UK regulator continues crackdown on non-compliance in the gaming sector

With technological advances leading to increasingly realistic and immersive experiences, it is unsurprising that gaming is becoming the most popular leisure experience among all ages. It’s also highly lucrative - the industry is now believed to generate more revenue per year than movies and music combined.

Gaming encompasses more than just FIFA, Fortnite and similar high-profile console games. It also includes online and mobile app-based games. The growth trend has tempted plenty of new businesses into the industry, particularly the thriving casino gaming niche. For every one...

Baldwin seals switch to the Chiefs

Rob Baxter’s recruitment drive for the 2020/21 season continues apace with the news today that he has added a fourth new arrival to Sandy Park.

Having already confirmed the signings of Scottish internationals Jonny Gray and Sam Hidalgo-Clyne, plus that of England Under-20s international Aaron Hinkley, the Chiefs Director of Rugby has added another great piece of business with the capture of Corey Baldwin from the Scarlets.

The highly-rated back has come through the Academy pathway with the Welsh region, making a try-scoring debut against the Dragons in the Anglo-Welsh Cup...

Chiefs sign highly-rated Hinkley from Gloucester

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/03/2020 - 12:10am

Aaron Hinkley says he is relishing the new challenge that awaits next season after he agreed to join the Exeter Chiefs from Gallagher Premiership rivals, Gloucester Rugby.

The 20-year-old forward will make the switch to Sandy Park this summer, having agreed a two-year deal with the Devon club.

He is Exeter’s third confirmed capture ahead of the 2020/21 season and follows Scottish internationals Jonny Gray and Sam Hidalgo-Clyne in joining Rob Baxter’s squad.

The Hereford-born flanker was a pupil at St Peter’s High School in Gloucester before joining the club’s...

National accolade for Bristol Street Motors Exeter motor professional

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 03/02/2020 - 11:33pm

Marc Orton, parts manager at Bristol Street Motors Exeter Hyundai and Renault has received a national award for his performance.

Marc was named as ‘Parts Manager of the Year’ at Vertu Motors plc’s CEO Awards. The awards recognise the company’s top-performing colleagues from each area of the business, who have delivered exceptional performances and produced outstanding results.

The nomination noted that ‘Marc demonstrates the values on a day to day basis and runs a very tight ship with a great ethos at all his sites. He constantly achieves and exceeds his yearly objectives...

CDS Launches New Procurement Process

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/02/2020 - 11:16pm

Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) has today launched a fresh procurement to find new contractors to roll-out superfast broadband across the two counties.

CDS is working closely with Building Digital UK (BDUK) agency on the new procurement process. It follows confirmation of the Government’s funding extension for the programme in Devon and Somerset – helping to provide a £38 million public investment in the region’s broadband, with funding also coming from the Heart of the South West LEP, CDS local authorities, European Regional Development Fund and the Rural Development Programme...

Four Low-Key Races That Could Steal the Show at Cheltenham 2020

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 03/02/2020 - 7:04pm

With just days to go until the Cheltenham Festival (10th-13th March), there will be no end of discussion surrounding the big events like the Gold Cup, Champion Chase and Champion Hurdle. While it’s natural that those events get the most media coverage , the nature of the festival means that great drama can be delivered from any of the 28 races. Below we have picked out four low-key events that might just steal the show. We say “low-key”, but, of course, any race at the festival is worth winning, but these four events could deliver some golden action:

Ryanair Chase – Thursday 12th...

Exeter ladies Water Polo win National League promotion in first year

Exeter ladies waterpolo team have made an impressive debut to their first season of playing in the national league, culminating this weekend in a promotion to Division 2.

The ladies team, which is one of the youngest in the league, with seven of its players under 18, overcame both their rivals in the final weekend of the Division 2 championships this weekend to take second place overall. Yesterday’s local Derby against Cheltenham saw them beat a strong team 13-5 with goals scored by Jai Powell, Jasmin Coleman (4) Jenny Herring (3), Nyah Tomlinson, Amy Potter (2), and Ella Louise...

Princesshay announces Families for Children as 2020 Charity of the Year

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 03/02/2020 - 10:52am

Princesshay’s 2020 Charity of the Year has been announced as Families for Children. Families for Children is a specialist voluntary adoption agency and charity based in the South West.

The charity provides a range of support services to adoptive families across the region. Support can include; parental training courses, rapid response helpline service, counselling, advice, guidance and signposting.

Ruth Marriott, CEO said “We are delighted to be nominated by Princesshay as their charity of the year 2020. We very much look forward to this opportunity and to working with all...

Health worker prepares to Walk All Over Cancer

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 03/02/2020 - 10:21am

Dog lover, Debs Jones is used to getting in her daily steps as part of her job involves meeting GPs and NHS teams every day.

The Devon & Somerset health professional facilitator is part of a Cancer Research UK team, whose role is to support cancer prevention, doctors referrals, and promote healthy lifestyles in the county and the south west.

She is supporting Cancer Research UK’s ‘Walk All Over Cancer’ campaign which asks people to walk 10,000 steps a day, every day in March, and raise money for the charity’s life-saving research.

Debs, from South Molton,...

Match report: Exeter City 1 Crawley Town 1

Exeter City fought back from a goal down to earn a point at home to Crawley Town.

The Grecians, in heavy conditions, fell behind to Ashley Nadesan first half strike and toiled for the majority of the match before finding some rhythm in the final half hour an then equalising with nine minutes to go through Brennan Dickenson.

City manager Matt Taylor made three changes from last Saturday’s defeat to Northampton Town as Nicky Law, Jake Taylor and Dean Moxey came in for Tom Parkes, Archie Collins and Matt Jay.

The Grecians started the match brightly, but it was the...

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