Warning of canal bridges opening in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/07/2016 - 4:45pm

The Canal Bridges in Exeter will be opened at 11am on Wednesday (9 March).

This is expected to take approximately 10 minutes to enable boats to pass through.

Please be aware that the timings are approximate and there may be traffic delays which may take a while to clear after the opening.

For more information or to subscribe to regular updates visit https://new.devon.gov.uk/bridgeroad/

RSPCA appeal after cat found dead and skinned

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/07/2016 - 4:35pm

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat was found with broken bones, skinned and bound by twine lying dead behind a multi-storey car park on Brook Street in Tavistock, Devon.

A member of the public was horrified to find the mutilated body outside the Cooperative car park in the Devon town at 8.30am on Saturday 27 February and immediately called the RSPCA for help.

RSPCA inspector Lewis Taylor, who attended the grim scene, said: “This was a very strange and disturbing incident and we would really like to get to the bottom of what happened to this poor cat....

Brown to depart Chiefs for France

Exeter Chiefs can confirm that prop Alex Brown is to leave at the end of the current season.

The 26-year-old tight-head, who signed for the Devon club during the summer of 2012 from Doncaster Knights, is to join French Pro D2 outfit Perpignan on a two-year deal.

Although Brown still had a year to run on his existing deal at Sandy Park, the Chiefs have agreed to release him from his contract by mutual consent.

Since making his first team debut against Leicester Tigers in September 2012, Brown has so far made 60 appearances for the club and was part of their LV= Cup...

Cartridges Law joins Citizens Advice Exeter legal clinic scheme

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is delighted to announce that Cartridges Law will be joining its successful legal clinic scheme.

The legal clinic scheme enables CAB clients to access free legal advice from local law firms. Cartridges Law will be providing CAB clients with specialist housing advice.

Citizens Advice Chief Executive Steve Barriball said: “We are delighted that Cartridges Law will be joining our legal clinic scheme. This has proved very popular with clients who are otherwise unable to afford legal fees. We are particularly delighted to...

Top storytellers come to Topsham

Two of the finest storytellers in the UK will be performing in Topsham this spring: Ben Haggarty and Martin Shaw are world-renowned within the storytelling community, bringing their richly entertaining mythic material to audiences across Britain and far beyond. The performances are being organised by Katy Cawkwell who has recently moved to the town and is a well-regarded teller in her own right.

Katy will start the series on the 11th March with a show called Rhiannon which is a gripping, emotional performance, following the story of a woman who comes from the Otherworld for love...

Princesshay Car Raffle Volunteers Needed!

Event Date: 
18/03/2016 - 10:00am to 24/12/2016 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
Princesshay, Exeter

Exeter Deaf Academy is Princesshay’s official charity for 2016. As part of the Charity support

Mercedes-Benz of Exeter has generously donated a Mercedes-Benz A class worth over £22,000 as a raffle prize, to be sold in Princesshay. 100% of the proceeds from this prominent car raffle will raise thousands of pounds for Exeter Deaf Academy.

The car raffle starts on Thursday 17th March 2016 and we require enthusiastic volunteers to sell tickets on our car raffle stand in the centre of Princesshay on Fridays and Saturdays from this date.

We are inviting people to support...

Princesshay Car Raffle Volunteers Needed!

Event Date: 
18/03/2016 - 1:00pm to 24/12/2016 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
Princesshay, Exeter

Exeter Deaf Academy is Princesshay’s official charity for 2016. As part of the Charity support Mercedes-Benz of Exeter has generously donated a Mercedes-Benz A class worth over £22,000 as a raffle prize, to be sold in Princesshay. 100% of the proceeds from this prominent car raffle will raise thousands of pounds for Exeter Deaf Academy.

The car raffle starts on Thursday 17th March 2016 and we require enthusiastic volunteers to sell tickets on our car raffle stand in the centre of Princesshay on Fridays and Saturdays from this date.

We are inviting people to support us by...

The Nello Bike Ride

Event Date: 
26/06/2016 - 7:15am
Venue: 
Topsham Rugby Club, Exeter Road, Topsham, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0LY

Cycle 55 or 100 miles on an organised ride around the beautiful Devon countryside.

There will food stops available along the way to give you an energy boost! Receive a medal when you arrive back at Topsham Rugby Club along with a very warm welcome! The Nello is not a sportive; it is a charity bike ride, raising vital funds for a local cancer charity.

The ride is NOT chip timed; it is NOT a race.

All cyclists are welcome to enter this event but we ask them to bear this in mind when entering.

Entry is capped at 1500 participants. Places are non-refundable and...

Angry Baxter bemoans defeat

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Mon, 03/07/2016 - 11:16am

A bit like the Incredible Hulk, you wouldn’t like to see him angry.

However, as Rob Baxter emerged for his post-match press conference, Exeter’s commander in chief was still seething with rage at what he had just seen.

His anger - it has to be said - was somewhat two-fold. Firstly, at his own side’s first half display, one in which they didn’t really ever hit second gear and secondly, more importantly, the performance of referee Matt Carley and his fellow officials.

Left bemused by a clutch of decisions throughout the contest, which the Tigers eventually won 31-27,...

Inspirational brain injury survivor to speak at conference

Former equestrian eventer and inspirational brain injury survivor Polly Williamson joins a packed programme of speakers at an upcoming brain injury conference in Exeter.

Organised by local charity, Headway Devon, the conference focuses on "Brain Injury; Building Brighter Futures" and takes place at the XCentre in Exeter on Tuesday 15th March.

After sustaining a brain injury in a riding accident in December 2011, Polly was left facing complex disabilities and had to relearn even the most basic life skills such as how to brush her teeth. She has since made an incredible...

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