Rob Baxter has challenged his Exeter Chiefs side to build on last week’s away win at Newcastle Falcons with an equally strong display against visiting Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership tomorrow (4:30pm).
The Chiefs returned to winning ways in the top flight with a powerful display up in the North East, not only collecting their first league win since September, but also accruing all five points thanks to Will Chudley’s late try against his former club.
This weekend the Devonians will be looking to continue their upturn in form against the Warriors, who have won...
A Spanish doctor from the Emergency Department (ED)at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital has been has won a national award for his inspirational contribution to his patients and colleagues.
Jaime Puente (pictured), a staff grade doctor, was one of six European staff from hospitals across the country to be awarded the ‘EU Staff Award’ at the prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards in London on 23rd November.
The HSJ Awards celebrate excellence and innovation that take place in healthcare across the country. The EU Staff Award, which was sponsored by NHS Employers,...
A South West law firm has won a prestigious national award, beating some of the biggest law firms in the UK, and bringing its haul of national awards in the last two months to six. Stephens Scown LLP, which has offices in Exeter, Truro and St Austell has been named UK Law Firm of the Year at the British Legal Awards 2016. The awards were announced at a ceremony in London on Thursday, 24 November 2016. Other firms on the shortlist included top 50 law firms such as Mishcon De Reya, Shoosmiths and Mills & Reeve. The British Legal Awards are the leading awards for the UK’s legal community...
Following a recent Ofsted Inspection on the 18-19th October, Isca Academy is celebrating having been graded as a Good School in every category.
Aimee Mitchell, Headteacher, said: “We are delighted with the report, and the much deserved recognition that this gives to the calibre and dedication of our staff team, the talents of our students and the strength of our school community. I feel both proud and privileged to be part of Isca Academy in its unwavering commitment to providing a high quality, inspiring and a truly inclusive educational experience for each and every child. Isca...
A man has been charged following the death of 30-year-old James Woodhouse.
Police continue to investigate the death of a man found in flat 1, Okehampton Road, Exeter, on Monday 21 November.
Brett Williams Edwards, 37, from Okehampton Road, Exeter, was charged for the murder of James Woodhouse and appered before Exeter magistrates via video link this morning.
The victim has been named as 30-year-old James Woodhouse [pictured] who originated from North West England but had resided in the Exeter area for the past seven years. His next of kin have been informed....
Trains started running through the South West again today after Network Rail’s ‘Orange Army’ battled round the clock to fix damage caused by Storm Angus. Passenger services began to return to normal on the vital route 15 hours earlier than expected.
The railway at Cowley Bridge, Exeter reopened at 1pm having been closed since the early hours of Tuesday 22 November. Work to repair the line, which suffered severe flood damage, was initially expected to take 48 hours.
The closure was necessary at Cowley Bridge after flood water washed away track and ballast causing disruption...
Exeter city centre will be full of festive cheer this Christmas courtesy of the Exeter Business Improvement District (BID). Starting from the 24th November, festive entertainers will be taking to the streets of Exeter to entertain shoppers.
The Winter Fairy, Betty Twinkle, the Bouncing Elves and many more will be appearing in the heart of the city every Thursday and Sunday until 22nd December. Dressed in enchanting light up costumes you won’t miss them as they walk around the centre with music, magic displays, balloon art and juggling shows.
An ambitious production of Scrooge the Musical – based on the Dickens’ classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ - promises to be a festive treat for audiences.
The song-filled community performance, which features actors, singers and dancers from Kentisbeare Performing Arts, takes place at Kentisbeare Village Hall from Tuesday December 6 to Saturday, December 10.
The production has been co-ordinated by musical director/producer Alan Boxer, director Rob Pudner, choreographer Leanne Perkins and designer Chris Speyer. James Wakefield steps into the miserly shoes of the title character....
Exeter Racecourse’s famous racing Clydesdales provided a magnificent spectacle on Sunday when their flying feathers and huge white faces had an enthusiast crowd enthralled as they raced in aid of the Devon Air Ambulance.
Solo, Siryl Allan, Frankie Doodle, Midge and Tom Parker were ridden by professional jockeys Noel Fehily, Aiden Coleman, Daryl Jacob, Sean Bowen, Tom Bellamy and James Best who urged them down the two-furlong stretch in front of their appreciative audience.
Midge, last year’s winner, was sent off the evens favourite and with a flying start under Noel Fehily...
