Primeval landscape untouched by hand of man is shrine of solitude and...
We have been locked up indoors too long – the winter has been trying to get itself into the Guinness Book of Records by being the longest ever – and many of us are getting claustrophobic. We have had...
View ArticleMoorland locations are the inspiration for a journey back in time for Tania
When it comes to setting a story on your doorstep it's hard to get much closer than writer Tania Crosse has. She simply stepped outside her Walkhampton cottage on the foothills of Dartmoor to find the...
View ArticleBlue is the colour as Conrad plots a course to save life on the ocean waves
Triple round-the-world yachtsman Conrad Humphreys sits in his office in Plymouth and plots his latest challenge.Having completed the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1993-94 and made history as the...
View ArticleMartha and Nemo's music will help save Dartmoor woodland
St John's church, Totnes, FridayThere's a unique opportunity to see Cornwall-based folk singer Martha Tilston and Nemo Jones from Totnes play under the same roof at a gig which will raise money to help...
View ArticleWet weekend in store for Exeter
Rain is predicted all weekend in the Exeter area, with strong winds in places. There will be patchy rain through Saturday night tailing off by Sunday afternoon.
View ArticlePictured: The Cosy Club, Exeter's newest bar and restaurant. By Matt Austin
Get ready to expect the unexpected when the transformation is unveiled of a former city centre hospital wing into a quirky and eccentric restaurant and bar. Head turning Bristol-based business Loungers...
View ArticleLive Coverage: Exeter Chiefs v London Irish
Exeter Chiefs welcome London Irish to Sandy Park today, the Aviva Premiership clash kicks-off at 3pm. Echo sports reporter Nick Warren will be sending regular updates from the match. Follow his...
View ArticleVideo: Some boos but majority of fans stay silent during Margaret Thatcher...
Rugby fans paid respect to Margaret Thatcher during a minute's silence at Sandy Park today before the Chiefs vs London Irish game. The controversial tribute took place just before 3pm at Sandy Park...
View ArticleTisdale: We can still do it despite draw
Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale said his side are still in with a chance of reaching the play-offs, despite not securing the three points they needed at AFC Wimbledon yesterday. Wimbledon's Luke Moore...
View ArticleMedical records found on road near Exeter
Patients are being reassured that their medical data is safe after two courier bags of records were found on a road in Devon. Jo Bell, from Dawlish, spotted the bags on the A379 near Powderham Castle,...
View ArticleEarly morning fire in Exmouth
A small commercial vehicle was severely damaged by fire in Danby Terrace, Exmouth, early this morning. Firefighters from the town tackled the blaze at about 4.30am, using two breathing apparatus, two...
View ArticlePolice appeal after 22 new counts of graffiti spotted in Topsham in last...
Police are appealing for information to help catch a tagger responsible for over 20 counts of graffiti in Topsham in the last three days. There have been 22 counts of new graffiti spotted along Ferry...
View ArticleInterview: The Bishop of Exeter on politics, faith and leaving Devon
Every morning for the past 13 years, the Right Rev Michael Langrish has started his day by rising from his bed, walking a few paces down a corridor between his home, the Bishop's Palace, and Exeter...
View ArticleCasualty treated for burns after shed fire in Ide
Fire crews tackled a shed on fire in Ide, Exeter tonight which left one casualty treated for burns. After several calls from members of the public four fire engines were sent to the building on fire on...
View ArticleExeter weather: Is spring finally here?
It looks like spring may have finally sprung, as forecasters predict the Exeter area is likely to finally see some better weather this week. The rain should tail off this afternoon with patchy rain...
View ArticlePicture of the day: Exeter Quay, by Esme Kershaw
Why not post your own pictures of Exeter and the surrounding area on This is Exeter? You just need to register with the site and follow the links.To upload your own picture simply register to the site...
View ArticleReward to catch the Exeter cat killer is doubled
A reward set up to help catch those responsible for a series of cat shootings in Exwick has been doubled.A resident in the Farm Hill area, where the shootings have occurred, recently pledged a reward...
View ArticleManifestos and map: Devon County Council Elections
The 2013 Devon County Council candidates have been announced along with each party's manifestos (see below). Polling cards are dropping through letterboxes across Devon in the run-up to the first...
View ArticleOverturned caravan causing delays on the M5 in Exeter
An overturned caravan on the M5 northbound in Exeter is currently causing long delays The vehicle overturned between junctions J31 and J30. Two lanes are currently closed towards Tiverton, congestion...
View ArticleExeter barman Iain prepares for gruelling London Marathon
Exeter barman Iain Curr is among the many thousands of people preparing to take part in next weekend's Virgin London Marathon. Iain, who works at the Great Western Hotel near St David's Station, has...
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