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Hidden grisly secret beneath play area in Exeter park
Victims of a cholera epidemic were controversially buried there

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Jake Richards leaves Exeter City and signs for Luton Town
Having turned down deals to stay at St James Park, the 17-year-old has made the move to the fellow League One club.


Why the sound of a swift call is being emitted in Devon
Device is emitting the migratory bird's call to alert them to nesting boxes in Honiton

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Devon courts: Prolific shoplifter jailed for stealing rampage in Exeter
Devon's latest court cases include violent offenders and a dog owner


'Danger' crossing in Exeter retail car park stuns visitors
'How was this ever passed for public use is beyond me'


University of Exeter secures Top 10 spot in new UK rankings
"It's an inspiring place to learn and grow"


Police dog, drone and immigration officers in Exeter explained as four arrested
A large-scale police operation was carried out


Exeter bin lorry fire chaos caused by vape battery explosion
The vehicle suffered thousands of pounds worth of damage


'Sadness' as Exeter fields set to become homes
More than a third will be 'affordable'


Under half of Devonians eating their 5-a-day
That's worse than the average for England


Devon NHS projects honoured for slashing waits with smart tech
Royal Devon’s virtual glaucoma reviews and remote care tools cut delays and boost patient freedom across the region


New era at Devon school ahead of monumental anniversary
It marks a new chapter in the school's long history


Exeter City are still as committed to their academy as ever before
It is disappointing that Academy players are not forcing their way into the first team - but there is a strong argument that the players that have come through in recent years haven’t been good enough.


Retired HGV driver died after car hit kerb and rolled onto side
An inquest has opened into Hubert Cocker's death


Fears more banks may close as Santander on brink of buying TSB
There are Santander and TSB branches very near each other in some areas


Exeter riverside stabbing update as police look for mystery witnesses
A young man was found with life-threatening injuries

Summer at the Quayside // Exeter Observer
A month of free family activities including weaving, felting, doodling and drumming.

'Torbay First' plea in council shake-up
'We need to ensure that what we submit is right for Torbay'


Homeless support worker found dead in Devon field
Alexander James Edward Donaghy went missing four years ago


Much-loved Exeter man was found dead in River Exe estuary
Matthew Stickland was described as highly intelligent
