Episodes

  • Exeter News Today — May 19, 2026

    Exeter News Today — May 19, 2026
    May 19 2026
    Exeter: Traffic chaos hit Devon after a police incident closed the M5 and a crash near Jack’s Patch garden centre, while a man was arrested for attacking shoppers in Torquay. The city also faces housing debates, with new home approvals in Exeter and a rejected plan in Ottery St Mary, plus a stranded group of international students near Thatcher Rock.
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    2 mins
  • Exeter News Today — May 18, 2026

    Exeter News Today — May 18, 2026
    May 18 2026
    Exeter's M5 motorway is closed near Exeter due to a police incident, causing rush hour delays, while Devon Reform launches an opposition team inspired by Nigel Farage. The English Riviera Airshow 2026 and Lakeside Athletic's Herald Cup victory mark key weekend events in the area.
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    1 min
  • Exeter News Today — May 17, 2026

    Exeter News Today — May 17, 2026
    May 17 2026
    Exeter's Local Wire update highlights safety concerns in Ilfracombe over drug crime and infrastructure failures, including a lorry crash into a repaired garden wall. The episode also covers new urban developments in Exeter and a community event at Paignton’s Parkfield, alongside tips for lawn care from gardening expert Tom Strowgler.
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    2 mins
  • Exeter News Today — May 16, 2026

    Exeter News Today — May 16, 2026
    May 16 2026
    Exeter's skyline is set for major changes with new waterfront residential and commercial developments sparking debate, while a councillor's expulsion from a political party over alleged involvement in a grooming gang case has ignited concerns about local governance. The city council is also negotiating with Brixham College over school bus services amid budget cuts, and a new hospice garden is set to open as a mental health initiative.
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    2 mins
  • Exeter News Today — May 15, 2026

    Exeter News Today — May 15, 2026
    May 15 2026
    Exeter: A new report highlights a rise in abuse against local councillors, including online harassment and in-person threats, while parents protest Brixham College’s decision to cut school bus services and its CEO’s high salary. Council tax relief is now available for eligible residents, including those with disabilities or low incomes, amid ongoing public safety concerns and police reform discussions.
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    2 mins
  • Exeter News Today — May 14, 2026

    Exeter News Today — May 14, 2026
    May 14 2026
    Exeter's Local Wire update covers pesticide contamination in local produce, a dramatic arrest of a German-speaking drug dealer, and the city's ongoing development and arts scene. Key topics include banned pesticides in Exeter's farms, Ilias' seaside arrest, and the Crossways shopping center's £54m transformation.
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    2 mins
  • Exeter News Today — May 13, 2026

    Exeter News Today — May 13, 2026
    May 13 2026
    Exeter's latest news includes a Strictly Come Dancing star seeking legal action after a fall during a performance, a fire in Totnes destroying two coaches and a minibus, and a collision at a major Exeter junction. City leaders are rethinking library hour cuts after community opposition, while a Devon village celebrates recovery progress and Ilfracombe warns of rising crime.
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    1 min
  • Exeter News Today — May 12, 2026

    Exeter News Today — May 12, 2026
    May 12 2026
    Exeter: A teenage girl was sexually assaulted in Exmouth, prompting calls for better community safety, while the new Dartmoor chief outlines plans for conservation and access. Freeview TV shutdown is set to impact rural and elderly residents, with a survey now open for feedback.
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    2 mins