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

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

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 and May, up to 42 days in July and August and up to 56 days in November, December and January each year – a…

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Liv McGoverne: Exeter Chiefs fly-half eyes title as she prepares for 50th game

Liv McGoverne: Exeter Chiefs fly-half eyes title as she prepares for 50th game

This season Exeter have started well - winning two of their opening four games.Their only loss has come to reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury, but the Chiefs sit third in the table ahead of the visit of Sale Sharks at the weekend.McGoverne, who became Exeter's record points scorer earlier this season, said the English top flight is one of the best women's leagues in the world."What I love here is that we get so many more games and you're facing…

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Honiton Road “Moor Exchange” retail park plans set for approval

Honiton Road “Moor Exchange” retail park plans set for approval

Exeter City Council is set to approve final, revised plans for the construction of a 12,400 square metre retail park in Honiton Road for which it granted outline planning approval five years ago.The development, referred to as Moor Exchange, is to provide three retail blocks and two drive-throughs, one selling coffee and the other fast food, alongside 376 car parking spaces.The eight acre greenfield development site in Honiton Road lies beside a Brewers Fayre/Premier Inn development, south of…

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Honiton Road Moor Exchange Retail Park Plans Set For Approval – Exeter Observer

Honiton Road Moor Exchange Retail Park Plans Set For Approval – Exeter Observer
Honiton Road Moor Exchange Retail Park Plans Set For Approval – Exeter Observer

Democracy doesn't work when people don't know  Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters NEWS 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 outline planning permission for development. Friday 28

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Exeter City fire: Gary Caldwell says break has benefitted Grecians’ players

Exeter City fire: Gary Caldwell says break has benefitted Grecians’ players

The fire at St James Park could not have come at a worse time for the Grecians.The club has had to have a second loan from the Exeter City Supporters' Trust to cover a large overspend last season.City have had to crowdfund the £100,000 cost to repair the damage to their ground as they await any insurance payment, with fans currently raising around £75,000 - something which has impressed Caldwell."It's amazing that aspect of our club, but also…

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Max Norey: Cornish Pirates sign Exeter hooker on loan

Max Norey: Cornish Pirates sign Exeter hooker on loan

Cornish Pirates have signed Exeter hooker Max Norey on a short-term loan.The 26-year-old has returned to fitness after undergoing shoulder surgery at the end of last season.He is set to feature in Pirates' Champ game against Richmond on Saturday (14:30 GMT).Norey has had a number of spells on loan at Pirates since first moving there on a season-long dual registration in 2022."This is a great opportunity for Max to log some important game minutes in a competitive Champ…

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Julio Pleguezuelo: Plymouth Argyle defender set for injury return

Julio Pleguezuelo: Plymouth Argyle defender set for injury return

Plymouth Argyle have been boosted by the news that defender Julio Pleguezuelo is fit to return to the squad.The 28-year-old has not played this season after suffering a knee injury in Argyle's final pre-season game that needed surgery.He could return in some capacity when Northampton Town visit Home Park on Saturday (15:00 GMT)."I'm not ruling out Pleggy to be on the bench on Saturday. He's certainly got 20, 30 minutes in him," head coach Tom Cleverley said."Now if…

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“Exploitative” online money gaming in India causing financial, health and social harm, analysis shows

“Exploitative” online money gaming in India is harming people’s financial and mental health and causing deep social problems, a new study shows. The analysis says new legislation which bans these games is constitutionally defensible and justified. It highlights how the business models of companies running the games are designed to exploit users through aggressive promotional spending and addictive design features. The study alleges some companies are spending up to 70 per cent of revenue on promotional activities designed…

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Transatlantic philanthropy secures renowned scholar at the University of Exeter

A prestigious new academic position has been founded at the University of Exeter thanks to a significant act of philanthropy. A donation by Canadian philanthropist Sajjad Ebrahim has enabled the University to establish the Imam Sajjad Chair in Shi‘i Studies in perpetuity. The role, based in the University’s renowned Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, will lead research in the field of Twelver Shi‘i Islam. Following a competitive recruitment process, Dr Kumail Rajani has been appointed as the…

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Exeter City to cut jobs as Trust gives club £200,000 loan

Exeter City to cut jobs as Trust gives club £200,000 loan

Owned by their supporters since 2003 after being on the verge of going out of business, Exeter's fan-owned model has seen the club climb from what is now the National League to the third tier. But in a time where wages and transfer fees are rising, fan-owned clubs such as Exeter and AFC Wimbledon are struggling to compete with clubs that have wealthy owners who are willing to write off millions of pounds in spending. "Football's evolving," Harrison…

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Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss relieved wait for a home game is over

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss relieved wait for a home game is over

Argyle have won just two home games in the league this season, but go into a spell which sees them play at Home Park in six of their next nine League One matches up to 1 January.Cleverley knows the upcoming period before the transfer window is critical for how his side will fare come the rest of the season. "I said that to the players before the Port Vale game that the next 10 games really are important…

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Torquay taxi driver suspended after conduct complaints

Torquay taxi driver suspended after conduct complaints

A taxi driver has had her licence suspended with immediate effect following a series of complaints.Torbay Council's regulatory sub-committee made the decision after viewing CCTV footage of two traffic incidents, including the driver reversing into oncoming traffic at a Torquay taxi rank and a near-miss at Paignton railway station, said the Local Democracy Reporting Service.Other allegations included sleeping in her cab while on duty, refusing card payments, failing to queue properly, and aggressive behaviour.The unnamed driver, who denied…

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