Milk tanker in collision on A3124 in Winkleigh
A milk tanker was involved in a collision with another vehicle in Winkleigh on Tuesday night. A Fire Service appliance from North Tawton was called to a report of a collision between a milk tanker and...
View ArticleMember of the public rescued after falling into 'confined space' in...
A member of the public was rescued by fire crews on Tuesday night after falling into a 'confined space' in Princesshay, Exeter. Devon and Cornwall Fire Service received a call at 21:37pm on New Year's...
View ArticleNumber of New Year's Eve arrests decreases in Devon and Cornwall
Almost 100 people were arrested in Devon and Cornwall during the New Year's Eve celebrations, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police revealed there were 97 arrests – all for alcohol-related...
View ArticleHause own goal ensures Grecians are not undermined by Cureton red
Exeter City overcame the first-half dismissal of 16-goal leading scorer Jamie Cureton to claim a resilient 1-0 win at Wycombe Wanderers, with a Kortney Hause own goal late in yesterday's game all that...
View ArticleTom Johnson: Tales of fierce training and festive temptations for the Exeter...
First up, a happy New Year to everyone, I hope you all enjoyed the festive period.I think people assume rugby players get a lot of time off over Christmas and the New Year, but actually it's our...
View ArticleTisdale's home truths help Exeter City regain form away from St James'
"It's a mad, mad game," said Paul Tisdale following Exeter City's 1-0 win at Wycombe Wanderers yesterday.The City manager had just seen his side bounce back from a disappointing festive period in which...
View ArticleGardners enjoy a fruitful start to new year at Exeter Races
Lucy Gardner scored her first-ever double under rules at Exeter yesterday, when more than 4,000 people turned out to celebrate the New Year.Storm Alert and Flying Award demonstrated the continued...
View ArticleYear of extremes shows cuts to flood fund were short-sighted, say critics
Almost 8,000 homes and businesses were flooded in 2012, as the UK was battered by repeated heavy rain, storms and floods. Defences protected almost 200,000 properties, but with spending on such...
View ArticleRob Baxter has to plan without Sturgess
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has spoken of his disappointment after it was confirmed that prop Brett Sturgess is set for a spell on the sidelines.The 31-year-old forward broke his arm during...
View ArticleConference call to battle costly rural crime menace
Landowners, farmers and businesses across Devon and Cornwall will join forces with police this year to combat the "menace" of rural crime.The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) and the...
View Article2012 close to wettest for the Westcountry on record
The Westcountry was given a final dousing before the new year as experts prepared to declare 2012 the wettest on record for the UK.Forecasters predicted a "quiet" start to 2013 after the recent deluge...
View ArticleMinister Eric Pickles tells councils to 'get your noses out of the trough'
London Editor Graeme Demianyk speaks to Local Government and Communities Secretary Eric Pickles about council cuts, why Cornwall councillors should buy dark sunglasses... and bins.Eric Pickles is the...
View ArticleCharity Santas make last dash of festive season
Shoppers did a double take as a festive crowd dressed as Santa Claus dashed through the streets of Exeter.The runners completed the second annual Santa Dash organised by Exeter City FC in aid of...
View ArticleWe need fresh thinking on farming, says NFU president
A leading industry figure is calling for a fresh approach to agriculture from the Government as farmers in the Westcountry continue to suffer from the results of last year's extreme weather.Peter...
View ArticlePolice appeal for witnesses after attempted burglary in Rewe
Police are appealing for witnesses of an attempted burglary in a village on the outskirts of Exeter.Officers at Honiton CID are investigating the incident that occurred at a house on the A396 at Rewe...
View ArticleSainsbury's stores in Exeter offer Christmas card recycling
Sainsbury's stores across Exeter are providing local residents with a solution to make use of their Christmas cards this year. The stores, situated in the Guildhall Shopping Centre, at Pinhoe and...
View ArticleElmore set to quit Western League to join South West Peninsula League Premier...
ELMORE are seeking to quit the Western League First Division at the end of the season, having applied to join the South West Peninsula League.The Eagles have applied to enter at Premier Division level,...
View ArticleLiam Sercombe set to miss the next couple of months with broken ankle
LIAM Sercombe could miss the next couple of months of Exeter City's League Two campaign after breaking his ankle in the 2-2 draw against Barnet.The 22-year-old was substituted 54 minutes into the match...
View ArticleYork vs Exeter: Chambers ruled out again
York's leading goalscorer Ashley Chambers will play no part in the home league game with Exeter and fellow striker Jason Walker remains doubtful.Chambers has missed the last three games with a hernia...
View ArticleAndrew Cane denies murdering his mother Linda Sheard but admits manslaughter...
A roofer has admitted killing his mother at her Exmouth home last year but denied her murder. Andrew Cane, aged 30, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 63-year-old Linda Sheard but not guilty to the...
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