Two people have been killed in accidents with lorries on Devon roads.
In Exeter, an 80-year-old man from Broadclyst died following a collision with a lorry on the outskirts of Exeter.
Police and paramedics were called to Exhibition Way, Pinhoe at 2.30pm yesterday (27 January) after reports that a pedestrian was seriously injured.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his family have been informed.
The 53-year-old male lorry driver, from Street, Somerset, has been arrested on suspicion of death by careless driving and failing to stop at the scene of a...
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Ali will be on hand for a special Q & A where he will be taking questions from the floor.
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Exeter’s Sandy Park is to host the third leg of Rugby Europe’s 2015 Grand PRIX 7s series, it has been announced.
This will take place over the weekend of 11 and 12 July.
Council Leader Pete Edwards welcomed the news.
He said: “This is another fantastic boost for Sandy Park and the city of Exeter and will serve as an appetizer for the Rugby World Cup 2015 a couple of months afterwards.
"To have two major sporting events on our doorstep within weeks is a major coup for city and the eyes of the world will surely be on Exeter this year.”
Police have confirmed that the pedestrian who died after being hit by a lorry in Pinhoe yesterday afternoon is an 80-year-old man from Broadclyst.
Police officers and paramedics, were called to Exhibition Way, Pinhoe at 2.30pm today, 27th January, after reports that a pedestrian was seriously injured.
The pensioner was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed.
The heavy goods vehicle did not stop at the scene, but was located a short while later at Cullompton.
The 53-year-old male lorry driver, from Street, Somerset, was arrested on...
A unique research project to identify the effects of exercise on young hearts has been announced today (Wednesday 28th January 2015).
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The second year of the Venus Business Women Awards National Finals doubled in size with 124 regional winners compete for a National Venus Award Trophy.
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The Exeter City FC Supporters’ Trust Forum is taking place on Thursday 19 February at 7pm in the Apple Taxi Suite at St James’ Park, Exeter.
This forum is open to all, members and non-members, so come along to hear a presentation by Simon Hayward, Youth Academy Manager, with an opportunity to ask your questions.
This will be followed by a break for refreshments and raffle
Our chairman Laurence Overend, and other trustees, will then take questions from the floor.
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