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Venomous snake spotted in Exeter by stunned walker
He chased it into someone's house

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Trains disrupted after fire breaks out near tracks
It affected services stretching the entirety of the south west


Pierce Sweeney being honoured with testimonial for Exeter City service
The 30-year-old Irishman is keen to raise funds for two charities that are close to his heart and as a result of his time with Exeter.

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Devon courts: 'Under the influence' knifewoman among 22 people in the dock
She was described as being under the influence and aggressive


Live: Devon County Show traffic updates as thousands head to final day
The roads near Westpoint Arena are set to be packed once again


M5 and A38 closures near Exeter due to emergency incident
Emergency services were at the scene


Faye Winter reveals favourite dog breeds at Devon County Show
The Love Island star excitedly revealed her top pick


Devon’s half-term events are wilder, weirder and more magical than ever
From steam trains to unicorns, alpacas to airshows—Devon’s Mega May Half Term has over 25 wild and wonderful events for every kind of family


Man admits killing sister at Devon village home
Richard Law will remain in hospital until his sentencing


Sadness as shop closes on iconic Exeter street after 10 years
"We've had a blast"


Thousands to receive letter from government as 'refunds still available'
The government agency will send out "another letter" as a spokesperson says: "We want to return their money"


Much-loved Devon man had deadly hidden 'mimicker'
He felt ill after swimming and passed away less than two weeks later


Exeter Co-op hit by food shortages after cyber attack
Many shelves are empty

Ofsted finds Devon County Council children’s services remain “inadequate” with rating unchanged since 2020 // Exeter Observer
Inspection report highlights “serious weaknesses” that are “leaving children at risk of harm” as failings echo poor Special Educational Needs & Disabilities provision.

Babies in pirate hats are diving in to raise a tidal wave of donations
Thousands of costumed babies are splashing into pools across Devon this May in the most adorable fundraiser you’ll see all year – but the reason behind it is heartbreakingly serious


Hunt for man who made racist comments at Exeter Co-op
He made threats because the shop didn't have what he was looking for


Former Royal Marine and wife died from gunshot wounds
Police have said they seized two "legally held and licensed" firearms from Exmouth home


A30 was shut near Exeter Airport after lorry burst into flames
A stretch of the A30 was closed


Devon libraries bring Shaun the Sheep and Wallace to life
Libraries Unlimited teams up with Aardman for StoryFest—an October half-term packed with characters, claymation, and creative chaos for Devon families


M5 crash at Exeter sparked chaos near Devon County Show
Expect long delays
