Campaign groups backing a controversial Exeter traffic trial have warned that cancelling it early could leave Devon County Council open to legal challenge.

The Heavitree and Whipton Active Streets Trial began last August with the aim of increasing walking, scooting or cycling instead of driving for short journeys.

It also aimed to reduce rat-running through the residential area and was planned to run for 18 months.

However, it was revealed yesterday that the council could consider suspending the trial early because it isn’t meeting many of its targets. More...

Exeter’s controversial ‘Active Streets’ experiment which has prompted angry protests and petitions from thousands of objectors could be called off.

A report to the committee that set up the scheme says negative impacts could outweigh benefits.

Exeter’s highways and traffic orders committee will meet next week to assess the experiment and discuss the public’s resistance to it.

And a report from the council’s director of climate change, environment and transport says that if the situation does not improve by the end of next month, the council should consider...

Poets, broadcasters, translators and academics from Exeter have joined forces to give voice to Ukrainian war poetry written in response to Russia’s illegal invasion of the country.

The poems, some of which have been written by artists fighting on the frontline, have been translated into English, recorded and made available to the public on YouTube .

They include the work of Liza Zharikova, a poet and musician, who was recently injured while on service in Donbas; and radio host Olena Huseinova, whose work covering the evacuation of Mariupol has found new expression in her...

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Police in Exeter have revealed their latest results following high visibility patrols over the festive period.

Officers in the city stepped up patrols over Christmas and New Year to keep shoppers and visitors safe. The area was busy with extra people in the city centre enjoying the Cathedral Green festive market and other seasonal activities.

Police work closely with partners such as the council and local charities and the positive work will continue into the new year with more foot patrols and community contact.

Inspector Simon Arliss, who heads up the Exeter...

Following a four-month renovation, Mercedes-Benz of Exeter’s showroom has received a state-of-the-art facelift. The new and improved refurbishment includes an expansion to the showroom, allowing for more room to showcase the new models. The investment into the showroom has mirrored the investment into Mercedes-Benz’s customers, to enhance the customer’s car-buying experience.

The new showroom layout includes various feature spaces to display specific Mercedes-Benz cars. There is a business area that allows customers to work should they need to, as well as a brand new refreshment...

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Shoppers at Exe Bridges retail park are now facing parking fees, putting an end to drivers being able to leave their cars for free.

The retail park, which is home to the likes of M&S Foodhall, Boots, and TK Maxx, gives everyone parking there an hour free, but staying for more than that could cost at least £6.90.

For anyone who buys something from one of the retailers, they are given a voucher to scan at a parking machine, which validates parking for up to three hours.

Some potential concern had been raised for users of the adjacent Riverside Leisure Centre,...