Exeter joining UK City of Culture 2029 race

Plymouth is also in the running for the title with the winning city set to be awarded £10m.

Flood rescues and school closures as storm hits

The latest deluge of rain in Devon and Cornwall comes as a clear-up continues after Storm Ingrid.

Part of M5 in Devon shut due to serious crash

One person is in hospital after the crash between Collumpton and Exeter, police say.

Storm Chandra: Cornwall and Devon flood chaos as 'do not travel' warning issued

Brace yourself as Storm Chandra barrels towards the UK, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain. The Met Office warns of ...
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Heavy flooding continues to disrupt Devon and Cornwall rail services

Network Rail and Great Western Railway are advising passengers in Devon and Cornwall that heavy flooding will affect train ...

Devon schools were shut as floods made access impossible

Some schools in Devon were closed earlier this week as a result of the severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra. Several schools and colleges were forced to shut their doors to pupils following a huge ...

Exeter launches UK City of Culture bid

It is now Exeter Vs Plymouth!
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Plymouth, Exeter and the football wilderness where Liverpool came unstuck

The English county of Devon is in the spotlight, with two of the best three teams in the country making the long journey south-west in the FA Cup fourth round. For some, rugby union is more synonymous ...