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Petroc and Exeter College governors have agreed a “merger in principle” after four months of discussions held to explore “what a deeper collaboration might look like” between the two further and higher education colleges. A period of due diligence has now begun during which the colleges will seek advice from external consultants on the “detailed...
A 13-year-old boy has died after he was pulled from a canal in Exeter, police have confirmed. The incident happened at about 16:35 BST on Monday at Clapperbrook Lane East. Emergency services were alerted when the child failed to surface after jumping into the canal. After he was pulled from the water, he was taken...
Fourteen players are already under contract for the 2025-26 season, while eight players have been released by the club at the end of their deals. Experienced defenders Angus MacDonald and Ben Purrington head the list along with Kenya international Vincent Harper and centre-back Cheick Diabate. Reserve goalkeeper Shaun MacDonald is also leaving, as are academy...
Another Exeter Community Lottery player is celebrating after winning £250. It’s the fifth time someone has won the £250 prize in Exeter in as many weeks. The player won the prize in last weekend’s draw while raising money for the Exeter Central Fund, which distributes funds to a range of different good causes. In April...
A child has been taken to hospital after getting into difficulty in a canal, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said emergency services were called to Clapperbrook Lane East, in Exeter, at about 16:35 BST on Monday, following a “concern for welfare for a child in the canal”. The child was pulled from the...
Firefighters have highlighted the dangers of falling into the water at Exeter Quay. A rescue demonstration during the National Fire Chiefs Council’s Be Water Aware week was aimed at educating people about the risks associated with the quay, where many people walk, cycle, or swim. Steve Fisher from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service...
LOCAL ELECTIONS RESULTS SPECIAL Lib Dems take command at County Hall despite Reform UK surge as Conservatives lose 33 seats and Labour is wiped out 2025 Devon County Council elections leave balance of power in Green Party hands as local government reorganisation takes centre stage on regional political agenda. Read more. 2025 Devon County Council...
Exeter head coach Rob Hunter leaves the club by mutual consent, after a club-record loss at Gloucester. Read full article at source...
Exeter’s highly-rated number eight Greg Fisilau will miss the rest of the season after injuring his shoulder. The England ‘A’ player, who has feartured 25 times for the Chiefs this season, was assessed after Exeter’s club-record 79-17 loss at Gloucester on Sunday. The 21-year-old, who signed a new three-year contract earlier this year, has been...
Labour remains in control of Exeter City Council following two by-elections in Exeter on Thursday 1 May. After Thursday’s vote, Labour has 22 seats, with the Green Party on seven, Liberal Democrats on four, Conservatives three, Independents two and Reform UK on one. Reform UK won its first seat on the city council by taking...
2025 Exeter City Council by-elections results The votes cast for each candidate with vote share, party vote share change and turnout in Mincinglake & Whipton and Topsham. Thursday 1 May 2025, updated 2 May 2025 2025 Exeter & Devon local elections guide Devon County Council elections take place on 1 May alongside two Exeter City...
People living in Exeter are being reminded about changes to bin collection dates after the Bank Holiday weekend. Due to the May Day Bank Holiday on Monday 5 May, City Council bin collections for refuse, recycling, food, and garden waste in Exeter will be delayed by one day. Bin collection will resume on their normal...
2025 Exeter & Devon local elections guide Devon County Council elections take place on 1 May alongside two Exeter City Council by-elections. Our essential guide explores the background to this year’s ballot and assesses the contests in each of the city’s electoral divisions and wards. Wednesday 30 April 2025 Criminal investigation into suspended Devon &...
Italy lock Andrea Zambonin has agreed to join Premiership club Exeter Chiefs next season. The 24-year-old has won 10 caps and will move from Italian club Zebre, where his contract expires at the end of the current campaign. He made his Zebre debut in September 2021 and has gone on to make 60 appearances for...