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Devon Live - Exeter

Devon sex offender jailed for depraved crimes

He has been jailed for 19 years

Devon Live - Exeter

Devon college 'truly sorry' about shock closure announcement

Iron Mill College said the situation is "still unfolding"

Devon Live - Exeter

'We would be disappointed not to make the final' - Rob Baxter sets out Exeter Chiefs ambitious targets

Exeter Chiefs face Ulster Rugby on Saturday with Rob Baxter saying Sunday's defeat to Gloucester is a wake-up call

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Trial date for Exeter man, 92, accused of murder

A trial date is set

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What Exeter City need on the final day to survive League One relegation

It is down to just Exeter City and Leyton Orient in the bid to survive

Devon Live - Exeter

Mum told stairs were 'too steep' for toddler gets heartbreaking news

Jax had trouble climbing the stairs, was clumsy and had been falling over

Devon Live - Exeter

40mph speed limit touted for Exeter road

It impacts the route through Exeter and Stoke Canon

Devon Live - Exeter

Green light for 300 homes on Exeter city centre car park site

Developer's revised plans for co-living apartments find favour with city council

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Update after emergency services line street a Exeter Quay

A woman was in the water

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Man, 92, appears in court charged with murdering his wife by suffocation

The defendant appeared via a video link from a hospital bed

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Huge military plane soars low over Exeter - live updates

Residents saw the aircraft flying low over the city, where it made several loops

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Exeter Quay updates as emergency services line streets

Ambulance and police are on the scene

Devon Live - Exeter

Exeter election hustings hears claims of attacks on campaigners

Party leaders gather for pre-election discussions

Devon Live - Exeter

Dame Kelly Holmes surprises Devon parkrunners

The Olympic athlete gave an inspiring briefing to the 302 runners

Devon Live - Exeter

Clock ticks on Exeter playing field plan

A decision on building retirement homes has been deferred

Devon Live - Exeter

Exeter police officer quits after boozy e-scooter ride abroad

He was due to face a misconduct hearing

Devon Live - Exeter

Elderly man charged with murder as woman, 87, found dead in Exeter named

He is due to appear at court this morning