Exeter man who "sent condom" to woman he was stalking is given suspended...
A MAN who sent a condom as a gift to a woman he had been stalking has been given a suspended prison sentence and issued with a restraining order.Michael Frew, 38, of Darwin Court, Exeter, pursued a...
View ArticleCrash in Ottery St Mary leaves car overturned and petrol on the road
A crash in Ottery St Mary this morning has left a car overturned and petrol on the road. Devon & Somerset Fire Service received the call at 11:22am this morning at Barrack Road, Ottery St Mary....
View ArticleRob Paxton exits World Indoor Bowls Championships at quarter-final stage
Exeter's Rob Paxton was knocked out of the World Indoor Bowls Championships at the quarter-final stage as Scotland's Colin Walker beat him over two sets.Paxton made a great start to the match going 6-2...
View ArticleLetter from pupil: 'Why St Margaret's Should be saved'
The following was posted by a current pupil at St Margaret's School:Click here to read the letter.
View ArticleExeter fire crew helps rescue pony stuck in 8ft deep well
An urban search and rescue team from Exeter were called to help rescue a pony stuck down a well on Saturday morning. The crew was amongst 30 firefighters called to help rescue the animal that was found...
View ArticleSeaton man is jailed after committing his 82nd theft, Exeter court hears
A man with 81 previous convictions for theft and dishonesty has been sent to prison for stealing perfumes just days after receiving a community order for a similar offence.Alan Webber, 34, of Everest...
View ArticleWarning of heavy rain for South West issued by Met Office
The Met Office has issued an amber rain warning for the South West to come into force from midnight tonight - Monday. The warning of heavy rain for the region is on top of an already existing yellow...
View ArticleFurther investment in bus services connecting with Exeter
Bus services connecting to Exeter are to benefit from further investment with a cross-city bus service being extended from next month. Devon County Council is using financial contributions from the...
View ArticleDiesel spill on A386 near Okehampton
At 12:57pm today, fire crews from Okehampton were called to a report of a large quantity of diesel spillage following a road traffic collision on the A386 Follygate, Okehampton. The incident involved...
View ArticleTeam news: Exeter City v Torquay United
Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale has made four changes to the starting line-up that faced Torquay United away at Plainmoor in their last match. Mark Molesley will make his Exeter City debut against...
View ArticleHalf time report: Exeter City 0 Torquay United 1
Torquay United lead in the Devon derby after Rene Howe slotted away a 12th-minute penalty past Artur Krysiak.The Gulls started the better of the two teams, with Lee Mansell testing Krysiak with an...
View ArticleFull time report: Exeter City 0 Torquay United 1
Exeter City fell to their seventh home defeat of the season as first half penalty from Torquay United's Rene Howe settled the Devon derby.City manager Paul Tisdale brought a number of first team...
View ArticleFull time report: Exeter City 0 Torquay United 1
Exeter City fell to their seventh home defeat of the season as a first-half penalty from Torquay United's Rene Howe settled Monday's Devon derby at St James's Park.City manager Paul Tisdale named a...
View ArticleExmouth lifeboat in search for overdue fishing vessel off South Devon coast
A search is underway tonight for a fishing boat that has yet to return to Torquay. Brixham Coastguard is coordinating the search for the 19ft fishing boat 'J.C.K.' which is red in colour with an...
View ArticleAfter Godspell it would be Madness to miss Our House
TICKETS for the latest Tiverton Junior Operatic Club production are selling well after their last production won awards and praise from many who saw it.Our House will be performed by a cast of 40...
View ArticleRockers return to Exeter venue
POST-HARDCORE rockers Funeral for a Friend will return Exeter this week following the launch of their sixth studio album, Conduit.They are set to perform at the Cavern, as part of their 22-venue UK...
View ArticleLet's put BR back on track and end legalised mugging
WATCHING the first episode of a BBC2 series on the history of Britain's railways, I was forced to conclude that things have come almost full circle.Dan Snow, the presenter of Locomotion, lamented the...
View ArticleHS2 plans show Devon is still the poor relation for rail investment, says...
A flagship £33 billion north-south high-speed rail scheme will bring no benefits to Exeter or the rest of the region, it has been warned.Plans to extend the HS2 line to the North of England have...
View ArticleUPDATE: Landslip on train line in Exeter
UPDATE: The line between Exeter Central and Exmouth has now been reinstated following a landslip between Exeter Central and Polsloe Bridge. The line has been reopened with a restricted speed of 20mph,...
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