Exeter University Theatre Company present August: Osage County by Tracy Letts Wed 5 – Sat 8 February 7.00pm
Beverley Weston is missing.
His drug-addled wife Violet attempts to come to terms with his disappearance, whilst his scattered children are forced to return to their childhood home. In the claustrophobic setting of a small Southern American town in Oklahoma, hard truths are revealed which push them all to breaking point.
August: Osage County is a dark comedy which expertly examines the intricate interactions of a dysfunctional American family. In the midst of...
The partnership between Princesshay and Exeter-based charity WESC Foundation has raised in excess of £30,000 in just 12 months.
WESC Foundation, located on Topsham Road, provides specialist care, education and therapy to children and young people with visual impairment and complex needs. More than 100 children and young people attend WESC daily, weekly or all year round from all over the UK. The partnership with Princesshay began in January 2013. Since then, WESC Foundation has been actively fundraising and raising the awareness as well as building strong relationships with the...
More bad weather is on its way over the weekend with forecasters expecting heavy rainfall throughout today (Saturday).
The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for rain for Devon this morning which could see travel disruption and further flooding take place throughout the region.
The chief forecaster for the Met Office: “A complex set of frontal systems will move up into the southwest of Britain during Saturday morning and afternoon.
“The associated rainbands are likely to slow or stall for a few hours, before resuming their eastward progress later in...
Attitudes toward over-indulgence, obesity and body shape were being hotly debated and used for political purposes as early as the 19th century, a new book claims. Pathological Bodies, by Dr Corinna Wagner from the University of Exeter, shows that body consciousness is not just a modern-day phenomenon. Instead, medical warning about excessive eating and drinking, and public attitudes about self-control and discipline emerged more than 250 years ago, when the perceived decadence of the Georgian period gave way to the more moderate and austere approach adopted by the Victorians. Dr Wagner’s...
The Queen’s granddaguther Zara Tindall has given birth to a baby girl at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
Her husband, former England rugby star Mike Tindall was present at the birth.
The baby, who is 16th in line to the throne, weighed 7lbs 12oz.
In a statement, the Queen's press secretary said: "The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, Captain Mark Phillips and Mike's parents, Mr Phillip and Mrs Linda Tindall, have been informed and are delighted with the news."
Her husband expressed his joy on Twitter: "Thanks so much for all your kind...
Local singer songwriter Charlotte Ward, who supported X Factor finalist Luke Friend and The Voice quarter finalist Adam Issac last Friday night at the Exeter Phoenix, gets her own shot at making talent show history tomorrow.
Charlotte is travelling to Birmingham National Exhibition Centre to compete in the national finals of the prestigious talent show Open Mic UK.
Described at “one of the toughest competitions in the country” it has been previously been the launch pad for artists such as Birdy, Lucy Spraggan and Hattie Keane.
ELF is delighted to announce that Pavey Group has agreed to help fund and sponsor the ELF Community Transport Service, an integral part of the ELF Community Support Programme, launched in May 2013.
Over the next two years Pavey Group will make a significant contribution towards the operating costs of the transport service.
Often treatment for blood related conditions can be complex and visits to the Haematology Centre at the RD&E Hospital can be on a regular or infrequent basis, making NHS transport difficult to access. Covering all of Devon, the ELF drivers will...
After the heartbreak of a last-gasp defeat to local rivals Bristol Rovers last weekend, it’s back on the horse for City this week and a home fixture against Morecambe.
The Shrimps arrive in Devon on a bit of a dry run themselves.
A 1-1 draw at home against Wycombe Wanderers last weekend took them to four games without a victory on the bounce for the first time this season, and similarly to City there is an air of importance in trying to get back into the play-off places that they occupied in the early months.
Part of that good patch that the Shrimps had early in the...
Prop Carl Rimmer believes Exeter Chiefs will face a much different animal when they tackle Cardiff Blues in their final Heineken Cup game of the season at the Arms Park tomorrow (3.40pm).
Having produced arguably their best half of rugby this season against the Welsh region back in October when they won 44-29, the Chiefs head to the Welsh capital this weekend not only looking to finish their European campaign on a high, but also aiming to rediscover their winning formula.
Eight defeats in nine games is hardly the statistic Rob Baxter would want attached to his side, but...
