Martin Redfern
A joint city and county council bid for government funding to replace Mallison Bridge, which was closed five years ago at Exeter Quay before being removed, has failed.
Pedestrians and cyclists crossing Cricklepit Bridge are instead expected to continue sharing a narrow alleyway off Commercial Road for the foreseeable future.
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Housing regulator identifies “serious failings” in application of rent standard as council discovers dozens of evictions in which “rent arrears were the sole, or contributory factor”.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service took nearly 24 hours to extinguish bank holiday weekend blaze that followed warning of uncontrolled moorland fire risk.
Planning inspector finds no evidence that “increase in crime and disorder” or “serious detrimental impacts on the health of local residents” would result from change of use from restaurant and takeaway unit.
Second year of “worship and ancillary uses” for retail park units to follow December 2023 planning approval for ultra-high density build-to-rent scheme for which neither planning permission nor consent notice yet published.
Further and higher education colleges with Barnstaple, Tiverton and several Exeter sites will now consider consequences of creating what would be largest college group in South West with public consultation due on plans before November decision.
SATURDAY 26 APRIL TO SATURDAY 21 JUNE 2025
Sculptor and installation artist Tabatha Andrews presents a new immersive exhibition.
EXETER PHOENIX
SUNDAY 18 MAY 2025
Market with stalls selling vintage items, handmade craft, food and drink plus live music from local artists returns for 2025 season.
FORE STREET
MONDAY 19 TO WEDNESDAY 21 MAY 2025
Three days of talks, demonstrations and live experiments by research scientists in city centre pubs.
EXETER CITY CENTRE
FRIDAY 23 MAY 2025
Inclusive Exeter documentary exploring the experiences of migrant communities in the city.
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