Local News

Monday 23 November sees Stagecoach’s flagship brand, Stagecoach Gold, introduced on route 57, which connects Exeter and Exmouth with Topsham, Lympstone and Brixington.

The local operator has invested £2.5m in 11 new vehicles, all of which feature free Wi-Fi and USB charging, as well as leather seats with extra legroom, giving customers a luxury travel experience between city and sea.

Bob Dennison, Managing Director of Stagecoach South West, will cut the ribbon on one of the new vehicles at the official launch, which is being held at Darts Farm on Friday 20th November....

A University of Exeter engineering expert has been awarded a prestigious national award for his research into how we can sustainably and reliably address the emerging challenges around water supplies.

Dr Chris Sweetapple, from the University’s Engineering department, has won the coveted Scopus Young Researcher UK Award. He was one of only seven researchers from across the country to receive an award, which was presented last night (Nov 5).

Dr Sweetapple was presented with the Environmental Sciences Award 2015 at a special event, held at the Royal Society in London, which...

"Mummy I don't want you to die, I would miss you too much if you were a star.

"If the doctors can't make you better I may be able too, I'm a vet. Now sit down so that I can inspect you."(I think he meant examine)

"If you're tired mummy we can have a lovely play-cuddle together on the sofa under the duvet, that always makes you feel better."

It is the living in fear that is the worst. I am living in fear of leaving my only child, my beautiful little boy who has changed my life forever. My little boy who has shown me a love I never knew was possible, my joy, my...

Police are appealing for witnesses following an injury road traffic collision in Ottery St Mary.

The collision occurred at around 5.28pm on Thursday 5th November, in Strawberry Lane Ottery St Mary between a dark coloured Audi A3 vehicle and a female approved marshal who was controlling traffic at the Tar Barrel event.

An altercation allegedly occurred between the driver of the Audi vehicle and the marshal, resulting in the driver accelerating through the road closure.

On doing so the female marshal was dragged along by the vehicle for a few metres before falling...