A festive motorbike cavalcade with a special difference will take place just a couple of weeks before Christmas this year – and YOU could be part of it. The riders will be delivering Christmas toys to youngsters with life-limiting illnesses at the South West Children’s Hospice. So why not arm yourself with a Santa suit, decorate your motorbike with some tinsel or antlers and join the Exeter Based Motorbike Rides group for a ride to remember? This amazing festive ride will take place on Sunday 4 December, meeting at Exeter Junction 30 Moto Services from 10.30am, leaving there at 11am. The...

Businesses in Exeter can now get extra support from Exeter Library following its launch as an Intellectual Property (IP) Centre. The library is the latest to join the UK’s network of Patent Libraries (PatLibs), set up by the Government in order to provide assistance on a variety of Intellectual Property Rights. Qualified and experienced staff at the library will provide local businesses and entrepreneurs with expert practical advice and support access to patent, trade mark, designs and copyright information. They will also run services such as patent searching, IP clinics and general...

Academy youngster Harry Strong hopes to use the Anglo-Welsh Cup as the perfect ‘stepping stone’ to help develop his career at Exeter Chiefs.

Handed his senior debut in last weekend’s Round One clash at Harlequins, the 19-year-old is poised to get another opportunity this Sunday when the Devon club play host to Cardiff Blues at Sandy Park (3pm).

Brought on as a first half replacement for the injured Phil Dollman a week ago, Strong certainly did not look out of place as he fitted in nicely to the Exeter back division.

For the player himself it was a moment to savour...

Ottery St Mary's under 8 football team is now sporting a brand new strip, courtesy of ethical restaurant, Rusty Pig.

The new kit features the distinctive restaurant logo, an upside-down pig.

Restaurant owner, Robin Rea said: “I’m pleased to support this great young team and I wish them every success for the current season.

“Let’s hope their new kit sees them scoring even more goals – then we’ll all be like pigs in clover!”

Renewable technology provider, Low Carbon Exchange (LCX) has acquired Cullompton based company, Diamond Bead. Specialising in Cavity Wall Insulation (CWI), the new acquisition will add to the range of services that LCX now provide across the UK: from Cornwall to Gloucester, Kent to London and as far north as East Anglia.

Established in 2010, LCX began with a vision to help reduce fuel poverty. Kevin Childs and Andy Milne founded the company to initially deliver solar PV installation projects for a number of social housing providers and public body organisations. As the business has...

A young man from Exeter Chiefs’ HITZ programme has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

Jack Clarke is one of three finalists shortlisted for the HITZ Community Impact award supported by Wooden Spoon. This award will be presented at the HITZ Awards on 28 November.

The Community Impact Award is all about the time and commitment given by a HITZ young person through volunteering.

It looks not only at the impact of the young person’s volunteering in the community, but also the impact of the volunteering on the HITZ participant themselves.

Jack...

After a successful year of Exeter Street Food the team from Hubb Events are launching their Very Festive Christmas Market

Celebrating speciality & festive street food, seasonal drinks & crafts from across the South West, this brand new event is at Southernhay Gardens over the first two weekends of December; Friday 2nd-Saturday 3rd and Thursday 8th - Saturday 10th December 11-8pm daily.

The Very Festive Christmas Market is the place to be for some serious festive feasting to get you in the seasonal spirit! It will be taking place in the beautiful and central location...