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UK murder shock: 92-year-old man charged with killing wife aged 87 in Devon home

A 92-year-old man, Laurence Billam, has been charged with the murder of his 87-year-old wife, Shirley Billam, in Exeter. Police discovered Shirley deceased at their home following a welfare concern. The case, involving elderly defendants and a long-term spousal relationship, presents unique challenges. Billam is due to appear in court,…

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Pensioner, 92, charged with murder after death of his wife in Exeter

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Man, 92, charged with murder of his wife in Exeter

Laurence Billam, of Millbrook Lane, Exeter, has been charged with murder and will appear at Exeter Magistrates’ Court

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Red Roses to host New Zealand, Canada and Australia in WXV Global Series

A rematch of the World Cup final will take place at Exeter’s Sandy Park

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What the UK’s ‘day of reflection’ reveals about COVID memory

A couple of years ago I dug up an artefact buried under soil, grass and leaves in a park close to my home in Exeter. It was not some ancient object but rather a granite memorial plaque laid down by the local city council only three years before. Dedicated to…

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Unsafe levels of cancer-causing radon gas detected at 16 UK prisons

High levels of radon gas, which can increase the risk of lung cancer, were detected at HMP Exeter and HMP Lindholme five years ago

The Independent UK

How to get half-price train tickets in the Great British Rail Sale

Deals include Exeter to London for £10 and Newcastle to Middlesbrough for £2

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Blowers: 300-1 shot becomes joint longest-priced winner in racing history

The horse Blowers, named after Henry Blofeld, became the joint longest-priced winner in modern horse racing history at Exeter on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Alanis Morissette announces UK and Ireland 2026 outdoor tour with Skunk Anansie

Canadian star Alanis Morissette will play outdoor summer shows in Cork, Exeter, Woodstock, Lytham, London and Glasgow

Louder

St. James Park damaged in late night fire as club confirm two-hour ordeal and damage investigation

One of English football's oldest grounds was the scene of a blaze on Wednesday night

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Man charged with murder of fellow inmate at HMP Exeter

James Desborough, 39, charged with murder of Steven Kempster, 65, who was found dead in his cell early Monday morning

The Guardian - UK

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Your complete guide to the pool stage with England hot favourites

The Red Roses kick off their campaign against the United States

Evening Standard

Bizarre new reason for Waterloo train cancellations revealed - a lack of rain!

‘Soil mosture deficit’ means speeds have to be reduced - and Exeter trains reduced to every two hours

Evening Standard

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Latest results, final fixtures, and pool standings as Red Roses into final

High expectations as England bid to win on home soil

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Lost voices of monks finally heard again after 500 years

The music is in a style called ‘plainchant’

Evening Standard

Student who ‘does not like running’ aims to run 500km in 10 days

University of Exeter student Sean Tilson, 21, hopes to raise £5,000 for the cancer charity Sarcoma UK.

The Independent UK

Man charged with rape and assault of two girls next to train station

Sonny Boyes, 19, from Exeter, has been charged with two counts of rape

Evening Standard

Man charged with rape and sexual assault of two teenage girls by train station

Sonny Boyes, 19, from Exeter, has been charged with two counts of rape and three counts of assault by penetration.

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Evening Standard

Hundreds of homes without power after substation destroyed by fire

Fire crews were called to the incident in Exeter shortly after 6am on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Hundreds of properties without power amid substation fire

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene in the centre of Exeter shortly after 6am on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of homes without power after fire in city centre

The National Grid said 405 homes were without power on Sunday morning

Evening Standard

Teenager who died after jumping into canal named

Delvin Musakwa, 13, from Exeter, died in hospital following the incident on Monday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Boy, 13, dies after jumping into Exeter canal

The 13-year-old boy caused concern after he failed to surface from the canal

The Guardian - UK

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of man on UK cruise ship

Police detained 57-year-old from Exeter as MSC Virtuosa returned to Southampton after ‘altercation’

Cycling Weekly

I loved cycling but feared for my safety; 2,000km of cycle paths made the epic Tour de Farm possible

As the clock ticks down towards Veronica White’s grand départ for a unique ‘Tour de Farms’, she tells Rob Kemp why more women need to get into cycling, and how the National Cycling Network transformed things for her…

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