Leading up to the start of this year’s summer jumps season on Easter Saturday, the team at Newton Abbot Racecourse have been hard at work implementing a number of important new improvements and changes.
Over the winter break the racecourse has invested tens of thousands of pounds in improvements both on and off the track, to better the total experience at Newton Abbot Racecourse for visitors, jockeys, owners and of courses horses alike.
Newton Abbot Racecourse is popular with the racing fraternity from racing royalty such as Paul Nicholls and Richard Johnson through to...
Exeter City maintained their Sky Bet League Two promotion push as they sealed a 3-1 win over Swindon Town at St James Park.
The away side went ahead in the first half through Kaiyne Woolery, but were pegged back shortly after when Jake Taylor levelled for the Grecians.
Pierce Sweeney then put City ahead just before half-time from the penalty spot, before Jayden Stockley made sure the points were safe when he fired in late on.
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The GFrecians made two changes to the side that beat Port Vale 1-0 in midweek as...
In your role as a stay at home parent, you are likely to deal with a wide range of responsibilities. There will be some days when your workload will be lighter, and you will enjoy all of the benefits of your position. However, there will also be days when you are completely overwhelmed and struggling to make it through. Rather than riding the rollercoaster of life, you need to take control of the situation. Below are five tips that will help you to do this.
Create a clear schedule
If you are determined to take control of your time at home, you will need to create a clear...
Families for Children, Chief Executive Caroline Davis, OBE, has received a Lifetime Achievement award for her services to children and adoption in the South West. Caroline beat off three others worthy contenders from across the UK to be awarded the Gareth Marr Lifetime Achievement Award the National Adoption Week awards in London.
Caroline has worked in children’s services for 40 years. She has spent the last 25 years as the CEO of one of the UK’s most successful Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Families for Children. She works tirelessly with other professional bodies and agencies...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (23-25 March).
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Up 'n' Under Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott The Wheatsheaf Arms rugby team, the laughing stock of Castleford’s Amateur Rugby League 7-a-Side tournament have never won a game, don’t have seven players and spend more time in the pub than on the pitch. With just 5 weeks to go, our hero coach Arthur has to convince them they can beat the mighty Cobblers Arms, but first he has to work out how to communicate with them… https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
When it comes to being bored on a rainy day, you may think it’s the kids who are the ones who need entertaining, but adults get bored too! Sadly, it’s just something we never grow out of; we just learn to hide it better than the children, that’s all! So if you can’t get out and about exploring our gorgeous city of Exeter because of the weather, what can you do? Thankfully there are plenty of indoor ideas to see you through. Practice Baking
Baking is a great way to while away the time on a grey, dull day. Many recipes only call for a handful of staple ingredients , so it’s likely...
John Buckley is a 20 year old singer songwriter from Padstow. John’s rather rapid growth in popularity began when he was studying at Truro College, and was content playing open-mic nights and busking on Padstow harbour.
Buckley’s enchanting vocal and unique style shone through these simple, stripped back performances and he rightly gained a loyal following from it. John began uploading song covers to his Facebook page which quickly saw a devoted following grow.
Despite only having three original songs available online, John Buckley has differentiated himself from other...
National late night bar and club operator, The Deltic Group has today announced its acquisition of The Terrace rooftop bar and club lounge in Exeter, from its current owner for an undisclosed sum. The venue, in the heart of the city’s shopping centre on Queen Street, which has a strong reputation for its food, drinks and club nights, will continue to be managed and operated by Deltic in its existing format. Commenting on the acquisition, Russell Quelch, regional director of Deltic Group said: “The Terrace is an outstanding venue with a well-deserved reputation for food and entertainment....
Hundreds of men braved the plunging temperatures and snow flurries on Saturday to step it out in Hospiscare’s Men’s Walk 2018. Some 900 men – 250 more than last year – signed up for the challenge, making it Hospiscare’s most successful Men’s Walk ever.
Temperatures may have been low but spirits were high as the walkers set off from the Double Locks pub, while along the route they were buoyed by the enthusiastic support and encouragement of a team of stalwart volunteers. On return to the pub they settled down with a pasty and a pint to watch Ireland beat England to achieve the grand...
If today is ‘Super Saturday’ in the Aviva Premiership, then ‘Fantastic Friday’ offered the perfect build-up as Exeter Chiefs extended their lead at the top of the division to 11 points with victory over Bath.
Rob Baxter’s side only collected their first-ever Premiership win at the Recreation Ground last season, when late heroics from James Short saw them down their local rivals right at the death.
A year down the line and Devon’s finest again left it late to grab the spoils in this derby encounter, Joe Simmonds pocketing a penalty three minutes from time to ensure the...
