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M5 reopens after six hours as incident sees full motorway closure

The M5 was closed in both directions between Exeter and Okehampton

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Key details as concern for female sparks M5 closure

Multiple diversions are in place

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M5 closure as six diversions in place ahead of rush hour

The M5 is closed due to a police-led incident

Devon Live - Exeter

Matt Taylor on the challenge and tests that League Two brings

"It's going to be a strong league, it's going to be a tough league. But like I say, it's a challenge to look forward to."

Devon Live - Exeter

Mental fatigue costs Exeter Chiefs in run out of steam defeat

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter felt his side ran out of steam as they slipped to a disappointing 41-24 PREM defeat to Harlequins at Twickenham on Saturday.

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The parts of Devon with the most lethal drinking problems

Map reveals areas with highest drink related deaths

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Mum's relief as missing Exeter girl brought home

She has asked for help find her daughter

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Funeral notices: Great sadness as much loved mum and grandma dies aged 55

Marie Jones is dearly missed by her loved ones

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Exeter City won't be forced to sell stars if 'not small' values aren't met

"Unless that valuation is met, then we're not going to take any discussions because there won't be discussions. It will just be a straight-up no."

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M5 reopens after Devon oil spill causes hour-long delays

Drivers faced three miles of queues and delays of about an hour

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Devon crime: Creepy sex offender among 18 criminals in court

Dangerous drivers and violent offenders also feature in the latest round-up

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Exeter City will have a 'small budget' as Grecians finances impacted

"It's a small budget; it's a low budget." When asked if it was one of the lowest in League Two, Taylor said: "At this moment in time, yeah."

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M5 lorry-car crash leaves drivers queuing for 90 MINUTES as oil cleared up

Drivers have been stuck in traffic on the motorway in Devon throughout the day

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The Exeter skyline we love is about to change forever

Major projects in the pipeline all over the city

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First Thursdays // Exeter Observer

Monthly Gandy Street evening events include an indoor market, food and drink, street entertainment and more.

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'We'd love him to sign' - Exeter City wanting captain Pierce Sweeney to stay

"I'd love Pierce to re-sign for this football club, but it's got to be right for him and the football club."

Devon Live - Exeter

Inside Exeter's 200-year-old 'island' retreat brought back to life

It’s only open from May to October (weather permitting!)

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Exeter councillor kicked out of second party as 'grooming gang' row erupts

Advance UK says it has ejected Ed Hill over ‘longstanding concerns’ but he does not believe proper procedures have been followed.

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Torquay plasterer caught running 10k during £7k benefit fraud

He claimed he was too weak to lift a mobile phone but was caught on surveillance footage climbing over walls and running a 10k race