Four people have been killed in a crash involving a six-seater light aircraft which was flying to east Devon.

Two men and two women were in the plane which came down in a field in Somerset shortly before midday.

They were heading from the Surrey area towards Dunkeswell Aerodrome which is five miles away from the crash site at Churchinford.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has been informed and is deploying a team of investigators.

Supt Richard Corrigan, of Avon and Somerset Police, said: "This is a very sad incident in which four people have...

SUBSTITUTE LUKE ROONEY scored a stoppage-time screamer to deny the Grecians all three points in a hard fought game at St James Park.

Exeter twice took the lead, first through an Alex Nicholls strike and then a sensational volley from Tom Nichols, but were pegged back twice by a determined Crawley Town side.

The Grecians made two changes to the team that beat Didcot Town in the FA Cup last Sunday, with Joel Grant and Alex Nicholls coming in to replace David Wheeler and the injured Manny Oyeleke. Following an impeccably-observed minute’s silence in memory of those who died...

PETE Williams has marked his 50th birthday by running in a marathon and a half marathon – and also raising money for a charity that supports women with a rare illness.

He recently completed the Bristol to Bath marathon, and prior to that competed in the Great West Run in Exeter.

Pete, a dental technician who lives in Silverton, near Exeter, took part in the events with fellow Silverton residents Russ Winter, an entrepreneur, Kimble West, a civil engineer and Nick Hopkinson, an IT manager, who run as Team Silverton Old Dads in green and gold running kit.

The money...

‘Bingo!’ – a phrase usually exclaimed with excitement and passion – no one questions the meaning. It would however seem, that according to recent research, students in Exeter are not so excited by the game itself – in stark contrast other locations.

A study funded by Rocket Bingo , an online bingo site shows that alongside Cambridge, students from Exeter are amongst the least likely in the country to visit a bingo hall whilst studying. You might not find this news surprising but as it turns out, the popularity of bingo halls seems generally to be on the rise amongst students in...

Absolute PR & Marketing has chalked up its latest new business win for 2015 with news of its appointment to manage Visit South Devon’s regional, national and international PR for the coming year.

Visit South Devon is the official tourism body for the South Hams and Teignbridge, working with tourism businesses and attractions to help raise the profile of the area as a destination for both national and international visitors.

Rachael Whitson, Managing Director of Absolute PR & Marketing, commented: “South Devon is one of the most stunning parts of the country and we’...

Every year, thousands of people travel from around the world to drive down America's renowned Route 66. Starting in Chicago and ending in Los Angeles, the route has great historical and cultural significance for Americans making it a must do journey for many bucket-listers and travellers. Now Jurys Inn have created their own version across the UK and Ireland to enjoy: Route 57. Made up of 10 shorter road trips to allow for people to do part or all of the journey at their own pace, the journey has 57 stops along the way (hence the 57...) including Exeter as the second stop. It totals up to...

Devon County Council has launched two public surveys asking residents what they feel about services that the council provides, and where they think the Council's priorities should be next year.

The responses will help the council make decisions about the way services are provided in future.

Over the past five years the County Council has had to save £174 million, giving a total current net budget of £500 million to spend on important public services such as adult social care and road maintenance in Devon.

New Government spending targets means that a further £110...

Police are appealing for information to a collision on the A30 at Okehampton yesterday [12 November] in which two elderly people were seriously injured.

Emergency services were called around 6.05pm after the collision between and a DAF large goods vehicle and a Volvo S80 on the westbound carriageway at Sourton.

The occupants of the Volvo, an 84-year-old man and a 79-year-old woman from Launceston, were seriously injured and were taken to Derriford Hospital where they remain in a serious but stable condition.

The HGV driver, a 51-year-old driver from Sheffield, was...

The Princesshay Partnership (The Crown Estate and TH Real Estate) has announced that it has submitted modified plans for the redevelopment of Exeter’s bus and coach station to Exeter City Council.

The amendments are designed to fine-tune the plans submitted by the Partnership in July. The changes enhance the viability of the scheme and the benefits it brings to Exeter, and respond to feedback from local people and organisations.

John Grinnell, Development Manager for the Princesshay Leisure scheme, said: “Our proposals for Princesshay will enhance its position as the region...

"I know what a great job ELF does helping families in Devon and so on 11th December, I will be wearing my ELF EARs with pride." Chris Bentley, former Exeter Chiefs lock.

Take part in Ears4ELF Day on 11th December 2015! By looking silly for a day, you will be helping families in Devon affected by blood cancers or blood disorders.

Simply go to www.elfcharity.org.uk/EARS4ELF for your fundraising pack and to download some ears, cut them out and all look really silly for a day!

Remember to take some photos!