Hundreds of protestors are expected to gather in Exeter this afternoon (Saturday) to oppose any extension of the badger cull into Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. Protesters will gather in Belmont Park before marching through the city centre and will welcome a range of speakers from several groups opposing the cull. The March is designed as a family-friendly event by organisers Exeter March against the Badger Cull and is also being supported by national wildlife charities Care for the Wild and the Badger Trust. Andy Gilbert, joint organiser, said: “It looks likely that yet again the fields and...
Exeter City’s fell to a 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Accrington Stanley at St James Park.
A fairly open first half saw Danny Coles and Stanley’s James Gray produced efforts on target, but it was the away side that took the lead in stoppage time – Kayode Odejayi taking the plaudits after forcing the ball cross the line at the end of a goalmouth scramble.
Try as they might the Grecians couldn’t find a route back into the game in the second half; James Beattie’s side leaving with a vital three points in their quest to avoid the...
A person’s job is often a constant source of stress in his/her life. People worry about many work related things such as being replaced, the company closing down or letting employees go, getting passed over for a promotion, pay cuts, etc. There is also the stress caused by taking on additional responsibilities. Even though work-related stress can be brought on by others, people often put more pressure on themselves.
#2 – Financial Stress
A large number of studies have shown that finances are the leading cause of stress in most people. Financial stress...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter insists it's got to the stage of the season where nothing less than wins do for his side in their quest to reach the top six of the Aviva Premiership.
A hefty 45-15 loss at Leicester Tigers last Sunday has left Devon's finest with plenty to do between now and the end of the season, especially if they want to be part of the new-look top tier of European rugby.
After the euphoria of lifting the LV= Cup on their own turf a fortnight ago, the Chiefs were brought crashing back to down to earth with a bang by the Tigers at Welford Road. The ten...
A 39-year-old man has been charged with robbery following a bank robbery in Exeter city centre on Monday 24 March. Justin Bracken Lee, will appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court today, Friday, 28 March 2014.
Police are investigating the bank robbery which took place at around 1.10pm on Monday at the Natwest in Exeter City Centre.
Mr Bracken Lee is alleged to have told the cashier he was armed and demanded cash.
The male cashier was unharmed but shaken by the ordeal.
A large number of police remained in the area for several hours.
For the last three months six students from the University of Exeter drama department have worked closely with Exeter YMCA. Dan, Ellie, Katy, Michael, Nikki and Tom (aka 'The Sleep Easy Clowns') first approach our charity in January to see if they could support our work through their 'clowning' genre of drama. This has been a very special time for us as the The Sleep Easy Clowns have inspired us, challenged us and made us laugh!
The first thing to say about The Sleep Easy Clowns is how much they have embedded themselves in the life of Exeter YMCA and become a...
RMT’s executive committee has appointed Mick Cash as acting general secretary to continue the work of the union following the untimely death of Bob Crow. Acting general secretary Mick Cash said that Bob Crow’s vision for the union would continue along with its industrial and political agenda as decided by RMT’s democratic structures.
Mick Cash said: “It has been a difficult time for the union but we are determined to remain united in the way that Bob would have wanted,” .
Dawlish station has received a green makeover prior to its re-opening thanks to TV gardener Toby Buckland and the Friends of Dawlish Station. Mr Buckland said: “As a Dawlish man born and bred I was horrified by the damage to the station but it wasn’t until I saw it for myself and spoke to the station manager that I realised that I could do something to help. “It’s been great to be part of helping the station to bounce back greener than ever.” Eight volunteers from the Friends group planted cordylines, lavenders, pansies, violets, primroses and other species in 10 new planters installed on...
From Tuesday (1 April), Devon County Council will take over the enforcement of on-street parking from local District Councils.
This will create a single countywide service responsible for all on-street parking, with 45 Civil Parking Enforcement officers transferring to the County Council.
The move follows the County Council's review of its Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) over the past year in order to reduce the operating deficit of this service.
After the first year the revised “in-house” service is expected to deliver annual savings of around £400,000 (measured...
Beauty-conscious Exeter women will be given the chance to prep their skin for summer on Friday May 1. REN Global Ambassador David Leigh Delport is set to visit The Magdalen Chapter for one night only to host a skincare masterclass, sharing his tips and tricks from the trade.
David has worked in the beauty industry for over a decade. As a global ambassador for REN, David works with top beauty editors and celebrities worldwide communicating his skincare knowledge and philosophies that make REN ‘skincare as it should be’.
David said: “One of the best parts of my job is...
