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Exeter Cathedral has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the third year running.

The Cathedral, currently rated highest amongst the city’s attractions according to TripAdvisor reviews, adds the accolade to a “2016 top-rated” award from Travelzoo and its quality-assured attraction status from the Devon Association of Tourist Attractions.

Commenting on the news the Cathedral’s Marketing Manager, Laurence Blyth, said: “We are extremely grateful to our visitors who have reviewed their experience of their time here, as well as the dedicated team of volunteers...

If you’re planning a visit to England’s only natural World Heritage Site this half term, you’ll be looking forward to discovering stunning scenery, beautiful beaches and fantastic fossils.

With so much to do, whatever the weather, you and your family will be spoilt for choice. Be sure to visit the newly opened Seaton Jurassic, a spectacular visitor attraction which takes you on a journey through time to discover the world of the Jurassic Coast.

There is also the new Stagecoach bus service, the 9A which will now provide hourly journeys from Exeter to Sidmouth, Seaton and...

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for a man missing from Dawlish.

Michael Coldrick, aged 28 and from Dawlish, was last seen in Dawlish town centre at around 1.45pm on Friday 27 May.

Michael also has links to the St Austell area.

He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and grey tracksuit bottoms. He is white, around 6ft tall, with dark short hair, a full beard, of stocky build and wears glasses. He may also be wearing a grey hoody with the Animal logo on it.

Anyone who sees Michael or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call police on 101 or email...

Kezia Barclay, a Graduate Engineer for Interserve Construction, has gallantly signed up to a new sponsored challenge for Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education.

In national Deaf Awareness Week earlier this month, Exeter Deaf Academy launched a new sponsored challenge called ‘Voice Off’.

This charity event aims to raise much needed funds as well as awareness of the one million Deaf young people across the UK who struggle to use or understand spoken language, as well as tackle some of the common misconceptions about deafness.

The challenge is to switch off your voice...