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Exeter Digest #104: Phil Bialyk clings to council leadership // Exeter Observer

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Drivers shocked by random swan loose on Exeter road

The bird was seen waddling along in Countess Wear

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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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'Reckless' farm manager fined thousands for polluting river

The family business was charged over two pollution incidents

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Every road in Exeter that will close for the Great West Run this weekend

Everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's half marathon

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Strictly's Josh Widdicombe opens up on 'lies' and admits 'I couldn't trust them'

Devon comedian Josh Widdicombe has been confirmed as one of the new Strictly Come Dancing hosts, and has admitted he had to keep the secret from his family before the official BBC announcement

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‘There’s just no money left’: Exeter craft beer shop to close after 11 years

Indie shopkeeper forced to close business that 'was his whole identity'

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Huge A30 queues near Exeter after crash

There were major delays in the area

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Devon County Show traffic updates on Friday after crash near arena

Tens of thousands of people will head to the Westpoint Arena during the course of the three-day event

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Heavitree crash blocks main route into Exeter

Traffic was slow after a crash this morning

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Ollie Watkins included in England's World Cup 2026 squad

Ollie has scored 20 goals for Villa this season

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Exeter fraudster spun web of lies and stole over £600k from friends

Most of the money was spent on gambling

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Boy arrested following spate of Exmouth motorcycle thefts

He remains in custody

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Hottest places in Devon this bank holiday weekend as 28C forecast

Temperatures could climb even higher by Tuesday

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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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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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Missing Exeter man with piercings has been found

He was last seen in Exeter on Wednesday afternoon

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Battle to save Exeter's 63-year-old bingo hall

'Moving bingo out of Exeter would hit loyal customers at risk of social isolation'

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'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,"

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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.