Exeter Chiefs prop Brett Sturgess is hopeful he will get to feature during the club's pre-season build-up as he draws ever nearer to a competitive return.
The 32-year-old forward has been sidelined since December when he sustained a serious knee ligament injury in the dying moments of his side's loss to Harlequins in Big Game 6 at Twickenham.
Since that untimely blow Sturgess has been grafting away on his rehabilitation programme, ensuring he not only recovers from the injury, but gets himself in perfect nick for what promises to be another big season for the Westcountry...
Meet the Exeter fashion follower who has been included in an inspirational new book, celebrating the style secrets of real women. Catherine Summers and 24 others have been featured in Gray & Osbourn’s Style Book, to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary. The 41-year-old beat hundreds of other women from across the UK to be included in the book. Her top piece of advice was ‘Always check your outfit in a full length mirror’. As part of pulling the book together, Catherine took part in a day long fashion shoot in a London hotel last month. Fiona Holmes, managing director of Gray &...
Friendly affairs, held on the second Wednesday of every month, our Head Chef Ben Bulger and his team show you how it is done. Taking inspiration from global foodie destinations, this summer we invite your tastebuds on a tour of some of Spain’s greatest hidden gems.
Watch a live demonstration from the theatre style kitchen as our chefs expertly prepare your delicious lunch. Then, enjoy a leisurely aperitif in the lounge as you mingle with fellow party guests.
Wednesday 9 July | Pintxos, Salads & Starters | Aperitif: Cava with Strawberry Purée...
Allotment holders in Exeter are being invited to suggest ways in which the City Council can secure the long-term future of allotments in the city in the face of continuing government cuts.
Letters have already been sent to allotment associations in the city asking for people's views on a number of cost-saving options.
Cllr Keith Owen, Lead Councillor for Environment, Health and Wellbeing, said: "We appreciate the importance of allotments, especially in cities, and the benefits that they bring, but we are facing difficult financial times with year-on-year cuts in central...
South West Highways has received excellent feedback after completing restoration works on Goat Walk in Topsham, a vital linking pedestrian route that is also of great historic value.
During the heavy storms at the end of January 2014, the historic walk was badly damaged with large sections of the wall collapsing, the concrete slabs making up the surface being displaced and broken and fill material being washed out with every subsequent high tide.
The existing concrete slabs had been cast on top of the stone walls which had left an unsightly edge. To carry out the repair...
The Met Office has joined forces with a number of partner to offer hints and tips on making the most of the British summer - whatever the weather.
Their service allows everyone to discover useful tips and information to make the most of the summer months, whatever the weather... click here: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/get-ready-for-summer
Developed with a range of partners such as the RNLI, Cancer Research, VisitEngland and VisitScotland, the pages allow people to use our weather forecasts and warnings to help them plan their day and make the most of all the UK has to offer...
Police are investigating after two elderly women living in neighbouring Devon streets had cash savings stolen from their homes. An 88-year-old woman was alone at her home on Sunday around 4.30pm when she discovered a man wandering in the hallway. When challenged he asked her whether she wanted any of her windows cleaned and he left when she said no. She later found several hundred pounds missing from her purse in the bedroom. Detective Constable Richard Griggs, from Totnes police station, said: “This was a particularly horrible crime where the offender has preyed on an elderly person. She...
When allergy labelling is incorrect, or if there is another food allergy risk, the food product has to be withdrawn or recalled to protect consumers.
The following have been withdrawn in the past 7 days:
Wednesday 18 June 2014 Blackfriars Bakery is withdrawing two varieties of flapjack because they may contain milk, which is not mentioned on the labels. This makes the products a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic or has an intolerance to milk or its constituents. Tesco Complete Chicken Caesar Salad withdrawn
An Exeter respite centre is to remain closed because Devon County Council cannot afford the refurbishments it needs.
Haldon View Respite Centre, which is one of two County Council-run respite centres in Exeter for people with learning disabilities, is a large period building, that needs among its extensive repairs a complete heating system overhaul including asbestos removal.
However, Pine Park Respite Centre in Honiton will reopen this September after serious flooding last December left the building totally unusable, Devon County Council has confirmed.
Skin Angels, a group of campaigning beauty therapists from Exeter, will be educating shoppers about year round sun protection in Princesshay, this Saturday 21st June from 12.30 to 4pm.
Skin Angels, set up in 2013 by Mariam Badavi from Exeter's Purity Boutique Spa, are on a mission to raise awareness of the importance of protecting skin from the sun all year round and aim to arm young people with knowledge about looking after their skin to prevent and treat skin conditions such as acne.
Mariam comments: “I am really passionate about educating people, both young and old,...
