The Latest Breaking News from Exeter

Work begins on final phase of giant industrial park in Exeter

The final phase at Exeter Matford Green is underway completing the vast 26-acre site amid huge demand for industrial space in the South West region.

Birmingham Post · Feb 14, 2023

Utilities consultancy opens South West base at Exeter Science Park

Aqua Consultants said its new base was the “ideal” location from which to serve its clients in the region, including The Environment Agency, South West Water and the Met Office

Birmingham Post · Feb 13, 2023

Devon transport firm bought out of administration, securing 144 jobs

Insolvency practitioner SFP said record inflation had placed ‘enormous pressure’ on Exeter-based STR Logistics

Birmingham Post · Feb 10, 2023

Man drives electric Volvo 350 miles to see REAL cost and 'numbers just didn't add up'

Steven Smith wanted to find out just how easy it is to charge an electric car and what it costs but found that using the eco-friendly vehicle came with a hefty price tag

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023

Keyham jury watches digital montage of killings

The inquest in Exeter heard the digital package enabled Devon and Cornwall detectives to put together a detailed minute-by-minute timeline of events.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

How easy is it to charge an electric car on a long journey and what does it cost? I found out by driving 350 miles in a Volvo C40

There's been a lot of debate about electric cars lately - so we hit the road for a real-world experiment

Wales Online · Jan 17, 2023

Council's nightmare as vandals make rude letter swap on anti-gum poster

Exeter City Council found itself in a sticky situation after vandals targeted a campaign poster encouraging people to throw away their gum. Ironically, the culprit used gum to share their defiant message

Daily Mirror · Jan 11, 2023

Undergraduates to be catch-up tutors for disadvantaged pupils in England

Student volunteers will be trained to teach groups of up to three children who fell behind during pandemic

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2023

App that reduces A&E waiting times wins top award for Exeter inventors

The platform aims to help patients make informed decisions on where to go for urgent medical treatment in real time

Birmingham Post · Jan 5, 2023

Exeter and Bristol post-recession job boom forecast by top economists

The two South West cities have been predicted to be among the best in the UK for employment growth when the UK emerges from the current economic crisis

Birmingham Post · Jan 5, 2023