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Exeter man cleared of raping girl of two
A man has been found not guilty of raping a two-year-old girl after prosecutors dropped the case. Richard Seager, aged 32, had been due to face trial in the New Year but his case was reviewed by...
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Exeter invited to have their say on future development of the city
EXETER'S public are being invited to have their say on the future development of the city. Running from now until February 21, the proposals discussing areas for future new housing, as well as the...
View ArticleLibraries help the Devon economy
Libraries have a role in helping new and small businesses grow, says Dr Stephen Fear, Entrepreneur in Residence and Ambassador at The British Library. Dr Fear was speaking in Exeter to business leaders...
View ArticleTeenage tourists admit sexually assaulting 12-year-old girls in public park
A pair of teenage tourists have admitted sexual assaults on two 12-year-old girls in a public park in Torbay last summer. Mohammed Islam and Masudur Rahman have been warned they may face jail when they...
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Help Zone set up in Exeter City Centre for 'Builder's Friday'
Christmas revellers who get into a spot of bother will be able to take advantage of a Help Zone in Exeter city centre next Friday (20 December). The Help Zone aims to help those who find themselves in...
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Devon teacher admits sexual activity with 16-year-old schoolgirl
A music teacher has admitted taking part in sexual activity with a 16-year-old girl who was a student at the school where he taught. Paul Smith admitted abusing his position of trust as a teacher with...
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Comic 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...
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Accrington 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.
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Former 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,...
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Local radio stations welcome digital switchover delay
The Government has announced there will be no digital radio switchover until the number of people tuning in via DAB increases, in a move welcomed by Westcountry broadcasters. Speaking at the Go Digital...
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...
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Police 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...
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Bid 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...
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Healthy 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...
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Paul Tisdale has no qualms in giving Scot Bennett Exeter captaincy
Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale had no qualms in throwing the captain's armband to Scot Bennett for Saturday's 3-2 win at Accrington Stanley. The City boss needed a new skipper, with regular captain...
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Early Christmas present for St Thomas church with news of £221,000 Lottery grant
Exeter's St Thomas Church has been handed a huge cash life line. The Heritage Lottery Fund has given the Cowick Street, churchthe green light for a project to undertake essential repairs to the high...
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Bond defeats Paxton in Denny Cup
In the England Denny Cup Inter-club Championships, Ian Bond put one over ex-clubmate Rob Paxton 21-17 as Exonia beat Taunton Deane 81-74 to move into the last 16. World bronze medallist Jamie Chestney...
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