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January 21, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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IYCMI // Devon County Council funding cuts set to reduce core library opening hours by 30%

Public consultation on changes explores possibility of closing some branches altogether despite claims to the contrary.

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Devon County Council funding cuts set to reduce core library opening hours by 30% - Exeter Observer
Public consultation on changes explores possibility of closing some branches altogether despite claims to the contrary while Libraries Unlimited contract extension decision scheduled for six weeks bef...
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January 9, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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NEWS // Exeter is for Everyone event attendees outnumber anti-migrant marchers 14:1

Around 850 people took part in city centre event held under “Unite Against the Far Right” banner while “Unity March Exeter” attendees numbered around 60.

#Exeter #Devon

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Exeter is for Everyone event attendees outnumber anti-migrant marchers 14:1 - Exeter Observer
Around 850 people took part in city centre event held under “Unite Against the Far Right” banner while “Unity March Exeter” attendees numbered around 60.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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ON OUR RADAR // A Response 🎻🚲🍃 🎶

An evening performance exploring the connection between music, travel and the natural environment.

🗓️ Weds 21 January
🕡 6.30pm
📍 St Nicholas Priory

exeterobserver.org/2026/01/08/a...
A Response - Exeter Observer
An evening performance exploring the connection between music, travel and the natural environment.
exeterobserver.org
January 15, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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NEWS // Plans for six-storey Summerland Street student block submitted for approval

Spinnaker Estates application for full planning permission for 180-bed redevelopment would increase number of student beds in immediate area to 1,754.

exeterobserver.org/2026/01/16/s...
Plans for six-storey Summerland Street student block submitted for approval - Exeter Observer
Spinnaker Estates application for full planning permission for 180-bed redevelopment would increase number of student beds in immediate area to 1,754.
exeterobserver.org
January 16, 2026 at 1:08 PM
NEWS // Exeter is for Everyone event attendees outnumber anti-migrant marchers 14:1

Around 850 people took part in city centre event held under “Unite Against the Far Right” banner while “Unity March Exeter” attendees numbered around 60.

#Exeter #Devon

exeterobserver.org/2026/01/17/e...
Exeter is for Everyone event attendees outnumber anti-migrant marchers 14:1 - Exeter Observer
Around 850 people took part in city centre event held under “Unite Against the Far Right” banner while “Unity March Exeter” attendees numbered around 60.
exeterobserver.org
January 17, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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ON OUR RADAR // Sidwell Street wassail 🍎🍞🎶

An evening wassail with music, singing and hot soup.

🗓️ Friday 16 January
🕠 5.30pm
📍 St Sidwell's Community Centre

exeterobserver.org/2025/12/19/s...
Sidwell Street wassail - Exeter Observer
An evening wassail with music, singing and hot soup.
exeterobserver.org
January 14, 2026 at 11:32 AM
NEWS // Plans for six-storey Summerland Street student block submitted for approval

Spinnaker Estates application for full planning permission for 180-bed redevelopment would increase number of student beds in immediate area to 1,754.

exeterobserver.org/2026/01/16/s...
Plans for six-storey Summerland Street student block submitted for approval - Exeter Observer
Spinnaker Estates application for full planning permission for 180-bed redevelopment would increase number of student beds in immediate area to 1,754.
exeterobserver.org
January 16, 2026 at 1:08 PM
ON OUR RADAR // A Response 🎻🚲🍃 🎶

An evening performance exploring the connection between music, travel and the natural environment.

🗓️ Weds 21 January
🕡 6.30pm
📍 St Nicholas Priory

exeterobserver.org/2026/01/08/a...
A Response - Exeter Observer
An evening performance exploring the connection between music, travel and the natural environment.
exeterobserver.org
January 15, 2026 at 4:44 PM
ON OUR RADAR // Sidwell Street wassail 🍎🍞🎶

An evening wassail with music, singing and hot soup.

🗓️ Friday 16 January
🕠 5.30pm
📍 St Sidwell's Community Centre

exeterobserver.org/2025/12/19/s...
Sidwell Street wassail - Exeter Observer
An evening wassail with music, singing and hot soup.
exeterobserver.org
January 14, 2026 at 11:32 AM
IYCMI // Devon County Council funding cuts set to reduce core library opening hours by 30%

Public consultation on changes explores possibility of closing some branches altogether despite claims to the contrary.

exeterobserver.org/2025/12/20/d...
Devon County Council funding cuts set to reduce core library opening hours by 30% - Exeter Observer
Public consultation on changes explores possibility of closing some branches altogether despite claims to the contrary while Libraries Unlimited contract extension decision scheduled for six weeks bef...
exeterobserver.org
January 9, 2026 at 11:59 AM
ON OUR RADAR // January Sessions 🧵🗣️📖

A programme of creative workshops, classes and events including poetry and music performances.

🗓️ Tuesday 6 to Friday 30 January
📍 Exeter city centre

exeterobserver.org/2026/01/06/j...
January Sessions - Exeter Observer
A programme of creative workshops, classes and events including poetry and music performances.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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NEWS // Exeter City Council adds 813 more student and “co-living” beds to city “housing” supply with Heavitree Road approval

Complex of 7 blocks up to 6 storeys on police station site to bring purpose-built accommodation tally to 3,250 beds in Newtown.

exeterobserver.org/2025/12/19/e...
Exeter City Council adds 813 more student and “co-living” beds to city “housing” supply with Heavitree Road approval - Exeter Observer
Complex of seven blocks up to six storeys tall on site of police station and magistrates court to bring purpose-built temporary accommodation tally to 3,250 beds in Newtown alone – while failing to me...
exeterobserver.org
December 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
FEATURES // Devon County Council funding cuts set to reduce core library opening hours by 30%

Public consultation on changes explores possibility of closing some branches altogether despite claims to the contrary.

exeterobserver.org/2025/12/20/d...
Devon County Council funding cuts set to reduce core library opening hours by 30% - Exeter Observer
Public consultation on changes explores possibility of closing some branches altogether despite claims to the contrary while Libraries Unlimited contract extension decision scheduled for six weeks bef...
exeterobserver.org
December 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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NEWS // 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.

exeterobserver.org/2025/12/17/e...
Exeter College and Petroc merger to go ahead in January - Exeter Observer
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...
exeterobserver.org
December 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
NEWS // Exeter City Council adds 813 more student and “co-living” beds to city “housing” supply with Heavitree Road approval

Complex of 7 blocks up to 6 storeys on police station site to bring purpose-built accommodation tally to 3,250 beds in Newtown.

exeterobserver.org/2025/12/19/e...
Exeter City Council adds 813 more student and “co-living” beds to city “housing” supply with Heavitree Road approval - Exeter Observer
Complex of seven blocks up to six storeys tall on site of police station and magistrates court to bring purpose-built temporary accommodation tally to 3,250 beds in Newtown alone – while failing to me...
exeterobserver.org
December 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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ON OUR RADAR // Ernie and the Sea of Ice 🌊❄️🐧

Quirk Theatre presents a festive family-friendly adventure set in the snowy South Pole.

🗓️ Sun 14 to Sun 28 December
📍 Exeter Phoenix

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Ernie and the Sea of Ice - Exeter Observer
Quirk Theatre presents a festive family-friendly adventure set in the snowy South Pole.
exeterobserver.org
December 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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ON OUR RADAR // Festive Quayside Farmers’ Market 🥮🎄🥕

Monthly market returns to offer local produce, hand-made goods, plants, cakes and more for Christmas feasting.

🗓️ Sat 20 December
🕘 9am-1pm
📍 Piazza Terracina

exeterobserver.org/2025/12/04/f...
Festive Quayside Farmers’ Market - Exeter Observer
Monthly market returns to offer local produce, hand-made goods, plants, cakes and more for Christmas feasting.
exeterobserver.org
December 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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NEWS // Devon and Exeter pre-Christmas hospital strike goes ahead after “too little, too late” from health secretary Wes Streeting

exeterobserver.org/2025/12/16/d...
Devon and Exeter pre-Christmas hospital strike goes ahead after “too little, too late” from health secretary Wes Streeting - Exeter Observer
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.
exeterobserver.org
December 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
NEWS // 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.

exeterobserver.org/2025/12/17/e...
Exeter College and Petroc merger to go ahead in January - Exeter Observer
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...
exeterobserver.org
December 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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NEWS // 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.

exeterobserver.org/2025/11/17/s...
St Petrock’s launches fundraising appeal as number of people sleeping rough in Exeter continues to rise - Exeter Observer
Campaign film underscores dedicated homelessness charity mission as demand for its support services grows.
exeterobserver.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
NEWS // Devon and Exeter pre-Christmas hospital strike goes ahead after “too little, too late” from health secretary Wes Streeting

exeterobserver.org/2025/12/16/d...
Devon and Exeter pre-Christmas hospital strike goes ahead after “too little, too late” from health secretary Wes Streeting - Exeter Observer
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.
exeterobserver.org
December 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
ON OUR RADAR // Festive Quayside Farmers’ Market 🥮🎄🥕

Monthly market returns to offer local produce, hand-made goods, plants, cakes and more for Christmas feasting.

🗓️ Sat 20 December
🕘 9am-1pm
📍 Piazza Terracina

exeterobserver.org/2025/12/04/f...
Festive Quayside Farmers’ Market - Exeter Observer
Monthly market returns to offer local produce, hand-made goods, plants, cakes and more for Christmas feasting.
exeterobserver.org
December 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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NEWS // Exeter City Council approves 54 more dwellings in Topsham gap on former golf driving range

Greenfield development follows council approval of plans enabling driving range relocation to privately-owned land in Ludwell Valley Park.

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Exeter City Council approves 54 more dwellings in Topsham gap on former golf driving range - Exeter Observer
Greenfield development follows council approval of plans enabling driving range relocation to privately-owned land in Ludwell Valley Park.
exeterobserver.org
December 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
NEWS // 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.

exeterobserver.org/2025/11/17/s...
St Petrock’s launches fundraising appeal as number of people sleeping rough in Exeter continues to rise - Exeter Observer
Campaign film underscores dedicated homelessness charity mission as demand for its support services grows.
exeterobserver.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM