Debutant Ceri Sweeney may have provided the spearhead to the attacking edge of the Exeter Chiefs on Saturday, but the Welshman was quick to pay tribute to the defensive efforts of his team-mates as they kicked-off their LV= Cup campaign on a high note.
The 33-year-old fly-half slotted 14 points, including the conversion to Sireli Naqelevuki's second half try, as the Chiefs saw off cup holders Harlequins 19-5 at a packed Sandy Park.
Having trailed to an early Paul Sackey try, the Chiefs powerfully hit back to not only record a notable scalp against Conor O'Shea's side, but...
Ceri Sweeney crowned his first-ever start in an Exeter Chiefs jersey by helping kick his new club to an opening round victory over holders Harlequins in this season’s LV= Cup. Signed in the summer from Cardiff Blues, the 33-year-old fly-half has had to play the waiting game to get his chance with the in-form Devon outfit – such has been the form of fellow playmakers Gareth Steenson and Henry Slade. However, given his chance to shine in the Anglo-Welsh tournament, Sweeney provided the guiding hand as his 14-point haul helped give the Chiefs the dream start. The former Welsh international...
Miley Cyrus has sparked controversy after appearing to light up a joint at the MTV European Music Awards in Amsterdam. The 20-year old took the rolled up joint from her handbag whilst accepting the best video award for ‘wrecking ball’. The singer also opened the awards show with a performance of ‘We Can’t Stop’ accompanied by a latex clad dwarf. "I couldn't fit this award in my purse but I did find this," she said before lighting the joint. Although Marijuana is legal in Amsterdam and is unlikely to result in a criminal conviction the move is sure to further controversy surrounding the...
For the first time, the Knight Frank partnership created an annual Knight Frank Day of Giving, which saw all Knight Frank departments and offices around the UK raising money for five chosen charities in October 2013.
The whole Exeter office decided to do what they believe is the first ever “West Country Three Peaks Challenge” where they would walk/climb the 3 highest peaks in their patch within 7 hours. Small in comparison to the 3 highest peaks in the UK, perhaps, but nevertheless a good local challenge. The peaks chosen were:
Exeter City’s FA Cup campaign was ended for another season at the hands of Peterborough United, who were 2-0 victors at London Road.
City were good with and without the ball, but two goals in the space of seven minutes by Britt Assombalonga and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing sealed a Posh win.
The Grecians were creative and dynamic with the ball but couldn’t quite dissect through the home defence, and Peterborough had the killer instinct to pick off City when the chances came.
When Saad Hammad became chief Executive of Flybe group Plc in July of this year not many people outside of the business world may have heard of him.
But with today’s news that his renewal plan will see the Exeter based airline lose a further 500 jobs from an already reduced staff of 2,700 people are beginning to take notice of
A former director of Easyjet and Air Berlin, Mr Hammad replaced Jim French as CEO this year. A move that instantly saw Flybe’s share price rise by 2% in the London stock exchange.
Mr French who also stepped down as the group’s non-executive...
Join Cath Kidston after hours in the Exeter store this Christmas to make your own decorations, all ticket proceeds will go to Cath Kidston’s charity partner, Crisis. As well as a tutorial from one of their experts customers will also receive two decoration packs (one to make on the night, and one to make at home), a pair of Lattice Rose haberdashery scissors and a matching pin cushion worth £26. Customers can also enjoy refreshments while you craft. Tickets are £20 and are available here
Flybe has announced plans to cut 500 jobs, despite reporting a return to profit.
The Exeter-based company is planning to make £40m of savings this year and £45m in 2014-15.
Flybe chief executive Saad Hammad said: "The business needed action now and so today we are explaining our next phase which encompasses a review of everything we do and how we do it.
"Unfortunately there is a proposal for further redundancies. We will consult with the trade unions and employees to ensure that this is done fairly and delivers the right outcome for the business."
The winners of a region-wide mathematics competition, run by Exeter Mathematics School, were awarded their prizes by the Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, in a ceremony held on Thursday 7 November at the Department for Education.
The overall winners, from The Royal High School, Bath, demonstrated their mathematical and communications skills by providinga solution to ‘Bezout’s Buckets’ in an entertaining fashion.
The winning video: http://youtu.be/8vO_EcCW4jo
The competition, which was open to all secondary schools in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset...
Keep your brollies handy... you're going to need them! Forecasters are predicting more wet weather this week. The Met Office forecast is as follows: Monday: Generally wet and windy through the morning. Turning increasingly drier through the afternoon, with winds easing. Though remaining cloudy and murky with some patchy light rain. Milder than Sunday. Maximum Temperature 15 °C. Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday: Generally dry and fine on Tuesday with sunny spells. Bright and breezy for much of Wednesday but rain and stronger winds spreading south later. Windy, showery and colder by...
