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Two men have today been sentenced to four years each in jail after being caught attempting to sell heroin on the streets of Exeter.

Mohamed Adalla (left), aged 19 and Abdu Aziz Mohammed (right), aged 26 were sentenced to 4 years each at Exeter Crown Court today (27th July) after pleading guilty to possession of heroin with intent to supply.

Adalla and Mohammed, both from London, were caught by plain clothes officers in possession of over 45 grams of heroin with a street value of £6,880 near Exe Street on Thursday 4th June.

Officers were alerted to the duo after...

Devon Wildlife Trust has teamed up with South West Water to offer a range of wildlife events for all ages this summer. The events have both water and wildlife themes and will include rockpool rambles on the coast, and pond-dipping, bug-hunting and wildlife walks at stunning nature reserves.

Many of the activities will be based at Wembury Marine Centre and beach, near Plymouth, where a freshwater stream surrounded by banks of wildflowers flows into the sea on one of Devon’s most wildlife-rich shorelines. Mike Elsey, Major Supporters Fundraiser for DWT said: “building on the success...

To celebrate the launch of Princesshay’s Grand Dine Out competition to win £1,000, visitors to the centre are invited to a summer garden party on Friday 31st July in Princesshay Square from 11am – 2pm.

Live music from buskers and family fun with outdoor games including Connect 4 and Jenga will create a garden party feel.

Visitors are invited to sit back on deck chairs and enjoy the atmosphere and sample a selection of menus from some of Princesshay’s favourite restaurants.

Grand Dine Out will reward four winners with a £1,000 Princesshay Gift Card when spending £35...

Exeter City Football Club have once again celebrated diversity in the local community by holding a football tournament that attracted players from across the globe, yesterday (Sunday 26 July). Torquay based Crispy Pigs beat Not a Kalou from Ipplepen 2-1 in a closely fought final. Ashley Dewdney scored both goals for the winners as they came from behind to edge victory. The tournament, now in its 11th year, encourages participation from local community teams and especially black and minority ethnic players. Today’s event saw players from many different parts of the world including Morocco,...