HEADLINES
Exeter City Council leader Phil Bialyk hides behind flimsy CEO capacity claims to contrive local elections cancellation
Labour councillors plumb new depths to cling to power – and personal financial gain – as government-backed contempt for democracy enables seven of eight executive members to avoid ballots in their wards until council abolition in 2028. Read more.
Exeter Rugby Group reports £10.3 million losses as Exeter Chiefs seeks new investor
Losses include £6.2 million loan write-off associated with Sandy Park Hotel owned by club chairman Tony Rowe. Read more.
ON OUR RADAR
Sherlock Jr. & The Balloonatic // Exeter Phoenix
Buster Keaton silent comedy screenings with music by R.E.M. and Amon Tobin. More details.
Fundraiser for Sudan // Exwick Community Centre
Dance, drumming and mask-making workshop to raise funds for charities working in Sudan. More details.
Exeter History Book Festival // Mint Methodist Church Centre
One-day event with talks from four Devon historians and stalls from local heritage organisations. More details.
Isca Ensemble chamber concert // St David’s Church
An evening of Mozart and Beethoven with violin soloist Joel Munday. More details.
St Thomas Repair Café // St Thomas Church Hall
New community-run initiative with skilled volunteers offering repairs to clothing, jewellery, electronics, toys and more. More details.
BELOW THE FOLD
Exeter is for Everyone event attendees outnumber anti-migrant marchers 14:1
Around 850 people took part in city centre event held under “Unite Against the Far Right” banner while “Unity March Exeter” attendees numbered around 60. Read more.
Plans for six-storey Summerland Street student block submitted for approval
Spinnaker Estates application for full planning permission for 180-bed redevelopment would increase number of student beds in immediate area to 1,754. Read more.
