Police called to Exeter airport after man threatens to jump off roof
A man threatening to jump off the roof of a building at Exeter Airport has caused delays in the area. It is not thought that any flights were affected as the incident was away from the main terminal...
View ArticleExeter fresher's 900-mile trip after losing bet
An Exeter fresher made a sudden trip to Scotland this morning, after losing his hockey team's infamous "Edinburgh Fives" tournament last night. Exeter's first team hockey goalkeeper, Jack Banister, was...
View ArticleCoastguard responds to fears for five children being swept out to sea
Coastguards were called in after reports that five young children were in danger of being swept out to sea at Teignmouth. The Teignmouth Coastguard rushed to the scene near the old lighthouse at...
View ArticleMatch report: Accrington Stanley 2 Exeter City 3
Tom Nichols marked his return to the Exeter City first team with a brilliant brace as the Grecians ended a two-month wait for a win with a thrilling 3-2 success at Accrington Stanley. All of Exeter's...
View ArticleFans could push Luke Friend towards X-Factor victory
The tension is building for Teignmouth's teenage singing sensation Luke Friend who tonight will battle it out in the final of the X Factor. The 17-year-old today appealed to his legion of followers to...
View ArticleWage gap between Westcountry men and women still growing
Women in the Westcountry are still lagging way behind their male colleagues in wages according to a new survey which says the gender pay gap is wider than ever. According to the Office for National...
View ArticleLuke Friend is voted off X Factor final
Devon's X Factor hopeful Luke Friend has tonight been voted off the popular ITV show. Luke, from Teignmouth, made through to the final three before being cast aside tonight during the live shows at...
View ArticleExmouth champion Olly takes Oz kiteracing prize
Current Kiteracing European Champion, Olly Bridge from Exmouth, gained second place at the inaugural Kiteracing Oceanics Championships,in Australia The 16-year-old was hot on the winner's heels all...
View ArticleLuke Friend is out - but not giving up
Devon's dreadlocked singing star Luke Friend, bowed out X Factor - and pledged to keep on doing what he does so well. "'I'm going to keep writing music and doing something I love - and writing songs...
View ArticleSpectacular meteor shower over Dartmoor
A spectacular shower of meteors were illuminated in the night sky over Dartmoor which proved one of the few places in the UK to atch a glimpse of the phenomenon. John Baker captured these amazing shots...
View ArticleTiverton Town win to keep up assualt on play-off spots
Tiverton Town kept up their push for the play-off spots with a professional 3-0 victory away to bottom-side Fleet Town. Max Kowal bagged his first for the club as his powerful low drive from 20 yards...
View ArticleHeavy rain weather warning issued for Devon
A weather warning of heavy rain in Devon overnight was issued by the Met Office on Sunday. The Met Office issued a yellow warning for Devon, Dorset, Bournemouth, Pool, Somerset and Wiltshire at...
View ArticleCrews 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 ArticleTisdale thrilled with display of his City young guns in Grecians' win
PAUL TISDALE decided last Monday that the time was right for Tom Nichols to be thrown into the Exeter City first team, and another impressive performance in the reserves' win at Yeovil Town last week...
View ArticleNichols crowns his comeback with brilliant display in Exeter's victory
AT THE start of the 2013-14 season, Tom Nichols was in danger of becoming Exeter City's forgotten man. But, after a sensational performance in Saturday's 3-2 win at Accrington Stanley, he is now the...
View ArticleAccrington's quaint ground holds fond memories for Exeter's Tom Nichols
Accrington Stanley's quaint Crown Ground headquarters may not win and best stadium awards in League Two, but it will forever hold special place in the heart of Exeter City's Tom Nichols. The...
View ArticleAssaults on hospital staff in Exeter revealed in new statistics
Hospital staff in the West Country are among the most likely in Britain to be assaulted – either by patients or visitors – while on the regions' wards, new statistics have revealed. NHS figures listing...
View ArticleA Winter Wonderland at Exeter Kiddi Caru Day Nursery
Children, parents, carers and staff at the Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Exeter were treated to a Christmas extravaganza on Friday 6th December. The nursery was transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland...
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