Chiefs defeated by Sale Sharks

Exeter Chiefs 12 Sale Sharks 55

Those of a nervous disposition best look away now……as the following doesn’t make for happy reading if you follow the fortunes of Exeter Chiefs.

Rob Baxter’s side suffered a humiliating, record Aviva Premiership defeat as visiting Sale Sharks made hay in the Devon sunshine to ensure they will be among those contesting next season’s new-look European Champions Cup.

The Northerners head home with not only lucrative thoughts of tackling Europe’s elite next term, but also an impressive five-point haul as the ran in eight tries on their way...

Microlight crash in Devon results in fatality

A microlight crash which occured in Colyton yesterday has resulted in a fatality.

Devon and Cornwall Police have today confirmed that the aircraft crash, in which two people were on board, resulted in one man being pronounced as dead.

The crash is now under investigation by the AAIB.

People in the South West trust Google more than their family

Those living in the South West trust Google more than their partners, family, friends and even social media, new research has shown.

Sixty per cent of people in Bristol, Devon and Cornwall admit they would rather ask the search engine for the answer to a question than their partner. Londoners and those from the North West trust Google the most.

The research by search engine marketing agency, Search Laboratory, showed that people living in the South West are much more likely to trust the search engine rather than a loved one to give them the correct answer to a problem....

New and upcoming band to perform in Exeter

Guitar driven pop group Farra will be performing at the Tobacco House on Monday 21st April as part of their debut UK tour.

Farra, who have supported the likes of Jesse J, Rita Ora and Ollie Murs are now set to take centre stage as they embark on their UK tour which began last week.

The tour will see the group, which consists of Ollie, Charis, James and Josh, perform music inspired by artists such as The Killers and David Bowie.

2014 is proving to be an exciting year for the group. As well as their exciting tour they will also be releasing their debut single '...

5 Things Every Dad Should Teach His Son

#1 - Responsibility

Show your son that taking responsibility is what makes a man. You have to know when you screwed up, and are ready and willing to admit it without hesitation. Teach him that responsibility is one of the most important factors in life, as it will always await him; especially when it is time for him to be a father. He has to learn to keep his word at all times and to admit failure if necessary, because doing so will help you maneuver easily onto the next task.

#2 – A Firm Handshake

Every man should know how to give a firm handshake, as everyone can...

MPS demand new legal powers to fight Devon countryside 'invaders'

As thousands of people head out to enjoy the beautiful Devon countryside, Parliament’s green watchdog has demanded that the Government must implement new legal powers for tackling invasive plants and animals,

Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Joan Walley MP said: “The growth of international trade and travel means more non-native plants and animals are being introduced into Britain than ever before and as our climate changes more species are likely to find a foothold here. Not all of these species will become ‘invasive’, but the ones that do can harm native wildlife, clog...

Man killed in Devon microlight crash

Police, the fire service and ambulance crews were called to an area near Colyton on Friday, 18th April after reports of a light aircraft crash. A microlight, with two people on board, had crash landed near the village just after 10am. Sadly a man, aged in his fifites from Wiltshire, died at the scene. A nine year-old boy, also from Wiltshire, was taken to the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital with serious injuries. The collision is being investigated by the Air Accident Investigation Branch, not the police. The Coroner has been informed....

People trapped in Princesshay lift

A call was received by Devon and Somerset Fire Control from Princesshay security, reporting that several people were stuck in a lift in the car park area of the shopping centre.

Two appliances from Exeter Danes Castle and Exeter Middlemoor were mobilised at 2.07am today (Saturday).

Crews used small tools to release three people from the confines of the lift, all were uninjured.

Chiefs battle for European place goes down to the wire

Whilst thoughts of a potential end-of-season European Play-Off may have occupied the thoughts of many Exeter Chiefs supporters in the past week, head coach Rob Baxter insists he and his team are focused solely on today's visit of Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership (3pm).

With the new-look format finally sorted for next season and beyond, the Chiefs are well aware that the battle to get amongst Europe's elite is going to go to the wire over these final three rounds.

After successive losses to both Leicester Tigers and Gloucester, Baxter's side positioned themselves back...

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