Police received reports of a collision between a Yellow Ford Focus and a Toyota 4x4 in Wiggaton, Ottery St Mary at around 4.30pm on Friday 13 February.

It is believed that the Ford then failed to stop following the collision and fled the scene. The car was later discovered that evening in a burnt out state on Burscombe Lane.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision to come forward, we would also like to hear from anyone who has information relating to the whereabouts of the Yellow Ford Escort following the crash, prior to being discovered in its burnt out state...

Ian Whitten admits there was a glowing sense of satisfaction within the ranks after Exeter Chiefs returned to winning ways in the Aviva Premiership with a 46-17 victory over Newcastle Falcons on Saturday.

After four successive defeats in the last block of top flight fixtures, Rob Baxter’s side rediscovered their winning formula with an outstanding display that yielded six tries at Sandy Park.

Fly-half Henry Slade claimed 19 points for the Devon club, including a first half try, and there were touchdowns for Jack Nowell, Thomas Waldrom, Phil Dollman and Haydn Thomas, as well...

The 2014 Club President of Exeter Golf and Country Club has raised £4,400 for local charity, Hospiscare.

Hilary Weatherley, who was Club President of the Exeter golf club until January, decided to use his passion for live music to offer new events at the club to generate fundraising. With a background in music, Hilary is a keen folk fan and wanted to celebrate the talents of fellow club member, Steve Knightley, of Topsham-based folk band, Show of Hands.

Steve performed live to a full-house of 160 people at the club in July in what was one of the largest shows on his recent...

Households across the South West are missing out on their share of £210 million by sticking with their energy company.

By shopping around and taking advantage of the best energy deals on the market, millions of people can save around £200 - and some can save even more.

The ‘Power to Switch’ campaign, launched today, encourages people to switch supplier and save money by visiting www.BeAnEnergyShopper.com .

With 26 energy companies on the market and some fixed deals £100 cheaper than they were a year ago, there’s never been a better time to find a great deal, switch...

“Imagine one single person standing under a gazebo on a makeshift floor of cardboard boxes, cold from the wind and watching the rain come down. It is now three hours since someone stopped to buy something. So, why is he there? He is here because one of his regular customers might just want to buy some sausages this afternoon. This is why I started the awards scheme - to recognise these people and to thank them for what they do.”

Farmer’s daughter, Vicki Sargent, is passionate about the food and drink industry. So much so that, 18 months ago, the 32-year-old mother-of-two launched a...

Sky field engineers from across Devon converged on Paignton Zoo to make some hefty treats for the larger animals.

The team of 18 engineers from Plymouth, Tavistock and Torbay made environmental enrichment devices for different species, including big balls for the rhinos and big cats.

As you can imagine, any toy that a rhino is going to play with needs to be tough. A rhino ball is made out of car and tractor tyres bolted together. In this instance, they have metal brackets inside so they make a noise when rolled, making them even more interesting.

Paignton Zoo...

Independent developer C G Fry & Son Ltd. is holding an open weekend to assist ‘Help to Buy’ purchasers on the final six homes available at its Hillcrest development, located in the desirable St. John’s Road in the popular sea-side town of Exmouth.

The event is being held from 10 am – 4 pm on the weekend of 21st and 22nd February.

Visitors on Saturday will have the chance to talk to professionals, including local solicitors, mortgage and financial advisers and estate agents. These industry experts will be on hand to offer the best advice on how the ‘Help to Buy’ scheme...