Rob Baxter and his team admitted they had been left “quietly satisfied” after they secured a first-ever Aviva Premiership win at champions Northampton Saints.
Converted first half tries from Luke Cowan-Dickie and Thomas Waldrom (2) paved the way for a fifth top flight win of the campaign - and moved Baxter’s side into second spot, just two points behind their hosts who despite a strong second half display eventually went down 24-18.
Tom Stephenson and Jamie Elliott claimed Northampton’s tries on the night, whilst fly-half Stephen Myler weighed in with the remainder of their...
The South-West Homebuilding & Renovating and Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, is increasing its appeal to customers by bringing together for the first time in Somerset at the Bath & West Showground (22-23 November 2014) home improvement features alongside professional guidance, innovative products and insightful tips on building a house from scratch.
New to the show this year is The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) who will be informing visitors about the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The domestic RHI, which launched...
If Rob Baxter wanted a barometer of how his side are progressing, then winning at the reigning Aviva Premiership champions isn’t a bad starting point.
Thomas Waldrom’s first half try double, together with an earlier touchdown from Luke Cowan-Dickie, helped pave the way for a first-ever win for the Exeter Chiefs at Northampton’s Franklin’s Gardens. Fly-half
Gareth Steenson completed the job for the visitors as he converted all three tries, as well as adding a second half penalty.
The win lift the Chiefs to second in the table, a point behind the Saints who themselves...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter believes his side’s return to Aviva Premiership action this week will reveal plenty about how they could ultimately fare this season.
After four weeks of European and LV= Cup action, it’s back to the bread and butter of the top flight for the Chiefs, who tonight face defending champions Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens (7.45pm).
With the Saints currently occupying top spot and the Chiefs two rungs down the ladder, some five points adrift, this latest match-up promises to be the ultimate test for Baxter’s men on their league return...
Police and emergency services attended the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the A361 at Tiverton this morning.
The collision involved a Transit van, a Fiat 500 car and a Nissan Navara pick up.
It happened on the southbound carriageway just past Bolham roundabout at 9.30am.
The drivers of the van and the Navara vehicle, two men both in their 50s, were seriously injured and have been airlifted to Derriford Hospital by air ambulance.
A third male casualty was taken by land ambulance to the North Devon District Hospital but was not seriously injured...
The outlook seems bright for East Devon with news that that a building to house a major part of the Met Office’s proposed new high performance computer was given the go-ahead from district council planners yesterday (Thursday 13 November).
The modern building will provide much of the space for the so-called supercomputer on a site at Exeter Science Park, whilst the rest of the equipment will be housed on the Met Office’s existing site at Sowton, Exeter.
News that planning permission has been granted by East Devon District Council – conditional on the new development meeting...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, Devon and Cornwall Police and Broadclyst Traffic Group are all supporting Brake Charity’s Road Safety Week (17-23 November) by holding a speed watch event in Broadclyst next week.
Broadclyst Parish Council, which includes the Broadclyst Traffic group is continuing its campaign next week to reduce speeds in Broadclyst and provide a safer environment for its school children, residents and visitors.
Simon Roberts from Broadclyst Traffic Group explained: “Unfortunately, with the housing expansion around the Exeter countryside and...
Forty-three Devon schools have recently completed an energy education scheme, organised by Devon County Council in partnership with Resource Futures, resulting in some impressive savings.
Since September 2012, 1,757 pupils and 133 staff from schools across the county have undertaken whole school campaigns.
For the schools that completed the project in the spring and summer terms, 2014, eight schools have seen reductions of at least 15% on their energy use during the campaign. A further six schools lowered electricity consumption by 5 -15% during the campaign.
An Exeter charity faced with rebuilding its headquarters is calling on artistic and creative individuals and groups to help by completing a short survey.
Over the last 30 years the Scrapstore has provided a wealth of arts and crafts materials to families, community organisations, schools, playgroups and artists across Devon.
Now in its fourth year as a charity the Scrapstore is looking to the future. Its current home, a hut in the corner of Belmont Park is over 75 years old and will need replacing or a major makeover.
Alan Caig, Chair of the Scrapstore Trust says: “...
