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Exeter College and Petroc merger to go ahead in January
Further and higher education colleges with Barnstaple, Tiverton and several Exeter sites will become Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group after year-long process including public consultation showing two-thirds in support.
Devon and Exeter pre-Christmas hospital strike goes ahead after “too little, too late” from health secretary Wes Streeting
Fourteenth round of industrial action follows vote to reject speciality training places offer which British Medical Association says would not increase number of working doctors.
SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER 2025
Festive Quayside Farmers’ Market
Monthly market returns to offer local produce, hand-made goods, plants, cakes and more for Christmas feasting.
PIAZZA TERRACINA
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.
SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER 2025
Magdalen Road Christmas Fair
Community-run market returns for thirteenth year with festive food, music and gifts.
MAGDALEN ROAD
St Petrock’s launches fundraising appeal as number of people sleeping rough in Exeter continues to rise
Campaign film underscores dedicated homelessness charity mission as demand for its support services grows.