Thousands of people are expected at Exeter Pride on Saturday, organisers say. The event takes place in the city centre and organisers want it to be more inclusive than ever before. They said they expected nearly 10,000 people to attend the festivities with almost 2,000 members of the LGBTQ+ community expected to march through the...
The University of Exeter A mural to celebrate the trail has been painted on the side of The Strand Inn pub in Exmouth A new interactive art trail aims to tell the stories of Devon families with a strong connection to the sea. The Voices of the Exe Trail, created by the University of Exeter’s...
Exeter full-back Josh Hodge says Rob Baxter has gone “back to basics” after taking control of the playing group. Chiefs director of rugby Baxter has stepped in as acting boss after head coach Rob Hunter left the club and backs coach Ali Hepher was suspended. The coaching changes came after Exeter’s club-record 79-17 loss at...
Mike Vosper The People’s Gallery was orchestrated by Plymouth Artists Together (PAT) and comprises of 80 paintings A community art installation has been unveiled in Plymouth city centre as part of an ongoing campaign to transform neglected spaces. The People’s Gallery was orchestrated by Plymouth Artists Together (PAT) and comprises of 80 paintings installed on...
A café owner has said she is “in shock” after a fire broke out at her seafront business between Hope Cove and Thurlestone in South Devon. Tamara Costin, owner of the Beachhouse, said she was “devastated”, saying: “It’s only just the beginning of what would have been a very busy season for them.” According to...
The Dartmoor National Park Authority said the index also showed large swathes of the moor would also be on “high” alert on Sunday. Simon Lee, Dartmoor National Park’s head ranger, said: “We’re asking everyone to stay safe and respect Dartmoor. “Leaving barbecues at home, disposing of glass bottles and cigarettes responsibly and taking all litter...
Zhara Simpson BBC News, South West Mount Kelly College “I think the biggest challenge for me is trying to stay positive, especially when things are hard,” said Megan After months of training, thousands of young people will be heading to Dartmoor to take part in the 63rd annual Ten Tors Challenge. The event, organised by...
Fishing pots fitted with LED lights catch “significantly” more fish and shrimp, a new study shows. The research, by the University of Exeter and Fishtek Marine, showed pots fitted with lights caught up to 19 times more northern shrimp than unlit pots. Dr Robert Enever, from Fishtek Marine, said it was thought the light attracts...
The University of Plymouth has announced that about 200 jobs may be affected as part of budget cuts. In a statement, the organisation said it was operating in “a very financially-challenging environment.” With a 10% drop in income, the university said it must act in order to cut budgets. It added: “As things stand, the...
A 12-year-old boy is being treated for serious injuries after a crash in a parking area at Horrabridge in Devon. Officers were called at about 17:10 BST on Wednesday to reports a white Ford C Max had collided with a cyclist at New Park, Horrabridge. The cyclist, a 12-year-old boy from the Horrabridge area, suffered...
Ben Woolvin BBC South West home affairs correspondent Erin Black BBC News, South West BBC The IOPC said Mr Colwell had no case to answer over the alleged use a work mobile phone to exchange personal messages The police watchdog has concluded there is no evidence of gross misconduct by the former acting chief constable...
Two Devon MPs have raised fears about a proposal to move out-of-hours coronary care from Torbay to Exeter, believing the move could endanger people. It comes after the NHS and the integrated care board (ICB) said it was considering stopping out-of-hours coronary care in Torbay and moving treatment to Exeter instead. South Devon MP Caroline...
Plymouth Argyle have offered in-form forward Mustapha Bundu a new contract. The 28-year-old Sierra Leone striker has been in fine form towards the end of the season under head coach Miron Muslic, scoring six goals in his last 10 games. He also set up Argyle’s goal in their 2-1 loss to Leeds on the final...
Exeter lock Alfie Bell has signed a new deal with the Premiership club. The 22-year-old former England Under-20s player joined Exeter after Wasps collapsed in 2022, alongside Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Greg Fisilau. He joined Championship side Cornish Pirates on loan in January, having played two Premiership Rugby Cup games for Exeter in the previous two...
A man suffered injuries when he was attacked by a group of people in Plymouth, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said the victim was was pushed over, punched and assaulted while walking home along Beacon Park Road. Officers said the attack, involving a man riding a motorbike accompanied by three or four women,...