This Is The West Country

Exeter, Devon, EnglandEnglish

This Is The West Country is a major regional news platform covering Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall. Owned by Newsquest, it provides comprehensive local news, sports, and community updates, serving as the digital home for several long-standing local newspapers including the Somerset County Gazette and Bridgwater Mercury.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN EXETER

Local journalism in this part of Devon is anchored by established regional dailies alongside dedicated local and student publications. The prominent Exeter Express & Echo serves as the primary community paper, having transitioned from a daily to a twice-weekly print schedule. Regional coverage across the broader southwestern peninsula is provided by the Western Morning News, a major daily newspaper. Additionally, the academic community is served by Exepose, the official student-run publication of the university. Paperboy lists 4 newspapers in Exeter.