Siege of Exeter - Exeter Observer

An historical re-enactment set during the 1549 Prayer Book Rebellion.

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A379 bridges replacement plan set to wreck Exeter Ship Canal, heritage harbour and towpath active travel aspirations - Exeter Observer

Department for Transport project cost cap defeats purpose of investment as Devon County Council consults on design which will build in routine traffic disruption for 60+ years on route intended to del...

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Exeter UCU declares trade dispute over University of Exeter job cuts plan - Exeter Observer

Union threatens strike action if university does not abandon scheme to make 150 academic staff redundant while putting more than 500 staff at risk and jeopardising 85% of humanities, arts and social s...

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Sidwella Day 2026 - Exeter Observer

Annual celebration includes art, gardening, zine-making, Colombian snacks and Ethiopian coffee ceremony.

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Theatre in the Park 2026 - Exeter Observer

Al fresco summer season with Shakespeare, spoken-word poetry, puppetry and physical comedy.

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Former South West Water CEO receives £2.8 million – including two bonuses – following Brixham parasite outbreak - Exeter Observer

Pennon Group report shows Susan Davy received almost £6.8 million – including “personal security-related allowance” – during five years and five months as company CEO before December 2025 departure – ...

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Seasonal meals and nature talks - Exeter Observer

A series of talks covering companion planting, butterflies, Ukrainian cooking, seed saving and fungi with shared seasonal meals.

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Exmouth Festival - Exeter Observer

Annual event returns with four days of music, dance, theatre, crafts and more.

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Exeter Craft Festival - Exeter Observer

Hand-made ceramics, textiles, jewellery, artworks, toiletries and more by makers from across the South West.

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£19.6 million Exeter Chiefs takeover deal complete - Exeter Observer

Subsidiary of US-based Cannae Holdings buys Sandy Park stadium club from Exeter Rugby Group following vote in favour of proposed takeover by club members.

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Green Phoenix Festival 2026 - Exeter Observer

Sustainability all-dayer returns with comedy, music, workshops, film screenings, community stalls and more.

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Exeter city centre strategy evasions and expediencies echo cultural strategy failings - Exeter Observer

Just 85 invitation-only workshop attendees consulted during development of yet another city council strategy without a delivery plan.

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Love St Thomas Summer Festival 2026 - Exeter Observer

Community event returns for second year with live music, workshops, talks, stalls and more.

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St Petrock’s homelessness survey finds increase in women sleeping rough in Exeter - Exeter Observer

Charity says women’s homelessness often hidden from view because of “fears around safety, harassment, and gender-based violence” in report following publication of city council snapshot count which re...

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First phase capital cost of legacy Exeter City Living Whipton Gardens project to exceed £12.5 million – £364,000 per flat - Exeter Observer

Financing for second phase yet to be found as adjacent Rennes House demolition costs rise to £1 million and Exeter City Living reports year-end loss in residual Guildhall flats management role.

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Clueless Exeter cultural strategy fails to address challenges facing city’s “increasingly untenable” creative sector - Exeter Observer

Survey inviting feedback on city council word salad arrives two years late, following second UK City of Culture bid failure, with delivery plan outsourced to secretive, unelected sub-committee.

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The Considerate Society - Exeter Observer

Six artist and community-led gatherings convened by Art Work Exeter to examine civic life and more.

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Devon & Cornwall Police underperforming in three-quarters of areas inspected - Exeter Observer

An inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has found that Devon & Cornwall Police is underperforming in six of the eight areas it assessed, a declin...

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South West Water fined £1.85 million over Brixham drinking water offences - Exeter Observer

Sentencing in second case awaited, scope of third legal action expanded and Devon County Council announces desire to pursue company through courts on same day Pennon Group reports £135 million underly...

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Budleigh Music Festival - Exeter Observer

Annual event returns with classical concerts, musical workshops and a tribute to Hilary Mantel.

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Police and crime commissioner seeks views on Devon & Cornwall Police south west regional policing reforms merger - Exeter Observer

Government white paper proposes England and Wales National Police Service and creation of as few as ten “super-forces” overseeing newly-defined local policing areas.

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Exeter City Council criticised for submitting AI-generated planning application text - Exeter Observer

Heritage statement in support of covering crumbling concrete Exeter Corn Exchange windows with advertising hoardings included content from 2013 article about Bourne Corn Exchange 195 miles away in Lin...

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Exeter Civic Society promotes new vision for North Street in response to Mary Arches “co-living” redevelopment - Exeter Observer

Proposals for improved road layout and public realm including pavement-widening, tree-planting and seating areas follow nine-month collaboration with local stakeholders.

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Exeter Refugee Week 2026 - Exeter Observer

Refugee Support Devon celebrates annual event with a film screening, radio programme and live performance alongside month-long fundraising campaign.

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Exeter Respect Festival 2026 - Exeter Observer

The annual celebration of Exeter diversity returns with live music and performance, food stalls, community and campaign groups.

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The Book Market 2026 - Exeter Observer

Exeter City of Literature event with author talks, food and drink and independent booksellers from across Devon.

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Mindful Market - Exeter Observer

Vintage items, handmade gifts and baked goods from local traders with wellbeing activities including yoga, crafts and hula-hooping.

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Phil Bialyk clings to Exeter City Council leadership with too few Labour councillors to fill executive seats - Exeter Observer

Green Party call for “co-operative council” to “put people before politics” ignored despite opposition councillors holding balance of power.

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The Dreaming - Exeter Observer

Debut show from theatre company Thresh & Bray explores the convergence of personal experience, ancestral threads and nature.

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Exeter Comedy Festival 2026 - Exeter Observer

Festival returns for third year with four days of comedy featuring Nish Kumar, Josh Widdecombe, Josie Long, Bridget Christie, Mike Wozniak and many more.

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