Motorists travelling from Topsham to Exeter are being urged to allow extra time for their journey over the next four weeks due to urgent repairs being carried out on an unstable wall in Station Road.

From Sunday (7 October) the city-bound lane of Station Road, Topsham, will be closed to enable essential repairs to get underway on a Grade 2 listed wall next to the road. The structure is at risk of collapse and work is expected to take around four weeks to complete. During the initial stages of the scheme, the lane closure will coincide with ongoing utility connection work in nearby...

Exeter City drew 2-2 against Yeovil Town at Huish Park in Sky Bet League Two.

Despite going ahead through Jayden Stockley in the first half, the home side went in front through Jordan Green and Alex Fisher before Stockley headed home on 75 minutes to level things.

Matt Taylor made two changes to the side that beat Stevenage 1-0 in midweek as Lee Martin and Jordan Tillson came into the side to face the Glovers.

Despite the home side seeing more of the ball early on, it was the Grecians who would get the game’s first goal on nine minutes when Hiram Boateng got in down...

A new book aiming to help people who struggle with their mental health is now being crowdfunded. Riding the Storms is a compilation of stories, poems, photography and artwork created by people who are reflecting on, and even embracing, the pain of their mental suffering.

This book has been made possible through the support of Recovery Devon, but has been developed and driven by writers and artists passionate about its importance.

Recovery Devon, a community interest company supported by Devon Partnership NHS Trust, aims to give a greater say in their own recovery to people...

Europe awaits for Rob Baxter and his Exeter Chiefs side, but they will head into this season’s Champions Cup brimming with confidence after a nigh-on perfect performance so far in this season’s Gallagher Premiership.

Six wins from six, 29 points out of a possible 30, Devon’s finest are in decent shape as they brace themselves for upcoming heavyweight match-ups against Munster and Castres.

Ahead of those meetings, however,they first had to overcome the stiff challenge of local rivals Bath on their own turf.

For much of Exeter’s early existence in English rugby’s top...

After an undergoing an extensive refurbishment this summer, Exeter Phoenix’s main gallery spaces have reopened with a key exhibition from internationally acclaimed artist Tania Kovats. Tania Kovats’ exhibition Troubled Waters features new and recent work focusing on the issue of coral bleaching. Kovats is best known for producing sculptures, large-scale installations and drawings which explore ideas of landscape. Works exhibited in this show reflect on the critical state of coral reefs around the world and what this means for both the health of the seas and the security of the human...

Tackling congestion and accessibility, promoting active and healthy lifestyles, and building great neighbourhoods have been identified as the key priorities for Exeter City Council in its Corporate Plan for the next three years. As well as setting out how the Council will address these immediate priorities, the Corporate Plan also highlights an emerging vision for Exeter in 2040, stating: “By the time they are an adult, a child born in Exeter today will live in a city that is inclusive, healthy and sustainable – a city where the opportunities and benefits of prosperity are shared and all...

Jack Sparkes is delighted to have signed a new contract at Exeter City with the help of the 1931 Fund.

Jack says the contract, which is part financed by the fund, shows the amount of belief Exeter City and the supporters have in him and gives him confidence when he plays.

“I am really pleased,” said Jack. “It shows that the club believe in me and that they are willing to wait for me to develop as a player.

“It is really pleasing to get the backing of the fans as well. The fans are what make this club and they have been really good to me and it makes me confident...

A determined team of local people have raised an impressive £5,357 so far, after cycling the length of the country for Exeter-based charity Rainbow Living.

Over 11 days, the team spent an average of 8 hours in the saddle every day as they cycled from John O’Groats to Land’s End; overall they covered 950 miles and climbed over 51,000 feet – and burnt more than 38,000 calories!

The group braved torrential rain and lashing winds; herds of cows, flocks of sheep, punctures, saddle sores and overall tiredness may have slowed them down but they were not deterred during their epic...