Whilst all the hype north of the border is currently surrounding the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, down south Scotsman Moray Low is quietly settling into life with new club Exeter Chiefs.
One of seven summer signings brought to Devon by head coach Rob Baxter this summer, the experienced Scottish international has spent this past week not only getting to know his new team-mates, but at the same time engaging in his first stint of pre-season training with the Aviva Premiership.
After eight years with the Glasgow Warriors, the 29-year-old prop felt the time was right for a...
An indispensable guide to exceptional customer service in the Exeter area will be landing on the doormats of more than 40,000 city homes over the next few days.
This week sees the launch of the fifth edition of Our Local Expert’s Exeter guide, featuring nearly 200 local businesses with one thing in common – they have all been recommended by members of the public.
And with more than 100 recommendations, no business has received more positive feedback than A-Plan Electrical.
“A-Plan is typical of the businesses which feature in the guide,” explained publisher Nick...
Exeter’s original gourmet burger restaurant has launched a smokin’ range – but only after local rugby stars tested out the new menu first.
Famed for its gourmet burgers made with Devon beef from Greendale Farm, the Queen Street restaurant has today launched the Urban Smoke Shack.
Beef, pork and chicken cooked in the newly imported American ‘smoker’ for up to 10 hours at a time, were all put to the test by amongst others, Exeter Chiefs’ Jack Nowell, Sam Hill and Jack Yeandle.
Owner and chef Garth Pearse says providing new food experiences for customers is crucial, in...
Dartmoor is a great place to get active and on 16 August Dartmoor National Park has organised a day of free activities and taster sessions for you to come and enjoy some adrenaline pumping summer fun.
Highlights include free guided walks departing at 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm lasting approximately an hour.
Free guided cycle rides using the Tyrwhitt’s Tramway route departing at 11.30am and 2pm (bike hire is available on the day from Fox Tor Cafe or you can bring your own).
If you are bringing your own bike why not take advantage of the free cycle surgery running...
Have you ever wondered whether English wines really are all that? Perhaps you want to support the English and organic wine industry, but have no idea where to start?
This summer, River Cottage has teamed up with Enotria wines to offer a series of intimate wine tastings.
You’ll enjoy the ambiance of the 17th century River Cottage farmhouse along with its beautiful kitchen gardens.
Spend the evening sampling six superb wines, some locally produced in Devon and others carefully selected from around the world. The food is locally sourced and organic, alongside wine that...
England Rugby 2015, the Organising Committee for Rugby World Cup 2015 (RWC 2015), is in Exeter for the fourth leg of the volunteer Try Outs to find members of 'The Pack'.
The selection process is an exciting and informative experience where potential members of 'The Pack' will find out more about RWC 2015 and take part in a one-to-one interview. The Try Outs include an exhibition space dedicated to the history of rugby, a motivational video for would-be volunteers and a real-life changing room to try kit on for size, complete with vintage rugby sweaters and an authentic heat spray...
A 27-year-old motorcyclist from Teignmouth has been seriously injured after being involved in a collision on the A379 between Kenton and Starcross today.
Police were called shortly before 7.45 this morning (Thursday 24 July) after a male motorcyclist was trapped under the red Mitsubishi Shogun, registered to Bristol.
He was treated at the scene by paramedics after being freed by the fire service, and then taken by air ambulance to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.
His injuries are said to be life threatening.
The road was closed between Powderham and Kenton...
A number of families in Exeter will get a warmer home this winter and beyond thanks to CosyDevon – an energy saving scheme launched today by Exeter City Council and eight other local authorities which will see up to £9 million invested in improving homes across the county.
Delivered in partnership with E.ON, one of the UK’s leading energy companies, CosyDevon is offering up to 7,000 free or subsidised insulation and heating measures for Devon’s homes, supporting local jobs and saving an estimated 156,000 tonnes of C02.
Cllr Rob Hannaford, Lead Councillor for Housing and...
The first three students have completed an exciting course funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg’s small grant scheme.
Grow 4 Good, based in the grounds of Dartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell, received a grant of £2,789 from Tony Hogg’s small grant scheme for a new project called Ticket 2 Work which allows 12 people between 16 and 25 to achieve the City and Guilds NPTC level 2 certificate of competence in brushcutting.
Mr Hogg was pleased to be able to support Grow 4 Good’s attempts to steer young people away from a life of re-offending by using horticultural work to reduce...
