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Exeter Ship Canal swing and bascule bridges in open position

A379 bridges replacement plan set to wreck Exeter Ship Canal, heritage harbour and towpath active travel aspirations

Department for Transport project cost cap defeats purpose of investment as Devon County Council consults on design which will build in routine traffic disruption for 60+ years on route intended to deliver strategic road network resilience.

University Of Exeter Streatham campus

Exeter UCU declares trade dispute over University of Exeter job cuts plan

Union threatens strike action if university does not abandon scheme to make 150 academic staff redundant while putting more than 500 staff at risk and jeopardising 85% of humanities, arts and social sciences faculty.

Former South West Water CEO receives £2.8 million – including two bonuses – following Brixham parasite outbreak

Former South West Water CEO receives £2.8 million – including two bonuses – following Brixham parasite outbreak

Pennon Group report shows Susan Davy received almost £6.8 million – including “personal security-related allowance” – during five years and five months as company CEO before December 2025 departure – then another £845,000.

£19.6 million Exeter Chiefs takeover deal complete

£19.6 million Exeter Chiefs takeover deal complete

Subsidiary of US-based Cannae Holdings buys Sandy Park stadium club from Exeter Rugby Group following vote in favour of proposed takeover by club members.