Rugby fans are in for a treat this summer when a promotion-winning Exeter Chiefs squad take on a Classic Lions XV.

The tantalising game has been arranged as part of Chiefs fly-half and club legend Gareth Steenson’s testimonial year.

Tickets are on sale now for the match, which takes place on August 12.

Among the former Chiefs players who have agreed to turn out on the day are Richie Baxter, Brett Sturgess, Tommy Hayes and Chris ‘Budgie’ Budgen.

Meanwhile, England and Gloucester legend Mike Tindall has been confirmed in the Lions squad.

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The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and The Wildlife Trusts have joined forces to urge gardeners to do more to help protect bumblebees and solitary bees, heroes of the pollinator world. The Bee Creative in the Garden! call comes as bees are under increasing pressure largely due to loss of habitat. In the countryside, 97% of lowland meadow has already been lost and the dramatic decrease in suitable habitats isn’t just confined to rural areas. The network of 15 million gardens that once formed ‘green corridors’ for wildlife is also disappearing at an alarming rate. In response here in the...

Music at the Mill will showcase local young talent

Organisers of the 11th annual Lapstock Music Festival in Mid-Devon have announced the line-up of bands and performers for this year’s Music at the Mill which will feature more 30 acts over two days in July.

The event which attracts bands from all over the country and is highly regarded amongst musicians for its professional staging and equipment, features a free Friday night programme showcasing young South West based talent and a day-long Saturday session with 15 acts on the main stage and a further 11 acts on a separate...

An Exeter School Royal Air Force cadet has been awarded the Jack Sadler Award for outstanding contribution to the Combined Cadet Force Contingent (CCF).

Flt Sgt Finley Haddican of the RAF Section was presented with the brass trophy of an artillery shell case and an engraved medal by Contingent Commander, Commander Dr Geoff Chapman Royal Navy, during a CCF parade on Friday 17 March.

The Jack Sadler Award is made annually in memory of former pupil and trooper Jack Sadler who was tragically killed in Afghanistan.

Commander Chapman said: "Jack was a popular and...

Exeter City scored two late goals to beat Morecambe 3-1 at St James Park and move up to fifth in the League Two table.

The Grecians took the lead in the first few minutes of the second half having had the lion's share of chances. However, they were then pegged back by a superb volley from Kevin Ellison and needed a penalty from substitute Reuben Reid to put them back in front before Liam McAlinden put the gloss on an excellent day by firing home with virtually the last kick of the match.

City manager Paul Tisdale made four changes to the starting XI up from the defeat at...

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On Wednesday 26 April at 7pm in the Rainbow Tai Chi School in Ashburton, Devon, there will be a special launch of the Rainbow Tao Temple.

This unique octagon building, was designed and built by the students of the school based on the vision and guidance of Master Choy, the founder of Rainbow Tai Chi Chi Kung and director of the school.

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World-leading dementia expert Professor Clive Ballard will deliver his first lecture since joining the University of Exeter.

Clive, a global authority in age-related disease, joined the University of Exeter Medical School as Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean in October. He will deliver a talk entitled Dementia: Prevention, Treatment and Care on April 26.

Professor Ballard said: “As we all live longer, it’s important that we all take measures to protect our own health, including our brain health. We can all take action on this, and it has to start in our 50s, while we...