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Gary Caldwell demands Exeter City players go out on a high
“We have to get a mentality for the last two games that gives us a platform to go and win them"
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Nominations open to honour trailblazing women across the West Country in 2025 awards
West Country Women Awards launches its biggest programme yet with new categories, regional events and an open call for entries
Exeter Digest #78: Danny Barnes funding fail - Will Kerr criminal investigation dropped - South West Water bills & spills // Exeter Observer
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Heavitree & Whipton Barton community groups miss out on £14,600 after Danny Barnes fails to sign funding agreements // Exeter Observer
Voluntary sector grants now lost following 12% councillor attendance record highlighting need for by-elections in absentee cases.
Criminal investigation into suspended Devon & Cornwall Police Chief Constable dropped // Exeter Observer
Will Kerr to remain suspended while IOPC resumes previously paused conduct investigation and interim chief constable James Vaughan continues to lead force.
Exeter Pride 2025 // Exeter Observer
Exeter Pride returns for a celebration of LGBTQ+ diversity with a parade, marketplace, music, cabaret and more.
Outdated Devon hospital sparks 'genuine shock'
Doctors and managers are 'under such strain'
Exeter City hope Josh Magennis will be back for Grecians next season
Striker out for the season, but City want him to sign contract extension
Man arrested after Exeter schools threatened on social media
At least one school went into a 'soft lockdown' after violent threats were shared on social media
Ukrainian poet-turned-soldier brings frontline horrors to English readers with Exeter support
Artur Dron’s searing reflections on war reach a global audience thanks to UK translation team
Live: Public warned not to approach Exeter teenager wanted by police
He is wanted on recall to prison
Teen arrested on suspicion of rape after sexual assault in broad daylight
Two boys may have witnessed the attack
Fore Street Flea 2025 // Exeter Observer
Market with stalls selling vintage items, handmade craft, food and drink plus live music from local artists returns for 2025 season.
Alex Hartridge hasn't ruled out a permanent Exeter City return
But he admits he also has unfinished business with his parent club, Wycombe Wanderers.
Exeter City Supporters' Trust members grow to largest number yet
They have surpassed 5,000 members for the first time.
Devon farmer dies after quad bike accident
An inquest has opened into the tragedy
Awesome lady completes 80-mile challenge
Jane is delighted to have been able to raise so much money for a 'wonderful' charity
Twisted Torquay monster who raped children jailed for 27 years
“He manipulated his victims for his own twisted sexual gratification"
M5 traffic gridlock after crash at major junction
A two-vehicle crash resulted in heavy traffic
