It may not have been pretty - at times it was downright ugly - but last Sunday's LV= Cup victory over Bath Rugby was all that mattered to Exeter Chiefs skipper Dean Mumm come the final whistle.
At the 12th attempt since their promotion into the top flight in 2010, Rob Baxter's side were finally able to overcome their Westcountry rivals in a competitive first-team fixture.
For Aussie international Mumm, the 22-19 win at The Recreation Ground not only ended the so-called 'Bath hoodoo' - but at the same time ensured the Chiefs advanced to this weekend's LV= Cup Final for the...
Over 50 personal assistants, secretaries and other support staff attended the latest career enhancing event organized by the Exeter PA Network.
Delegates at the event held at the Innovation Centre on Exeter University’s main campus, benefited from a talk by Kate Doodson, Business and Operations Manager, Cosmic Ethical IT, who introduced a range of new apps to support working on the go.
Gavin Jones, Director at worldwide recruitment agency, Hays Recruiting, gave an insight into the impact that the attitudes and aspirations of Gen-Y are having on PA roles and how these high...
Fire crews have been called to the Exeter College site today after reports of a vehicle fire.
The estates manager of Exeter College, Steve Strang said "An external vehicle came onto site in one of our loading bays and was discovered to have smoldering paper on board.
"Two applicances attended the scene to dampen down and we are now in the clearing up process. "There was no obvious cause and there was no immediate danger to our students staff or buildings.”
Thousands of renters in the South West are too scared of being evicted to ask their private landlord to fix a problem in their home, according to research from the charity Shelter released today. A YouGov poll of more than 4,500 private renters across the country found that 1 in 12 renters (8%) in the South West avoided asking their landlord to repair a problem or improve conditions in the last year because they feared eviction. According to the poll, 1 in 33 (3%) of private renters said they had actually been evicted or served with an eviction notice because they complained to their...
Around 800 businesses across East Devon are set to benefit from a scheme that will give them rate relief of up to £1,000 for the next two years. The scheme, adopted by East Devon District Council, is designed to give local retail businesses of a rateable value of less than £50,000 a chance to compete on a more level playing field with internet retailers. Businesses to benefit include shops, post offices, restaurants, cafes, pubs and garden centres. Councillor David Cox, portfolio holder for finance, said: “A £1,000 discount will make a huge difference to small businesses and local traders...
Baking fans and cookery lovers alike will be given the chance to meet Glenn Cosby, contestant on the hit BBC Two show The Great British Bake Off. For one night only Glenn will share his tales from baking in the limelight, followed by a three-course dinner of delicious dishes.
Local to Exeter, Glenn joined the baker’s dozen of competitors to star in the fourth series of the TV phenomenon, fighting off tough competition until week seven. He was the last man standing.
Glenn said: “For me, baking is about indulgence. I love the hands on approach to food and enjoy nothing more...
Members of HMS Defender’s ship’s company will exercise their Freedom of the City of Exeter for the first time this weekend.
The state-of-the-art Type 45 destroyer is affiliated with the Devon city and has been enormously honoured to have Freedom conferred on her.
The 200 men and women who serve on board Defender will take part in a ceremony in the High Street, when the The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Rachel Lyons, will formally confer the Freedom of the City on the ship’s company.
The crew will then take to the streets of the historic city...
The friendly team at Casa Maroc on Bartholomew Street East in Exeter welcomed customers into the exotic surroundings of the Casablanca Lounge below the restaurant to sample the delights of their new spring menu.
Guests enjoyed a handsome spread of new dishes to savour, from Arancini di Riso to new pasta dishes and old favourites such as Lamb Stifado and a variety of tasty tajines.
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education, SignUp BSL and Deafinite Interpreters are calling for everyone to support an online campaign for Sign Language Week from 17 – 21 March. The exciting BSL (British Sign Language) Celebration Week campaign, running across social media, encourages people to learn how to introduce themselves and communicate their name in sign language and then film it and share it online. The organisations have produced a video guide for everyone to be able to take part in celebrating British Sign Language and want people to use the hashtag #loveBSL to get as many people...
Update 22:00 11/3/14 - After missing for over 30 hours missing teenager for safe and well
A 14-year-old girl who went missing from her Exmouth home on Monday morning has been found safe and well. Police have been carrying extensive searches for Harriet Melbourne who left for school on Monday but did not arrive. Harriet was located safe and well in Penzance this evening. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter.