Stories about Community & Society
Campaigners compel Exeter City Council to reconsider Northbrook pool closure with 2,250-strong resident petition
Pressure on council intensifies after freedom of information request responses confirm £3.5 million budget cuts included potentially unlawful decision to close swimming pool without public consultation or impact assessment.
Supreme Court rejects Dartmoor landowners’ attempt to prevent wild camping on their land
Judges unanimously dismiss appeal by Alexander and Diana Darwall against 2023 ruling upholding Dartmoor Commons Act as campaigners call for enhanced public rights to access nature pledged by Labour when still in opposition.
SATURDAY 7 & SUNDAY 8 JUNE 2025
Exeter Respect Festival 2025
The annual celebration of Exeter diversity returns for its 28th anniversary with live music and performance, food stalls, community and campaign groups.
BELMONT PARK
FRIDAY 23 MAY 2025
The New Exonians
Inclusive Exeter documentary exploring the experiences of migrant communities in the city.
EXETER PHOENIX
Petroc and Exeter College governors agree “merger in principle”
Further and higher education colleges with Barnstaple, Tiverton and several Exeter sites will now consider consequences of creating what would be largest college group in South West with public consultation due on plans before November decision.
