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Flood warning as Devon and Cornwall brace for heavy rain and winds
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Exeter City taking confidence into their trip to Charlton Athletic
“Everyone has come back hungry, worked hard, it’s been competitive and now it is just the finder details in preparation for a tough match.”


Exeter City Women back at home and looking for a win
To continue to push at the top of the table with just six league games remaining this season.

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Sadness over planned axing of two giant trees in Exeter city centre
The two redwoods have been declared unsafe and need to be felled


Live: Police helicopter out in search for missing Exeter man
Please call 999 if you see missing Matthew Welham


Ilfracombe band rocks to victory in North Devon’s Battle of the Bands
Project Groove stuns judges with an electrifying performance, securing a spot in the county final

Tiverton Police Cadets seek new leaders to mentor young recruits
A unique opportunity to support teenagers and gain valuable leadership skills

Paignton cyclist who died after alleged hit and run is named
Mr Fletcher went out for his regular bike ride, but never returned home


Sherlock showrunner discusses TV hit's possible future
TV power couple Steven Moffat and Sue Vertue tantalised fans of the hit show


New '100 per cent affordable' homes confirmed for Exeter
'What's not to like about this?'


Exeter City will hold investigation after Ilmari Niskanen's criminal charge
The 27-year-old winger is due to appear at Exeter Magistrates Court on Monday, February 24 after he was bailed, with the club stressing they are treating the matter ‘with the utmost gravity.’


Mystery over Devon town's missing signs
All efforts to find them have failed

Exeter Seed Bank seed swap 2025 // Exeter Observer
Third annual event also includes hands-on activities, stalls and displays with talks on composting, welcoming wildlife and community medicine gardens.

Crash near Devon theme park sparked major delays
Drivers were told to find alternative routes


Met Office issues grim 12-hour 70mph weather warning this weekend
It could cause major disruption


Data will drive what the future of Exeter will look like
Cllr Phil Bialyk says the council's priorities are a strong local economy, homes, people and a sustainable environment


Powerful plan set to shape future of East Devon
People are being urged to have their say


Everyone at Exeter City should take great pride in FA Cup performance
Pierce Sweeney talks the FA Cup tie with Nottingham Forest, the win at Cambridge, and when he'll be back from injury


Exeter City player charged with 'driving with excess alcohol'
Ilmari Niskanen will appear at Exeter Magistrates’ Court following the charge

Plans for unfunded £7 million Wonford community hub redevelopment approved // Exeter Observer
Exeter City Council approves own planning application to demolish, rebuild and part-refurbish existing community and sports facilities beside Ludwell Valley Park.