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UV paint, neon foam, luminous face paint and electric light shows. No, it’s not a night out clubbing in Ibiza, it’s the “ultimate fun run” – and it’s coming to Exeter.

The Glow in the Park fun run invites people to dance, walk, jog or run though a 5K route with nine different ‘Glow Zones’. It takes place on Saturday 9th November at Westpoint in Exeter and will help raise money for its partner charities, the Down’s Syndrome Association and Down Syndrome International .

Hayley Wilkins (32), from Okehampton, took part in the event last year with 20-year-old Joseph, a man she...

The Sunday rail service between Okehampton and Exeter has had its most successful season on record.

The service attracted more than 7,800 passenger trips during this year's summer season – the highest figure recorded over the past 18 years.

The train operates every Sunday between May and September with four journeys each day. Devon County Council subsidises the operation, with the service provided by GWR (Great Western Railway).

The line provides a link into Exeter city centre as well as access to Okehampton, Dartmoor and Tavistock. This year saw a new bus link...

Exeter lawyer Penny Scott, who is chair of the Family Law Committee of The Law Society, has today expressed her concerns over the loss of two important bills - following the suspension of parliament.

All bills advancing through the commons were halted this week, including the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill and the Domestic Abuse Bill.

Penny, who is a partner at Cartridges Law and contributed to both Bills through her work with The Law Society, said the fate of the bills was now uncertain.

She added: ‘This is very concerning. These were two important bills...

Residents and visitors will be asked to share their views on proposals to enhance their experience and protect the wildlife at the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths, locally known as Woodbury Common. The consultation will run for six-weeks from 23 September 2019 until 5pm on 4th November 2019.

The East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust (EDPHCT) together with the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee (SEDHREC) published an advisory report which makes proposals for improving visitor experiences on the heaths while at the same time protecting this important...