Young tennis star Jake Harrison has spoken of the city’s recent surge in courts and facilities playing a massive part in the early stages of his career.
The 17 year old – who reached the last eight of last year’s Senior National Student Finals – remarks upon the benefits to both College and University students, as well as the general public in the county’s capital:
“It is huge, I play with people all the way from Ilfracombe, Seaton, and myself from Sidmouth. That’s a large radius and mileage – so having such good courts and academies in Exeter is...
Over 200 guests of Hospiscare enjoyed hearing from the renowned business guru Lord Digby Jones at a dinner held at the University of Exeter on Wednesday (22nd April) evening.
Lord Jones spoke to the local business community on diverse subjects such as his running of the London Marathon, being interviewed by Jeremy Paxman and the British success in Formula One.
On the general election, he voiced his concern over two issues that he felt no political party was addressing: illiteracy, which he described as the ‘biggest obstacle to growth,’ and the rising age of the population,...
People are asked to meet at the Imperial Recreation Ground slipway in Exmouth at 2.30pm on Saturday 9 May, to spend a couple of hours cleaning up the estuary.
In return for their time, volunteers will be welcomed aboard Stuart Line Cruises for a free cruise of the estuary, including a free buffet and live music from Ace Music jazz band, at 5.30pm.
Exe Estuary Officer, Stephanie Clark, says: "Over the past few years volunteers have made a substantial impact on the health of the globally important Exe Estuary by helping to clear large and often dangerous items of litter that...
There’s no better way to say it than with flowers. Which is exactly why NAFAS (The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies) is using beautiful little bunches to spread some love around the UK on National Flower Arranging Day (Friday 1st May 2015).
The charity plans to distribute over 60,000 bouquets across the UK embracing ‘The Lonely Bouquet’ concept for the second year in a row. Across the Devon and Cornwall 56 clubs plan to distribute bouquets.
The campaign has been supported by a host of celebrities including Alan Titchmarsh, Jamie Oliver, Lulu, Kimberly...
Exeter Chiefs 29 Mark Stevens at the Ricoh Arena Gareth Steenson landed a decisive drop-goal with the last kick of the game to ensure Exeter Chiefs grabbed a vital bonus point from their Aviva Premiership away-day at Wasps.
Having trailed 26-16 at the break, Rob Baxter’s side produced a much-improved performance after the break to come within striking distance of pulling off victory at the impressive Ricoh Arena.
As it was, Joe Simpson’s late try ensured Wasps boosted their own push for the end of season play-offs with just...
The University of Exeter has won a prestigious award for providing the best international student experience of any university in the UK.
The University secured the celebrated ‘International Student Choice Category’ at the Whatuni Student Choice awards, held on Thursday, 23 April.
More than 20,000 university students from across the UK cast their votes for the awards, which covered 10 individual categories.
In the International category, Exeter beat off strong competition from the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford and St Andrews to secure the coveted...
Exeter Chiefs have been forced to make a late change to their squad for today's Aviva Premiership clash with Wasps at the Ricoh Arena (2pm).
Replacement prop Alex Brown has failed a late fitness test, so Brett Sturgess is brought into the squad to replacement him.
Otherwise, Rob Baxter's side are unchanged from the side that was named on Friday lunchtime.
With just three rounds of the scheduled domestic season to play, fourth-placed Chiefs know they are within striking distance of the play-offs for the first time in their short top flight existence.
Mamhead House & Castle opens its doors for the first time on Sunday 3 May as Blue Fizz Events put on their latest wedding fair – Castles & Confetti – a rustic and luxe wedding fair 11am-3pm.
A unique opportunity for brides to visit this exclusive new wedding venue located South of Exeter, just off the A380 direction Torquay.
Dating back to the 1500’s and set in 164 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, Mamhead can be hired exclusively for your perfect day, whether an intimate supper for 10 or a lavish celebration for 1,000.
A leading Devon law firm has been ranked number 1 in the UK for its influence on Twitter, according to digital marketing specialists I-com.
Stephens Scown LLP, which is based in Exeter, came top in the survey which looked at the influence or “Klout” of the top 200 law firms on Twitter.
I-com first ranked firms by Klout alone - a figure prepared by Twitter to rank the effectiveness of its users - and Stephens Scown was placed second, but when they factored in the size of the firm and its revenue compared to other larger firms, Stephens Scown moved into first place.
Police are issuing a warning to businesses following reports of a ‘ringing the changes’ scam operating across Devon and Cornwall.
Two men entered convenience stores in Newton Abbot, Saltash and Redruth, and a restaurant in Falmouth, where they confused the shop assistant by asking to change various amounts of money.
While the staff were distracted, they managed to steal £410 in total.
Officers believe it is the same two men responsible for all four offences that happened on Monday 13 April and Tuesday 14 April.
