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Illustrative view of Moor Exchange retail park

Honiton Road “Moor Exchange” retail park plans set for approval

Final revised proposals for 12,400 square metre “town centre facilities” with 376 car parking spaces in Honiton Road trigger another public consultation five years after Exeter City Council granted outline planning permission for development.

Exeter is for Everyone in Exeter High Street

Exeter is for Everyone event counters anti-migrant city centre march

1,200-1,500 people participate in hope and unity march, outnumbering British Unity nationalists by more than ten to one as significant police presence maintains order except for few minor clashes.

Tenpin bowling alley at Haven Banks

Haven Banks retail park use extended as controversial build-to-rent development not expected in next five years

Bowling alley expansion and padel tennis facility to replace temporary evangelical church use of existing buildings as redevelopment decision notice still not published two years after Exeter City Council approved ultra-high density scheme.

Royal Devon and Exeter hospital at Wonford

Five-day hospital doctors strike follows failed talks on pay and training provision

British Medical Association calls thirteenth round of industrial action in ongoing dispute with the government.

Illustrative view of proposed co-living blocks from Heavitree Road

Heavitree Road police station student accommodation and “co-living” scheme consultation extended

Developers revise application for full planning permission for 813-bed seven-block complex submitted in May as similar proposals proliferate across city centre.

Boneyard arcade games

Unique retro games arcade to create new Sidwell Street venue after long search

Boneyard arcade seeking permission to change use of empty Brighthouse retail unit after making way for “co-living” block at previous Red Lion Lane location.

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