Exeter City Council Is About To Seize The Helm Of Exe Estuary Maritime Life: Will It Steer It Onto The Rocks? – Exeter Observer

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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

Exeter City Council, in its roles as port and harbour authority, is responsible for eleven miles of waterways, including the historic Exeter Ship Canal, from Blackaller Weir to a mile out to sea, as well as numerous buildings and miles of estuary land. It must navigate relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including smaller

Exeter Digest #94: Harbour Revision Order Special Report – Homefield Road – Princesshay – Moor Exchange – Exeter Is For Everyone – St Petrocks – Haven Banks – Exeter Observer

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Exeter Digest #94: Harbour Revision Order Special Report – Homefield Road – Princesshay – Moor Exchange – Exeter Is For Everyone – St Petrocks – Haven Banks – Exeter Observer

SPECIAL REPORT Exeter City Council is about to seize the helm of Exe estuary maritime life: will it steer it onto the rocks? 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

Exeter Digest #94: Harbour Revision Order special report – Homefield Road – Princesshay – Moor Exchange – Exeter is for Everyone – St Petrock’s – Haven Banks

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SPECIAL REPORTExeter City Council is about to seize the helm of Exe estuary maritime life: will it steer it onto the rocks?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 Marine Safety Code compliance.They risk driving away craft of all sizes, from kayaks to yachts, while redevelopment threatens canalside land – but…

Exeter City Council is about to seize the helm of Exe estuary maritime life: will it steer it onto the rocks?

Post published:November 30, 2025
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Exeter City Council, in its roles as port and harbour authority, is responsible for eleven miles of waterways, including the historic Exeter Ship Canal, from Blackaller Weir to a mile out to sea, as well as numerous buildings and miles of estuary land.It must navigate relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including smaller harbours and quays, mooring associations, marine businesses, pubs, port premises tenants, fisheries, clubs and multifarious communities along the estuary’s length.Waterways user groups, advocacy organisations…

Rail users warned of longer journeys due to ‘vital’ Cornwall work

Post published:November 30, 2025
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Rail passengers have been warned of longer journey times while travelling through Cornwall due to "vital" engineering work.Network Rail said the work would take place between Truro and Penzance from Monday, 1 December, until Friday, 5 December.It said buses would replace trains between Truro and Penzance, and rail tickets would be accepted on local buses between St Erth and St Ives.Mark Parker, Network Rail lead portfolio manager, said: "I'd like to thank passengers in advance for their patience…

Devon and Cornwall stories you may have missed

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BBCDorrie Pack said a life of staying active - but mainly luck - was how she had stayed so fit A new documentary exploring the Camelford water poisoning, funding fears for stroke survivors and a 98-year-old former land girl cycling for charity were among the stories in the news over the past week.We have selected five stories you may have missed in Devon and Cornwall.'I want the truth to come out'BBC/Keo Films & Button Down/Mei WilliamsSt Minver resident…

Council to make decision over future of Devon street light trial

Post published:November 30, 2025
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Devon County CouncilDevon County Council said it was "on track" to deliver major savings in energy and costsA decision over whether to make a street lighting trial permanent will be made in early 2026. Devon County Council (DCC) said the year-long trial, which began in April, involved earlier switch-off times and dimmer lighting across Exeter, market towns, and rural areas as part of efforts to save money.The council said the trial was "on track" to deliver major savings…

Somerset teenager hits the big screen in hunt for Bigfoot

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Rachel Candlin,West of EnglandandSimon Parkin,SomersetBBCDaniel Barnett filmed the documentary with his grandparents, Adrian and Jill RobertsA teenager has hit the big screen after his hunt for a mythical creature was made into a new documentary.Daniel Lee Barnett, 15, from Stogursey, Somerset, travelled from the Quantock Hills to Washington in the US in search of the elusive Bigfoot with a team of experts.My Bigfoot Life starts with Daniel's discovery of a large footprint in woods near his home, which…

‘New tropical house’ and ‘nomadic litterpickers’

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Bristol Zoo ProjectThe frosty weather has created some stunning dawn scenes across the region this week, while at Bristol Zoo Project, the new tropical house is keeping the reptiles toasty warm.Here is a selection of pictures from across the West in our weekly round-up.BristolBristol Zoo ProjectBeady-eyed: This Henkel's leaf-tailed gecko is part of Bristol Zoological Society's breeding programme and can be seen in the new tropical habitat at the zoo.Nick Potts/PA WireA handful: Bristol City's Sinclair Armstrong (L)…

Tens of thousands rally in Europe, demanding justice over Israel’s Gaza war | Gaza News

Post published:November 30, 2025
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Tens of thousands of people have marched in cities across Europe, denouncing Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and demanding tougher global action against its continued and deadly violations of a United States-brokered ceasefire.The demonstrations, held to mark the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on Saturday, came as the death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza surpassed 70,000 people.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe latest victims include two boys, aged eight and…

Flamengo beat Palmeiras to win Copa Libertadores title | Football News

Post published:November 29, 2025
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Flamengo beat fellow Brazilian side Palmeiras 1-0 in Peru to lift the Copa Libertadores title for the fourth time.Published On 29 Nov 202529 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareFlamengo defeated Palmeiras 1-0 to win the Copa Libertadores, becoming the most successful Brazilian team in the history of South America’s top club competition by lifting the title for a fourth time.A second-half headed goal from Flamengo centre-back Danilo settled a scrappy encounter at the Estadio Monumental in…

B-52s and DEVO to combine forces for two special UK shows in 2026

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The B-52s and DEVO have announced two unmissable UK co-headline shows for June 2026. The shows are scheduled at The O2 in London on Saturday 20th June and Manchester’s AO Arena on Sunday 21st June, with special guests The Rezillos and Lene Lovich. Tickets go on general sale on Friday 5 December 2025 at 10am, and you can register for pre-sale here These special shows are the UK stop on the bands’ critically acclaimed Cosmic De-Evolution tour of…