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An intimate evening with... Russell Watson

Russell Watson never imagined he would one day be one of the world’s most prominent tenors, selling in excess of seven million albums worldwide. To date there have been nine studio albums, each one winning more critical acclaim than the one before.

His first offering ‘The Voice’, held simultaneous number 1 slots in the US and the UK, a worlds first! It spent a record breaking 52 weeks at number 1 in the UK.

Overcoming two life-threatening brain tumours, Russell is still very much the godfather of classical crossover. This...

Long established web design agency Daneswood celebrated their move to new offices in Exeter city centre and were joined by more than 50 of their clients.

The company, which was founded in 2003, have moved to brand new offices in Cornerstone House on Western Way which is also the headquarters of Cornerstone Housing (previously the Exeter Housing Society).

For Daneswood Managing Director, Peter Weeks, the move had a particular relevance. “I’ve lived in Exeter all my life and grew up in Looe Road in one of the Exeter Housing Society’s first developments. So once again becoming...

Jockey Club Racecourses, the UK’s leading racecourse group, today announced the appointment of Daniel Thompson as General Manager of Exeter Racecourse following a competitive recruitment process. Set in the stunning Devon countryside, Exeter Racecourse is scheduled to stage 17 race meetings in 2015, including the Grade 2 Haldon Gold Cup in November, which has been contested by the likes of Best Mate, Kauto Star and Desert Orchid. The racecourse is also a popular venue for private events, including meetings, conferences, exhibitions, dinners, weddings and parties. Previously, Daniel...

Cheers! Walkers taking part in Hospiscare's FUGBY12 men's walk were rewarded with a much needed pint and a pasty.

Main sponsor Roger Wilkinson, of Wilkinson Grant, gave a stirring speech sending hundreds of walkers on their way from St James Park Football club, through the player's tunnel and around the pitch, before heading over to Mincinglake Valley Park and back to twatch the rugby where they enjoyed pints and pasties courtesy of St Austell Brewery and Chunk Pies. Thanks also to Exeter FC for its support.

Ian Botfield and friends walked in memory of his twin brother...