Exeter University top ranked for sport

The University of Exeter has come fifth in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) rankings for the 2015 / 2016 season—equalling its best ever overall achievement and beating its own record on points.

The University also finished the year as the top ranked institution in men’s hockey, men’s rugby and women’s tennis and both the men’s rugby and women’s indoor cricket team won their BUCS championships.

The BUCs table is the national yardstick against which university sport is measured and this academic year saw Exeter enter 108 teams from 50 clubs into the league...

Ashfords LLP named as one of Legal Week's Best Employers 2016

National law firm Ashfords LLP has been named as one of the Best Employers following the publication of Legal Week's 2016 Best Employers Report.

The Legal Week Best Employers Report is aimed at law firms across the country and measures what employees think about career progression, diversity, culture, management, pay, benefits and more. The survey allows employees to give anonymous, honest feedback about what their firm is doing well and how it could improve.

Hilary Stevenson, Learning & Development Manager at Ashfords LLP, commented: " Being recognised as one of the...

New contracts for Chiefs starlets

Rob Baxter has been handed the perfect pre-season boost with the news that three of his Exeter Chiefs stars have all agreed new deals with the Aviva Premiership club.

Fresh from helping England record a first-ever series win in Australia last month, Jack Nowell, Luke Cowan-Dickie and Henry Slade have followed that up by putting pen to paper on new three-year contracts.

All products of the club’s highly successful Academy set-up, the trio have risen through the ranks to not only establish themselves as leading lights within English rugby’s top flight, but also on the...

Pregnant woman trapped in crash

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/07/2016 - 8:46am

Two fire appliances from Middlemoor and Danes Castle were sent to reports of a three vehicle accident, where one car had rolled over and the occupant trapped.

The accident happened in Pinhoe Road, Exeter at just before 7pm yesterday.

On arrival crews confirmed four vehicles were involved and a pregnant woman was trapped in a vehicle.

Crews used hydraulic rescue equipment and small tools to release her.

Free fun day at Exeter Uni

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/11/2016 - 9:26pm

You can join the University of Exeter for a free family fun day as part of its diamond jubilee celebrations, and try your hand at a range of activities ranging from tennis tasters to hands-on experiments.

The family Community Day will take place at the University’s Streatham Campus on Sunday 20 March between 12 and 4pm and has been designed to please all ages.

Parking and admission will be free and people are being encouraged to picnic in the award-winning grounds or buy hot food from the farmers market. You can also take part in sessions that will include football skills...

2,000 SW homes without power

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/08/2016 - 8:24am

Some 2,000 homes in the South West have suffered power failues when Storm Imogen hit, according to Western Power Distribution.

A spokesperson said: "We have a range of measures in place during the winter period to ensure we’re fully prepared for any impact on our electricity network.

"We have additional operational and engineering staff ready and on stand-by, as well as extra Contact and Control Centre operatives available to manage the electricity network and to help customers with their enquiries.

Our high tech systems and dedicated staff are prepared so that,...

Win a free place on PR and marketing workshop

Sampson Hall are working together with Crowd Cube, Santander, Astley Media, Stephens and Scown and Kingfisher Print to formulate a Growth Programme for businesses wanting to get to next level.

Apply to the Fast Track to Growth Programme by Wednesday 27th January and get yourself a free place on Astley Media’s popular ‘Creating Conversations’ PR and marketing secrets workshop, worth £100!

Creating Conversations – 29th January 2016

10.00 – 13.00 at Hanlons Brewery

The Creating Conversations workshop guides you through our 5 step approach to marketing and PR,...

Klopp to play youngsters again

Jürgen Klopp confirmed Liverpool will once field a second string side for tonight's FA Cup tie with Exeter City at Anfield.

Klopp elected to make 11 changes for the original meeting with Exeter on January 8 in a game that ended in an enthralling 2-2 draw at St James Park.

The manager confirmed he is likely to select a similar line-up this time around, with several of the club’s Academy graduates and youngsters likely to be given another opportunity.

“There are different things we have to talk about and it is not always injury situations,” said Klopp.

“We’ve...

Chudley calls for more of the same

Will Chudley says Exeter Chiefs can’t afford to show the stars of Clermont Auvergne too much respect in Saturday’s European Champions Cup showdown.

One of the heavyweights of world rugby, Clermont currently lead the Top 14 standings and were beaten finalists in last season’s European Champions Cup after losing to Toulon.

Exeter head into the clash with Franck Azéma’s glittering squad knowing that defeat at Sandy Park without so much as a bonus point would leave their European campaign in dire straits.

But Chudley, whose form at scrum-half has been an integral part...

Local youth choir now recruiting!

Event Date: 
24/09/2015 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Venue: 
St Sidwells Centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter. EX4 6NN

A local youth choir is recruiting for new members as it gears up for the new term. Exeter Singing Roots is a vocal ensemble for young people aged 8 - 16, directed by professional singer and singing leader, Sarah Owen from Wren Music.

The choir meets on Thursdays in term-time at the St. Sidwell’s Centre, Exeter and is an opportunity to develop your musical skills, make new friends, enjoy using your voice as well taking part in performances.

A typical session involves fun and active warm-ups, learning an exciting range of ear-catching songs from around the world, practising...

Pages