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Exeter Chiefs play Saracens this weekend in the Aviva Premiership Final at Twickenham.

There have been hundreds of claims for compensation from people living near the South Devon Highway.

The city council want to make the city less congested and car-reliant.

It had been argued the original proposal for homes at Whitehill would have an impact on the setting of the local church, All Saints.

Emergency services were called at around 7am on Monday 21st May following reports a white van had collided with the barrier at the side of the road between the airport junction and the Daisymount junction.

Exeter Chiefs reach their third successive Premiership final at Twickenham with a 36-5 semi-final victory against Newcastle Falcons.

The number of food safety inspections being made in Torbay has been reduced because of budget cuts.

Around 400 runners are taking part in the Exeter Marathon today

Bicton College Pride of Devon awards, hosted by Radio Exe, held at Devon County Showground on Friday

Exeter came out triumphant in a 3-1 victory against Lincoln in front of a sold out St James Park in the League 2 Play-Off Semi-Final second leg. 

Around one in ten inmates at Exeter prison was caught with a mobile phone last year.

Devon’s largest horse rescue charity today appealed for owners to keep their animals under control after one of their ponies was badly bitten in a suspected dog attack.

Ikea yesterday (Tuesday 15th May) unveiled a striking sculpture based on an original Exeter Clinker boat, made from over 500 pieces of Ikea glassware.

Exeter Chiefs and England international Don Armand is on a five-man shortlist to be crowned Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Year.

Exeter City striker Jayden Stockley, who is the clubs top goal scorer this season, is one of 137 names selected to form part of the Emirates FA Cup final match ball.

The British Horse Society has released figures highlighting that between 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, incidents in Devon rose from 7 to 17, the highest figure in the South West.

Police are appealing for information after a theft of a silver car trailer from outside a house in Bideford. 

Revised plans for a new business park that could create 250 new jobs at the edge of Sidford have been revealed.

The event, hosted in Sydney, will take place between 20 Oct 2018 – 28 Oct 2018

Exeter drew 0-0 against Lincoln in the first leg Play-Off Semi-Final last week. A win for the Grecians tomorrow (Thursday) at St James Park would see them progress to Wembley for the second successive year.

More than a hundred people in and around Dawlish have lost their electric this morning.

The new East Devon town of Cranbrook is to host the start of one of the stages of the UK's largest cycle race.

A man's been treated for burns following a series of explosions at a house in Exmouth last night.

Many people can't start the day without a strong coffee and now Exeter University is finding out whether caffeine can help tackle depression and bi-polar disorder.

Several local tourist attractions are giving a better experience to deaf visitors, by providing video guides in sign language.

Unions are hitting out at companies in Devon which employ people on zero-hours contracts or temporary placements.

There's been an increase in the number of accidents, or near accidents involving horses on Devon's roads.

Beavers can help clean polluted rivers and reduce soil loss from farmland, according to a study by Exeter University and the Devon Wildlife Trust.

Around 35 thousand pounds is to be spent on improving fish landing facilities at Axmouth harbour.

Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale is expecting a tough challenge as they take on Lincoln City in the play-offs tomorrow.

Tories in Exeter have slammed the ‘disgusting and devastating’ news that Clifton Hill Sports Centre is set to close – and have accused the council of shutting anything that gets in the way of their proposed new leisure centre.

A controversial housing development on green land near Exeter will finals be built.

The store has created 370 jobs, with over 85% of co-workers recruited from the Exeter and Devon area

Goal-line technology will be used for Exeter City's play-off fixture against Lincoln for the first time ever.

Play-off Semi-Final tickets for Exeter City v Lincoln are still on sale whilst Exeter Chiefs Aviva Premiership Semi-Final has sold out.

The RSPCA received 217 calls, including 7 in Devon, about dogs locked in hot cars across England over the Bank Holiday weekend.

The section of the A379 between Slapton and Strete Gate has been closed since early March after most of the road was washed away or undermined during Storm Emma.

Litter clearing contract 'not enough' to cope with demand as litter louts leave Exeter's Cathedral Green in a state

Exeter City end their final scheduled League 2 game on a high with a 1-0 victory against mid-table Colchester at St James Park.

Exeter City welcome Colchester United to St James Park tomorrow in their final League Two match of the season.

Despite a guaranteed home semi-final and officially topping the premiership table last weekend, Exeter Chiefs remain with a strong team tomorrow as they face Harlequins at the Stoop.

Primary schools in Devon have just six weeks to get involved with a new road safety project that focuses on giving children the right to walk safely in their communities.

New litter picking boards encouraging beach goers to collect marine litter every time they visit beaches in Teignbridge have been installed.

Some of the most beautiful, ‘protected’ landscapes in the South West is at serious risk from housing developments under new Government proposals, the Devon branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England is warning

Residents of the historic Atwill Palmer Almshouses in Exeter will be offered alternative accommodation while improvement work to three historic Victorian buildings in Exeter.

The Dawlish Warren car parks required significant improvement works to alleviate health and safety issues.

It comes after the death of a six-month-old boy from Devon.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a young girl was approached by an unknown man who tried to pull her towards his vehicle.

Members of law club were exposed in May be fellow students, who were outraged by a series of social media messages.

Exeter Chiefs duo Don Armand and Sam Simmonds are on a five-man shortlist to be crowned the Rugby Players’ Association Players' Player of the Year for 2018.

Police were called at 4:30pm on Sunday 29 April with reports of a multiple vehicle collision on the A538 Musbury, near Axminster.

Earlier this morning (2nd May 2018), a first-floor bedroom was destroyed by an accidental fire.

Teignmouth’s MP Anne Marie Morris has said she is deeply disappointed at plans that could see the town’s hospital close.

There have been 10 alleged UFO or alien sightings that have been reported to Devon and Cornwall Police in the last three years, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.

Exeter City have confirmed that tickets for the home leg of the League Two play-off semi-final will go through the priority system and will be charged at match day prices with no advanced discounts.

Playing on home soil, Exmouth beat Brixham 28-8 in the Devon Senior Cup Semi Final yesterday (1st May 2018)

Police say a man wanted for recall to prison has links with the south Devon area.

A fictional film depicting the dark side of Morris dancers - made by an Exeter man - is getting its online premiere today.

Devon residents fork out twice as much as London's Westminster area in household running costs.

Thirteen of the 39 places on Exeter City Council to be contested on Thursday

The reigning Premiership champions scored four tries to secure a 34-19 bonus point victory In front of yet another sold out Sandy Park

Devon and Cornwall's Assistant Chief Constable has taken to social media to highlight the number of attacks on police officers.

A Just Giving page has been set up to raise money to pay the vets' bills for the Exeter cat severely injured in an acid attack.

Improvement works to Market Walk shopping centre in Newton Abbot are making the town look ‘so much lighter’ already, a leading councillor has said.

The festival, labeled as one of the best literary festivals in the UK, will take place in September 2018.

MPs and Exeter Diocese urged to help support broadband provision for rural communities

Crime figures, published yesterday, (26 April 2018), show a rise in recorded crime for Devon and Cornwall Police with the Force having the 7th lowest crime rate in England and Wales.

It's an exception that's worrying the sport's ruling body.

Exeter City, who are currently fourth in League Two, travel to Stevenage tomorrow (Saturday).

Ali Hepher, Chiefs head coach, believes his Exeter Chiefs side face the ‘perfect test’ when Sale Sharks provide the opposition at a packed-out Sandy Park tomorrow (3pm).

High wire adventure course for children planned for Go Ape near Exeter

Work is underway on a new two-way cycle path which will form part of a strategic cycle route connecting the east of Exeter to the university and the city centre.

The work needs to be done as there are areas within the Dawlish Warren car parks which require significant improvement works due to health and safety issues.

Figures from NHS England reveal paramedics took an average of nearly 10 minutes to get to those patients deemed to be the most life-threatening during March - the national target time is 7 minutes.

Devon's ambulance workers are constantly being physically attacked by the people they're trying to help - and their union, the GMB, says not enough action's taken by police.

Police are investigating a reported rape in Tiverton.

A man's been arrested after a drugs raid in Honiton.

Exeter College-based Academy rugby team, sponsored by South West Communications Group, prepare for the Sanix World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament later this month in Japan. 

Another loss for relegated Torquay disappoints home fans

A royal marine who got lost during a training exercise sparked a major search in the Gutter Tor area

A snake has been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at a house in Exeter.

Bus user groups have slammed the news that there will be yet another cancellation of the closure of Exeter Bus Station.

Westexe Puma’s (Under 14's) have progressed into the national finals after winning their regional tournament in emphatic style.

The 123rd Devon County Show was unveiled on Friday, April 20. 

City’s leading goal scorer Jayden Stockley scored twice but Exeter were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw against Crawley Town at St James Park.

A ground level trampoline, a large climbing frame made from rope and a zip wire are among the plans for a new play park in Axminster.

35-year-old Liam Clark's been in custody since his arrest last summer.

Police in East Devon have issued a warning to the public following a number of burglaries in the area.

Owners of the closed Carinas nightclub in Sidmouth have said that they made the best efforts they could to make it profitable, as £250,000 proposals to turn it into a trendy restaurant have been revealed.

Volunteers from Exmouth lifeboat station were called upon to help four people in three incidents in under 24 hours between 13 and 14 April.                                                       

Heavy rain and the resultant flood water has forced the closure of a pedestrian walkway at the Stover Canal.

Lloyds Banking Group has announced that 49 branches will be closed, including some in Devon.

Today (18th April 2018) is the hottest day of the year so far in Devon.

Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Exeter.

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information following a robbery in Exeter.

Exeter City kept their automatic play-offs hopes alive with another victory against Chesterfield yesterday (17th April).

Speed restrictions and temporary traffic lights will be in place for the next three weeks to repair the damaged cover plates which have reached a critical condition.

Jayden Stockely heads in his 17th goal of the season as Exeter keep play-off hopes alive with victory over bottom of the table Chesterfield. 

The tribunal, to determine the fee Exeter City will receive from Chelsea for Ethan Ampadu, will take place tomorrow (Wednesday, April 18).

"We were right last time" claim protestors

Wetherspoons has used Twitter to tell its 44,000 followers that it is quitting social media. 

Planning application for the new structure near the seafront is due to be submitted to planners in the next few weeks.

Devon’s MPs have been reacting to the bombing of specific targets in Syria yesterday morning.

Drivers who speed through Kingskerswell could soon get their come-uppance, as a new group prepares to monitor their speed.

A poster that parodies Exmouth is causing some controversy in the town - but also a degree of recognition that there's an element of truth in the illustration.

A new congestion-busting road linking Exeter with Cranbrook and the Science Park that avoids M5 junction 29 is fully open.

An East Devon tourist attraction is closed today after a lorry collided with overhead power lines.

An Exeter based police officer is warning elderly people not to be taken in by email scams.

The Devon County Show is planning a special day out for three local couples on Show Friday (May 18) who were married on May 19, in celebration of the Royal wedding.

A decision on the first phase of planned £250 million of major improvements to the North Devon Link Road is expected later this year.

The search is on for people interested in becoming magistrates in Devon.

It's claimed that crime has risen by 10% across the South West in the last two years.

Police are appealing for help to locate 73-year-old George Smith who is reported missing from Torquay.

Police are trying to track down the owner of the dog.

4th place Exeter City travel to league leaders Accrington Stanley on Saturday.

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter is set to welcome his biggest intake of academy players into his squad next season. 

Nearly 700 potholes a day are being reported to Devon County Council – twice the normal rate – it has been revealed.

Investment in cycle routes in Exeter vital to tackle city's fragile traffic system, says councillor.

Some road signs in Devon have been out of action since a cyber-attack hit the county council last year – prompting one councillor to say he has been expecting a morning greeting from Vladimir Putin ever since.

The British Horse Society has released figures showing a rise in incidents between horses and vehicles in Devon.

At the EFL Annual Awards evening on Sunday, April 15, Phil Bater will be unveiled as the EFL League 2 Supporter of the Year.

A Devon and Cornwall police team are among the best dog and handler pairs in the country.

Vital community bus schemes across Devon could have to close if the Government enforces European regulations, a senior county councillor has warned.

Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a 29-year-old man from Exeter.

Plans for 30 new homes in Bovey Tracey that developers claim would deliver a significant number of benefits for the town are being recommended for approval.

Exeter Chiefs 22 year old fly-half Joe Simmonds has been awarded Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for March 2018.

Major improvement works to a junction on the A38 are planned ahead of a £1m scheme in Ashburton, but could see four months of lane closures on the dual carriageway.

A planned new town like Cranbrook or Sherford is being considered for Teignbridge – but no location for where it might be has been found.

A fifth cliff fall in the last week has seen yet more of the crumbling cliffs at Pennington Point in Sidmouth crash into the sea.

A group of travellers who had been living in a Newton Abbot town centre car park were the most ‘aggressive and singularly unpleasant’ seen in the town, councillors have claimed.

East Devon District Council’s planning committee in March gave the go-ahead for a new and free dinosaur-themed play space on Queen’s Drive.

La La Choirs held their annual ‘CLIC for Christmas’ concert at Exeter Cathedral in December 2017 and raised an enormous £17,000.

A disused warehouse has caught fire in Exmouth.

Jack Nowell, who has been sidelined for 6 months with an ankle injury, marked his Exeter Chiefs return with two second half tries as his side beat Gloucester 46-10 at Sandy Park.

England International Jack Nowell marks his comeback with two tries as Exeter annihilate Gloucester 46-10 in front of a sold out Sandy Park. 

A man's in custody after an incident in Exmouth yesterday evening which saw a major police response.

Pony eventually emerges unharmed in Devon emergency

Man to appear in front of magistrates shortly

The hit children’s series filmed at Paignton Zoo is back for a second series.

With just four rounds of the regular season remaining, Exeter Chiefs host Gloucester on Sunday in-front of a sold out crowd at Sandy Park.

In December, East Devon District Council’s cabinet voted in favour of calling to ban the camper vans from the seafront and instead allow them to park in council’s owned car parks.

Plans for recorded music to be played on Exmouth seafront when a range of temporary attractions on the Queen’s Drive development site, including a dinosaur-themed play zone, have been scrapped.

Community transport in Devon could be placed in jeopardy by a challenge made by commercial operators to EU Law.

More trains will stop at Whimple and Feniton, but Exeter to Waterloo trains won't stop at Clapham Junction at peak times

Devon pedestrians have been told not to "wave dodge" during Friday's early high tide by emergency bosses at Devon County Council after a flood alert by the Environment Agency.

It would cost £167m to improve all roads needing planned maintenance in Devon and would require of £38m per year just to maintain all of Devon’s carriageways in a steady state, it has been revealed.

Exeter Green Party survey says more areas than council admits to are illegal

The body of an adult female beaver was found recently near Langford Bridge, close to the River Otter in East Devon. The beaver was discovered on a roadside embankment by an anonymous member of the public.

Sandy Park will be packed again on Sunday after the final few tickets for Exeter's home clash with Gloucester in the Aviva Premiership were sold this morning (4th April)

The council’s cabinet committee are being asked at next Wednesday’s meeting to note the budgets allocated to both the Local Transport Plan and other major transport schemes, as well as the source of the funding.

The Freedom of the City is an honour bestowed by a valued member of the community, or upon a visiting celebrity or dignitary.

A reserved matters planning application for the construction of 180 new homes for land at Blackthorn Lane in Cranbrook has been submitted to East Devon District Council.

The Newton Abbot Community Interest Company earlier this year announced their plans to improve the area around the roundabout.

The draft Greater Exeter Strategic Plan which would outline a major strategic blueprint for the area around Exeter is now not expected to be published until the summer of 2018.

75% of those living in the South West aged over 65 who are online, are using social media, according to the findings of a recent nationwide YouGov study.  

Free public Wi-Fi in town centres is among the ideas that Teignbridge District Council is exploring as ways to boost the economy in the district.

Chudleigh town council has lodged a ‘strong objection’ to revised plans for 230 new homes on the edge of the A38.

A donation box installed on Sidmouth seafront that has been removed for maintenance will not be reinstated as the repairs are ‘too costly’.

The Chiefs did enjoy such an honour four years ago when they first won the title - following a Sandy Park final when they beat Northampton to lift their first major trophy in more than 140 years.

A frail baby giraffe sadly passed away over the holiday weekend. Zoo keepers efforts to save its life ended in heartache, however, as the sick new-born had to be put to sleep by Zoo vets on Monday.

A return to pounds, shillings and pence is on the cards once Britain leaves the EU

A high scoring first-half from Exeter meant Bath couldn’t recover in the second. The first silverware of the season goes to Exeter.

Sidmouth town council have confirmed that the RAF aerobatic team will grace the skies over the seafront of the East Devon town at the opening day of Sidmouth Regatta on Friday, August 24, 2018.

Confusion has erupted over the ‘clumsy’ siting of some new street signs in St Thomas in Exeter.

The trail will connect Mid Devon, Exeter and East Devon.

The Dawlish rail line is the only viable route for a railway between Exeter and Plymouth and will be protected until at least the end of the 21st century, councillors have been told.

A new Exmouth seafront refreshment kiosk will be opening during the Easter holidays.  

South West Water has published its business proposals for the period 2020-2025 and is inviting customers to have their say. 

Vospers today announced plans for their exciting new 61,215 square foot state of the art facility in Exeter destined to open late 2018.

Exeter City face Lincoln City on Good Friday in one of the standout ties in League Two as both teams are battling at the top end of the table.

Dr Katy Upton, zoo keeper at Paignton Zoo, marks her team’s first successful breeding of each rare frog species with an anatomically correct frog tattoo.

Nearly 300,000 homes and businesses in rural areas now have access to superfast broadband thanks to Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS).

A report published today by Healthwatch Devon found patients with NHS dentists waited longer and were less satisfied with their care than patients who had private treatment.

Exeter’s Red Coat Guides are celebrating their 30th anniversary with the launch of their new Summer Tour Programme starting on Easter Sunday.

According to a County Council report, it's reported an estimated 5,500 people are problem gamblers in Devon.

Exeter Chiefs and Bath will battle it out at Kingsholm for the Anglo-Welsh Cup, just a few short weeks after snow saw the original match postponed.

On Monday 26 March 2018, the Modern Slavery Police Transformation Unit, which is based in Exmouth, published its first annual report. 

The steering group for Sidmouth’s Beach Management Scheme has just received a progress update from East Devon District Council’s project team and its consultants Royal Haskoning DHV.

Officers from the Roads Policing Team are asking people to come forward with information following a fatal collision on the A30 at Alphington in Exeter on Monday 26 March 2018.

To help reduce littering and dog mess left on the ground, Mid Devon District Council is introducing an “Any Bin Will Do” scheme.

Devon County Council has welcomed the government’s announcement of an additional £4.4 million for pothole and storm damage repairs to the county’s roads. 

Crew and Community Safety volunteers from Exmouth lifeboat station supported Exeter University students in their cardboard boat challenge, on the river Exe last week.                                                      

Trip Advisor, the worlds largest travel site, have awarded Dawlish Warren's beach as a top visitor spot

Clarissa Slade was the UK's youngest councillor when she was elected aged 18

No-one has been fined for feeding seagulls in Exmouth since it became possible for the district council to do so, nearly a year ago.

Work's due to begin later this year on a new cycle trail linking the Exe Estuary pathway with Killerton House.

Rumours that two Devon health trusts could merge are gaining currency, after they said they're going to work together more closely.

Sixteenth-century pub "saved" two years ago will be replaced by arts centre

A memorial's been held in honour of an Exeter cat which had his own Facebook page and more than 500 followers.

The Exeter Chiefs have made their first new signing ahead of the 2018 to 19 season.

Current artistic director thought likely to re-apply

Volunteers improve White Cross picnic area so people can spot rare species

Campaigners for the UK to stay in the EU are staging a protest in Exeter later.

Exeter University students are holding a rally on campus today to protest about the racism scandal that's hit the headlines this week.

Exeter Chiefs scrum half Will Chudley is to leave the club at the end of the season to join Premiership rivals Bath.

Councillors approve building plans

The University of Exeter says it is investigating claims of racism published on social media by law society members.

South Devon Highway benefits thousands, but also distresses nearby homeowners

A burst pipe caused flooding at Allers Water Treatment Works, which may lead to low water pressure or loss of supply in parts of Tiverton.

If the prizes are not claimed within 180 days (around 6 months) of the draw date, they will go to charities. The National Lottery are appealing for players to checks wallets, purses and behind the backs of sofas.

Devon County Council is investing more than £5m in its Flood Risk Management Action Plan.

Temperatures are expected to slowly rise this week but the weather could turn colder again by the weekend, forecasters said.

Exeter City FC battles the snow to keep training ahead thanks to their 3G pitch.

Due to the wintry conditions, Exeter City Council's waste and recycling collections have been suspended today, Monday 19th March.

The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospitals outpatients and elective services are continuing as normal today despite the bad weather.

Large parts of the major road network are passable and improving, but disruption to travel should be expected throughout the day and into tomorrow.

Exeter Chiefs and England international Don Armand drove NHS workers stranded in snow to and from the local hospital on Sunday

Due to bad weather, parking enforcement in Devon and Torbay has been suspended today (Monday 19th March)

RD&E latest update during the yellow warning for snow and ice in Devon

Delayed railway halt serving industrial estate is just £1 million short of funds needed

An amber severe weather warning for snow has been issued in Devon.

Exeter Golf and Country Club’s oldest member, Terry Smyth aged 96, scored a hole in one on the course in November.

Exeter Chiefs will be competing in their fourth successive Anglo-Welsh Cup final against Bath on Sunday.

Work necessary before construction of watersports centre can begin

Health and Safety Executive says work next door didn't breach regulations

The seven-mile sponsored walk ends with pasties and rugby

Along with four other Exeter Chiefs players, Don Armand has been summoned by Eddie Jones to face Ireland in the Six Nation this weekend. 

More than 300 homes and businesses will benefit from greater flood protection in the next year as part of Devon County Council’s Flood Risk Management Action Plan.

Exeter manager Paul Tisdale said he was satisfied with his teams performance despite being held to a 0-0 draw against west county rivals Yeovil Town on Tuesday night.

A date has been revealed for when a range of attractions for Exmouth seafront, including a new dinosaur-themed play zone, will open.

World renowned professor Stephen Hawking has died aged 76.

Hiram Boateng rattled the crossbar for Exeter in the first-half.

Exeter Chiefs' 22 year-old Joe Simmonds has been centre of attention in recent weeks with two man of the match performances.

Don Armand and Henry Slade have both been called up by Eddie Jones, as have Luke Cowan-Dickie, Alec Hepburn and Sam Simmonds.

Young Joe Simmonds impressed once again with another man of the match performance scoring 15 points in a thrilling 20-17 victory over Newcastle Falcons.

Fire crews from across Devon and Somerset work through night on blaze

A man armed with a metal object threatened staff at the BP garage on Dawlish Road near Matford on Sunday evening at about 20 past six.

Player raising funds for charity investigating cause of premature birth

A special constable has managed to handcuff himself to a hand rail at Exeter Central Railway station. 

Plans have been unveiled to build more accommodation to help Exeter's homeless.

Tom Jones is coming to Devon.

Luke Cowan-Dickie, Sam Simmonds and Harry Williams have all been included in Eddie Jones' England squad to face France this weekend.

No reason given. No thanks for his work in brief statement.

Four employees from Exeter CITY Community Trust have joined Active Devon's Big Devon March

Joe Simmonds, making his Premiership debut for Exeter, is man of the match, as Chiefs go seven points clear at the top of the table.

Travel still difficult. Hundreds didn't make it home on Thursday

Dave Ewers and Max Bodilly have both agreed new two-year deals to remain with the Premiership champions.

The Aviva Premiership Round 17 clash between Exeter Chiefs and Saracens has been put back by 24 hours and will now be played at Sandy Park on Sunday, March 4 (3pm).

Thursdays Unibet Premier League Night Five at Westpoint Exeter has been CANCELLED.

Topsham Road is still undergoing repairs from a gas leak and remains closed to the public.

A spell of heavy snow and blizzard conditions is expected around Exeter and Mid Devon later today.

Volunteers are invited to join Seaton Town Council on Saturday 10th March for its annual Big Beach and Town Clean ahead of the summer season.

Exeter is bucking the national trend when it comes to the number of people taking up apprenticeships.

First place Exeter Chiefs host second place Saracens in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday at Sandy Park.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice in the South West. Parts of Devon have already been severely effected today, It's due to get heavier later this afternoon and overnight.

Drivers are expected to face long delays as Topsham Road remains closed.

People with disabilities are being wrongly denied the financial support they are entitled to. That's according to a new report from Citizens Advice Exeter.

The biggest names in darts will make their annual return to Exeter this Thursday (1st March) in the Unibet Premier League.

Three employees from Exeter City Football Club will cycle 145 miles to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.

Suffolk Police are appealing for help in finding Marc Nicholls - he's wanted in connection with a number of burglary incidents.

The 20-year old was last seen leaving Fever Boutique on Mary Arches Street in Exeter in the early hours of Tuesday 13 February.

A former teacher at Exmouth Community College is starting a prison sentence today for historic child sex offences there.

Exeter University is one of 61 institutions involved in strike action today.

The new polymer ten pound was launched in September and the paper ones cease to be legal tender on 1st March.

A funding boost to bring forward regeneration for a key Newton Abbot site has today been welcomed by Teignbridge councillors.

Exeter’s leading health and wellbeing charity, Exeter City Community Trust, hosted another popular running event in the heart of Exeter.

Rob Baxter, Director of Rugby at Exeter Chiefs, says he expects to see a response of sorts from his side in the wake of last weekend’s Aviva Premiership defeat to Worcester Warriors.

Local charity Hospiscare have announced this years theme for the walk, taking place on the 7th July, is "Pink Fizz."

A major exhibition ran today (Thursday 15th February) at the sea front Ocean complex detailing the project.

Ikea have announced its new Exeter store will officially open for business on Tuesday 1st May 2018.

Bideford College, a school in Devon, said their exchange students thought the school bell was an earthquake warning.

With two years to spare, former Exeter University students have spent more than 60,000 hours volunteering at the University of Exeter.

The world's top darts stars will return to Westpoint on March 1st 2018 as the Premier League makes its annual visit to the city.

60 year-old Robert Duval was 'finest advocate and gentleman' says his chambers.

Happy news announced by couple on social media on Valentine's Day

Exeter Chiefs and England number 8 Sam Simmonds will miss England's next two games against Scotland and France in the Six Nations through injury.

Steenson hits post with conversion kick as Chiefs fall short against second bottom Worcester in the Premiership.

Residents in the Rosebarn Lane area of Exeter have the chance to view proposals for a residents parking scheme at a public exhibition on Thursday (15 February).

Exeter City welcome second-placed Wycombe Wanderers to St James Park on Saturday.

Exeter Chiefs recently extended a one year sponsorship agreement with Flybe in December.

A scheme to help Devon’s homeless gain the skills, qualifications and confidence needed to get their lives back on track and pursue a career in hair and barbering, has been launched.

Exeter Chiefs Sam Simmonds, Alec Hepburn, Harry Williams, Jack Nowell and Thomas Francis are all unavailable against Worcester on Saturday due to International duties.

Cancer patients can receive chemotherapy for the first time, thanks to the Force Cancer Charity.

A world-leading diabetes expert today ( 8th February 2018) received his CBE for work in revolutionising global diagnosis and treatment.