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Devon Live - Exeter

Devon locals urged to 'act now' as flooding 'expected' after thunderstorms

A series of flood alerts and a warning has been issued across the region after the county was battered by heavy rain overnight

Devon Live - Exeter

Live: Devon trains cancelled by landslip as rain batters county

National Rail expects the disruption between Exeter St Davids and Honiton to last until 12pm today (May 2)

Devon Live - Exeter

Exeter City's season has been a hell of a ride with highs and lows

Pierce Sweeney looks back at the 2023/24 season, the final day defeat, and reveals his summer plans in his latest and last column of the season

Devon Live - Exeter

Devon voters head to the polls for local elections

It's a big day for local democracy in Devon today as voters go to the ballot box to elect councillors across Exeter and other parts the county

Devon Live - Exeter

BBC viewers to witness Devon's decaying hidden treasure

The programme will reveal new and compelling stories about the work going on behind the scenes of the National Trust

Devon Live - Exeter

Jack Aitchison signs new Exeter City contract

The Scot extends his deal to stay with the Grecians until 2026

Exeter Observer - Local news that matters

Exeter Digest #50: 2024 local elections special // The Exeter Digest

This year's ballot promises to be the most unpredictable contest in years. Our comprehensive elections guide has got you covered and our briefing has all the how-to-vote details you need.

Devon Live - Exeter

Victim's brave words as Devon paedophile jailed

Darren Medland committed most of the offence in the 1980s and 1990s

Exeter Observer - Local news that matters

2024 Exeter local elections guide // Analysis

City council elections take place on Thursday 2 May. Our comprehensive guide covers who's standing where, wards to watch and the backdrop to this year's ballot, which promises to be the most unpredictable contest in years.

Devon Live - Exeter

Workmates banned from Exeter bar after 'ugly' fight

One of the victims suffered a broken jaw

Devon Live - Exeter

Map shows Japanese knotweed hotspots in Devon where invasive plant is most pervasive

Japanese knotweed can cause house prices to plummet and people are warned to remove it quickly

Devon Live - Exeter

Met Office thunderstorm warning for Devon and risk of flooding

Forecasters are warning of disruption while the warning is in place and heavy rain batters the South West

Devon Live - Exeter

Two injured and driver reported after Exeter crash

The crash took place on Redhills at around 7.50am this morning (May 1)

Devon Live - Exeter

Exeter road reopens both ways after rush hour crash

There was queuing traffic following the crash this morning (May 1)

Devon Live - Exeter

Lidl wants to open dozens of new stores across Devon and Cornwall - full list

The discount supermarket has released a list of desired locations for stores across the region

Devon Live - Exeter

Exeter City challenged to make sure they improve next season

"We have to be ready to fight and challenge and punch above our weight and do even better,"

Devon Live - Exeter

Devon town set for huge expansion as 1,400 homes plan agreed

It is the largest planning decision issued by East Devon District Council since permission for Cranbrook was granted more than 13 years ago

Devon Live - Exeter

Devon criminals jailed in April including predator, failed barber and 'bored' paedo

DevonLive looks at the criminals taken off our streets in the past month

Devon Live - Exeter

Stranger's convertible torched by reckless Devon fire-starter

Melanie Balshaw said it was a cry for help

Devon Live - Exeter

Travellers leave dreadful mess at Exeter park and ride site

Devon County Council has now secured the site to prevent further entry by Travellers