Volunteers from Beer Coastguard along with other emergency services were called to Beer Head at the weekend.
The pilot of the hang glider had sustained severe facial injuries after landing near the old look out on Beer Head.
A multi agency response including members of Beer Coastguard, Devon and Cornwall Police and South Western Ambulance services attended the scene
The casualty was treated and stabilised before being flown to Royal Devon and Exeter hospital by Dorset Air Ambulance
UPDATE | Man dies following A30 collision near Honiton, Police appeal for Witnesses
Police were called at around 10pm on Tuesday 10 March to reports of a collision in a layby on the A30 Westbound at Fenny Bridges and they are continuing to appeal for witnesses following the incident.
Election notices published ahead of Exeter City Council poll
The Summary of Candidates Nominated for the elections on Thursday 7 May can now be viewed on the City Council website. The publication of the notice follows the close of nominations on Friday 10 April and confirms the candidates standing in each ward across the city.
East Devon District Council invites views on draft Local Nature Recovery Plan
East Devon District Council is inviting residents, visitors and stakeholders to take part in a public consultation on its draft Local Nature Recovery Plan, aiming to understand how people value nature and what matters most to communities.
Clyst St George School looks to bolster security with fresh gates
Lady Seaward’s Primary School in Clyst St George plans to replace its main and secondary entrance gates to boost security, including increasing height of main gate, and another on site.
Former Lord Mayor Percy Prowse becomes Honorary Alderman
Former Lord Mayor of Exeter Percy Prowse has become an Honorary Alderman of the City during a ceremony at the Guildhall in recognition of his services to the council.
One month to local elections as people urged to make sure they can vote
There’s just one month to go until City Council elections in Exeter, as people are being urged to make sure they are on the electoral register.
Major milestone reached in works to install new storm tank in Sidmouth to reduce storm overflow spills
South West Water has reached a major milestone in its work to build a new storm tank at The Ham in Sidmouth, to improve the town’s sewage network, reduce the use of storm overflows and protect the quality of its bathing waters.
Last chance to share views on parks and reserves outside Exeter
People in Exeter who visit nature reserves and parks just outside the city are being asked to take part in a survey.
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A walk around Exmouth, finding Wellies, completing a quiz with a Certificate and Badge on completion.
Friendly weekly activity club which will provide a chance for people to get out of the house and meet other people.
at Palmer House
