A student from the University of Exeter is on track to become the next star of Formula One engineering, after being short-listed for a prestigious worldwide competition.
Mechanical Engineering student William Priest (pictured) has secured a place in the world finals of the elite Infiniti Performance Engineering Academy.
William, 23, beat fierce competition from 1,500 top Engineering students, from more than 100 universities worldwide, to secure his place as the only British student in the final 12.
He will now compete to win the work placement of a lifetime - a 12-...
Frankland & Sons Friday, 7.30pm, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter A true story created by three generations of the same family about parents, children and falling in love. When theatre-maker Tom Frankland’s aunt died in 2006, he and his father inherited suitcases containing letters written by his grandparents across twenty-five years. They reveal the astonishing life and love of a couple living through two world wars and a recession. As an excuse to spend time together, Tom suggested they create a performance inspired by the letters. In creating their debut performance together,...
Exeter's Timepiece nightclub is open as usual despite a huge blaze at the nearby Hole In The Wall pub.
George Sloan, who owns both venues, told The Exeter Daily it would be business as usual at the popular nightspot.
Fire crews were called out to the Hole In The Wall at 4.21am on Friday June 20 but the blaze was so severe that 12 appliances were needed to tackle the flames.
George (pictured above) told us the situation was under control but he hadn't seen the full extent of the damage yet.
"It's devastating. We had put a lot of work into that building and...
Wow! What a Wonderful day! The sun shone & a gentle breeze brought summery crowds to relax on the Cathedral Green.
The doors of the Chapter House were thrown open and soaring strains of music from within invited inspection by curious sun worshippers.
First was a pint-size girl with her half-pint cello bravely working her way through Tchaikovsky’s “Chanson Triste”.
At the piano was the professional accompanist David Green from Rugby, and beside her, with his precious full-size cello, sat her Masterclass tutor, the renowned Indian performer, Anup Kumar Biswas from...
Local rescue charities and branches of emergency services, National Trust and Dartmoor National Park Authority are holding their third safety on Dartmoor day at Lydford Gorge near Tavistock on Sunday 22 June between 10am and 5pm.
On the day, there will be the opportunity to look round fire engines, police cars and ambulances plus meet the local fire fighters, police officers, air ambulance crew and rescue dogs. Other organisations and charities attending will be the marching band of the Okehampton Air Cadets, RAF Harrowbeer, Okehampton Amy Camp, Care of Police Survivors, Dartmoor...
Princesshay, Exeter is giving away days out to national and local leisure attractions as part of its Summerdine restaurant promotion running from 7th July to 21st August 2014.
The restaurants taking part are:
Nandos
Giraffe
Carluccios
Byron
Café Rouge
Strada
Coal Grill & Bar
Wagamama
Yo! sushi
Days out up for grabs nationally include Legoland, Thorpe Park, Flamingo Land, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Sea Life, Drayton Manor, Chessington World of Adventures, Oakwood...
Firefighters were called to a shed fire at an Exeter property last night.
They were called to the scene, at Grecian Way in Broadfields, at 8.50pm.
On arrival the crew confirmed that the fire involved a wheelie bin which had spread to a garden fence and tree and then to a shed. The fence and tree were destroyed by fire and the shed was partially damaged.
The fire crew used one jet, one hose reel and small tools to extinguish the fire.
A project where military veterans offer training to people who are out of work or socially isolated is seeing great success in Exeter with just under 50% of participants going into work or a work related activity
Active Plus is a community interest company, where military veterans who have physical injuries or have suffered from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), deliver courses that build confidence, motivation and life-skills. This also provides opportunities for military veterans to develop their own skills, confidence and wellbeing.
British rock legend Ian McLagan will release United States, his first new studio album in five years, via Yep Roc Records on 7 July and will be touring throughout the UK during July.
His UK tour will see him perform at Exeter Phoenix on Tuesday 8 July.
The album, his first since being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a founding member of the Faces, alternates between lusty grooves and reflective musings, showcasing McLagan's beguiling charm and timeless gift for crafting memorable hooks. Yearning standout “Love Letter” leads into the smooth and moody take-...
More than £2,000 has been raised for the Royal Marines Charitable Trust thanks to the Exeter Enterprise Rotary Club Golf Day at the Exeter Golf and Country Club.
Organisers thanked members of the public and the Marines for supporting this annual event now in its sixth year.
Gordon Peacock, from the Rotary Club Golf Day organising committee, said: "I would like to thank the Deputy Lord Mayor, our Rotary District Governor Barry Rendal-Jones, people of Exeter for supporting this Golf Day and at the same time raising more than £2,000 to support the injured and wounded...
