Matchday Live: Exeter City aim to bounce back at Rochdale
Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale has told his side "not to dwell" on Saturday's Devon derby defeat to Plymouth and to concentrate on Rochdale's visit to St James's Park today. He said: "We have to move on...
View ArticlePolice discover faults with Exeter taxis in new city crack down
Police discovered faults with eight taxis after launching an operation to crack down on operators in Exeter who are flouting the law.Operation Lookout was carried out at Exeter St David's train station...
View ArticleExeter police unveil new CCTV weapon in fight against city crime
The police control room in Exeter will soon have direct access to the council's CCTV feed for the first time in its latest weapon to tackle anti-social behaviour.Exeter City Council currently operates...
View ArticleFree voice activation software on this website
This website now offers a Voice Activation service. To move on to the next story, hold the phone/device no more than one foot away and state loudly and clearly: "Next please". To return to the previous...
View ArticleCall for Tiverton Cllr to step down while accused of fraud
A TIVERTON councillor is facing calls to step down from a council committee while he faces fraud charges.Councillor Kevin Wilson recently appeared at Exeter Magistrates Court, where he denied two...
View ArticleTrial to hear Joss Stone 'murder plot' defence
The jury will hear closing speeches today in the trial of two men accused of plotting to kill soul singer Joss Stone.It will be the first chance for the defence team representing alleged plotter Kevin...
View ArticleDean Mumm rises to occasion as Exeter Chiefs step up pursuit of European target
Exeter Chiefs lock Dean Mumm believes his first try for the club could prove vital to the Devon side's hopes of qualifying for next season's Heineken Cup.The Australian forward picked up and dived over...
View ArticlePaul Tisdale frustrated by another poor show
Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale said he could not remember the last time his side played as badly as they did in yesterday's 2-1 npower League Two defeat to Rochdale.The Grecians were hanging on to a...
View ArticleWarning over NHS healthcare reforms
One of the most powerful voices in the Westcountry's new healthcare regime has expressed grave concerns over future financial pressures.Dr Colin Philip, chairman of the Kernow Clinical Commissioning...
View ArticleUpdate: Woman fighting for life after Heavitree Road accident
The pedestrian involved in a collision on Heavitree Road is currently fighting for her life, police have said. The woman, who was trapped between a wall and a vehicle due to the collision on Thursday...
View ArticleDanger grows for Plymouth Argyle and Torquay United
The prospect of two Devon clubs dropping out of the Football League in the same season increased yesterday, when Plymouth Argyle and fellow strugglers Torquay United suffered damaging npower League Two...
View ArticleCrews rescue dog from rabbit hole in Exmouth
Fire crews were requested to help rescue a dog that was stuck down a rabbit hole in Exmouth today. The fire service received the call at 12:43pm of a terrier stuck in a hole on Maer Road, Exmouth. One...
View ArticleLong standing Exeter headteacher banned from classrooms
A longstanding head teacher at an Exeter primary school has been banned from the country's classrooms for at least two years for breaches of financial procedures and "dishonesty". The ban was imposed...
View ArticleZip-lines for tigers!
Paignton Zoo in Devon has built a zip-line for its tigers.Keepers at the park – a registered charity – have devised the thrill ride with help from woodland adventure company Treesurfers.In fact, it is...
View ArticleTom's Tips: Exeter Racecourse Family Day
Exeter has passed a precautionary 10am inspection this morning and race-goers are in for a real treat with an competitive race card at Haldon this afternoon. Below are my tips for the meeting. 2.10 –...
View ArticleExmouth RNLI boat and water sport jumble
Crew volunteers from Exmouth RNLI are organising a sale of pre-loved boat and water sport equipment at the lifeboat station on Sunday 14 April between 9am and noon. Volunteer Sea Safety Officer, Peter...
View ArticlePaul Tisdale hits out at few 'idiotic' comments from Exeter supporters
Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale has hit out at a few individuals in the St James's Park crowd on Easter Monday after they yelled at him to 'be honest' following his side's disappointing defeat to...
View ArticleFarmers in Devon and Cornwall facing 'perfect storm'
Farmers are suffering severe hardship as prolonged cold weather, animal disease and soaring feed prices combine to produce a "perfect storm" of problems, industry experts have warned.Families are...
View ArticleFire crews called to crash in Exwick, Exeter
Fire crews attended a two vehicle collision on Station Road in Exwick, Exeter today. The Fire Service received a call reporting a road traffic collision at 12:08pm. One fire appliance from Danes Castle...
View ArticleDevon pet-owners reminded "dogs are much better swimmers than humans" after...
Coastguards have warned dog-owners not to follow their pets into the water following an incident in Devon on Monday night which ended in one man being pulled from the water. A man who went to rescue...
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