East Devon 
Fortnight of ‘essential’ gas works in Broadclyst to shut busy road
Gas works in Broadclyst will see a busy road in the East Devon village shut for a fortnight. Wales and West Utilities says the upgrade will…
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East Devon 
East Devon school’s virtual playground boosts pupils’ mental health in lockdown
An East Devon Primary School created a virtual playground during lockdown in a bid to boost pupil mental health. Broadclyst Community Primary School (BCPS) used digital…
East Devon 
PHOTOS: Freezing temperatures creates ‘wonderwall’ of icicles in East Devon
These photos show a ‘wonderwall’ of hundreds of icicles in East Devon when vehicles splashing a water-filled dip in the road created a natural sculpture. Vehicles…
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‘An absolute tragedy’ – coroner confirms death of Exeter teenager at Beer cliffs was suicide
A heartbroken teenager from Exeter jumped 240 feet to his death after breaking up with his girlfriend, an inquest heard. A coroner said 18-year-old William Fowles,…
East Devon 
Heavy rainfall in East Devon sparks flood alerts for areas near Rivers Axe and Clyst
Heavy rainfall in East Devon over the last 24 hours has sparked flood alerts for areas around the River Axe and River Clyst. The Environment Agency…
East Devon 
Fallen tree plunges Broadclyst and Poltimore homes into darkness and overnight power cut
Scores of homes in Broadclyst and Poltimore were left without electricity overnight after a fallen tree brought down overhead power lines on Wednesday evening (November 11).…
East Devon 
Broadclyst black belt martial arts mum’s ‘wear pink’ challenge for three cancer charities
A martial arts expert mum from Broadclyst is wearing pink during October to raise funds for three cancer charities. Taekwondo black belt Beth Taylor, aged 53,…
News 
Overturned car at Broadclyst brings traffic to a standstill during morning school run
An overturned car blocked the road and stopped traffic at Broadclyst during the morning school run on Tuesday (September 22). The emergency services were called to…
East Devon 
Headteachers’ pride in East Devon A-Level results as students overcome ‘challenging conditions’
Headteachers across East Devon and Exeter have all spoken of their pride in their A-Level students after the coronavirus robbed them of sitting exams. Earlier this…
East Devon 
Police identify body of a man found in woodland near Broadclyst
Police have identified the body of a man who was discovered by a dog walker in woodland near Broadclyst on Wednesday, August 12. Officers said the…