After captivating audiences last year with their family show The Emperor’s Perfume, Quirk Theatre and Exeter Phoenix present...
TREASURE ISLAND Based on the book by Robert Louis Stevenson
It is 1953 and wartime sugar rationing has finally ended. Jess Hawkins and her gang, dreaming of humbugs, gobstoppers and pineapple chunks, slip into old Mr Jenks’ garden, just like they do every afternoon after school. Jenks has never caught them… not until today that is.
Mr Jenks is a gardener… but he is also a pirate! Threatening them with the Black Spot, he takes them on a wild...
It's been an incredibly busy week here at The Exeter Daily and with just one day to go until this weekend's X Factor final, we're asking for one final push from our readers to help us support Devon's superstar Luke Friend.
TED has been out and about all week interacting with the people of Exeter to drum up as much support as possible for young Master Friend. So far, the response from you all has been absolutely incredible. We were in Princesshay on Thursday for late night shoppping and getting your messages for Luke, check out the pictures of some of his most loyal friendies below...
The number of parental child abduction and custody cases has more than doubled over the last decade, with almost two children being abducted abroad each day, according to new figures released today by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and charity, Reunite.
The FCO has launched an awareness campaign to encourage parents to think of the long-term damage their actions could have on both the children and families involved.
The Christmas holidays have in the past been a hotspot for parental child abductionas family’s face extra strain.
Devon's X Factor hero will return home with mentor Louis Walsh today. They'll be touring the area Luke calls home building up to his hugely anticipated homecoming gig at The Great Hall in Exeter.
17 year old Luke from Teignmouth will perform to a crowd of his most adoring fans tomorrow night, some of whom were waiting outside the Guildhall Shopping Centre from as early as 4am today in the hope they could get their hands on some tickets.
We caught up with Luke briefly this afternoon to find out how he's been getting on.
TED and Fizzy Wizzy Woo have teamed up to give you, our readers, the chance to win a hamper packed with sweets and treats courtesy of Fizzy Wizzy Woo of Fore Street in Exeter.
The idea behind Fizzy Wizzy Woo is to stock all of the retro sweets you remember from your childhood, plus a huge and growing range of American candies and drinks. There's a great lively, colourful atmosphere, huge range to choose from, superb friendly service, and an online shop in development. Go and have a look for yourself at www.fizzywizzywoo.co.uk .
“Legal Aid is still widely available for Family Mediation” and “Family Mediation allows families to resolve disputes after separation in a cost effective way”.
Those were the messages from a gathering of Mediators at Exeter County Court.
The event was Exeter’s contribution to Dispute Resolution Week, which has been organised on a national level by members of the Family Mediation Council including Resolution and the Family Mediators Association. There have been events all over the country to remind families of the value of family mediation and the fact that Legal Aid is...
When Bob Prior caught up with friend and part-time neighbour Geoff at a party last year, little did he know their night out would end with a pledge to raise a six figure sum, a trip to Tanzania with a 1975 Land Rover ambulance and a determination to help children orphaned by AIDS.
As a result of his promise to help his old friend source four ambulances to help children orphaned by AIDS victims in Tanzania, Bob is now trying to raise £100,000 to support the charity Orphans in the Wild.
Orphans in the Wild is a charity set up by Vicky and Geoff Fox, who moved to Tanzania from...
The long wait for Exeter Chiefs to record a top flight win over Bath will continue into the New Year at least after a kicking masterclass from fly-half George Ford settled a pulsating Westcountry derby at a packed Recreation Ground.
Bath’s young playmaker produced a faultless display of goalkicking as he not only landed six penalties, but also delivered a sumptuous second half drop-goal to ultimately sink the brave resistance of Rob Baxter’s visitors.
In a nip-and-tuck contest which saw the lead change countless times, the Chiefs – who...
Whilst there are some who believe Bath's 'Indian Sign' over the Exeter Chiefs is now becoming entrenched in the minds of those at the Devon club, head coach Rob Baxter is quick to refute such a claim ahead of their latest meeting.
Today the Westcountry rivals square up for their Aviva Premiership encounter at the Recreation Ground (3.15pm) knowing it's not only local bragging rights at stake but, more importantly, vital top flight points on offer.
With five previous Premiership wins - and a 12-all draw - already accrued against the Chiefs in the last three seasons, Bath not...
