In the end the play-off dream fell just short, but already Exeter Chiefs winger Matt Jess is setting his sights highs for next season in the Aviva Premiership.
After 22 rounds of top flight battle, the Chiefs were narrowly edged out on points’ difference by rivals Leicester Tigers and Saracens for one of the two remaining play-off berths.
For Chiefs players, officials and supporters the emotions following their final-day 44-16 success over Sale Sharks were somewhat bittersweet. Rob Baxter’s side could have done no more on the day, producing a seven-try display that ensured...
Do you know a person or group deserving of recognition for voluntary work they do to keep their community safe? Devon and Cornwall Police Partnership is inviting the public to make nominations for the second annual Community Volunteer Awards. The awards are recognition of the valuable contribution made by volunteers in support of policing services every day. Last year, awards were given to community police cadets, Special Constables, police volunteers and community citizens. Nominations are sought in these categories once again and, additionally in 2015 the following new categories have...
In the end it wasn’t quite to be for Exeter Chiefs, but boy did Rob Baxter’s troops give it one hell of a go in their final Aviva Premiership battle of the season.
With results in Leicester and Oxford ultimately transpiring against them, Devon’s finest just missed out in the final shake-up as the Tigers and Saracens joined Northampton Saints and Bath in next week’s play-off semi-finals.
In truth, the Chiefs could have done no more, seven tries on the day courtesy of Ian Whitten, Jack Nowell, Ben White, Matt Jess (2), Henry Slade and Byron McGuigan were the highlights as...
The inaugural mass participation, Workplace Challenge Midday Mile takes place at noon on Wednesday 20th May.
Devon employees will be joining with others across the country, taking a break from their desks, factories and shop floors to walk, jog, run, or cycle this fun, social, mile.
Workplace Challenge in the county is coordinated by Active Devon and the midday mile is one of a number of initiatives to get Devon’s workplaces more active. With the average adult sitting for 50-60% of their day, there are now very strong medical reasons for businesses to take inactivity in the...
The iconic gateway building to the new Exeter Science Park has won a prestigious regional architectural award.
Eagle House, home to Eagle One, Blue Cedar Homes and the Blur Group, has been named Best Project Under 2000sqm in South West England, Thames Valley and South Wales in the British Council for Offices (BCO) regional property sector awards.
It was designed by a team from LHC’s Exeter Design Studio, led by John Baulch and Ian Noakes.
Eagle House, the three-storey building which stands at the entrance to Exeter’s new Science Park, is the headquarters of Eagle...
The largest rail union, RMT, has confirmed that members will be taking strike action and action short of a strike from Monday 25th May in the current dispute over pay and jobs at Network Rail.
The impact of the action will build up over the Monday the 25th and will be in full effect by the start of the Tuesday, the 26th May.
RMT's executive has decided that noting the failure of Network Rail to offer any further negotiations and the overwhelming support of our members for industrial action in support of our campaign for job security and improved pay, the General Secretary...
LED are excited to be opening the doors to its simply spectacular new gym at Exmouth Leisure Centre on today (Monday 18 May 2015). Perfectly timed to help you feel great this summer!
In addition, two of the five fabulous new studios will also be unveiled – with stunning estuary views and a state of the art air conditioning system - users will be able to give it their all in class favourites Studio Cycling, BodyPump and HITT.
Having been relocated to the ground floor, the gym has more than doubled from its original size and forms one of the key features of the £2 million...
Devon farmers will be out in force next Thursday, May 21, for the opening of the county’s premier agricultural showpiece, the Devon County Show, which this year’s celebrates its 120th show.
And there’ll be more than ever to grab their attention, with the centre of the showground now given over to farm machinery and other agricultural trade stands, a major presence from Mole Valley Farmers and all manner of farming organisations and professional advisers offering guidance on applying for the vital, but hugely complex, basic payment scheme.
Exeter’s 12th annual Really Big Quiz once again broke its fundraising record, raising an impressive £8,141 for the Lord Mayor of Exeter’s charity, Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF).
Organised by chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards, the quiz took place at the Corn Exchange in Exeter on Wednesday 13 May. The hall was packed with 73 teams representing local firms, all eager to win the title of Exeter’s brainiest business.
Guests enjoyed an enthralling evening of challenging quiz questions presented by John Coombs and Adrian Hemmings of Simpkins Edwards. This was followed by...
Specsavers in Exeter has introduced a cutting edge new way of selecting and fitting customers’ glasses, using imaging software on tablet devices.
The opticians, located in 4, 247 High Street now offers Digital Precision Eyecare, which ensures everyone receives the very best professional care and advice in frame selection and dispensing for their prescription, vision and lifestyle needs.
Stephen Auty, director of Specsavers in Exeter says: ‘This is very clever kit and has a real wow factor for customers. It’s a quick and easy process which ensures a perfect fit every time...
