Sunday's like a 'Cup Final' says Chiefs' head coach

Exeter Chiefs' head coach Rob Baxter believes Sunday's Aviva Premiership clash at London Wasps will be like a "Cup Final" for his team, as they look to secure a top six placing for a second successive season. Twelve months ago, the Devon outfit ensured Heineken Cup rugby for the first time in the club's history - and hopes are high within the Chiefs' camp that they can once again be rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous of Europe next season. Last Saturday's 27-6 home win over London Irish certainly bolstered their cause as they leapt over both Wasps and Bath into the final qualifying...

Celebrities donate to EBay auction in aid of FORCE Cancer Charity

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Posted: Tue, 04/16/2013 - 1:42pm

FORCE supporter Gary Moore has organised an online auction on EBay to raise money for the charity.

Gary will be auctioning many fantastic items - donated by celebrities and sports clubs. The auction goes live on 15 April and will run for seven days, ending on 22 April.

The donations consist of items from Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, Dame Judi Dench, Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Wayne Rooney, Mo Farah, David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Liverpool FC, Celtic FC, Somerset Cricket Club - plus many more, including Devon’s very own Exeter City Football Club and Exeter Chiefs Rugby...

Work starts on multi-million pound city library redevelopment

Construction work has started on the multi-million pound project to transform Exeter Central Library into a first class facility for information, learning and culture.

The flagship 1960s building has been officially handed over to leading construction company Mansell who have been appointed by Devon County Council to undertake the redevelopment.

The ambitious scheme will see a range of improvements made to the library including better accessibility, increased space for children and a new café.

Hoardings are being put up around site and the first task to safely...

Pre-loved toys and children's books sale

Event Date: 
20/04/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
The Scrapstore, Gordon Road, Newtown, Exeter

The Merry Go Round and Carousel toy libraries are holding a fundraising pre-loved toys and children's books sale at the Scrapstore in Gordon Road (the hut at the side of Belmont Park), on Saturday 20 April from 10am-1pm.

There will be some really lovely toys to buy and many opportunities to find bargains.

Charity Book Sale

Event Date: 
17/04/2013 - 2:00pm to 7:30pm
Venue: 
Headway Devon, 1 Wrentham Place, Prospect Park, Exeter, EX4 6NA

Headway Devon are holding a second-hand book sale at our offices in Exeter to raise money for local people with brain injuries.

The sale will take place on Wednesday 17th April from 2pm-7.30pm and offers a great range of modern and classic fiction, non-fiction and autobiography, cookery and children's books.

Teas, coffees and homemade biscuits will also be available to buy.

Entry is free and all are welcome - we hope to see you there!

Our offices can be found at 1 Wrentham Place, just off Prospect Park in Exeter. The postcode is EX4 6NA.

For more...

PCSO shot by BB gun in Torquay

A 24-year-old man from Braddons Hill Road East, Torquay, is due to appear before Magistrates in Torquay this morning following an incident involving an imitation firearm. Mark Cook was arrested at lunchtime on Monday 15 April 2013 after a Police Community Support Officer was hit by a ball bearing fired from a gun. Officers attended an address in the road and made the arrest a short time later. The suspect was then interviewed before being charged with being in possession of a BB gun and kept in custody pending his court appearance this morning (Tuesday 16 April 2013).

Family friendly gallery invites public support for award bid

East Devon District Council is encouraging local people and visitors to nominate its popular public gallery in Honiton for an award recognising its family-friendly status.

The Thelma Hulbert Gallery in Dowell Street, Honiton, is seeking supporters to nominate it for the Telegraph Family Friendly Museum Award, a national accolade bestowed upon the museum or gallery which is most welcoming, engaging and encouraging of children, young people and families.

Anyone can make a nomination be they visitors, staff, volunteers, trustees or supporters. While the council will be putting...

WESC Foundation to unveil revolutionary research programme next week

WESC Foundation (formerly known as the West of England School and College for young people with little or no sight) is hosting a two-day International Conference on 23 and 24 April at its campus on Topsham Road, Exeter and the organisation will welcome Visual Impairment (VI) experts from around the world, including the United States.

The aim of the conference, now in its fourth year, is to share knowledge and discuss the advances being made in the field of visual impairment. WESC Foundation, a designated high performing specialist centre, provides education for more than 100 blind...

Appeal after serious assault in Newton Abbot

Witnesses are sought to a serious assault in Newton Abbot which left the victim with a broken jaw. The assault happened between 2.30am and 3.30am on Sunday (14 April) close to Gorman Metals in Kingsteignton Road. The 20-year-old victim, from Newton Abbot, was walking from Enigma Nightclub with a friend when he was involved in a brief verbal altercation with an unknown man. He was then assaulted by the man and had to be taken to Torbay District Hospital with a fractured jaw, and facial cuts and bruises. Police are appealing for witnesses and are seeking a suspect who is described as white,...

Three dead and over 140 injured in explosions at Boston Marathon finish line

Update 16 April: Three people have been killed, including an eight-year-old boy and more than 140 others hurt after two bombs exploded during the Boston Marathon. Officials say that at least 17 people are critically wounded and the injuries include several amputations.

The attached video captures an explosion. The uploader said: "This is a video my mom recorded of the explosion. We are so lucky we got out of there when we did. My mom didn't finish the race but we are all safe and that's what matters. My heart goes out to victims". (NekoAngel3Wolf/NewsPoint)

The FBI has...

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