Ali Hepher knows his side are not a “million miles” away from challenging for top honours in this season’s Aviva Premiership, but he was left frustrated after Exeter Chiefs slipped to their second home defeat of the season against leaders Saracens.

With just minutes remaining at a packed Sandy Park, the Chiefs were denied for a second time in the contest by TV match official David Sainsbury, who claimed there was “inconclusive evidence” to award a late try for Exeter’s England international Tom Johnson.

Although watching countless replays of the flanker hurtling towards the...

The BIG Cake Show, joined by charity partner Sparks, Glenn Cosby, Peter Gorton and over 450 cream tea lovers from across the South West, smashed the current cream tea party record.

Organised by The BIG Cake Show, Devonians came together to break the world record for the largest cream tea party by consuming one scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam, and a cup of English Breakfast tea. As well as the cream tea, revellers were able to watch a scone making demonstration from Chef Richard Hunt and Great British Bake Off contestant Glenn Cosby, along with viewing an array of...

Update: Alexandra Harris and Kieron Bryan have been granted bail- set at 2m rubles each

Before the judge Kieron Bryan said: "To be accused of hooliganism for doing my job as a reporter is the same as suggesting that every journalist who works in a warzone is a soldier or that the court reporter here today is somehow responsible for the outcome."

Also bailed was the Arctic Sunrise captain Peter Willcox.

Anthony parrett case is also currently being heard.

Greenpeace has posted bail for the 9 activists processed yesterday but doesn't expect their release until...

Devon's X Factor hopeful Luke Friend appears to be currying favour with one of the judge's biggest fans. The 17-year-old tweeted a picture of himself with Kelly Osbourne, daughter of Sharon, before tonight's show (above). But he also revealed he feels vulnerable sending a message to fans which read: "Please don't stop voting! Not safe…" Luke, from Teignmouth, received a mixed reaction from the judges last night when he performed his big band number Moondance by Van Morrison. Sharon gave him 110 for effort but Gary Barlow said he was "disappointed"adding the style didn't suit him. However,...

As the countdown begins to the biggest show of its kind in the South West, The BIG Cake Show is proud to introduce their chosen charity partner Sparks for the fast approaching 2014 show at Westpoint Arena in Exeter.

Show organisers and busy mums Mel Edwards and Kim Vernon are delighted to be supporting the charity in 2013-2014. To welcome Sparks the organisers have arranged a fundraising event for everyone to enjoy! Saturday 16th November will see The BIG Cake Show and Sparks teams unite as they take on the Guinness World Record challenge of ‘The Largest Cream Tea Party’ with help...

Southwest Ambulance Trust plans to absorb staff from the defunct NHS Direct site at Exeter have run into trouble and staff have been told that the takeover could lead to redundancies.

As of Monday 4th November over 30 staff from the NHS Direct site in Exeter were transferred into the new Southwest Ambulance NHS Trust Service at Sowton.

They will continue to provide the 111 service for Somerset, but are now under control of the Ambulance Service as an employer.

It is understood that NHS direct are now in the process of making several staff redundant from the Exeter...