Injury blow for Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Dave Lewis will sit out the club’s remaining two pre-season friendlies after injuring an elbow in last week’s win over Cardiff Blues.

The 25-year-old sustained the blow during the second half of Exeter’s 24-17 victory at the BT Sports Cardiff Arms Park – and has since undergone a scan to determine the full extent of the damage caused.

Already head coach Rob Baxter has confirmed Lewis will sit out tomorrow’s trip to Ulster and the forthcoming friendly against Championship side Worcester Warriors on August 29 – and is hopeful the former Gloucester No....

Baby and Toddler Clothing and Accessories sale

Event Date: 
30/08/2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Holy Trinity Church, Arena Park, Exeter, EX48RD

Saturday 30th August

Setup from 8am Clean up by 1pm Table £5 Call 07704702743 to book a table

Doors open at 10am Entry 20p

Holy Trinity Church Arena Park Beacon Heath EX4 8RD

Refreshments available

Almost roadwork-free Bank Holiday!

The Highways Agency will be helping holidaymakers have happy holidays by keeping traffic moving over the August bank holiday weekend, ensuring that 98 per cent of England’s motorways and other major roads are free of roadworks. Around 164 miles of roadworks will be completed before the August bank holiday weekend and 110 miles will be suspended between Friday 22 August and Tuesday 26 August, providing extra lane capacity for holiday traffic.

Highways Agency, Director of Traffic Management, Simon Sheldon-Wilson, said: "This bank holiday weekend, over 98 per cent of motorways and...

Gold accolade for Ottery’s Rusty Pig

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 08/20/2014 - 5:55pm

Family-run restaurant Rusty Pig has been awarded a prestigious gold in the Taste of the West Hospitality and Retail Awards 2014.

The respected awards aim to find the best places to eat, drink, shop and sleep in the South West.

Owner and head chef, Robin Rea said: “We are delighted to have achieved gold as this is based on a variety of criteria including local sourcing, quality, atmosphere and value for money.

“Taste is an important part of the Rusty Pig ethos - we only use pigs that have had a natural diet, the freedom to roam and a good lifespan, as this gives the...

Stagecoach staff swap 4 wheels for 2

Stagecoach South West pledged its support for a team of super fit staff who are cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) to raise money for charity, yesterday (19 August).

The trio - comprised of Jeff Hiscoke, Clive Gillman and Andrew Bradford - left Land’s End on 17 August and are aiming to complete the 1048 miles in just 17 days, arriving in John O’Groats on 2 September. They are using state-of-the-art tracking equipment that will enable supporters, friends and family to monitor their progress, during which they will be covering up to 90 miles in a single day.

The...

Boy, 11, seriously injured in collision

Police are appealing for witnesses after a boy was seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Tiverton.

A car and lorry were involved in the collision that happened at around 5.50pm on the A361 eastbound near Gornhay Cross.

An 11-year-old boy, from the Tiverton area, was trapped in the car before being released by the fire service.

He was taken to the Bristol Royal Infirmary by air ambulance with serious leg injuries.

The 46-year-old female driver of the purple Citroen Picasso, also from the Tiverton area, suffered minor injuries.

She was taken...

WWI expert to appear at Literary Festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/20/2014 - 3:40pm

Military historian and author of the series of historical adventures of Matthew Hervey, Allan Mallinson, is the latest author to join the line-up for this year’s Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival to mark the centenary of World War One.

Allan, who is also a defence commentator for The Times and writes a monthly chronicle of the First World War, will be talking about his latest book 1914: Fight the Good Fight. Praised for its accuracy and insight, 1914 tells the story of Britain, the Army and the Coming of the Great War.

Allan joins a range of authors who will also be...

Seaton car park to stay open for summer

In an effort to minimise disruption during the summer season, project managers for Seaton Jurassic, the new visitor centre, have re-jigged the programme slightly to allow the road reconfiguration to take place alongside the site set-up.

This means the car park on The Underfleet can stay open throughout the main summer period This has been achieved without any change to the completion date which is still expected to be summer 2015 with a 'soft opening' in the autumn.

Cllr Ian Thomas, East Devon District Council's cabinet member for economy, said: "We've tried to be as...

Airport access road improvements

Work to upgrade the access road to Exeter International Airport is due to start on Tuesday 26 August.

The £1.4 million scheme will increase the width of the B3184, improving the link from the A30 to Exeter Airport and the nearby Exeter Airport Business Park.

The current narrow width of the road causes traffic congestion, particularly for larger vehicles and HGVs. Widening the existing layout will improve traffic visibility and increase safety for road users. It will also support growth of the airport and would enable the road to cope with any increase in vehicles.

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Hold the front page! Hack for cats needed!

Are you a budding journalist? Do you have a way with words? A dab hand with the desk top publishisher?

The Friends of Exeter Axhayes are looking for a someone to join them in the role of newsletter editor. The Friends of Axhayes are a group of volunteers who help raise funds and support Exeter Axhayes Cats Protection Adoption Centre.

The newsletter is published quarterly and someone is needed who can spare a few hours a month to write, edit and design the newsletter. The role would suit someone who has a creative flair and a basic knowledge of computers, to help promote the...

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