Devon County Council Devon County Council said the bridge had undergone work to prevent structural water damage A 19th Century bridge in Exeter has reopened following major refurbishments. Devon County Council (DCC) said the Grade II listed Iron Bridge had undergone work to prevent water damage to its structure. Work had taken place since January...
Exeter have signed Harlequins’ versatile Canada international Maddy Grant for the 2025-26 Premiership Women’s Rugby season. The 24-year-old, who moved to Quins in December, has won 23 caps for her country and featured at the last World Cup, playing in the semi-final loss to England. Grant, who can play in the backs or the forwards,...
HEADLINES 300-bed “co-living” blocks to trump social housing vision for Mary Arches car parks More people could be crammed into Eutopia Homes complex than current car parking spaces after Exeter City Council commits to “homes for the people of Exeter” on Liveable Exeter North Gate site. Read more. Exeter City Council renews Public Spaces Protection...
Theatre Alibi is hosting a maritime-themed Paddleboat Theatre production at Emmanuel Hall on Sunday 6 July. Signals of the Sea follows the keeper of an island lighthouse as he seeks out what’s really going on beneath the waves. The production is the culmination of workshops held with young people and families during a two-year outreach...
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A man in his 20s has been arrested after a suspected stabbing in Exeter, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said a man had “sustained a number of puncture wounds” and his injuries were described as life-threatening. The incident took place off Station Road, in the Exwick area of the city, on Thursday afternoon....
Exeter City Council has renewed its Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), extending the measure introduced to curb anti-social behaviour in 2017 to June 2028. The order, which was made under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, covers the city centre and extends to include Exeter St David’s, Cowick Street, Exeter Quay and Belmont...
“He is a guy with huge potential and one of those players we fully expect to see pushing for international honours very shortly. “As I’ve said to a lot of the guys re-signing, we will be trying to build a team involving them that will be challenging at the top end of the Premiership. That...
New Zealand tighthead prop Amy Rule will become the first Black Ferns player to move to Premiership Women’s Rugby when she joins Exeter after the World Cup. The 24-year-old has won 29 caps for her country and will sign for Chiefs from Super Rugby Aupiki side Matatu. Rule made her international debut against England in...
A new bench inside an Exeter cemetery has been replaced after being hit by a car. The wooden bench in Exeter Higher Cemetery was recently badly damaged after a car accidentally reversed into it. Fortunately, Exeter City Council quickly installed a new one to replace the original. A plaque from the old bench was also...
Highly-rated Exeter back Tommy Wyatt will not play until 2026 after suffering a serious knee injury. The 25-year-old ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the final game of the season at home to Sale. Wyatt had only returned from a similar injury in his other knee in November which saw him...
Exeter centre Nancy McGillivray has agreed a deal to stay at the Premiership Women’s Rugby side for the 2025-26 season. The 22-year-old, who returned from serious knee injury last season, was a regular in the side that finished fifth in the league. McGillivray, who has scored eight tries in 47 games for Exeter, will balance...
Three new benches in Exeter city centre – made from a tree that had to be felled – are fast becoming a popular spot to stop and while away the hours. The benches in Dix’s Field, outside the Civic Centre, were shaped from timber from the tall Wellingtonia tree that had to be cut down...
Miles Davis BBC Devon political reporter BBC Colleen Natola uses the Northbrook swimming pool four or five times a week The closure of a Devon swimming pool will be discussed on Tuesday after campaigners handed in a petition opposing the plans with more than 2,000 signatures. People fighting to keep Northbrook swimming pool in Exeter...
Around 160 pupils recently took part in the Schools Festival of Rugby at Sandy Park ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in Exeter. The event was designed to encourage girls to participate in the sport ahead of the tournament, which includes matches at the home of Exeter Chiefs in August and September. The...