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Exeter has seen a significant increase in visitor numbers and spend. Major events such as the Rugby World Cup 2015 and the European Rugby 7’s have raised the profile of the city nationally and internationally, placing it firmly on the map as a cultural and sporting destination.

Data provided by The South West Research Company Ltd for 2015 showed that staying domestic visitors increased by 5% to 423,000 compared to 2014 and spend by 12% to £86,302,000 on the previous year. Overseas visitors increased by 12% to 631,000.

The city has attracted major investment, with a £...

The last of the cordons have been removed today (Tuesday) from Exeter High Street following the major fire at at the Royal Clarence Hotel.

A number of businesses remain closed due to damage caused by the fire.

In an update, a spokesperson for Andrew Brownsword Hotels said: “Andrew Brownsword Hotels continues to liaise with Exeter City Council and local businesses, as they work together in the aftermath of the fire.

“Our project management team on site is working as fast as possible as we assess the works required, and to establish the most effective way of ensuring...

A new carving of a poppy has been completed at Exeter Cathedral in time for Remembrance Sunday. The decorated “corbel” stone will eventually be added high up on the eastern end of the Cathedral as part of a major programme of works in that area of the building that was funded by the First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund. It was carved from a block of Salcombe stone by Gary Morley who has been a member of the Cathedral’s team of masons for over 25 years. Salcombe stone was originally used in the building of the Cathedral and is still the prescribed material to be used whenever...

Two new Habitat Mitigation Officers have been appointed to give information, advice and guidance to the public across the Exe Estuary, Dawlish Warren and East Devon Pebblebed Heaths. Their role will help provide safe areas for people to enjoy and protect the important bird species these areas support.

Justin Hart and Samantha Euridge are employed by East Devon District Council on behalf of the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Partnership (SEDHRP) of Teignbridge, Exeter and East Devon Councils, which was set up earlier this year to off-set the effects of new developments and...