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Exeter Digest #107: A379 bridges replacement - University of Exeter job cuts - South West Water CEO remuneration - Exeter Chiefs takeover complete // Exeter Observer
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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 deliver strategic road network resilience.
Whipton Post Office to close with Exeter Post Office under threat // Exeter Observer
Whipton Post Office, a counter service in the Pinhoe Road Morrisons Daily store, is to close permanently on 14 August, when the store will also close its doors.
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Matford Brook Academy main building to be demolished and replaced // Exeter Observer
Matford Brook Academy’s main building, which has never been used by pupils, is to be demolished and replaced following a review which found it has major structural faults.
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 sciences faculty.
Ann Widdecombe's violent death not terror-related, say police
Police also told reporters there was also no indication her death was politically motivated
Ann Widdecombe murder arrest in Devon as man, 26, in police custody
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed they had arrested a white British national
Former MP Ann Widdecombe's death investigated as murder
'Our murder enquiry is in its early stages but moving at a significant pace'
'People are helping themselves to beer': Exmouth traders raise alarm over rampant shoplifting crisis
A total of 70 businesses in Exmouth have signed an open letter to the police force urging action over ‘severely limited’ resources.
M5 traffic eases after two-vehicle crash
The road has been cleared
Woman seriously injured after falling from M5 bridge near Exeter
A referral has been made to the police watchdog
Devon mum fined £480 for family holiday during school time says 'I shouldn't be punished'
Charlotte Crouch, from Exeter, and her partner took their four kids out of school for five days for a family trip in Gran Canaria during term time
Here’s what Devon thinks could be funded if its biggest overhaul is scrapped
Cancelling the biggest shake-up of councils in 50 years could pay for thousands of jobs, youth mentors, or even college campuses.
Respected veterinary surgeon jailed for rage-filled assaults on his wife
Peter Merson punched her to the side during one petty tantrum
Siege of Exeter // Exeter Observer
An historical re-enactment set during the 1549 Prayer Book Rebellion.
Heartbreaking tribute as Exeter City star Jayden Wareham's little brother passes away
'We will be supporting Jayden through this very difficult time'
Pensioner with 'nothing left' spends 70th birthday in prison
Anthony Eaton has lost his son and his marriage after blowing his chance to change his ways
M5 Exeter RECAP: 'Police incident' shuts major motorway in early hours
Drivers have been warned to allow extra time for journeys
Group of travellers arrive at Exeter Skypark
Caravans and ponies have been pictured by the airport
Armed police swarm Exeter street after ball-bearings attack
A teenager has been arrested