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Devon sex offender jailed for depraved crimes
He has been jailed for 19 years
Devon college 'truly sorry' about shock closure announcement
Iron Mill College said the situation is "still unfolding"
'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
Trial date for Exeter man, 92, accused of murder
A trial date is set
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
Mum told stairs were 'too steep' for toddler gets heartbreaking news
Jax had trouble climbing the stairs, was clumsy and had been falling over
40mph speed limit touted for Exeter road
It impacts the route through Exeter and Stoke Canon
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
Update after emergency services line street a Exeter Quay
A woman was in the water
Man, 92, appears in court charged with murdering his wife by suffocation
The defendant appeared via a video link from a hospital bed
Huge military plane soars low over Exeter - live updates
Residents saw the aircraft flying low over the city, where it made several loops
Exeter Quay updates as emergency services line streets
Ambulance and police are on the scene
Exeter election hustings hears claims of attacks on campaigners
Party leaders gather for pre-election discussions
Dame Kelly Holmes surprises Devon parkrunners
The Olympic athlete gave an inspiring briefing to the 302 runners
Clock ticks on Exeter playing field plan
A decision on building retirement homes has been deferred
Exeter police officer quits after boozy e-scooter ride abroad
He was due to face a misconduct hearing
Elderly man charged with murder as woman, 87, found dead in Exeter named
He is due to appear at court this morning