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Many properties in Longdown, near Exeter, were left without power after an electricity pole caught fire and spread to a nearby tree.

Firefighters from Danes Castle were called to the incident, at Chapel Hill in Longdown, at just after 9pm on Friday.

Upon arrival, crews found one transformer arcing and on fire, western power were also requested.

The fire was extinguished, almost two hours later, after fire crews used one hose reel jet.

Western Power were left in charge of bringing power back to the area. However, it is not known what time power was back on...

Following the successful signing of Byron in Princesshay, Joules the country inspired fashion and lifestyle retailer is set to open in Exeter’s Princesshay in August 2014.

They will occupy the unit between Superdry and Cath Kidston in the main Princesshay mall under the glass canopy.

Capturing the true essence of British style, Joules has become renowned for clothing of the highest quality, splashed with bright colour and adorned with bespoke detail. Inspired by a true country heritage, they have struck a chord with men, women and children who love the outdoors and live...

The new Bishop of Exeter will stand on Cathedral Green and bless the city and county of Devon immediately after his installation on Saturday, before handing out thousands of ice-creams.

The Rt Revd Robert Atwell will process down to the Cathedral through the High Street, led by children representing Devon’s 131 church schools, a group from the Young Farmers Association, and the Barnstaple Youth Marching Band.

When he reaches the Great West Doors of Exeter Cathedral, he will pause and kneel to pray, marking the end of the ‘prayer pilgrimage’ he has taken around the county in...

As complaints are increasing about the number of weeds taking over the city because of county council cutbacks, the Echo and the city council would like to invite businesses keen to get involved in the local community to raise teams of volunteers for a giant weed pull day. Britain in Bloom is a national competition and this year four "villages" within the city have entered the competition as a community.

The village communities involved are St David's, St James, Pennsylvania and St Thomas. Exeter City Council are reaching out to the business community to ask if any firms can assist...