Local News

The family of Lorna England, who died following an assault in Ludwell Valley Park in Exeter on Saturday 18 February, have paid tribute to a kind, generous and beautiful lady:

“On Saturday 18 February, our beloved wife, mum, grandma and sister, Lorna England was tragically and suddenly taken away from us.

“Lorna was the kindest, most generous and beautiful loving lady. Her energy and zest for life was infectious. As a family we are heartbroken by her death.

“No words can describe the loss and impact. She meant the world to us. We would like to take this...

In 2020, businesses across Devon, the UK, and much of the rest of the world were forced to quickly utilise previously mostly ignored technologies. The big winner of this was live streaming and related live video tech. It became a necessity, and even though live streams and video calls aren’t especially essential to businesses anymore, the tech has become increasingly important.

Now, local businesses in Exeter are looking to continue to utilise live streaming for its inherent perks, such as convenience and remote immersion. It’s giving rise to new ways to reach much further afield...

By Ollie Heptinstall, local democracy reporter.

A new Exwick sports pavilion and 3G sports pitch will be built by Exeter College.

It involves demolishing changing rooms and erecting a new sports pavilion along with an ‘all-weather’ 3G pitch, at the site of an existing rugby pitch.

The city council’s planning committee unanimously approved the application on Monday [20 February]. It was initially submitted in November 2021 but received several objections, leading to a revised plan being submitted late last year.

A three-metre-high fence and floodlights...

On 18 and 19 February 2023, over 6,000 members, volunteers and families connected across the South West of England to celebrate World Thinking Day, a special day in the Guiding and Scouting Calendar, and ‘travelled’ the world together.

Celebrated since 1926, World Thinking Day is a day of international friendship. It is an opportunity to speak out on issues that affect young women and fundraise for 10 million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 150 countries. It happens every 22 February and is a chance for Girl Guiding members and Girl Scouts across the world to think about each...