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AroundExeter.co.uk city centre stories


City centre to get Monaco Grand Prix treatment for major cycle race

Olympic and Commonwealth Games cyclists will be race along the streets of Exeter as the city is transformed into a racetrack for a day. (more…)

Deaf and hard-of-hearing can enjoy signed city tours

City residents and visitors who are deaf and hard of hearing will be able to enjoy a special series of free guided tours - complete with sign language interpretation. (more…)

Exeter off-licences fail teen booze sales check

Trading Standards officers have said they are ‘disappointed’ after teens were able to illegally buy booze in six out of seven off-licences. (more…)

City centre violence follows Grecians victory

999-police-devon-cornwall-constabulary-car-100xUpdated Sunday Police stepped in to separate brawling fans after violence erupted between Bradford and Exeter supporters following the Grecians’ 1-0 defeat of the Yorkshire team.

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Is war terrorism? Art, protest, or vandalism - stickers make a point on Exeter traffic lights

Over the weekend stickers have appeared on Exeter traffic lights asking: Is War Terrorism? (more…)

McGahey’s tobacconist competition row: storm in a coffee cup?

In customarily excitable fashion the Express & Echo reports that High Street tobacconist Martin McGahey is ‘up in arms’ after the city council granted a license for a mobile coffee kiosk to set up nearby. But there may be more to the story than meets the eye. (more…)