Local News
Local News
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St Luke’s Students Celebrate GCSE Success
After years of hard work, students at St Luke’s Church of England School were celebrating today, Thursday 20th August, as they collected their GCSE results.
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Community hub reopens following major improvements at Trumps Court
A refurbished community hub has officially reopened at Trumps Court in Sidmouth, with residents invited to celebrate the improvements at a special afternoon tea and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Genetic tool helps uncover hidden type 1 diabetes in nearly one in five patients
Research led by experts at the Royal Devon and the University of Exeter could help identify hidden type 1 diabetes in young people referred for specialist genetic testing.
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Residents back Woodbury Neighbourhood Plan with overwhelming support
Residents in Woodbury have overwhelmingly backed a neighbourhood plan that will help shape future development in the parish for years to come.
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Householders urged to return form to vote in next elections
People living in Exeter are being urged to return a form to ensure they are able to vote in the next elections.
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Cheaper fares and improved service coming to Sowton Park and Ride
Bus fares from Sowton Park and Ride into the City centre will almost be halved when a new dedicated Park and Ride service launches in Exeter next month.
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Government’s decision to drop plans welcomed as affordable homes protected in rural Devon
Devon County Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to drop plans that would have removed affordable housing requirements from housing developments of between 10 and 49 homes.
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Three arrested on suspicion of murder after death of man in Chudleigh
Three people have been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Chudleigh last year.
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New festival offers free ice-cream to first 400 attendees
The first 400 people who attend a new community festival in Exeter will receive a free ice-cream, it has been revealed.
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Exeter MP opens new hospice visitor accommodation
Friends and family of Hospiscare patients can now stay overnight in a self-contained accommodation near to their loved ones – in ‘The Lodge’ next to the hospice’s eight-bed ward.
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Get prepared for winter: bookings for flu and COVID-19 vaccines now open
The NHS national booking service is now open for pre-booking flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as we head towards winter.
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Witness sought as part of ongoing investigation into unexplained death in Exeter
Detectives who are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a man’s unexplained death in Exeter in January have released a picture of a man who they believe could have information as a witness.
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Community response provides hope for valley park after wildfire
Community support, hard work and patience will be the key to recovery for one of Exeter’s precious Valley Parks after it was struck by a devastating wildfire, Devon Wildlife Trust has said.
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Repairs to Bridge Road bascule bridge expected to finish on Friday
Emergency lane restrictions on Bridge Road in Exeter are expected to be lifted by Friday afternoon once repairs to the bascule bridge have been completed.
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Museum risks closure as heating systems fail
An award-winning Devon museum could be forced to close its doors unless expensive repairs are carried out.
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How much does your Exeter councillor receive in allowances?
Exeter’s councillors have received a total of nearly £442,000 between them for their work in the past year.
Local Sport
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Women's Match Report: Exeter City 0 Oxford United 4
Four first half opposition goals resulted in City Women falling to defeat at SJP, as they lost their opening 2026/27 WNL fixture 4-0 against Oxford United.
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NEW SEASON & LEAGUE, SAME RESULT
Exeter City began their 2026/27 Sky Bet League Two campaign at Blundell Park, facing Grimsby Town. One of the Northern-most away days for the Grecians, manager Matt Taylor named a single change to his starting XI that saw returning face Vincent Harper given the nod in place of Gwion Edwards.
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Match Report: Bideford AFC 1-1 Exmouth Town
Exmouth Town got their Southern League South Division One campaign underway with a competitive 1-1 draw at The Persimmon Homes Sports Ground against Bideford. The two sides faced each other for the second time
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DEFEAT AT HOME PARK IN DERBY
Two late goals at Home Park saw the Grecians bow out of the Carabao Cup in Devon Derby season-opener.

