Fire in Exeter bin store started deliberately
Arsonists are thought to have started an early morning fire in a bin at a property in Exeter. Firefighters were called to Khaos Games, in St Leonard's just after 4am and found a fire in the bin store...
View ArticleExeter Guildhall Shopping centre £7m revamp given green light
THE £7m revamp of the city's Guildhall Shopping centre by owners Aviva Investors has been given the green light. This week Exeter's planning committee approved the scheme which will see the Queen...
View ArticlePolice appeal after teenager sexually assaulted on East Devon bus
Honiton police are appealing for information today after a girl was sexually assaulted on an East Devon bus. Police are appealing for witnesses after the teenage girl was allegedly sexually assaulted...
View ArticleExeter stabbing victim launches complaint after she was 'failed by police'
An Exeter woman who was stabbed during a frenzied attack in a graveyard has said she has lodged a complaint against their police about the handling of her case. Helen Pearson reported her stalker 125...
View ArticleSidmouth Recycling Centre named as one of top four in the country
Devon's latest recycling centre in Sidmouth has made it into the finals in a prestigious national competition. The site was announced as a 'runner up' in the Civic Amenity Site of the Year category in...
View ArticleMadeleine McCann case: Detectives interview convicted rapist in Devon prison
Detectives on the Madeleine McCann case have been interviewing a convicted child rapist in Channings Wood prison, Newton Abbot. Scotland Yard detectives were at the Denbury jail in March interviewing...
View ArticleHoniton, Crediton, Exmouth, Tiverton and Exeter all on Worst Place to Live in...
Tiverton, Honiton, Crediton, Newton Abbot, Exmouth and even Exeter have been branded some of the worst places to live in Devon. Exeter and the surrounding towns have been slammed for social deprivation...
View ArticleTwenty new jobs for Exeter's McDonald's
David Shawyer is celebrating his first year as franchisee of the High Street McDonald's in Exeter with the announcement of 20 new job opportunities at the restaurant, including management positions....
View ArticleRSPB Warning over young fledgling birds found in Devon
Leave that baby bird alone, is the advice from wildlife experts at the peak of the nesting season. It's that time of year when the south west RSPB Wildlife Enquiries Team receives lots of calls from...
View ArticleJellyfish: Warning to Devon beachgoers to avoid urinating on themselves
If you are stung by a jellyfish don't wee on yourself – is the warning from a charity to Westcountry beachgoers. The British Red Cross says urine lacks any medical benefits and the old wives' tail that...
View ArticleTable-top cricket is a big hit in Exeter
PLAYERS from across the region are coming to Exeter to compete in the specially adapted version of cricket which gives those with severe physical or learning disabilities the opportunity to experience...
View ArticleWhitten believes Exeter Chiefs will be stronger next season
Ian Whitten believes Exeter Chiefs will be stronger next season having learned some valuable lessons this campaign. The Chiefs secured an eighth-place finish with a 23-13 victory at Newcastle Falcons...
View ArticleTransfer Rumours: Mascherano to Liverpool, Bony to Arsenal, Rio Ferdinand to...
1)Barcelona's Javier Mascherano could make a sensational return to Anfield this summer. The 29-year-old could be available for around £9million and he believes that Saturday's La Liga decider with...
View ArticleNo escape for A38 and A380 drivers as 20mph/40mph restrictions cause delays
Drivers are facing long delays as two sets of roadworks take place on the A380.A traffic convoy system, using one lane and with 20mph restricitions, is in place on the A380 southbound for many miles...
View ArticlePaddy Power given the go-ahead to press on with becoming first betting shop...
PADDY Power is all set to become the first betting shop to be situated in the High Street.The betting shop will take over no 72 which was previously occupied by Santander.No change of use permission...
View ArticleOpening win for Exeter Centurions
Exeter Centurions opened their league campaign with a 48-22 victory over Plymouth Titans at Flowerpot Field. The home side began with an over-confidence that saw them make a series of errors, allowing...
View ArticleCITY POSTBAG: No real surprises as Exeter City announce retained list
There were no real surprises in Paul Tisdale's retained list, because of budget restraints, but looking at it from a fan's point of view I cannot understand why we need Eliot Richards and Matt Gill...
View ArticleDevon face must-win game against Kent
Devon have to beat Kent at Brixham this Saturday to keep their County Championship hopes alive after going down 20-15 to Somerset at Bridgwater. Two wins in their pool matches would have sent Devon to...
View ArticleDevon & Exeter League: Tivvy face Hatherleigh for second place
With St Martins having wrapped up the Premier Division title, the race for second place goes on and it is advantage to Tiverton Town after consecutive 1-0 victories against Hatherleigh Town and Seaton...
View ArticleGolf round up: Rattenbury wins President's Scratch Cup at Okehampton
Okehampton Johnny Rattenbury's gross 71 won him the Presidents Scratch Cup in the individual medal competition. Division one was won by William Potts with a nett 65, with five players achieving a nett...
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