Dozens of people were evacuated from pubs and clubs after a suspect package was found near the junction of Fore Street and High Street in Exeter.
The alarm was raised after a rucksack was spotted near the Chevalier at 11.30pm on Monday night (29 May).
Police officers attended the area and inspected the rucksack, which had been abandoned in the corner of a bus stop.
Armed response sergeant Harry Tangye tweeted: "Sus package in Exeter city centre therefore Fore At, South St, North St closed. Log 1100 29th ARVs on cordons. Please find alternative route."
FoodCycle Exeter, a project which serves community meals made from surplus food has reached a significant milestone: 1,000 meals in just over a year. The project, which has grown from strength to strength, has served over 1,000 three-course meals every Tuesday night since March 2016 in Wonford Community Centre. In the last year, the volunteer team has saved over a tonne of food from going in the bin and instead used it to cook and serve 1,000 meals as well as give away over 350 parcels of food for guests to take home. Regular guest, James, said "I really appreciate it. I like chatting to...
Thousands of Exeter Chiefs fans lined the streets of the City Centre today to welcome home their heroes after they claimed the Aviva Premiership title for the first time in the club’s history.
Gareth Steenson’s extra time penalty proved the difference as Devon’s finest edged out rivals Wasps 23-20 at Twickenham.
Club chairman and chief executive Tony Rowe OBE, along with head coach Rob Baxter, led the celebrations, which included two open-top buses making their way down the High Street before they were met by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Lesley Robson for a civic...
The cyber attack that affected much of the NHS' services in the middle of May was halted by a local North Devon man.
22-year-old Marcus Hutchins became famous overnight after he accidentally stopped the attack by activating an in-built "kill switch".
Hutchins, who works for an American cybersecurity firm from his home in Ilfracombe and grew up locally, is credited with stopping the spread of the virus. The young computer whizz kid has been acclaimed on social media as an 'accidental hero'.
It’s a fresh line up for independent electrical wholesaler Devondale Electrical’s Newton Abbot branch in Olympus Business Park, following the appointment of a new branch manager.
Darren Foot, who was previously based at Devondale’s Torquay branch, has been promoted to the manager role at Newton Abbot. Darren brings with him a wealth of experience gleaned during his 23 years in the electrical trade.
He said: “This opportunity came along quite soon after I’d joined Devondale, and it seemed a really positive move to make. “It’s a great team at the branch, and we’re already...
Police are concerned about missing person Dex Johnston aged 24yrs, 5'8'' tall medium build with short dark hair and a full beard, wearing white t-shirt with large black motif. He was wearing khaki shorts and dark vans footwear.
Dex was last seen at Exe Bridge in Exeter near to Alphington Road at 01:02hrs on 28th May.
Any sightings please call Police on 101 and quote log 984 28th May.
Exeter Rugby Club chairman and chief executive Tony Rowe OBE believes the Chiefs can now go on to conquer Europe after they lifted English rugby’s top prize with victory in Saturday’s Aviva Premiership Final against Wasps.
Rowe watched on as Rob Baxter’s side produced a lung-busting display to claim the crown 23-20 following extra time at HQ.
Fly-half Gareth Steenson, whose deadly right boot kicked the Devon club into the top flight back in 2010, was again the hero, slotting a last-gasp penalty to ensure the title headed back to the Westcountry.
“Green|Blue” is a series of black & white images of 'trees'. The work is derived from Environment Agency data on land at risk of flooding from rivers and the sea, separating out 21 river catchments around the South coast from the Sussex Ouse to the Bristol Avon.
The view from above has become normalised. Google Maps and OS Maps, city centre plans and ‘you are here’ stickers on the boards at local nature reserves, give the impression of omniscience and omnipotence. The very notion of ‘flood risk’ calls both our knowledge and power into question in the face of uncertainty and the...
An Exeter accountancy firm has a sporting chance of winning another national award.
PKF Francis Clark has been named as a finalist in the ‘Best Professional Services Firm in Sport’ category of the Sports Business Awards 2017.
The awards celebrate the hard work and successes of individuals and teams who contribute to sporting success.
This year’s panel of judges include five times rowing Olympic gold medal winner Sir Steve Redgrave; Colin Jackson, the former World, Commonwealth and European champion hurdler, and Steve Cram, the former 1500m, 2000m and mile world...
