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Campaign groups backing a controversial Exeter traffic trial have warned that cancelling it early could leave Devon County Council open to legal challenge.

The Heavitree and Whipton Active Streets Trial began last August with the aim of increasing walking, scooting or cycling instead of driving for short journeys.

It also aimed to reduce rat-running through the residential area and was planned to run for 18 months.

However, it was revealed yesterday that the council could consider suspending the trial early because it isn’t meeting many of its targets. More...

Poets, broadcasters, translators and academics from Exeter have joined forces to give voice to Ukrainian war poetry written in response to Russia’s illegal invasion of the country.

The poems, some of which have been written by artists fighting on the frontline, have been translated into English, recorded and made available to the public on YouTube .

They include the work of Liza Zharikova, a poet and musician, who was recently injured while on service in Donbas; and radio host Olena Huseinova, whose work covering the evacuation of Mariupol has found new expression in her...

Following a four-month renovation, Mercedes-Benz of Exeter’s showroom has received a state-of-the-art facelift. The new and improved refurbishment includes an expansion to the showroom, allowing for more room to showcase the new models. The investment into the showroom has mirrored the investment into Mercedes-Benz’s customers, to enhance the customer’s car-buying experience.

The new showroom layout includes various feature spaces to display specific Mercedes-Benz cars. There is a business area that allows customers to work should they need to, as well as a brand new refreshment...

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has opened a brand-new Van Centre in Exeter, providing its complete range of products and services to customers in Devon .

The new site, operated by Yeomans Group, now stocks the full range of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, alongside Approved Used vans as well as the full range of Volkswagen Passenger Cars.

Located at the Marsh Barton Trading Estate, the 18,500 sq.ft. showroom has space for 100 new and Approved Used vehicles on site. The servicing space has nine service ramps and a Class 7 MOT bay for commercial vehicles, providing full...