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May 01, 2025

Council wastes no time starting process to move Travellers on

EXETER City Council started to take action to evict a group of Travellers less than 24 hours after they arrived in the city.

1 min

MP: Safer walking and cycling routes required for pupils to get to schools

A CALL for action has been issued by an MP over safer walking and cycling routes to schools in two towns.

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Tours and talk remember impact of war on city, with focus on 1942 Blitz

AS the world prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, two events in Exeter will focus on the impact of the Second World War on the city.

1 min

Hotel owners given six weeks to demolish building

THE owners of an unsafe building have been given six weeks to tear it down.

1 min

Disabled girl's story sees RD&E open Changing Places facility at hospital

A NEW specialist toilet designed to offer dignity and independence to people with complex care needs has opened at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital following a campaign by a young girl and her mother.

1 min

Childen's library is getting a makeover

EXETER’S children’s library is getting an upgrade, including a new sensory area, floating mezzanine and activities for older children.

1 min

Colleges discuss a potential merger

TWO of Devon's major further education institutions, Exeter College and Petroc, are considering a potential merger.

1 min

Plan for nine homes rejected

A PLAN for up to nine homes in an East Devon town has been narrowly rejected because of their potential impact on the area and the loss of quality agricultural land.

1 min

Mum's 50th birthday joy as hospice staff help throw party

A N East Devon mother who feared missing her 50th birthday celebration due to illness instead enjoyed the party of her dreams thanks to hospice staff and support from friends.

2 mins

Man who stabbed his uncle to death will be detained in a secure hospital

Devon & Cornwall Police

1 min

Upsetting child poverty figures

AS many as three out of every seven children are living in poverty in Devon’s most deprived neighbourhoods.

1 min

Library not just place for a good book

YOU might pop in for a paperback, but Devon's libraries are shelving the stereotypes with a host of surprising services - from seed swaps to scrabble sessions.

1 min

Call for action to help struggling South West tourism industry

LIB Dem leader Ed Davey has taken his fight for South West tourism to new heights by climbing aboard a rollercoaster at a theme park to demand urgent government action on tax hikes and spiralling costs.

2 mins

Inspiring Ivy celebrates 100th birthday

A CARE home pulled out all the stops to help a resident celebrate her 100th birthday with family and friends.

1 min

Work to restore historic museum building goes on

A PROJECT to repair and restore a key piece of Exeter's maritime history was expected to take a step forward this week.

1 min

TV presenter gets crafty at show

TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp will be getting hands-on with crafters at the Devon County Show.

1 min

Why stalking seen as 'murder in slow motion' for victims

>>> Journalist and campaigner Alexis Bowater, herself a victim of stalking, has campaigned for better measures to stop violence against women and girls

3 mins

Army veteran will speedwalk 26 miles for cash-strapped charity

FORMER army man is preparing for a gruelling marathon speedwalk across Devon to raise money for his local hospice, inspired by a friend's legacy and a charity in crisis.

1 min

Domestic abuse suspects arrested in day of action

DEVON and Cornwall Police arrested 65 people on suspicion of domestic abuse offences during a dedicated day of action.

2 mins

Young fans join City matchday staff for Greacians' annual Kids in Charge Day

EXETER City Football Club's annual Kids in Charge Day saw young supporters shadow some of the matchday roles at St James's Park.

1 min

A fully accessible toilet is an important addition at RD&E

ALL power to the elbow of a young disabled girl and her mum, who helped convince bosses at the Devon & Exeter Hospital to open a specialist toilet.

1 min

Merger of colleges could lead to even more opportunities

BETWEEN them they are responsible for teaching more than 20,000 students, employing more than 1,300 people, and now two of Devon's biggest colleges could be on the verge of a merger.

1 min

Green shoots of recovery in NHS

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Masters of escaping the scene of a crime

The Camellias, apartments for the independent over-60s, everyone knows that the hub of the known world is the laundry room.

2 mins

Exhausted but exhilarated by walking on coast path

SIX years ago, my dad and his wife Chris decided to walk the whole of the South West Coast Path.

3 mins

TV gardener to pass on tips at masterclass

A CELEBRATED horticulturist is visiting Ottery St Mary to provide expert insights for local gardeners.

1 min

Top names to headline town's fourth jazz and blues festival

EXCITEMENT is building for the fourth edition of the Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival.

1 min

Partner takes over as the new head of law firm's city office

INTERNATIONAL law firm Trowers & Hamlins has named corporate partner Stuart Mathews as the new head of its Exeter office.

1 min

Rapid growth meant firm needed to move into larger office at science park

JUST a year after relocating to Exeter Science Park, renewable energy specialist Abode Heat is expanding, marking a significant milestone in its rapid growth.

1 min

The geopolitical battle over currency control

The United States has long enjoyed what economists call 'exorbitant privilege' - the ability to print the world's reserve currency, set global interest rates and finance deficits without fear of collapse

3 mins

Flexible working boosts staff wellbeing, report finds

SOUTH West businesses say hybrid working is boosting staff productivity and wellbeing, but many would still like employees to spend more time in the office, according to a new report.

1 min

South West specialists mark over ten years of property finance

Exeter Finance supports their customers by bringing their property projects to life and can assist them through every phase from purchase to conclusion

3 mins

IT'S IDEAL FOR COMMUTERS

Offering an easy commute to central Exeter, this spacious family home boasts flexible accommodation, a spacious garden, and a convenient yet rural location.

1 min

Wild at heart

YOUR WILDFLOWER MEADOW EVOLVES OVER THE YEARS TO HELP YOU RECONNECT WITH NATURE

2 mins

BORN TO BE WILDE

OSCAR WILDE FOUND HIMSELF IN COURT 130 YEARS AGO. MARION MCMULLEN LOOKS AT THE TUMULTUOUS LIFE OF THE WRITER AND WIT

3 mins

Selection headaches for Horler ahead of Oxfordshire cup clash

DEVON skipper James Horler is hoping to avoid too many selection headaches going into the National Counties Trophy clash with Oxfordshire at Abingdon on Bank Holiday Monday.

2 mins

Exeter skipper McCabe targets the title on eve of new cricket season

EXETER’S new captain Clint McCabe has more than one target for the Tolchards Devon County League season ahead, which gets going against Sandford at Creedy Park.