Exeter 
Exeter rapist who tried to strangle his victim is jailed for eight-and-a-half years
An Exeter man who earlier this year was found guilty of raping a woman has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years. Colby Hill, 22, of no fixed abode…
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Driving ban for drunk Exeter man, 20, who crashed into a pub then handed himself into the police
A 20-year-old drink-driver from Exeter who crashed into a pub then turned himself into police has been banned from getting behind the wheel after appearing in…
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‘It’s not my job to be truthful’ – Court hears banned driver from Exeter seen behind the wheel ‘panicked’ and gave police a fake name
A banned driver from Exeter spotted behind the wheel who ‘panicked’ and gave police a fake name has been ordered to carry out unpaid work A…
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Safety concerns prompt county road chiefs to reject a bid to allow motorcycle trail riders on an East Devon green lane used by walkers, horse riders and cyclists
Safety concerns have prompted county road chiefs to reject a call by motorcycle trail riders to allow them to use a green lane in East Devon…
Exeter 
Neglected toilet block in Exeter city centre could be turned into a vegetarian takeaway
A neglected block of loos in Exeter city centre could be turned into a vegetarian takeaway if council planners give it the green light. Derelict public…
Exeter 
Rain is blamed for delay in clearing up abandoned fencing from an Exeter beauty spot
Wet weather has been blamed for a delay in collecting abandoned fencing left for more than a year at an Exeter beauty spot. Metal fence panels…
Exmouth
Exmouth murder suspect told co-accused ‘I think I have stabbed him’, court hears
A jury has heard from two of the men accused of murdering an Exmouth dad – both say one of their co-suspects said ‘I think I…
Exeter 
Exeter City Council to buy out a £12.8million privately-owned recycling site in a bid to to save on a £13.5million refurbishment
‘This will enable us to upgrade our recycling operation in the city and ensure we have the space we need to complete the city-wide food waste…
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‘For such a short road, how has it taken so long and how has it taken so much money? – Public to be consulted on Exeter covid road closure
‘For such a short road, how has it taken so long and how has it taken so much money?’ – a public consultation is expected to…
Exeter 
‘This is the kind of location where we can be ambitious’ – City planners approve plans for around 300 student flats in Exeter
‘This is the kind of location where we can be ambitious. It is a gateway site, so it needs a gateway building ‘ – City planners…