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NEWS // Princesshay seeks permission for outdoor market stalls for four months each year

Planning application follows shopping centre acquisition by Frasers Group which said it intended to enhance the shopping and leisure offer in Exeter city centre.

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Princesshay seeks permission for outdoor market stalls for four months each year - Exeter Observer
Planning application follows shopping centre acquisition by Frasers Group which said it intended to enhance the shopping and leisure offer in Exeter city centre.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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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.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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SPECIAL REPORTS // Exeter City Council is about to seize the helm of Exe estuary maritime life: will it steer it onto the rocks?

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Exeter City Council is about to seize the helm of Exe estuary maritime life: will it steer it onto the rocks? - Exeter Observer
Charges for waterways access are set to be imposed from the quay and canal basin to the coast under proposed Harbour Revision Order powers after six years of rising costs propelled by pursuit of Port ...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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ICYMI // 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.

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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.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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ON OUR RADAR // The Wintertime Hotel 🌲🏨 🐿️

An immersive family-friendly production by Theatre Alibi and Angel Exit Theatre.

🗓️ Sat 13 December to Sun 4 January
📍 Emmanuel Hall, St Thomas

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The Wintertime Hotel - Exeter Observer
An immersive family-friendly production by Theatre Alibi and Angel Exit Theatre.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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SPECIAL REPORTS // Exeter City Council is about to seize the helm of Exe estuary maritime life: will it steer it onto the rocks?

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Exeter City Council is about to seize the helm of Exe estuary maritime life: will it steer it onto the rocks? - Exeter Observer
Charges for waterways access are set to be imposed from the quay and canal basin to the coast under proposed Harbour Revision Order powers after six years of rising costs propelled by pursuit of Port ...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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NEWS // Princesshay seeks permission for outdoor market stalls for four months each year

Planning application follows shopping centre acquisition by Frasers Group which said it intended to enhance the shopping and leisure offer in Exeter city centre.

exeterobserver.org/2025/11/28/p...
Princesshay seeks permission for outdoor market stalls for four months each year - Exeter Observer
Planning application follows shopping centre acquisition by Frasers Group which said it intended to enhance the shopping and leisure offer in Exeter city centre.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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ICYMI // 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 mostly maintains order.

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Exeter is for Everyone event counters anti-migrant city centre march - Exeter Observer
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.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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NEWS // Honiton Road “Moor Exchange” retail park plans set for approval

Final revised proposals for 12,400 square metre “town centre facilities” trigger another public consultation five years after city council granted outline planning permission for development.

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Honiton Road “Moor Exchange” retail park plans set for approval - Exeter Observer
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 ou...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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SPECIAL REPORTS // Labour and Conservative councillors join forces to block Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour initiative

🚨 Full story now free to read ⬇️

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Labour and Conservative councillors join forces to block Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour initiative - Exeter Observer
Rejection of voluntary and community sector calls for more inclusive response follows thirteen-year council failure to comply with legal duties under crime and disorder legislation in relation to Exet...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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ICYMI // 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 mostly maintains order.

exeterobserver.org/2025/11/25/e...
Exeter is for Everyone event counters anti-migrant city centre march - Exeter Observer
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.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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NEWS // Honiton Road “Moor Exchange” retail park plans set for approval

Final revised proposals for 12,400 square metre “town centre facilities” trigger another public consultation five years after city council granted outline planning permission for development.

exeterobserver.org/2025/11/28/h...
Honiton Road “Moor Exchange” retail park plans set for approval - Exeter Observer
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 ou...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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ON OUR RADAR // Magdalen Road Christmas Fair 🎁🎄❄️

Community-run market returns for thirteenth year with festive food, music and gifts.

🗓️ Sat 6 December
🕑 2-6pm

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Magdalen Road Christmas Fair - Exeter Observer
Community-run market returns for thirteenth year with festive food, music and gifts.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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SPECIAL REPORTS // Labour and Conservative councillors join forces to block Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour initiative

🚨 Full story now free to read ⬇️

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Labour and Conservative councillors join forces to block Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour initiative - Exeter Observer
Rejection of voluntary and community sector calls for more inclusive response follows thirteen-year council failure to comply with legal duties under crime and disorder legislation in relation to Exet...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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ON OUR RADAR // Reclaim the Night 2025 🌃

Annual protest against sexual violence and harassment of women and girls in public space.

🗓️ Thurs 27 November
🕓 placard making from 4pm, march at 6pm
📍 St Sidwell's Community Centre + city centre march

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Reclaim the Night 2025 - Exeter Observer
Annual protest against sexual violence and harassment of women and girls in public space.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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ICYMI // 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.

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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.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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NEWS // 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 mostly maintains order.

exeterobserver.org/2025/11/25/e...
Exeter is for Everyone event counters anti-migrant city centre march - Exeter Observer
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.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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ON OUR RADAR // Reclaim the Night 2025 🌃

Annual protest against sexual violence and harassment of women and girls in public space.

🗓️ Thurs 27 November
🕓 placard making from 4pm, march at 6pm
📍 St Sidwell's Community Centre + city centre march

exeterobserver.org/2025/11/11/r...
Reclaim the Night 2025 - Exeter Observer
Annual protest against sexual violence and harassment of women and girls in public space.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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NEWS // 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 mostly maintains order.

exeterobserver.org/2025/11/25/e...
Exeter is for Everyone event counters anti-migrant city centre march - Exeter Observer
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.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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SPECIAL REPORTS // Labour and Conservative councillors join forces to block Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour initiative

🚨 Full story now free to read ⬇️

exeterobserver.org/2025/11/09/l...
Labour and Conservative councillors join forces to block Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour initiative - Exeter Observer
Rejection of voluntary and community sector calls for more inclusive response follows thirteen-year council failure to comply with legal duties under crime and disorder legislation in relation to Exet...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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ICYMI // 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.

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Haven Banks retail park use extended as controversial build-to-rent development not expected in next five years - Exeter Observer
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 Cou...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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ICYMI // Exeter homeless death rate highest among English cities featured in annual Museum of Homelessness campaign charity report

21 people died while homeless in Exeter in 2024, nearly three times as many as previous year.

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Exeter homeless death rate highest among English cities featured in annual Museum of Homelessness campaign charity report - Exeter Observer
21 people died while homeless in Exeter in 2024, nearly three times as many as previous year, but council says nothing despite report publication during city homeless awareness week.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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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.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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ICYMI // 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.

exeterobserver.org/2025/11/13/h...
Haven Banks retail park use extended as controversial build-to-rent development not expected in next five years - Exeter Observer
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 Cou...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:07 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.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM