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Ofsted finds county council children’s services not making sufficient progress
Devon County Council is not making sufficient progress with its children’s services since they were judged inadequate in January 2020 according to the latest Ofsted monitoring report.
Marsh Barton railway station opening delayed yet again
The opening of Marsh Barton railway station has been delayed yet again, to “this spring”, putting project completion more than six years behind schedule.
30,000 students based at Exeter university campuses in 2022-23
Freedom of information request reveals significant drop on last year with postgraduate students accounting for 58% of fall in numbers.
Exeter Chiefs rugby club reintroduces offensive “tomahawk chop” chant
Exeter Chiefs rugby club has reintroduced its offensive “tomahawk chop” chant during games at Sandy Park.
Exeter Chiefs rugby club applies for Sandy Park stadium license variation
Exeter Chiefs rugby club has applied to Exeter City Council to vary its Sandy Park stadium license to enable it to become a music venue as well as host to boxing, wrestling, theatre and films.
Detailed University of Exeter West Park redevelopment plans submitted
The University of Exeter has submitted detailed plans for its 1,700 bed West Park redevelopment of 50,000m2 of student accommodation.