Death of man who 'fell from bridge' over M5 not being treated as suspicious
Enquiries are continuing into the death of a 25-year-old man who was found dead on the M5 on Saturday. Formal identification is expected to take place later this week but the man has been described as...
View ArticleWarning to drivers as Hurricane Gonzalo threatens rush hour traffic
The AA's severe weather team is on standby as the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo threaten tomorrow morning's rush hour. Outbreaks of heavy rain are forecast to quickly sweep south and east across many...
View ArticleMotorcyclist taken to hospital after collision on Pinhoe road, Exeter
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital yesterday after a collision involving a car on Pinhoe Road, Exeter. Emergency services attended the scene of the accident at 11:05am on Sunday. The road traffic...
View ArticleSaxophone legend and Exeter resident Raphael Ravenscroft dies aged 60
RAPHAEL Ravenscroft, the British pop legend who organised a charity gala concert in Exeter in memory of Nicole Hartup, has died at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital Raphael, the man who played the...
View ArticleSaxophone legend and Exeter resident Raphael Ravenscroft dies aged 60
Ravenscroft, the British pop legend who organised a charity gala concert in Exeter in memory of Nicole Hartup, has died at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital Raphael, the man who played the renowned...
View ArticleExeter mum, Gina, launches campaign to make city dementia friendly
It has been dubbed by Prime Minister David Cameron as "one of greatest enemies of humanity". Dementia is predicted to hit one in three people in England aged over 65 during the next 10 years, and there...
View ArticleRichard Pears leaves Exmouth Town
Richard Pears has stepped down as manager of Exmouth Town, blaming difficulties in motivating both himself and the players following their failed attempt to win promotion. Pears led Town to second...
View ArticleKevin Bryan's record reviews
Bill Nelson,"After The Satellite Sings" (Esoteric CDCD 1010)- Wakefield's finest musical export is probably best remembered for his work with outfits such as BeBop Deluxe and Red Noise during the...
View ArticlePartner of Devon policeman accused of forging his £180,000 will
The partner of a retired policeman allegedly forged a will after his death so she could keep his £180,000 estate out of the hands of his estranged wife. Victoria Kendrew persuaded two friends to act as...
View ArticleCrews called to fire at Topsham pub
Fire crews were called to Topsham in the early hours of this morning following reports of a garage blaze. The Fire Service received a call reporting a garage on fire at the Exeter Inn, High Street,...
View ArticleExeter-Anti Slavery Group marks Modern Slavery Day
Campaigners in Exeter marked Modern Slavery Day by highlighting the issue with an information stand in Central Library. Lord Mayor Percy Prowse was among those to visit the Exeter-Anti Slavery Group,...
View ArticleEmergency services on scene of collision involving motorbike on Alphington...
Emergency services are currently on the scene of a collision on the A377 Alphington road in Exeter. The accident on A377 Alphington Road in Exeter between the Waterloo Road junction and Sainsbury's...
View ArticleDo you recognise these people? Police appeal after staff member suffers...
These pictures show potential witnesses police would like to speak to following a serious assault in an Exeter nightclub. A fight broke out at the long bar in Club Rococo at around 6.30pm on Saturday 7...
View ArticleTeen and child killed in Honiton house fire honoured for saving lives through...
Three people from Exeter who gave the ultimate gift of life through organ donation have been honoured posthumously at an award ceremony in the county. The Order of St John award for Organ Donation, run...
View ArticleExeter bus driver facing jail for 30 years of abuse against boys
A wheelchair user is facing jail after being found guilty of abusing four different boys over more than 30 years. Edward Owens was in hospital being treated for breathing difficulties when a jury at...
View ArticleScott Rogers hopes pressure will see Gosport Borough crack
Scott Rogers hopes that the extra pressure on Gosport Borough could see them crack during Saturday's FA Cup fourth round qualifying encounter. Rovers host the Conference South outfit having never made...
View ArticleThis giraffe walks into a pub...
What do you call an ale that's been brewed for giraffes? That's the challenge being set by two major local names.Paignton Zoo and Bays Brewery have teamed up to launch a brand new ale to help raise...
View ArticleExeter shows how UK can increase cycling, Ben Bradshaw tells MPs
Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw has made an impassioned plea in the House of Commons for "real and meaningful action" to get more people cycling. Speaking during a debate on progress on increasing the number of...
View ArticleConservation charity: beach rubbish threatens Bay sea life
Staff at Torquay's coastal zoo have spoken out about the amount of litter on the beaches and in the sea and highlighted the threat to marine life.Clare Rugg, from Living Coasts, explained: "Beacon Cove...
View ArticleEmergency services called to Newton Abbot after fuel thieves rupture tank
Emergency services were called out to Newton Abbot last night after thieves tried to steal petrol from a tank. The fire service received a call at 11:10pm reporting a ruptured fuel tank leaking diesel...
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