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Electric wires fall onto road in Whitestone
A road near Exeter was blocked off yesterday afternoon after two high voltage electric wires fell. Fire crews from Exeter were called to the scene in Whitestone at 16:10. On arrival crews found two...
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'Don't worry mummy': Listen to touching moment girl, 6, dialled 999 and saved...
A six-year-old girl saved her mother's life after finding her unconscious and calling the 999 Exeter office and asking for help because "mummy's a bit ill". Tianna Measuria has been praised for her...
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Car destroyed in Teignmouth arson attack
A car was destroyed during an arson attack in Teignmouth in the early hours of this morning. Fire crews were called to reports of a fire in the Lower Brook Street area of Teignmouth at 00:10am today....
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Police appeal after motorcyclist left with serious injuries after collision...
Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist was seriously injured following a collision on the A380 near Exeter yesterday. At 7:50am on Thursday 5th February, emergency services were...
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Tom McCready reveals he turned down Morecambe to join Exeter City
New Exeter City midfielder Tom McCready has revealed that he turned down the chance to stay at Morecambe to sign for the Grecians. The 23-year-old joined the Exeter City on transfer deadline day, says...
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Echo second edition: five Monday front pages from recent years to get readers...
In a little over a week's time the Echo's new Monday edition will be published. From Monday, February 16, the paper will come out twice a week, every Monday and Thursday. The current Thursday edition...
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New interactive map pinpoints South West tax crime
An online map pinpointing tax cheats in the South West together with their crime and sentence has been launched today by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The map, that allows people to see the impact of...
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Pedal power for Exeter charity chairman
After rowing his way to victory last year, it has all been about pedal power this time for Dream-A-Way chairman Jeff Merrett's latest fundraising challenge. The first Janurow Challenge last year saw...
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Poundland's deal with 99p Store: City discount retailers set to merge...
A penny may make all the different as Budget retailer Poundland is set to buy rival 99p Stores for £55 million - meaning Exeter could have three Poundlands.They will be hoping that Exeter doesn't fear...
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Exeter's West Exe School announces new headteacher
Exeter's West Exeter School has announced the appointment of a new headteacher. Following a rigorous three day selection process the Governors of West Exe School have appointed Mr Sönke Beyer as the...
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Max Bodilly to start for Exeter Chiefs against Saracens
Exeter Chiefs have made just one change to their starting line-up for their match with Saracens this weekend, naming academy youngster Max Bodilly in the side. Bodilly will will play in the centre in...
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Podcast: ECFC Talk discuss the Grecians' defensive record and why you should...
ECFC Talk is back for episode 22 of the season. On this week's show the panel discuss the 2-1 loss to Tranmere and Exeter City's defensive problems. They also look at reasons why you should support...
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Judge blames internet pornography for turning boy of 12 into sex attacker
A Judge has backed curbs on internet pornography after hearing how it turned a 12-year-old schoolboy into a predatory sex attacker. The boy sexually assaulted two girls aged 11 and 13 and went on to...
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A Judge has set a timetable for the case of a Barnstaple man who is accused of murdering his 59-year-old mother at the home they shared in the town. Charles Davison, aged 38, was remanded in custody by...
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Listen: Council tax rise gets go ahead for Devon and Cornwall police
Households in Devon and Cornwall will pay on average an extra £3.31 a year after the Police and Crime Panel today (Friday) approved Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg's budget and a 1.99 per cent...
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Former Exmouth hotel goes on the market for £8million
A huge Exmouth development has come up sale for a guide price of £8million. The major redevelopment along the South Devon coast, The Devoncourt on Douglas Avenue in Exmouth, was previously used for...
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Sidmouth's Harry Tincknell becomes youngest World Endurance Championships...
HARRY Ticknell will be racing against the likes of Mark Webber and Nico Hülkenberg in the 2015 World Endurance Championships. The 23-year-old, from Sidmouth, has signed up to the Nissan NISMO team and...
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New Group for Exeter Mum's and Women
Exeter women will be coming together on Monday to learn how to achieve the life balance they are looking for. Last year, Lucy Flanagan launched Mumazing, a personal growth network group where mum's and...
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Exeter taxi drivers condemn council meeting 'farce'
A decision on plans to deregulate the number of hackney carriage taxis in Exeter has been delayed. Councillors were due to decide on proposals to de-restrict the quantity of cabbies allowed to collect...
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Exeter rapist who climbed through victim's window remains a threat to women,...
A rapist who attacked and terrorised his victim after climbing through her window in the dead of night remains a threat to women and deserves his severe sentence, top judges have ruled. Jamie Luke...
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