Some special guest climbers from the world of sport and local politics will be lining up to take to the wall and risk a soaking at Exeter Quay this weekend.
The Quay Climbing Centre’s Deep Water Solo competition, which sees a seven-metre wall built into the canal basin, takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend – and the thrilling event will kick off with some familiar faces.
The Friday afternoon will see players from Exeter City tackle the wall, and organisers have even managed to coax two city councillors, Cllr Rosie Denham and Cllr Emma Morse, to give the wall a...
Road users are being reminded that Blundell’s Road in Tiverton is closed to through traffic for five days from today (Monday 22 August).
The closure is needed to carry out essential resurfacing as part of road safety and traffic calming improvements to reduce speeds and make it easier for pedestrians to cross the road.
The first phase of the £1.1 million scheme is establishing a 20mph limit in the area around Blundell's Road, extending into Tidcombe Lane. Raised table traffic-calming is being introduced on Blundell's Road, and the road is being narrowed outside of the...
Lawyers across the UK are being urged to raise money for charity by writing wills as part of a national month-long drive. Legal firms are being asked to sign up to Will Aid Month, which takes place across the country from 01-30 November 2016. The programme relies on solicitors to pledge their time and support for the cause which sees them provide the Will writing service for free in return for a voluntary donation to charity from their client. The cash raised is split between nine of the UK’s best-loved charities. Peter de Vena Franks, campaign director for Will Aid said: “Will Aid 2015...
National commercial property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has been appointed by automotive specialist Hendy Group to market a large, rarely available freehold industrial property within the Marsh Barton Trading Estate in Exeter.
The 32,500 sq ft former vehicle sales and workshop property stands on just 22% of the three-acre site, providing potential for a wide range of uses.
The site offers potential for a similar automotive occupier looking to expand but also presents a significant opportunity for redevelopment, subject to obtaining appropriate planning consents...
Exeter Chiefs continued their build up for the new 2016/17 season with a hard fought 25-19 victory over Ulster Rugby at Sandy Park.
The Aviva Premiership outfit made it two wins from two in pre-season as they followed up last weekend’s comprehensive 45-3 win over the Scarlets with this latest success over their Irish visitors.
In what was the first of three scheduled meetings between the Chiefs and Ulster this season – the duo are set to meet twice in the European Champions Cup – the Devon club kicked off in fine fashion, scoring four tries through Don Armand (pictured),...
SALLY BARKER, SASKIA GRIFFITH MOORE. Two top folk artists in concert. Sally has been at the top of the Folk Music scene as a member of Fotheringay and The Poozies as well as being a well established solo artist. She was also a Finalist on BBC's "The Voice" where she was on Tom Jones's team. Saskia Griffith-Moore is a young singer from the Bristol Area who is rapidly establishing her reputation as a singer/songwriter...."her pensive and positive original songs exhibit a clarity of both thought and expression..."Living Tradition - 2016,"....a fine singer/songwriter....wonderful voice and...
In just three weeks time a TV global audience of millions will tune in to see Devon at its best when the Tour of Britain returns to the county.
In what will be a worldwide showcase for the county on September 9, viewers will be able to watch three hours of live coverage of the Devon Stage of the Tour of Britain.
This year both ITV4 and the BIKE Channel UK will show the race live, while ITV4 will also air a one-hour highlights programme each day.
ITV4’s coverage will be fronted by Matt Barbet and former World Track Champion Rob Hayles, with four-time World Champion...
The charity Action on Hearing Loss has been awarded nearly £400,000 by the Big Lottery Fund to begin delivering vital information support for those with hearing loss in Devon and Cornwall and help reduce social isolation.
With nearly 300,000 people living with hearing loss in the two counties, the project titled ‘Hear to Inform and Support’ will work with local groups in the area such as community clubs and voluntary associations to make them more accessible and ensure that organisations increase their ability to support those with deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss.
Superb strikes from Ryan Harley and Jake Taylor gave Exeter City their first points of the season as they beat Accrington Stanley 2-1 at the Wham Stadium.
The Grecians took the lead with 25 minutes to go, but were pegged back by a goal from former player Arron Davies, before going on to net the winner through Taylor two minutes later.
City manager Paul Tisdale made three changes to the side that lost to Crawley Town on Tuesday. Out went Matt Oakley, Ethan Ampadu and Liam McAliden for Craig Woodman, Connor Riley-Lowe and Troy Brown. Read more at http://bit.ly/2bCILA0
Fallen heroes from the Devon and Ulster Regiments, which served at the Battle of the Somme, are to be remembered ahead of tomorrow’s pre-season rugby friendly between Exeter Chiefs and Ulster Rugby.
A new exhibition is being set up for the day at Sandy Park Stadium, the home of the Chiefs, to remember 3,237 Allied servicemen from the Devon and Ulster regiments who paid the ultimate sacrifice on the first day of battle on July 1, 1916.
In what will be a moving tribute to those killed in battle, the Exeter Suite will not only lay out 3,227 shrouds – 16 per cent of the 19,240...
