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Collapse of Exeter-based motorcycle dealer likely to leave £2m unpaid
'It is not anticipated that a dividend will be paid to unsecured creditors'

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Dawlish rallies to preserve seaside beauty spot
With concerns over development and biodiversity, councillors take steps to register floodplain land as a community value site


Devon boy's life changed by condition 'dismissed by doctors'
The three-year-old was rushed into emergency surgery despite allegedly being told his condition was merely 'cosmetic'

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Dramatic photos show huge plume of smoke from farmland fire that destroyed field
The smoke could be seen from miles away


Mystery over sudden cot death of sleeping baby
The father woke to find his 'angel' son unresponsive


Ryan Bowman given lengthy ban after breaching betting rules
Former Exeter City and Torquay United striker banned for three-and-a-half years


Joe Whitworth returns to Exeter City for second season-long loan
"He's a huge signing for us."


Exeter’s going country as boot-scootin’ bash hits the dancefloor
Country fans are being urged to grab their boots and join the fun


'Drunk' seagulls in Exeter as Flying Ant Day arrives
It's like a beer garden for seagulls out there


New programme tackles education gap with top-tier partners
Cambridge, Exeter and Bristol universities unite with local trusts to launch “Your Future Story” – a pioneering push for regional opportunity


Exeter axeman with chainsaw in dramatic standoff with armed police
He was making threats and entered a property


Club Preloved gathers sustainable stars for fashion with a conscience
From upcycled gems to viral change-makers, The Club Preloved’s debut showed how values-led content can spark a stylish revolution


Early feedback may unlock asthma breakthrough, say Exeter scientists
Exeter researchers find that how asthma patients feel weeks into treatment could shape long-term outcomes—putting experience at the centre of care


South West Water told to make £24m of improvements after sewage failings
'Our investigation found a range of failures in how SWW has gone about managing its wastewater business'


Mid Devon waste depot revamp could cost £1.7 million
New regulations that councils have to abide by are prompting the changes.


Body found in ravine by Devon village footpath
The body of a retired lay minister was found by a member of the public


Exeter's Net Zero quest will cost council more than £55m
University report highlights 'hard choices' for city


Two huge Devon fires break out within five miles of each other
They happened within minutes of each other


Dad of girl killed in Lockerbie disaster says alleged bombmaker is 'healthy' to stand trial
Melina had been flying home to New York for Christmas after studying at Exeter School when she died in the disaster


Body of missing man found at Hope Cove, inquest told
James Throup was reported missing by family in late June
