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Centre for Cities finds Exeter economic growth and living standards performance among worst in country’s 63 largest places // Exeter Observer

Council leader Phil Bialyk celebrates rapid Exeter population rise but fails to mention think-tank findings on falling disposable incomes, declining living standards, low wages and unaffordable housing – or impact of student numbers on population figures.

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'Painful afternoon' for Exeter City in 'men against boys' thrashing by Cardiff City

“Lincoln I thought we were competitive in terms of the scoreline and the way the game was. Today we weren't."

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Exeter City need to make something happen after another defeat

"I thought the start was OK. We were competitive and played a certain type of game to start off with and then, all of a sudden, it seemed to quickly go away from us,"

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Exeter City hammered by Cardiff City as winless run hits 11

The Grecians beaten 4-0 - and on longest winless all competitions run in 25 years

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Re-opening controversial Exeter road to cars a 'legal risk'

Cyclists say Tower Hamlets judgement sets a precedent

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Children have chance to race down Exeter’s famous home straight on Family Day

Sprinting along the same stretch of turf as the racehorses do

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Major Devon road closed due to 'police incident' - live updates

It is shut both ways on Saturday afternoon

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Campaigners load up boxes of supermarket food in Exeter - then leave without paying

The group was taking part in a nationwide day of tax the rich action

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Exeter Chiefs final selection explained as Rob Baxter targets trophy

“There is a little bit of a different feeling around a final week,” Baxter said ahead of the game. “We’ve felt that in training this week."

Devon Live - Exeter

Darts Farm seeks licence to host glitzy summer ball

It's set to take place in June

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Devon funeral notices: Touching tribute to much loved woman

Josephine will be greatly missed

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Exeter road closures and diversions in March and April

A number of routes are affected

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Royal Marine killed 'gentle giant' with single punch in savage unprovoked attack

Jones lost his temper in a 'second or two of madness'

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Exeter City need to find ways to hurt opponents to end winless run

"I think we’ll finish the season really strongly, so I’m still positive about what we can achieve this season.”

Devon Live - Exeter

Exeter nightmare neighbours' 'relentless' anti-social behaviour

There were reports of drug use and noise disturbances

Devon Live - Exeter

M5 pile-up leaves two people seriously hurt

At least six vehicles were reportedly involved in the crash

Devon Live - Exeter

M5 crash sparks delays of nearly an hour

Drivers have been warned of major delays after at least two people suffered injuries in a crash

Devon Live - Exeter

Major M5 crash involved 15 vehicles

Two people have been hospitalised

Devon Live - Exeter

Rape accused Paul Quinn came home with no shirt, ex-wife tells court

The defendant moved to Exeter after they split up

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Homeless man grabs girl's bottom in Exeter city centre

'I will not go to the city centre on my own again'