Exeter University asked for 'new plan' to end late night noise
A city councillor has complained to Exeter University about the behaviour of some of its students.Keith Owen, city councillor for St James', has complained about an increase in late night noise from...
View Article113 officers but 'no serious incidents' at Devon derby, according to police
DEVON and Cornwall police have said they are pleased that the Devon derby on Saturday passed off largely without incident.THERE was a heavy police presence in Exeter for the all-ticket match between...
View ArticleDidcot Town 2 Tiverton Town 2: Match report
Martyn Rogers admitted that Tiverton Town's 2-2 draw away to Didcot Town felt more like a defeat after his side let in a last-minute equaliser. Going into the match, Tivvy had not won away from home...
View ArticleFormer Cowley Bridge Inn reopens as New Inn
The new managers of a long-established Exeter pub that weathered troubled times have vowed to win back the local community. The former New Inn – known as the Cowley Bridge Inn – served the city as a...
View ArticleExwick Villa advance to Devon Senior Cup semi-finals
Last year's beaten finalists Exwick Villa are through to this season's Devon Senior Cup semis thanks to an Aidan Barrett penalty in extra time. After missing first spot-kick, Barrett netted his second...
View ArticleSt Martins manager Lee Annunziata pleased with 2-0 win over Brixham
St Martins manager Lee Annunziata was pleased his side managed to avoid a slip-up in their 2-0 win against Brixham. In a tight game, a second half penalty from Darren Bingham set Annunziata's men on...
View ArticleKevin Hill pleased with Exmouth Town point against Ivybridge
Kevin Hill was satisfied with a point against high-flying Ivybridge Town as Exmouth Town drew 1-1 on Saturday. Despite having a man sent off early on in the game, Ivybridge took the lead through a...
View ArticleWilland Rovers manager Scott Rogers frustrated by side's lack of game time
Willand Rovers player-manager Scott Rogers admits he is frustrated with his side's recent lack of playing time. With Rogers' side having already played the lowest amount of games in Western League...
View ArticleRugby: Exmouth keep pressure on league leaders with scrappy Devon derby win
Exmouth laid their Newton Abbot bogey to rest with a 21-12 win over their arch-rivals to keep the pressure on Redingensians at the top of National Three South West. On a day when bad weather dictated...
View ArticleRugby: Writing's on the wall for relegation-threatened Cullompton
Cullompton head coach Chris Wall can't see a way to avoid relegation from South West One West this season after the 33-12 Devon derby loss at Bideford. Defeat left Cullompton 23 points adrift of safety...
View ArticleSee-through cocktail bar planned for Princesshay
PLANS have been submitted for a striking new transparent cafe and cocktail bar in Princesshay. Lloyd's Kitchen, which owns a neighbouring cafe and restaurant, wants to transform part of Catherine...
View ArticleQ&A with Jo Pavey - Exeter's four-time Olympian and busy mum
Exeter long-distance runner Jo Pavey is a four-time Olympian. She came third in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards last November after winning the 10,000m gold medal at the 2014 European...
View ArticleProducers vie for stalls at this year's Exeter Food Festival
EXHIBITORS are rushing forward to be part of the 12th Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink, organisers have revealed. The event takes place at Exeter Castle and Northernhay Gardens in April....
View ArticleCrediton homeowner returns to find £50,000 of damage after burglars break in
A homeowner returned after celebrating Valentine's Day to find his cottage had been broken into and more than £50,000 worth of damage. Burglars broke in to Robert Crowley's cottage in Bow, near...
View ArticleHeavitree vets to be open 24 hours
CITY Vets in Heavitree Fore Street has been granted planning permission by the city council to operate as a 24-hour veterinary hospital. Planning officers said they felt that as the property is...
View ArticleDevon married couples can now apply for Marriage Allowance
Married couples and civil partners in Devon can now register online for a new tax allowance, but only households on low incomes stand to benefit. The initiative was launched on Friday, February 20 and...
View ArticleExeter's £70 million bus station redevelopment scheme delayed
THE £70m scheme to redevelop Exeter's bus and coach station has been delayed. A planning application for the scheme, which is to be known as Princesshay Leisure, was to have been registered with the...
View ArticlePlanning permission granted for new Exeter Skoda dealership
PLANNING permission has been granted by the city council for a 1,000sqm new Skoda car dealership. It will be built on the corner of Silverton Road and Thorverton Road on the Marsh Barton trading...
View ArticleRestaurants welcome competition from Gourmet Burger Kitchen as Exeter becomes...
Exeter's existing independent burger restaurants say they're not fazed by the news Gourmet Burger Kitchen is considering a move to Exeter. In fact, they say they feel "more confident than ever"...
View ArticleExeter firefighters to stage 51st strike in just 18 months
FIREFIGHTERS in Exeter and across England will be striking again this week – the 51st time in 18 months. The 24-hour walk-out will take place on Wednesday, February 25. On the day, a coach will leave...
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