Premiership Rugby have today confirmed the kick-off dates and times for the final two pool games in this season’s Anglo-Welsh Cup.
Exeter Chiefs will play host to Wasps in Round 3 on Saturday, January 28 (3pm) before travelling to Bristol Rugby in Round 4 on Sunday, February 5 (3pm).
The Chiefs currently sit second in Pool 2 having lost 29-15 at Harlequins in their opening fixture, before thumping Cardiff Blues 62-25at Sandy Park in their latest outing.
Neither will be screened by BT Sport, who have opted to show the following fixtures over the final two rounds....
Heavy rain has flooded the railway at Cowley Bridge, between Exeter St Davids and Taunton. Trains between these stations are currently unable to run.
Great Western Railway are advising customers not to travel unless absolutely necessary. At present, only very limited replacement road transport can be sourced.
Where possible Great Western Railway services between London Paddington and stations in Devon & Cornwall will be diverted via an alternative route where resources are available to do so.
There is currently no firm estimate as to when the line will reopen,...
Exeter-based Ladies Do Lunch enjoyed a memorable day out visiting Bridwell Estate at Uffculme.
Bathed in late Autumn sunshine, the 100 acre estate never looked lovelier.
Founder/hostess Sally Sedgman, co-hostess June Hutchings and administrator Lydia Vanstone and their guests were greeted by Lord Ivar Mountbatten and his partner James Coyne who gave them an exclusive tour of the Georgian house, orangery and chapel, complete with a wry commentary about the history of the house.
They then joined the ladies for a champagne reception followed by a delicious lunch in the...
Six of the West Country's top sporting stars will descend on Exeter's Sandy Park for the third Question of Sport night, in aid of the Exeter Foundation.
Olympic Gold Medal winning hockey player Giselle Ansley and fellow Olympic athlete Jo Pavey head up a star-studded list of sporting guests, which also includes Exeter Chiefs stars Julian Salvi and Gareth Steenson, Somerset Cricket's Lewis Gregory and Exeter City's Lee Holmes.
Based around the hit BBC show, the stars will have their sporting knowledge tested during a series of fun-filled rounds that will be overseen by...
Ollie Devoto insists Exeter Chiefs must use their victory at Newcastle Falcons as the springboard to continue climbing up the Aviva Premiership table. Rob Baxter’s side claimed their first top flight win since late September when they triumphed 32-19 at Kingston Park last Friday. Summer signing Devoto set the ball rolling for the visitors, scoring his maiden try for the Chiefs inside the opening few minutes, before team-mates Thomas Waldrom, James Short and Will Chudley followed him over the whitewash. It was a much-needed victory for the Devonians, who will now be looking to build on the...
Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a body in Exeter.
Police attended a property in Okehampton Road at around 2pm yesterday afternoon (21st November) and discovered the body of an unidentified man.
Police are appealing for witnesses and would like to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious.
* A 37-year-old local man was arrested at 1.45pm today [22nd November] in Sidwell Street, Exeter, on suspicion of murder. The man is being detained at Heavitree Road Police Station where he will be interviewed by Detectives from the...
The railway has flooded between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple which means trains are unable to run between these stations. This is expected to continue until 18:00 (TUES).
Customer Advice:
At present, no replacement road transport can be sourced, customers are advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary. Where possible, customers travelling towards Bristol Temple Meads or London Paddington are advised to go to Tiverton Parkway where onward travel is available.
You may use First Somerset buses on route 54 between Taunton (Bus Station) and Yeovil (Bus Station...
Popular East Devon holiday park Ladram Bay has been crowned "company of the year" in a major award scheme celebrating successful women in business. The park was named as overall company winner in the 2016 Devon Venus Awards at a glittering ceremony held on 18 November at the Great Hall at the University of Exeter. Stepping up to receive the accolade were director and member of the park-owning family member Zoe House, and Ladram Bay's general manager Claire Williams. Described by Channel Four as "the working women's Oscars", the Venus Awards recognise, reward and champion local working...
A West Country explorer is launching an online platform that will connect school children with people in work, inspired by his solo adventures to the North and South Poles. Antony Jinman, from Plymouth, skied to the geographic North and South Poles, communicating with thousands of youngsters back in Britain on his journey via satellite phone and email, and using drone imagery to share the experience and inspire them, including the moment he reached the South Pole. The 35-year-old, through his Education through Expeditions initiative, has already helped inspire youngsters through visiting...
