Crews called to car fire in Alphington, Exeter
A car fire caused traffic problems on Alphington Road, Exeter this afternoon. One fire crew from Middlemoor attended a report of a vehicle on fire in Alphington at 12:38 today. The car was severely...
View ArticleExeter burglar blames toothache as he is jailed for 5 years after crashing...
A serial burglar has been jailed after the medication he was taking for acute toothache led him to break into a house and steal a car. Matthew Jackman was a recovering heroin addict but returned to...
View ArticleMan found slumped over his steering wheel with two bottles of vodka at 7.45am...
A Polish motorist who was more than four times over the drink drive limit when he crashed into the back of a car on Monday morning, has been jailed for 14 weeks. Bogden Wotsowkz, 32, was found slumped...
View ArticleComic Tony Hawks to take baby pig around Devon in charity stunt
Comedian Tony Hawks is spending this week cycling around Devon – with a small pig! The author and funnyman is cycling from coast to coast with the micro pig called Titch. Tony – who hitch hiked around...
View ArticleAccrington 2 Exeter City 3: Match Highlights
Watch match highlights from Exeter City's 3-2 win over Accrington Stanley on Saturday. City took a 3-0 lead thanks to goals from Tom Nichols (2) and Alan Gow before getting pegged back.
View ArticleFormer marine who claimed he was ordered to spy on Princess Diana admits sex...
A former Royal Marine has been warned he could face jail after he admitted a sexual assault. Glyn Jones, who once claimed he was part of an elite surveillance team that spied on Princess Diana,...
View ArticleSponsored content: Guide to festive breaks in Devon
December, Christmas and the New Year are busy times at the Langstone Cliff Hotel with a whole host of activities throughout the Festive period. We commence December with our season of Midweek special...
View ArticleWoman with petrol can arrested in Devon village after making 'threats to kill'
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill in a sleepy Mid Devon village this morning. Police were called to an incident at a property in Chawleigh at 8.30am. A Devon &...
View ArticleVolleyball: Excoll storm to the top of the league
Storm Excoll won 4-1 away at Torexe Phantoms to go top of Division One of the Exeter & District Volleyball League. Michael Osinski was their star player as they won the first two sets comfortably....
View ArticleGolf: Sansom's success at East Devon
EAST DEVON Brian Sansom beat 84 others to win the December medal by four shots with a nett 65. Sansom also topped division two ahead of David Handford with a nett 69. Charlie Collins just pipped Glen...
View ArticleDevon firefighters to strike over pensions again on Christmas Eve and New...
Firefighters campaigning against government attacks on their pensions will strike in England and Wales on both Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, the Fire Brigades Union has announced. Strikes will take...
View ArticlePolice widen search for Exeter armed robber and child kidnapper who is on the...
POLICE in Exeter are understood to be widening their search to trace a convicted armed robber and paedophile who has gone on the run. A huge manhunt is continuing to find dangerous Mark Sleman after...
View ArticleBid to give Exe Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty status
THE Exe Valley could be granted Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty status. That is the hope of one Mid Devon councillor who will this week bring forward a motion that the local council seeks to secure...
View ArticleHealthy turnout for new Budleigh outdoor gym facility voting
There was a healthy turnout for a voting event held by Budleigh Salterton Town Council for residents to choose their new free-to-use outdoor gym. The interest shown was impressive, with 139 residents...
View ArticlePlans for new East Devon hotel submitted
PROPOSALS for a four-storey hotel on the outskirts of Honiton have been submitted to East Devon District Council. Property developers Yelverton Properties have submitted a planning application for a...
View ArticleExeter timeshare man denies compensation scam
A timeshare specialist has told a jury that he was running an honest business which helped victims of mis-selling get out of crippling maintenance contracts. Niel Mendoza says he did not receive a...
View ArticleClarkson insists Paulton Rovers win is not crucial for Tiverton
John Clarkson has assured Tiverton Town fans that Saturday's crucial clash with Paulton Rovers will not dictate the rest of their season. The Yellows head into the game three places and 10 points...
View ArticleChristmas shopper left baffled after car damaged by height restriction...
Exeter Christmas shopper David White was left scratching his head after he used the city's Guildhall car park. What went in smoothly for Mr White certainly didn't come out the same way - and now he is...
View ArticleFall in Devon's jobless total stalls in run-up to Christmas
The downward trend in Devon's unemployment figures has stalled in the lead-up to Christmas, new data revealed today. Official statistics showed 6,579 people across the county were claiming Jobseeker's...
View ArticleExeter City v Chesterfield: Matchday live
Follow live updates from St James's Park as Exeter City take on Chesterfield in League Two. Paul Tisdale's side will be looking to build on last week's victory against Accrington Stanley, while...
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