Torquay United go top of league after 2-0 Chelmsford City win

Post published:November 29, 2025
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Torquay United moved to the top of National League South after a 2-0 win at Chelmsford City.Their fifth successive victory puts them top of the sixth tier on goal difference from Weston-super-Mare and Hornchurch, although both sides have a game in hand on the Gulls.Teenage striker Kieran Wilson - making his debut after joining on loan from Exeter City earlier in the week - gave the Gulls the lead with a superb 25-yard strike 10 minutes into the…

McCarthy Stone Amends Heavitree School Playing Field Retirement Complex Plans To Trigger Second Public Consultation – Exeter Observer

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McCarthy Stone Amends Heavitree School Playing Field Retirement Complex Plans To Trigger Second Public Consultation – Exeter Observer

Retirement home developer McCarthy Stone has made minor amendments to its application for full planning permission for a three-storey retirement complex on a former playing field in the heart of Heavitree. The application was initially submitted to Exeter City Council at the beginning of August, prompting dozens of objections. These included concerns about the need

McCarthy Stone amends Heavitree school playing field retirement complex plans to trigger second public consultation

Post published:November 29, 2025
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Retirement home developer McCarthy Stone has made minor amendments to its application for full planning permission for a three-storey retirement complex on a former playing field in the heart of Heavitree.The application was initially submitted to Exeter City Council at the beginning of August, prompting dozens of objections.These included concerns about the need to preserve valuable green space and the prospect that the development would harm the character of the area, which includes a range of Georgian residential…

Normal rail service resumes after dry embankments slowed trains

Post published:November 29, 2025
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Hourly rail services are being reinstated on the London Waterloo to Exeter St David's service following work to remedy issues caused by dry embankments.South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail said the service, which passes through Hampshire, Wiltshire and Somerset will be back to a normal timetable, and journey times, from Saturday.Trains had been running on a reduced timetable with speed restrictions since August, after dry soil disturbed tracks above the embankments.Bruce Duncan, Chair of the Salisbury-Exeter Rail…

Exeter: Sale comeback win showed Chiefs signs of old – Rob Baxter

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In the six seasons between 2015 and 2021, Exeter were champions of England twice and runners-up on the other four occasions.While in 2020, they became European champions when they defeated French side Racing 92 in the final.However, since losing in the Prem final in 2021, Exeter have failed to make the play-offs in any of the last four seasons and last season dropped as low as ninth.But it is now only one loss in their opening six games…

The Prem: Sale 26-27 Exeter – Chiefs top of Prem after comeback win

Post published:November 28, 2025
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Sale Sharks: James; O'Flaherty, R du Preez, Ma'asi-White, Wills; Ford, Warr; McIntyre, Cowan-Dickie, Opoku-Fordjour, van Rhyn, Bamber, Vermeulen, T Curry, D du Preez.Replacements: Jibulu, Onasanya, Harper, Burrow, Andrews, Quirke, Louw, Grace.Sin-bin: T Curry (5)Exeter Chiefs: Hodge; Feyi-Waboso, Slade, Ikitau, Woodburn; Skinner, Chapman; Goodrick-Clarke, Dweba, Iosefa-Scott, Jenkins, Zambonin, Hooper, Roots, Fisilau. Replacements: Yeandle, Sio, Tchumbadze, Pearson, James, Cairns, Haydon-Wood, Hammersley.Sin-bin: Hooper (11) Referee: Anthony Woodthorpe Source link

Exeter shop shut down for selling illegal tobacco after warnings

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Devon County CouncilHeart of the South West Trading Standards Service said the proprietor of The Mini Market in Exeter, Devon, ignored repeated warningsA judge has granted a three-month closure order on a business accused of selling illegal tobacco.Trading Standards said the proprietor of the Mini Market on Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, ignored repeated warnings and continued to sell illegal tobacco worth more than £11,000 seized over the course of five raids. The closure order was issued on Wednesday…

Woman in her 80s dies after car and tractor crash near Newquay

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A woman has died following a crash involving a car and tractor in Cornwall, police have said.Emergency services were called to the A392 at White Acres near Newquay at about 09:50 GMT on Wednesday to reports of a Ford Fiesta and JCB tractor colliding.Devon and Cornwall Police said a local woman aged in her 80s who was taken by air ambulance to Plymouth's Derriford Hospital with serious injuries died on Thursday.The force has appealed for witnesses and asked…

Marine autonomy surge in Plymouth sparks expansion plans

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BBCJames Fisher Defence showcased its tactical diving vehicleA city's marine autonomy sector is growing so fast it is running out of waterfront space, companies say.Six months after Plymouth was named the UK's National Centre for Marine Autonomy, businesses are flocking to the area and pushing the limits of its original hub at Turnchapel Wharf.James Fisher Defence has revealed plans to expand operations and is considering opening a manufacturing facility in Plymouth. The company showcased its tactical diving vehicle…

Plymouth woman may have been murdered 10 days before body found

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BBCLisa Paris was found dead in Plymouth on March 18A 54-year-old woman may have been murdered 10 days before her body was found. Mark Fitzgerald, 62, has denied murdering Lisa Paris who was discovered dead at his flat in Rendle Street, Plymouth, on 18 March 2024.A jury at Plymouth Crown Court heard Miss Paris had not been seen in person or on CCTV, and her phone had not been used, since 8 March.Forensic pathologist Dr Amanda Jeffery told…

Kieran Wilson: Torquay United sign Exeter City striker on loan

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Torquay United have signed Exeter City striker Kieran Wilson on loan.The 18-year-old will stay at the National League South side until 12 January and arrives as the Gulls battle a host of injuries.Wilson signed his first professional deal with Exeter this summer and has made nine substitute appearances in League One and played in a further four cup matches."He's an aggressive forward that can play anywhere across the forward line," Torquay manager Paul Wotton told the club website."He's…

Princesshay Seeks Permission For Outdoor Market Stalls For Four Months Each Year – Exeter Observer

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Princesshay Seeks Permission For Outdoor Market Stalls For Four Months Each Year – Exeter Observer

Princesshay shopping centre is seeking permission from Exeter City Council for 27 outdoor market stalls for nearly four months each year for the next five years. It has applied for full planning permission to site up to 27 market stalls in four pedestrian areas in the shopping centre for up to 20 days in April