Injury woes start to ease for Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has today given a positive outlook on the club’s walking wounded during his weekly media briefing held at Sandy Park.

Having been without a number of frontline stars in recent weeks due to long-term injuries, it appears things are brightening up for the Devon club.

Hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie marked his return to first team action following a broken thumb at Worcester a fortnight ago, while the sight of Dave Ewers and Henry Slade both out and about in training this week is equally encouraging.

Meanwhile, locks Damian Welch and Mitch...

East Devon sex offender jailed for 22 years

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/10/2016 - 4:30pm

A man has been jailed for 22 years after being convicted of a string of historic sexual assaults on two young girls.

Paul McLean (pictured) was found guilty following a six-day trial at Truro Crown Court on Wednesday 3 February, and sentenced on Friday 5 February.

McLean, 50, of Talaton Road, Whimple, Exeter, was charged with 32 sexual offences relating to two young girls that were committed between 1992 and 2007 in Malvern, Worcestershire and Newquay, Cornwall.

McLean was found guilty of eight counts of indecent assault, four of sexual activity with a child, four...

Free Family Tennis Open Day

Event Date: 
20/03/2016 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Golf and Country Club

We want to show off our brand new tennis courts after a major investment in them last autumn. We have a very welcoming tennis section and we’re always looking for more players of all ages to get involved. Join us on Sunday 20th March, from 11.00am-3.00pm to have a go at playing tennis for free or if you’re already an experienced player, to try our fantastic new courts.

Everyone is welcome – the Family Tennis Open Day is available for both non members and club members!

With free mini and junior coaching sessions, Cardio Tennis, a Touch Tennis Tournament and a mix-in doubles...

A Beautiful World

Event Date: 
27/02/2016 - 10:00am to 02/03/2016 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Clyst House, Winslade Park, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DS

Dates 27th Feb – 2nd Mar 2016 Open 10am – 3pm Daily Cost Free Public Admission

This exhibition features the work of 19 photographers who have been moved by our beautiful world enough to document it in all its glory. Some have chosen to focus on the physical landscape, some on the animal world, others have taken nature as their inspiration, whilst some have chosen the beauty of people. What they all have in common is a unique and touching interpretation of the beauty they perceive in the world.

A BEAUTIFUL WORLD is a touring photographic exhibition created and supported by...

Lizards camouflage themselves by choosing rocks that best match the colour of their backs

New research shows wild Aegean wall lizards found on Greek islands choose to sit on rocks that better match their individual colouring. This improves camouflage and so reduces the risk of being attacked by birds when they sit out in the open, raising the intriguing question of how the lizards know what colour they are.

Resting out in the open on rocks can be a risky business for Aegean wall lizards. Out in these habitats they have nowhere to hide and their backs, which show varying shades of green and brown between individuals, are dangerously exposed to birds hunting in the skies...

Charities benefit to the tune of £145,000 thanks to Exeter Foundation

Following a successful year of fundraising, Exeter-based charities and projects are better off to the tune of over £145,000 thanks to donations from the Exeter Chiefs’ official charity, the Exeter Foundation.

Some £97,534.34 was given to projects who had applied for funds from the Exeter Foundation, including £10,000 towards a play area at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital’s Bramble Ward, £25,000 for a new hydrotherapy pool at Vranch House and a £1,500 contribution for a new Volunteering in Health minibus.

The Exeter Foundation also supported the 19240 Shrouds of the...

Exeter’s Super Sunday attracts stellar cast

Exeter Racecourse’s Super Sunday fixture, which coincides with Valentine’s Day, has drawn a strong card of entries for its seven races, including plenty on target for the Cheltenham Festival that begins in five weeks time and the Crabbie’s Grand National which takes place three weeks later.

The ten entries in the listed Bathwick Tyres novices’ hurdle include the Nicky Henderson-trained Buveur D’Air an impressive winner of his last two starts over hurdles and an entry for both the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, for which he is currently 7-1, and the Neptune Investment Management...

Designer bag stolen from Exeter charity shop

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/10/2016 - 12:08pm

Police are keen to identify a woman after a designer handbag was stolen from a charity shop in Exeter city centre.

The Mulberry bag was stolen from the WESC charity shop in Sidwell Street on Tuesday 12th January at around 1pm.

Officers are keen to speak to the woman pictured, who has a distinctive mole on her left cheek, as she may be able to assist with enquiries.

If you can help ring 101 quoting crime reference number CR/002674/16 or pass on information to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.

Cartridges Law sponsor Exeter Half Marathon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 02/10/2016 - 11:56am

Cartridges Law are sponsoring the Exeter Half Marathon 2016 organised by Exeter City FC's Football in the Community, the run is a great three lap traffic free, pancake flat, half marathon run on the footpaths and cycle tracks around the River Exe and Exeter Canal.

It covers a distance of 13.1 miles and is suitable for people chasing PB's along with novice runners. Exeter City FC Football in the Community works in collaborative partnerships to deliver inspiring physical activity,health and wellbeing and educational services for people of all ages across Devon. Last year the we...

Celebrate Chinese New Year in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 02/10/2016 - 11:43am

A spectacular dancing dragon, a stunning firework display and traditional Chinese crafts, food and games will all feature when the University of Exeter invites everyone to join in a celebration of Chinese New Year.

Everyone is welcome to join staff and students from across the world in welcoming in 2016, the Year of the Monkey on the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays.

In China, it is known as the "Spring Festival" and marks the end of the winter season. The University of Exeter will be celebrating the Chinese New Year on Saturday 13 February in Exeter city...

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