Firefighters from Ottery St Mary and Honition kept Strawberry Lane, Ottery St Mary safe from a potential fire until Western Power arrived at the scene.

Crews were called to the scene, at just after midday today, after reports that an electrical power line had come down and the pole was smouldering and a nearby sub station was making popping sounds.

Crew remained at the scene until the arrival of Western Power.

Emergency services were called to Trusham Road, Marsh Barton, after a collsion took place involving a motorcycle and a car.

The incident, which took place at 1.14pm on Saturday, resulted in 3 litres of oil being spilled at the scene.

A fire appliance from Danes Castle was mobilsed to the incident on the request of the police.

Firefighters helped to make the vehicles and area safe.

Many properties in Longdown, near Exeter, were left without power after an electricity pole caught fire and spread to a nearby tree.

Firefighters from Danes Castle were called to the incident, at Chapel Hill in Longdown, at just after 9pm on Friday.

Upon arrival, crews found one transformer arcing and on fire, western power were also requested.

The fire was extinguished, almost two hours later, after fire crews used one hose reel jet.

Western Power were left in charge of bringing power back to the area. However, it is not known what time power was back on...

'An evening with Devon Wildlife Trust' with the promise of an update on Seaton Jurassic was enough to fill Seaton Town Hall to the rafters on Wednesday evening (2 July).

The 150 strong audience were captivated with talks from DWT's Matt Boydell about Devon's wonderful nature reserves and Richard White who described the amazing wildlife and fauna found under Lyme Bay. The main event was an update on Seaton Jurassic from Harry Barton, chief executive of Devon Wildlife Trust who will manage the centre when it opens next year. He outlined the progress made to date, why Seaton is the...

Following the successful signing of Byron in Princesshay, Joules the country inspired fashion and lifestyle retailer is set to open in Exeter’s Princesshay in August 2014.

They will occupy the unit between Superdry and Cath Kidston in the main Princesshay mall under the glass canopy.

Capturing the true essence of British style, Joules has become renowned for clothing of the highest quality, splashed with bright colour and adorned with bespoke detail. Inspired by a true country heritage, they have struck a chord with men, women and children who love the outdoors and live...

In celebration of the Tour de France visiting our shores, cycling clubs across the region are hosting over 15 Go-Ride Tour events, to cement the legacy and give young people the chance to get involved with cycle sport. All youngsters across the area are welcome to turn up and take part in the entry-level cycle sport events, which will take place throughout this month.

The tour comes to the Exeter Aces' Exeter Cycle Speedway Track, Cofton Road, Marsh Barton on 27 July and 30 July and Tiverton BMX Club on 24 July. The Go-Ride Tour has been co-ordinated by British Cycling, to give...

An exciting family community festival is being held by East Devon District Council in Honiton on Saturday 12 July at Allhallows Field.

Following the success of last year’s event, the fun afternoon, running from 1pm to 4pm, means children can enjoy face-painting, circus skills run by SWITCH, a bouncy castle and many other attractions, all for free!

Among the other attractions on the day will be HitDrumsNotPeople – an African drumming workshop, Sports with Honiton Youth Club and a fingerprinting demonstration by Police.

The Rugby Club Bar will be open all afternoon...

A student from the University of Exeter has won the career opportunity of a lifetime with World Championship-winning Formula One team, Infiniti Red Bull Racing.

Mechanical Engineering student William Priest triumphed over 1,500 other entrants across 100 top engineering universities worldwide to secure a lucrative 12-month work placement with the elite Infiniti Performance Engineering Academy.

William, 23, underwent a gruelling three-day final event this week which saw 12 hopefuls from around the world competing for victory in a series of challenges relating to road car and...