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Natural England issues 'categorically not true' denial over Dartmoor ponies

Exeter MP demands Government intervention to protect our iconic wildlife

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Protestor racially abused Exeter asylum hotel security guard and put it on YouTube

The victim said in a statement: "I know I'm a foreigner, I'm just here to do my job and make people feel safe."

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Exeter families face summer holiday blow as beloved paddling pools shut

Swings and roundabouts: Contractors can now move in and start building this new upgrade sooner than planned

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Police explain why NPAS helicopter circled Torquay

An incident unfoled on Monday

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Exeter's 1980s 'ghost town' mall being demolished for huge multi-storey complex

The 1980s 'ghost town' mall - including its distinctive stained-glass footbridge - is being bulldozed to make way for a 383-room co-living complex

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Devon care home hit with huge fine after resident seriously hurt in fall

The resident fell 'several feet' in an 'avoidable' incident

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Torquay United have agreed deals for two more players - and others to follow

“We have signed a couple more that we are waiting to announce, and there’s another one, possibly two in the making that are very close."

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'Two-year nightmare' of Devon woman hounded by bailiffs after accountant stole £95k

In a strange twist, the crooked accountant has been told he has to pay back the full amount if he wins the lottery

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Devon care home manager fined thousands after two wheelchair users drowned on day trip

Alexander Wood and Alison Tilsley died when their wheelyboat capsized

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Devon 'one-man crimewave' with 151 offences jailed after blowing last chance

New Devon barbershop left thousands out of pocket

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Disqualified Exeter van driver blames low sun after knocking down cyclist

The low-speed Cowick Street crash was caught on camera

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Radical new vision put forward to transform Exeter's 'pile of rubble' bus station

Greens want a study in 'meanwhile use'

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Green Phoenix Festival 2026 // Exeter Observer

Sustainability all-dayer returns with comedy, music, workshops, film screenings, community stalls and more.

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Love St Thomas Summer Festival 2026 // Exeter Observer

Community event returns for second year with live music, workshops, talks, stalls and more.

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Devastating Devon double tragedy as worker killed trying to rescue trapped lorry driver

Two men died when the heavy load fell from a lorry, inquest hears

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Police update after 'shocking' Exeter city centre attack

A man suffered serious injuries in an attack over the weekend

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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso allegedly has drink thrown in face during Exeter Chiefs win

Feyi-Waboso, who was not drinking, was clearly visible on TNT Sports' broadcast enthusiastically singing and cheering on his teammates - but had a gin and tonic thrown in his face by a Bath supporter,

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'Obstruction' near major M5 junction near Exeter caused 'slow traffic'

There was very slow traffic when the incident was first reported

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Mystery surrounds overnight raids after popular Exeter pool and takeaway ransacked days apart

"I didn't know whether to feel angry or like crying."

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Exeter City injury latest on Jack Fitzwater, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Ed Turns, Sonny Cox, Johnly Yfeko

The latest on several key Exeter City players ahead of a return to pre-season training