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Exeter City feel they could have nicked all three points at Rotherham
“A point on the road is always good, but we could have nicked it."


Exeter City unbeaten run extended with a 'positive point' at Rotherham
“We are winning points at the moment which is really good but can still improve on performance"

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Rotherham United 1 Exeter City 1 - Grecians battle back to extend unbeaten run
A rare Alex Hartridge goal saw the Grecians draw 1-1 away to Rotherham


Devon court list: 23 men and woman charged with drunken, reckless and menacing crimes
They include convictions for bad driving, offensive weapons and domestic violence


Legendary Exeter butcher calls time after diagnosis
Kevin Hollamby has decided it's time to retire


Exeter City want to keep momentum building and extend unbeaten run
“It’s hard work and sticking to the process,”


Matford Brook Academy celebrates reading with new library and creative events
Pupils at Matford Brook Academy marked World Book Day with costumes, competitions, and the grand opening of their new library to inspire a lifelong love of reading


Exeter schools pull out all the stops for World Book Day
From banned book debates to therapy dogs and bake offs here’s how students got creative


Devon farmer died after being run over by tractor
The 77-year-old suffered serious injuries while mowing grass in a field on his farm


Exeter chip shop horror as owner wields knife at ex business partner
"I'm going to kill you" shouted Musa Ozturk as he brandished the large blade


Collapse of Devon construction giant Midas set to leave £46m unpaid
Hundreds of creditors expected to remain unpaid


New GWR trains set to transform South West travel
Passengers across the GWR network are set for a smoother ride


Exeter City bow out of Premier League U21 Cup with narrow Brentford loss
A single second half goal saw the Bees knock City out


Devon gang members jailed for massive South West drug trafficking plot
Stephen Wills and Leum Barrett have both been locked up


Reform UK's Ann Widdecombe furious over proposed move of Devon hospital's heart attack service
Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe joined supporters demanding answers outside the hospital


We need full contract reform to get NHS Dentistry back on its feet
Steve Race MP talks NHS dentistry and standing with Ukraine in his latest column


Man injured after being hit by car in Devon town centre
The man was taken to hospital


Exeter City Women keep Devon red with another win over Plymouth Argyle
Sophie Gillies' late goal was enough for Grecians to win 1-0

2025 Topsham Music Festival // Exeter Observer
Three day event features jazz, percussion and classical music played by young professional musicians from across the country.