Work begins on new changing facilities at Cornwall House Outdoor Pool
Work has begun on new, poolside changing facilities at the Cornwall House Outdoor Pool on the University of Exeter's Streatham Campus. Changes will include the construction of six new pool-side...
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PICTURES: Honiton couple's amazing model railway goes on show to the public
A Honiton couple who have taken over 10 years and spent £4,000 on a model railway are hoping to raise money for Devon Air Ambulance when they open their doors to the public. These pictures show part of...
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Concerns as Flybe axes several Exeter 'sun routes'
FLYBE has pulled the plug on a number of services from Exeter to Spain, Portugal and Italy The bad news has upset city sun-seekers and holiday home owners and comes after the airline announced a new...
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Exeter pensioner admits fraud after swindling £12,000 in benefits while...
A pensioner who rented out his home and retired to Spain swindled £12,000 in benefits by lying about where he lived. Ian Murray was the joint owner of a house in Exeter but moved out to a rented...
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Transfer Rumours: Man U's Fellaini to Arsenal, Shelvey to Newcastle, Ba to...
1) Following the departure of David Moyes Man U could be saying goodbye to another former Evertonian . According to Caughtoffside.com Arsenal are lining up a move for Manchester United midfielder...
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Devon man jailed for binned clothes revenge
A spurned boyfriend has been jailed for trashing his partner's home and telling her on Facebook "You won't be pretty for much longer". Lewis Nevard ripped up personal documents and left paper scattered...
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Dealer caught at Exeter St David's Station jailed after concealing drugs in...
A drug user who turned to dealing to pay off debts has been jailed after police caught him selling cocaine and heroin next to Exeter's main train station. Adrian Reid travelled from his home near...
View ArticleCrews tackle Winkleigh barn fire after smoke spotted from miles away
The Fire Service is currently tackling a barn on fire at Newlands Farm, Dowland, near Winkleigh. One fire appliance from Hatherleigh, one fire appliance from Torrington, one fire appliance from North...
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Police appeal after cash, jewellery and large antique clock stolen in...
Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Brampford Speke. The dwelling burglary happened on 27/4/14 between 1230 to 1530hrs on Sandy Lane, Brampford Speke. Police said entry was gained...
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Devon paedophile banned from meeting fellow sex offender
A paedophile from North Devon has been banned from contacting two fellow sex offenders after he is freed from his prison sentence. Terrence Kelly, from Ilfracombe, is due to be released in a few weeks...
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South West rebellion over high-speed rail between London and the north muted...
A South West rebellion over high-speed rail between London and the north has been muted by Government promises over transport investment in the region. A number of MPs from Cornwall, Devon, Somerset...
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Residents fight plans for housing development on old Exeter school
Angry residents are fighting plans for a residential development on an old school site in Exeter. Developers Strongvox want to build 48 homes at the old Exwick Middle School that has been empty since...
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Cutbacks blamed for more South West women missing smear tests
HUNDREDS of thousands of women in the South West are overdue for a potentially life-saving cancer test. According to research from the Labour Party, there has been a rise of more than 23,000 women who...
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Crews tackle large barn fire near Winkleigh
Fire crews have been fighting a huge fire at a barn near Winkleigh all afternoon. The fire service received reports of a fire at Newlands Farm, Downland at around 1.40pm today. Fire engines from...
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Lightning strike causes delays on South West rail line
A lightning strike is causing signalling problems on the railway, leading to delays for First Great Western users. The incident happened at about 3pm, causing delays of up to an hour on the line...
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Timetable confirmed for repairing Teignmouth to Dawlish rail line walkway
Network Rail has confirmed a time table of repairs for the Dawlish Warren to Dawlish and Teignmouth walkways that were battered by storms in February. Works are now being undertaken around train...
View ArticleFire crews called to Bickleigh Castle after flooding
Fire crews were called to Bickleigh Castle yesterday after flooding hit the property. A fire engine from Tiverton was mobilised to a report of flooding inside a premise possibly affecting electrics at...
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Pictures: Exeter police start eviction proceedings against nightmare neighbour
Police have begun eviction proceedings against a 'nightmare neighbour' who has caused misery to residents at a block of flats in Exeter. Officers said the anti-social behaviour caused by Shantelle...
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Video: Six-year-old Charlie to lose her 2ft-long blonde locks for children's...
A courageous schoolgirl has pledged to lose her hair after being inspired by a young cancer sufferer. Charlie Tillotson, aged 6 from Sidmouth, will have almost all of her 2ft waist-length locks cut...
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Wells Cathedral Rescue: Devon firefighters help woman after 30ft fall
A woman has been winched up by a helicopter after falling around 20 to 30ft between two turrets of a cathedral. The casualty, who is thought to be in her 60s, is believed to have been on a tour of...
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