaton's message about the Armed Forces is spreading fast
AN emblem of remembrance for the Armed Forces and their families dreamed up by an East Devon barber has embarked on an epic expedition to the Antarctic.The Baton is one of the handles which was used on...
View ArticleSouthernhay workers protest as cost of parking set to double
WORKERS in Southernhay have expressed concerns about new car parking charges which are likely to come into force next week.Both Howell Road and Magdalen Road (formerly Fairpark) are to become...
View ArticleTracing the footsteps of Exmoor photographer
The name Alfred Vowles might not resound through exhibitions and museums dedicated to the nation's illustrious photographic history – but 100 years after he was snapping away on Exmoor he is at last...
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