Ollie Devoto insists Exeter Chiefs must use their victory at Newcastle Falcons as the springboard to continue climbing up the Aviva Premiership table. Rob Baxter’s side claimed their first top flight win since late September when they triumphed 32-19 at Kingston Park last Friday. Summer signing Devoto set the ball rolling for the visitors, scoring his maiden try for the Chiefs inside the opening few minutes, before team-mates Thomas Waldrom, James Short and Will Chudley followed him over the whitewash. It was a much-needed victory for the Devonians, who will now be looking to build on the...

Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a body in Exeter.

Police attended a property in Okehampton Road at around 2pm yesterday afternoon (21st November) and discovered the body of an unidentified man.

Police are appealing for witnesses and would like to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious.

* A 37-year-old local man was arrested at 1.45pm today [22nd November] in Sidwell Street, Exeter, on suspicion of murder. The man is being detained at Heavitree Road Police Station where he will be interviewed by Detectives from the...

Trains will be unable to pass the London main line at Cowley Bridge for 48 hours after several 'wash outs' along the track.

However, passengers can reach the capital from Exeter Central station to Waterloo.

A team of 50 engineers has been drafted in to reapir the damage which is said to be extensive.

The disruption has been caused by the heavy rain, which has fallen over the past two days.

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Each franchised Train Company has a Passenger's Charter which is a guide to the level of...

The railway has flooded between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple which means trains are unable to run between these stations. This is expected to continue until 18:00 (TUES).

Customer Advice:

At present, no replacement road transport can be sourced, customers are advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary. Where possible, customers travelling towards Bristol Temple Meads or London Paddington are advised to go to Tiverton Parkway where onward travel is available.

You may use First Somerset buses on route 54 between Taunton (Bus Station) and Yeovil (Bus Station...

Popular East Devon holiday park Ladram Bay has been crowned "company of the year" in a major award scheme celebrating successful women in business. The park was named as overall company winner in the 2016 Devon Venus Awards at a glittering ceremony held on 18 November at the Great Hall at the University of Exeter. Stepping up to receive the accolade were director and member of the park-owning family member Zoe House, and Ladram Bay's general manager Claire Williams. Described by Channel Four as "the working women's Oscars", the Venus Awards recognise, reward and champion local working...

A West Country explorer is launching an online platform that will connect school children with people in work, inspired by his solo adventures to the North and South Poles. Antony Jinman, from Plymouth, skied to the geographic North and South Poles, communicating with thousands of youngsters back in Britain on his journey via satellite phone and email, and using drone imagery to share the experience and inspire them, including the moment he reached the South Pole. The 35-year-old, through his Education through Expeditions initiative, has already helped inspire youngsters through visiting...

Ashfords LLP , a national provider of legal and professional services, has successfully been awarded its Alternative Business Structure (ABS) licence, in one of the quickest turnarounds recorded by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in recognition of the Regulator's continuous improvement.

The licence, approved by the SRA, further enshrines the firm's future proofing strategy of expanding its business offering though the provision of complementary business services in addition to pure legal services.

Sam Palmer , Partner and Head of the Professional & Financial...