Go West this VUE year

Dominic West fans are in for a steamy VUE year as the premium entertainment group offers the best seat in the house for the star’s latest stage show.

West features in a lead role in the National Theatre’s stylish and intimate production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses.

The show is part of Vue’s’ stunning January line-up as once again Europe’s largest cinema group beams fantastic live events direct from London’s West End via satellite to their state of the art venues.

As well as West’s stage performance, Vue Exeter is offering customers the best seat in the house for a...

Four stunning celebrity winter 2016 fashion statements

Celebrities garner our attention for many different reasons. The sheer fact that they provide us with a large portion of our pop-culture, music and movie entertainment is a huge reason why we care so much about their routines. Natural curiosity over the rich and famous makes it normal for many people to be interested in their day-to-day activities. Perhaps one of the biggest reasons why the masses look to celebrities for inspiration is fashion. So many celebrities help set fashion trends for every season: we thought it a good idea to look at several celebrity fashion statements over this...

Liverpool v Exeter: FA Cup replay date confirmed

Exeter City’s Emirates FA Cup third round replay against Liverpool at Anfield has been confirmed for next Wednesday, 20 January.

The match, which kicks off at 8pm, will be screened live on BT Sport, with the build-up starting at 7.30pm.

Tickets are available now online , and in-person from Thursday morning.

Read more here: http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/article/citys-replay-at-liverpool-to-...

Baxter updates on injury front

Jack Nowell’s knee injury will not require surgery and is not as bad as first feared, Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has revealed.

But that news has been offset by the revelation that lock Mitch Lees is set for around four months on the sidelines after an operation on his injured arm on Monday.

England back Nowell, 22, hobbled off in some pain with eight minutes left in Saturday’s 19-10 win over Gloucester, having badly twisted his knee in a tackle. He is unlikely to train this week.

Lees, who had been tipped for a spot in Eddie Jones’ England squad to be...

Zoos lead on healthy eating

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Wed, 01/13/2016 - 3:34pm

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park and Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo, are helping visitors and local people to improve their diets.

The attractions are among local businesses working with Torbay Council to put more healthy choices onto children’s plates.

The Growing Kids project runs throughout the Bay and is led by the Food Safety Team at Torbay Council. Nicolas Legendre, Food Production Manager at Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts, explained: “We have been instrumental from day one of the project.

Our zoos were chosen because of our high food hygiene rating...

Dozens of firefighters tackle pub blaze

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/13/2016 - 3:18pm

Dozens of firefighters are tackling a large thatch blaze at the Ring of Bells pub in North Bovey, Dartmoor.

Fire appliances from across Devon and Somerset were mobilised to reports of the thatch roof alight, shortly after 11.30am today (Wednesday 13 January).

Crews from, Chagford, Bovey Tracey, North Tawton, Newton Abbot, Okehampton, Ashburton, Torquay, Exeter Danes Castle, Totnes and the High Volume Pump from Taunton (crewed by Wellington) are in attendance.

A spokesperson for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service said: “This is a thatched public house,...

Nominations open for SuperAchievers Awards

As the X Factor and Strictly has come to an end, the people of Devon and Cornwall have been given a new way to have a voice and place their vote, as a campaign kicks off today supporting local talent, which will be recognized on an international platform.

The talent being searched for is those who don’t make a song and dance about things, but who tirelessly work to achieve their professional and financial goals, often overcoming adversity to support their families and work towards their dreams.

Devon and Cornwall-based Pitman Training, has this year given the role of 4th...

Call out for local photographers

Cygnet Theatre is calling out for photography students/ people looking to build their portfolio to take live shots of each of our coming shows in our spring season. If this would be of use to you or someone you know, please ask any interested people to email with an example of their work to marinaoshea@cygnettheatre.co.uk .

You would be working in a live situation, in a private dress rehearsal. There is the offer also to attend live music gigs and work live on the night, by arrangement.

We can’t pay for this work, but we will credit any photos used and offer free tickets to...

Three Chiefs players in England squad

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/13/2016 - 2:39pm

Eddie Jones has announced his England squad ahead of the 2016 RBS 6 Nations campaign.

The 33 man squad will meet at Pennyhill Park on Sunday 24 January to prepare for their opening match against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday 6 February.

Jones has named a number of uncapped players to the England senior setup. Josh Beaumont (Sale Sharks), Jack Clifford (Harlequins), Elliot Daly (Wasps), Ollie Devoto (Bath Rugby), Sam Hill (Exeter Chiefs), Paul Hill (Northampton Saints), and Maro Itoje (Saracens) are all included.

There are call ups for Chris Ashton (Saracens),...

Easter Egg Challenge

Event Date: 
29/03/2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, NEAREST POSTCODE EX12 2SP

Easter activities for families

A self-led egg trail as well as Easter crafts and challenges.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events-guide-and-informa...

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