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Trew's Weir

£12 million Trew’s Weir reconstruction recast as £2 million repair

Exeter quay and canal water levels and electricity supply to thousands of city centre residents and businesses depend on survival of deteriorating weir with estimated 1-5 year lifespan.

Sixteen stories for the 2026 summer recess image montage

Sixteen stories for the 2026 summer recess

Catch up with a selection of Exeter Observer stories from the past twelve months while the team takes a short break from publishing to carry out essential maintenance and development work.

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.

St Petrock’s homelessness survey finds increase in women sleeping rough in Exeter

St Petrock’s homelessness survey finds increase in women sleeping rough in Exeter

Charity says women’s homelessness often hidden from view because of “fears around safety, harassment, and gender-based violence” in report following publication of city council snapshot count which recorded five-fold rise in rough sleeper numbers.

First phase capital cost of legacy Exeter City Living Whipton Gardens project to exceed £12.5 million – £364,000 per flat

First phase capital cost of legacy Exeter City Living Whipton Gardens project to exceed £12.5 million – £364,000 per flat

Financing for second phase yet to be found as adjacent Rennes House demolition costs rise to £1 million and Exeter City Living reports year-end loss in residual Guildhall flats management role.

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