Luke Cowan-Dickie admitted he was delighted to mark his return to competitive action with victory over Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership.
Sidelined since November with a broken thumb sustained in the European Champions Cup clash with the Ospreys, the young Cornishman was thrown straight back into the deep end at Sixways.
Initially pencilled in to start the game on the bench, illness to club captain and fellow hooker Jack Yeandle meant Cowan-Dickie was thrust right into the action on his return.
"It was a good game to get back involved with," he said. "I...
Enjoy afternoon tea while Chudleigh Community Choir serenades you with songs from the films and the shows, both well-known and less so. This is a free concert, to include tea and cake, with a voluntary retiring collection. Seats are limited and must be reserved in advance. Contact Kate McCormick on 01626 854611 for more details.
The Rusty Pig in Ottery St Mary is celebrating after receiving its alcohol licence.
The popular restaurant has had a free corkage ‘BYO’ policy since opening in 2011, but owner Robin Rea says he’s had to move with the times and offer alcohol on the premises.
“Although diners were always happy to bring along their own drinks, there’s something nice about have the opportunity to try a different tipple when you’re out for a meal,” he said.
Robin is working with independent wine merchants, Christopher Piper Wines of Ottery and Smith’s Wines of Exeter to bring an eclectic...
Families for Children, local adoption agency and charitable trust who cover Devon, Dorset, Cornwall and Somerset, are delighted to announce the appointment of new a new Fundraising & Engagement Specialist, Tracy Ebbrell.
At a crucial time for Adoption in the UK, Families for Children is focussing on finding families for ‘priority’ children. These include older children, sibling groups and children with additional needs. It is these groups of children and their adoptive families who benefit from the work of the charity. Tracy has been appointed to help meet the increasing demand...
Are you keen to make a real difference in 2016? We're in need of volunteers to join our Team and help to make every day better for people living with sight loss or blindness.
We are running a series of information events across the country in January and February where you can meet Staff and existing volunteers, find out about current opportunities and sign up as a volunteer.
From setting up a fundraising group with friends to arranging and helping at collections, speaking about the charity to potential supporters, helping in our local Vision Hotel or providing technology...
An Exeter based provider of specialist products and services for the exploration of oil and gas has doubled its engineering team as a result of growing demand for its world leading patented products and services.
Founded in 1992, AnTech is a family run business which identified a niche in the market to design and manufacture products that were otherwise unavailable to the oil and gas industry. The company provides high quality, innovative and customised products which are sold across the globe to all of the major service companies.
Police are appealing for witnesses after an altercation took place near The Strand at Exmouth, on Sunday the 31st January at around 2pm.
Detective Sergeant Pete Boorn said: “We are currently investigating an alleged fight that took place outside The Strand in Exmouth.
"While one man has been charged in connection with this incident, we believe that there were a large amount of witnesses present who could help police with their enquiries.
“We are therefore asking anyone in the area who witnessed the incident to come forward to the police. Please make yourselves known...
This February half-term, local brain injury charity Headway Devon will be hosting a film screening of the Disney hit Inside Out .
Taking place at the XCentre by Exeter Quay on Tuesday 16th February, this event promises to be a great way to keep the kids happy without breaking the bank.
Doors will open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start. Entry will be £4 for children or adults, with all children's tickets including a juice and small popcorn. Tickets are available on the door or in advance by calling Holly on 01392 211822 or emailing holly@headwaydevon.org.uk .
Law firm Beviss & Beckingsale is starting 2016 with a highly experienced new Practice Manager at its helm, overseeing its four offices in East Devon and Somerset.
Mark Noble worked for a barristers’ chambers in the City and a number of international law firms before relocating to the West Country, where he’s just taken up his new role. Mark is no stranger to the South West; he went to school in Dorset.
Afterwards, he joined the Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment (AUWE) on Portland, where he was involved in the design of sonar and torpedoes, before moving to...
South West Communications Group has completed its investment in a 10Gbps direct connection to Europe’s largest data centre to extend its influence in the hosting market.
