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Exeter City injury update as Ryan Trevitt and Demetri Mitchell suffer blows
The Grecians lost Ryan Trevitt to a hamstring injury in the closing stages on Tuesday - and he could be out for the season

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Exeter City Women crush Plymouth Argyle 6-0 in County Cup
Exeter City Women won their third county cup in as many years as they confirmed Devon is red


Man falls near Lloyds Bank on Exeter High Street
He was found with a head injury

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Dangerous Devon child abuser dies in prison
He was given one of the longest sentences of the year for his sick crimes


Car smashes into wall near Exeter Cathedral
Two people were injured


Emergency services rushed to incident on Exeter High Street
Multiple emergency services were at the scene


Girls get a head start in engineering thanks to HepcoMotion open day
Tiverton students met role models and explored machines during a hands on visit aiming to smash STEM stereotypes and build future careers


Exeter students spark change with raw event on gender bias in sport
From elite athletes to Olympic experts this powerful uni event exposed pay gaps body pressures and the power of young voices to challenge sport norms.


Police reveal new ways to stop antisocial behaviour in its tracks
This bold new crackdown is already delivering results across Devon and Cornwall as foot patrols increase arrests and silence the chaos


'Extremely threatening' doorstep pedlars in Exeter hurl abuse at residents
They usually give a story about being a reformed criminal - only to get angry when their sales pitch is turned down


Braunton Library named best in the South West for community and creativity
From Lego clubs to floral bookmarks Braunton Library’s bold ideas and deep roots in nature just won it the title of regional library of the year


Much-loved Devon firefighter died from deadly hospital infection
His family raised questions over the procedure


Driver flees after losing control and crashing car into barrier in Exeter
The driver lost control of the Volkswagen then ditched it


Fire engulfs two vehicles on busy Exeter road
The vehicles were 'well alight'


Huge RAF four-engine plane soars over Devon
The large aircraft was spotted over the city this evening

Devon & Cornwall Police complaints handling “not good enough by a long way” // Exeter Observer
Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez criticises force for poor performance but statutory report also finds poor commissioner’s office complaint appeals performance.

Tattoo artist found dead at home
An inquest has opened into the tragic incident


Police chief's pledge after officer's 'despicable' rape
Stuart Mines attacked his victim at his home after inviting her over for Sunday lunch


Locked up March: 15 of Devon's dodgiest criminals sent to prison
They include violent boyfriends every woman should know about


A38 returns to normal after crash shut lane near Exeter
The crash occurred south of Exeter
