Exeter

A section of the Exe Estuary trail at Nutwell Court (between Lympstone Station and the Commando Training Camp), may be closed over the coming days to allow Network Rail to carry out emergency repairs to their bridge on the adjacent Exmouth to Exeter railway branch line which has been damaged by the recent severe weather.

The temporary closure is needed to allow Network Rail to safely gain access to the bridge with heavy plant and equipment. A temporary speed restriction for passing trains has been put in place by Network Rail and they are preparing to carry out emergency works to...

Police have issued an EVOFIT image of a suspect following an assault in Exeter.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident along The Quay in Exeter on the evening of Friday 7 December 2012.

At about 7.50pm a woman in her thirties was running along the canal path between The Port Royal pub and Trews Weir Bridge when she was approached by a man from behind and pushed against a wall. She screamed and the man ran off.

The suspect is described as Indian or Asian in appearance, aged approximately 28 to 30 years old and of a slight build. He has thick wavy...

Clients, sponsors, advertisers and supporters were welcomed to 107.3FM Radio Exe's studios in Exeter to celebrate the station’s first year under the new brand. Guests enjoyed wine and canapés provided by Taste of Exeter. Live music from local musicians including Hannah Berney from the BBC1 programme, The Voice and The Nameless Girl was broadcast later on the station's Live & Local show with Ashley Jeary.

Christmas has come early for one Devon zoo.

Living Coasts, on the English Riviera, has seen 7 African penguin chicks hatch in the last few weeks.

Clare Rugg, Operations Manager at Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium, said: “This time last year we had 5 chicks and the year before 2, so 7 is quite a good number. African penguins tend to have more chicks in the spring, but they are known to breed all year round.

“The chicks are coming out of their burrows and sitting in the winter sun, they are plump and fluffy – they are great to see!”

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Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is warning of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning after attending two separate incidents at the same time on Wednesday night.

At 9.15pm, crews were called to a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a home in Ashleigh Close, Redhills, Exeter. A detector had alerted the occupants and the fumes were found to be coming from a defective gas cooker.

Less than 15 minutes later, crews in North Devon were called to Meddon Street, Bideford, where a detector had given warning of fumes coming from a...

There may be a few fog patches lingering this morning, but otherwise we can look forward to a largely dry and bright day, with some sunny spells and just light winds.

Alas, the fine weather is not set to continue, as rain is on its way and is due to arrive in the far west later this evening, spreading across all parts overnight, becoming persistent, and at times heavy. Winds will strengthen through the early hours.

Saturday looks to be a mild but rather wet day with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times. Sunday is set to be mostly dry but with rain coming in early evening and...

The Exe Estuary Trail in Lympstone is closed in both directions between the Lympstone junction and the Exton junction, because of a road collapse.

Ashfords LLP's multi award-winning conveyancing team has gained further recognition for the quality of its service at the 2012 Equity Release Awards, which took place at the end of last month (note: 27 November) at Merchants Taylors’ Hall in London.

The firm’s Equity Release team, led by Partner Peter Barton, was the overall winner in the National Equity Release Conveyancing category, beating Equilaw and Goldsmith Williams to win the award, which was voted on by participating advisors and providers.

Peter Barton, Partner and Head of the Equity Release practice at Ashfords,...

Tony Hogg, the newly appointed Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall, has had a very busy first month in the job.

Tackling homelessness and rough sleeping in Exeter is a top priority, according to the City Council.

Exeter City Council works hard to support those who don't have a 'roof over their head' and Cllr Rob Hannaford, Lead Councillor for Housing and Community Involvement said that there was always emergency accommodation available to those that found themselves facing a night on the streets.

"Our latest research has shown that there are around 30 people rough sleeping in the city. That is 30 too many and we are constantly striving to reduce these figures and ensure that everyone...