HEADLINES
South West Water ordered to repay £17.4 million to customers as poor performance penalty
Ofwat annual regulatory report finds company sewer collapse and serious pollution incident rates are worst in England and Wales, with customer satisfaction decline among largest in industry. Read more.
Developer says Harlequins “co-living” scheme viability requires on-site key worker accommodation removal
Proposal to shift financial risks on to city council comes four years after initial approval, citing falling property values and higher finance and construction costs. Read more.
Victoria Street “co-living” complex refused as “substandard level of accommodation”
Council confirms scheme would constitute “overdevelopment” but persists in promoting co-living as local housing solution, claiming lack of demand means “no evidence to demonstrate that it is not a suitable model” for Exeter. Read more.
Frasers buys Princesshay shopping centre as part of wider retail space acquisition
Mike Ashley-owned sports goods and retail group buys 400,000 square feet centre outright from The Crown Estate and Nuveen for a reported £80 million. Read more.
ON OUR RADAR ~ COMING UP
Brillsville Market // St Thomas
Regular community-run market that offers goods from local growers, makers and traders with a repair cafe and more. More details.
Folk music night // Daily Bowl
Live music, food and drinks at regular Friday night event. More details.
Isca Ensemble 2024 celebration concert // Exeter Cathedral
An evening of classical music celebrating the life of Joanna Leach with soloist Kacper Nowak in aid of local charity Hospicare. More details.
ON OUR RADAR ~ HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
Audience with a Ghost Hunter // St Nicholas Priory
An immersive after dark theatre experience in Exeter’s oldest building. More details.
Spork! Dead Poets Slam 2024 // Exeter Phoenix
A Halloween spoken-word poetry special featuring poet and artist Ella Frears. More details.
Día de Muertos // Daily Bowl
Live music, food and drinks in celebration of the Day of the Dead. More details.
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