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Respected veterinary surgeon jailed for rage-filled assaults on his wife
Peter Merson punched her to the side during one petty tantrum
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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'
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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
Sidwella Day 2026 // Exeter Observer
Annual celebration includes art, gardening, zine-making, Colombian snacks and Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
'Disappointing' update after major fire ruined Poltimore House
The fire was believed to have been an arson attack
Former Exeter restaurant site could be turned into HMO under new plans
Former up-market eatery to be turned into homes
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 – then another £845,000.
Huge new mural celebrating Exeter’s history takes shape high above city street
Renowned urban street artist Szabotage has created a showstopping design
Emergency incident unfolds on Exeter high street - live updates
Police cars and ambulances are at the scene
Emergency incident in Exeter city centre explained
Police and ambulance crews were seen
52 Post Office branches to close by early October - full list
Closures could push the Post Office network close to falling below the Government requirement to maintain at least 11,500 sites
Man caused chaos during 14-hour police armed siege
"I'm going to shoot you if you come to my door"
Theatre in the Park 2026 // Exeter Observer
Al fresco summer season with Shakespeare, spoken-word poetry, puppetry and physical comedy.
Celebrations as Exeter green field homes plan is thrown out
'We should be standing up for urban areas that have limited green space'
M5 near Exeter clears after two vehicle crash - updates
Traffic has returned to normal
Major Exeter road shut by police incident - updates
Police, ambulances and fire engines are at the scene