In the press: the Royal Clarence, ten years on
How the region’s media marked ten years since the fire, and the progress on the rebuild.
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Project updates, press releases and stories from NooKo’s developments in Exeter.
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Press release: Ten years after the fire, the Royal Clarence is rising again
Exeter developer NooKo marks the tenth anniversary of the Royal Clarence fire with full planning secured, the first new floors in, and a promise that the front of the building will look the way Exeter remembers it.
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The Royal Clarence, ten years on
Ten years after the fire, the Royal Clarence is rising again, and it will look the way Exeter remembers it.
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The Royal Clarence Site, 2016 to 2026: a public talk on 28 October
Ten years to the day since the fire, Dr Todd Gray and Max Sayers of NooKo give a public talk on the Royal Clarence at The Mint Methodist Church Centre, Exeter, on Wednesday 28 October 2026.
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NooKo at the RIBA Exeter Retrofit Conference
Max Sayers and George Kay spoke at Renew, Reuse, Retrofit, the RIBA Exeter branch conference at Reed Hall, on what Paternoster House shows about giving old buildings a future.
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NooKo named Developer of the Year at the Insider South West Property Awards 2026
NooKo has won Developer of the Year at the Insider South West Property Awards 2026, recognising its work bringing Exeter’s historic buildings back into use.
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Press release
[Press Release] MIDI Unveils ‘The Source Studio’: Launching the Next Generation of Devon Talent.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EXETER, DEVON – MIDI (Music Industry Development Initiative), a non-profit organisation dedicated to the growth of Devon’s music ecosystem since 2016, is proud to announce the launch of The Source Studio. Located in the basement of Concord House on South Street, this high-specification recording and rehearsal facility marks a major expansion of…
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The Royal Clarence: A Historic Milestone Achieved – Plans Approved!
Today marks a truly momentous occasion for NooKo and for the vibrant city of Exeter. We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Exeter City Council has officially granted planning permission for our refined scheme for The Royal Clarence on Cathedral Green. This isn’t just an approval; it’s a resounding “green light” for the next chapter…
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A New Chapter for Exeter: NooKo Unveils the Future of the Royal Clarence Site
On the ninth anniversary of the devastating fire, NooKo was proud to host an open public forum—”The Royal Clarence Site, 2016 & 2025″—at the Mint Methodist Church in Exeter on Monday, 27 October 2025, to finally establish an open dialogue with the local community. Following an insightful historical reflection on ‘The Fire’ by Dr Todd…
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