Exeter City fell to a 3-2 defeat against Lincoln City at Sincil Bank in Sky Bet League Two on Good Friday.
In an exciting encounter, the Grecians took the lead through Jayden Stockley after 10 minutes before they were pegged back by Danny Rowe's low header.
Lincoln then went ahead just moments after the restart through Matt Green's low finish but despite City levelling through Jake Taylor and hitting the woodword multiple times, Ollie Palmer stepped up to seal the win for the Imps.
City boss Paul Tisdale made two changes to the side that beat Swindon Town last time...
Ricky Pellow is confident his Exeter side can deliver the telling blows when the Chiefs come face-to-face with rivals Bath in tomorrow’s Anglo-Welsh Cup Final at Kingsholm (2:30pm). With the two set to meet a fortnight ago – only for the ‘Beast from the East’ to put pay to that – the Westcountry counterparts locked horns last Friday night in the Aviva Premiership with the Chiefs emerging triumphant thanks to a late Joe Simmonds penalty. Now, the pair are set for a third and final round of battle with the prize at stake being the first piece of major silverware on offer this season. “We’re...
Nobody enjoys being short of cash, but these tips can help you save money and create some room in your budget. Map your income and expenses
Saving money starts with mapping your income and expenses and knowing how your budget is divided. Maybe you spend more money on a particular item or service that you can easily change e.g. the takeaway coffee is a prime example as a savings tip, a lot of money can be saved by taking a Thermos flask which has the cup included. This tip is not only good for your budget but also a big bonus for the environment. Switching your energy provider is a...
East Devon District Council has given a ‘thumbs up’ to a plan for the Clyst Valley Trail.
The plan was endorsed by East Devon’s Strategic Planning Committee.
The 8-mile Clyst Valley Trail will be used by commuters and for recreation by walkers, cyclists, mobility scooters and where possible, horse riders. It will link the Exe Estuary trail with the historic Killerton House and Park, via an existing trail from Broadclyst. There is future potential to reach Ashclyst Forest and the Exe Valley Way. On the way, it passes through historic parklands at Winslade, Bishops Court and...
Exeter-born, Kayla Tuvey (19), is the youngest chef (and possibly the first woman) in 41 years to win the title of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs GB Young Chef of the Year 2018 and is off to Taiwan in September for the international finals!
Testing their creativity and practical talent, the chef finalists were asked to cook a three-course meal for four in 3.5 hours, using compulsory ingredients notified beforehand, and enhanced by a ‘mystery box’ opened at the start of the cook-off in the kitchens of Lainston House Cookery School, outside Winchester. Each dish was then judged against strict...
A new activity is hitting the streets of Exeter this week with the launch of the Tramble App, a 60-minute walking challenge where you answer 10 questions based on what you see along the route.
There are currently two of the Tramble walks in Exeter with more to follow in the summer.
I went out and did the Exeter Cathedral and Quay Tramble and saw a few parts of hidden Exeter that I have always somehow missed before. There is the House that Moved and a famous literary connection I was dumbfounded by.
If you are the curious type that likes to walk, see things you have...
The Devon County Show - held on May 17-19 at Westpoint showground, Exeter - is running a baking competition for the first time alongside its traditional classes for livestock, horses, cheese and cider, amongst others. Bakers are invited to take their pick from seven baking and three preserves classes which include flapjack, a Victoria sandwich cake and a jar of chutney. Ollie Allen, Show Secretary, said the Show was responding to public demand: “We have a steady stream of enquiries from people who want to bake and be part of the Show and we are delighted that this year we can make it...
Dawlish Warren’s award winning Blue Flag beach has received a new accolade with the resort officially acknowledged by TripAdvisor as a top visitor spot.
A jewel in the crown of the Teignbridge coastline, the resort is a popular home to amusements and rides, adventure golf, shops, cycle hire, cafes and pubs. Attracting glowing reviews from visitors across the UK along with locals, over 1,000 reviews have been added to the TripAdvisor site with 84% rating their visit as ‘very good’ or ‘excellent’.
Aimed at encouraging more visitors, the flag acts as a Certificate of...
Emily is autistic and has very limited vision and hearing, making communication difficult for her, but The Donkey Sanctuary and a miniature donkey named Juniper have helped her make a connection into the world around her. 23-year-old Emily from Exeter often struggles to control her emotions and can at times become very distressed and confused, but since coming to The Donkey Sanctuary headquarters in Sidmouth, Emily has learnt that donkeys are more than just adorably long ears, soft furry noses and charming characters; donkeys matter and can help with the development of critical life skills...
When it comes to owning your own business, there are a number of different ways to go about it. Perhaps you’ve got your own idea for a product or service, so you take more of an entrepreneurial approach. Then again, maybe you’re looking to own your own business, but don’t have your own idea to start with and are looking to take a less risky approach. In that case, owning a franchise can be an excellent route.
Owning a franchise carries with it a number of benefits, but there are also challenges, just like there is with any business. So, what’s the secret to success when it comes...
