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Torbay shops closed down for selling 'extremely dangerous' illegal tobacco
Three shops in Paignton and one in Torquay have been hit with closure orders

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Exeter pool closure blamed on 'cold, hard facts'
'Nobody likes to close facilities'


Local uproar grows over school name linked to 'saint of housewives'
Residents are accusing the trust of erasing the village’s identity for vague reasons

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Exeter says goodbye to the man who built a cinema lover’s paradise
Peter Jewell, who helped create the UK’s top cinema museum, is remembered in Exeter for his lifelong dedication to film and friendship


Devon Japanese Knotweed hotspots confirmed
Knotweed is currently in full growth mode


Exeter City sign defender Sil Swinkels and re-sign Kevin McDonald
Exeter City have completed the season-long loan signing of defender Sil Swinkels from Premier League side Aston Villa - as well as Kevin McDonald signing for another season


The Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast talks the sunshine at Buckland
David Thomas joins Guy Henderson and Richard Hughes for this one, ahead of friendlies against Newport County, Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City.


Creep caught trying to meet child at Torquay train station for sex
Perv bought underwear, found a B&B and even provided a map for directions


Homeowners with protected trees need to be aware of hidden rule
An urgent review of a nationwide rule has been demanded


Exeter shop loved by TV Dragon left homeless at last minute
The Handmade Boutique was based in the Guildhall Shopping Centre but costs were astronomical


Holidaymaker caused violent mayhem at Devon caravan park
Ryan Tagoe-Gilbert flew into a rage after getting drunk in the bar


Reform UK expels Devon councillor who 'crossed the line'
"His actions damaged the interests of the party"


Major Exeter road blocked after crash near petrol station
There was traffic building in the area


Convicted child rapist dies after judge's prediction
Brian George David was serving 20 year sentence at HMP Channings Wood at the time


Exeter continues to be a fantastic place to live with a great quality of life
But Cllr Phil Bialyk explains some difficult decisions have been made


These new paramedics studied while saving lives every single day
After years of frontline shifts and late-night study, 27 emergency workers have graduated as Devon’s newest paramedics — and their stories are nothing short of heroic


Marnie Burgoyne golf day marks 20 years of swinging for a cause
A golf day with heart: 20 years on, Exeter’s cherished tournament has raised more than £250,000 for local hospice care — and it’s still going strong


Exeter Scouts now flying high and sailing strong with new units
With brand-new air and sea units, Exeter’s Explorer Scouts are taking adventure to new heights — and making lifelong memories on land, water and in the skies


Major Devon A-road upgrade approved but months of closures planned
Improvements will be made to the A382 between Newton Abbot and the A38


Exeter traffic scheme with car and parking ban approved
“This is not an LTN. It’s not Heavitree. This is something completely different."
