Express & Echo (Exeter, UK)

A WOMAN has told a jury how she crawled along her bedroom floor in an attempt to escape her husband as he repeatedly stabbed her. Precelos Brindley was giving evidence in the second day of the Exeter Crown Court trial of her 60-year-old husband Robert, who has denied attempted murder.

Michael Heads for Mill Show

SINGER and songwriter Michael Weston King will is performing in Devon next month. The former lead singer of The Good Sons, Michael will be performing at Otterton Mill on Thursday, August 20.

Police Use Pepper Spray During Arrest of Boy, 15

POLICE used pepper spray as they tried to arrest a teenage boy. Officers were called to Vicarage Road, Sidmouth, about 11pm on Monday following reports of anti-social behaviour.

Young Learn Basics of 'the Beautiful Game'

YOUNG footballers have taken part in the latest soccer roadshow. The event, at Sidmouth, saw coaches from Exeter City's football in the community team put the budding Wayne Rooneys through their paces with a mixture of fun and games.

Fall in Numbers of Drink-Drivers

THE number of people caught driving under the influence of drink or drugs has fallen. New figures show that the number of people failing a breath test fell from 8.5 per cent last year to six per cent this year.

Outside World Comes Indoors

TEENAGERS can take part in a multi-media project transforming an indoor space using information from the outside world. Jenny Mellings, an artist, has organised Outerspace for young people aged 12 to 15 at Spacex Gallery in Preston Street, Exeter.

Powderham Is Filling Up Fast

MORE than half the places on a charity run near Exeter have been filled. Thirteen per cent of spaces on Cancer Research UK's annual Powderham 10k event went in the past week.

The Exeter City Side That Reached [...]

City Lose Out in a Shootout ; Exeter City Acfc

EXETER City ACFC were dramatically knocked out in the semi-final of the 'Ability Counts' national finals on penalties, losing in sudden death. The team had played 26 matches, losing only twice in the season to take their place in the finals at The David Beckham Academy in London.

Nigel Defends His World Title Sailing ; Sailing

STARCROSS sailor Nigel Skudder and teammate Keith Hills have successfully defended their Laser 2 World Championships title. The reigning champions reclaimed the title at Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy.

Clubs Looking for Friendlies ; Local Football

EXMOUTH Town Reserves are seeking a friendly match this Saturday. Any team looking for a game is asked to call first team manager Jody Bolt on 07876 195567.

Coaching Role at New Cross ; Rugby Union

NEW Cross are looking for a new coach following the resignation of Stuart Donnelly. The Kingsteignton-based club will consider a coach or player- coach and they are keen to make a quick appointment, with the club's first pre-season friendly taking place on Friday, August 14, at Teignmouth.