School technology adviser denies inciting girl, 15, to engage in sexual...
A school technology adviser has pleaded not guilty at Crown Court to inciting a 15-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity. Sports trainer Robin Toy will face a trial at Exeter Crown Court in the...
View ArticleHigh Court judge gives go-ahead for the demolition of Britain's last...
A campaign group has lost its fight to spare Britain's last Admiralty Longboat House from being demolished to make way for a contemporary re-development along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site....
View ArticleExeter Impact Awards celebrate outstanding university research projects
During a glittering ceremony in the Great Hall the winners of the University of Exeter Impact Awards 2013 were revealed. Entrepreneur and philanthropist Dame Stephanie Shirley was the guest of honour...
View ArticleDelay in case against man accused of stabbing a neighbour in an Exeter graveyard
The Crown Court case against a man accused of stabbing a neighbour in an Exeter graveyard has been adjourned to allow more time for a psychiatric assessment. Joseph Willis, aged 49, was not present at...
View ArticleDrinker armed with bow and arrow in Devon town is banned from pubs
A drinker who walked through a quiet Devon town armed with a bow and arrow has been banned from going to any pubs in the area. Rhys Philps had a grudge against a regular in a pub in Bampton and set out...
View ArticleEclipse Million Makers hit their fundraising target for Prince's Trust
The Eclipse Million Makers team of fundraisers can look forward to relaxing over Christmas after reaching their £10,000 fundraising target in support of the Prince's Trust. The entrepreneurial team of...
View ArticleA pit bull which killed a pensioner's pet dog in an Exeter park has been...
A pit bull terrier which killed a pensioner's pet dog in a public park has been handed a death sentence by a Judge. The five-year-old called Riley was made subject of a destruction order after he...
View ArticleExeter Chiefs v Newcastle Falcons: Matchday live
Exeter Chiefs return to league action this afternoon as they host Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership. Rob Baxter's side have lost their last five matches in all competitions but will be...
View ArticleNew warning of severe weather issued by Met Office in Exeter
The Met Office has issued its fifth severe weather warning for the Westcountry in seven days, with winds of 70mph and up to 30mm of rain forecast for the region in the build up to Christmas. People in...
View ArticleConcern raised as council leases Exeter car park to a private contractor
A fresh row has broken out over car parking in Exeter after it emerged that the city council has leased a car park to a private contractor. The car park in Flowerpot Lane has 62 spaces and it currently...
View ArticlePicture special: castle near Exeter is all gift wrapped for Christmas
One of Britain's best loved castles is now under wraps – you can see its big white 'tent' for miles around. And Castle Drogo, in Drewsteignton, near Exeter, seems to have been gift-wrapped for...
View ArticleMassive last minute Christmas shopping rush underway in Exeter
A massive last minute Christmas shopping rush is underway in Exeter. Thousands of shoppers left early for the city centre for what is expected to be one of the busiest days of the year. Despite the...
View ArticleExeter timeshare businessmen warned that they face jail
A pair of timeshare businessmen have been warned they face jail after they cooked up a new scam to fleece the victims of their own mis-selling. Michael Girvin and Niel Mendoza pretended to be offering...
View ArticleHelp zone for Exeter drinkers proves a success
A so-called help zoneset up in Exeter for revellers who over-indulged at Christmas parties is being hailed a success and could become a regular feature. Run as a trial on so called Builders' Friday,...
View ArticleRetailers braced for last minute rush as thousands of shoppers head for...
A big last minute Christmas shopping rush is underway in Exeter. Thousands of shoppers left early for the city centre for what is expected to be one of the busiest days of the year. Despite the poor...
View ArticleFlooding causes train services to be cancelled
Flooding caused rail services between Newton Abbot and Paignton to be cancelled on Saturday morning, following heavy rain on Friday night. A replacement bus service is currently in operation between...
View ArticlePolice appeal after Devon knife point robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after a knife-point robbery in Axminster. The incident occurred at just after 9pm at the Coop in Axminster. The Offender is described as being dressed in a grey...
View ArticleResident escapes kitchen blaze in Exmouth
An elderly resident escaped unhurt after a a fire in a flat at Littleham Road, Exmouth Fire crews confirmed a smell of burning coming from a second floor flat and requested a second fire appliance from...
View ArticleVandals target Exeter toilet block in arson attack
Vandals have struck once again at a toilet block in the city. On Saturday afternoon toilets were damaged in Whipton Village Road. Two fire crews from Exeter had to use breathing apparatus and a hose...
View ArticleExeter band hit by Babyshambles cancellation
An Exeter band travelled to Middlesborough to support Pete Doherty's Babyshambles only for the gig to be called off at the last minute. The Raptors, a four piece indie band from Exeter, were due to...
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