Local News

Zebra crossing may be illegalThe new zebra crossing by Somerfield has raised various concerns about safety, but we can exclusively reveal the crossing breaks regulations set out by the Department of Transport.

Black hole foundWhile many wish that Burnhouse lane would be swallowed up by the ferocity of a black hole, local research shows this may not be too far from the truth.

DCC fires useless managersUp to 100 staff at Devon County Council are facing redundancies from managerial and supervisor positions.

Have you seen this man?Police have released a photofit of a man they are looking for in relation to a spate of burglaries in the St. Thomas area.

Town hall sells on eBayAshburton town hall has been snapped up by a crafty bidder for only £1 after very little interest in the Grade II listed building.

Who'd live in a place like this?Tiverton has been identified as one of the easiest places to buy a house, but then again, who would want to?

Council wastes more moneyDevon's Highway Operations Control Centre has just been given a £300,000 refit, yet a pregnant woman had to have a police escort to get to the hospital last night.

Exeter church has really old treeIn the churchyard of the St Michael and All Angels' Church in Heavitree is one of the 50 most important trees in the country, apparently.