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Labour keeps control of Exeter despite Green alliance plea
'We’ve appointed a new cabinet, and we have a big year ahead'
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Devon County Show and Exeter traffic updates as gates open on Thursday
Tens of thousands of people will head to the Westpoint Arena during the course of the three-day event
It is incumbent on us all to work in the interests of Exeter and its citizens
Cllr Phil Bialyk says he will be working with all group leaders to achieve that as he remains Exeter City Council leader
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Call 999 if you see missing Exeter man with piercings
He was last seen in Exeter on Wednesday afternoon
Battle to save Exeter's 63-year-old bingo hall
'Moving bingo out of Exeter would hit loyal customers at risk of social isolation'
'Another level' - Exeter City delight that Reece Cole staying for next season
"He's a player with another level in relation to goals, output, and creation,"
The Considerate Society // Exeter Observer
Six artist and community-led gatherings convened by Art Work Exeter to examine civic life and more.
Exmouth mum's fury as Royal Marine who killed son with one punch will be released early
'He will serve just 17 months - yet we have a life sentence without our beautiful boy'
Devastated Exeter family 'in bits' after beloved pet stolen from garden
'He's our family, please bring him home'
The Book Market 2026 // Exeter Observer
Exeter City of Literature event with author talks, food and drink and independent booksellers from across Devon.
Exeter City hunting for next breakout stars to step up from academy
"There's always ones within that group who, who just grow and grow a different level to the rest."
Touching reason Strictly's Josh Widdicombe quit London for Devon after 20 years away
Devon's-own Josh Widdicombe has been announced as one of the new presenters of Strictly Come Dancing and recently revealed why he made the move back to the West Country after 20 years
Exeter mum hits out at 'colossal mistakes' after son, 21, dies on hospital ward
The heartbroken family of a 21-year-old Exeter man have hit out at "colossal mistakes" after he died following a stay at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Delivery driver uncovers pensioner’s alleged imprisonment of partner
A 74-year-old man has appeared in court charged with false imprisonment
Exeter star Josh Widdicombe to join Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe as new Strictly hosts
The BBC has confirmed its new star-studded cast to present the beloved dancing competition
Hit-and-run driver unmasked by DNA on airbags after country club car theft
He stole a car from a country club, caused a massive crash, and fled the scene
Travellers leave Exeter fields after 'criminal damage and disturbing behaviour'
Councillors are looking into what can be done to improve security at the site
Aldi names places that could get a new store in 2026 - full list
You have until the middle of June to suggest where you want the chain to prioritise
Torquay United complete first summer signing as striker Callum Morton signs
The 26-year-old, who was born in Torbay, has joined the club he started out in the academy of