Exeter’s Sandy Park is to host the third leg of Rugby Europe’s 2015 Grand PRIX 7s series, it has been announced.
This will take place over the weekend of 11 and 12 July.
Council Leader Pete Edwards welcomed the news.
He said: “This is another fantastic boost for Sandy Park and the city of Exeter and will serve as an appetizer for the Rugby World Cup 2015 a couple of months afterwards.
"To have two major sporting events on our doorstep within weeks is a major coup for city and the eyes of the world will surely be on Exeter this year.”
Police have confirmed that the pedestrian who died after being hit by a lorry in Pinhoe yesterday afternoon is an 80-year-old man from Broadclyst.
Police officers and paramedics, were called to Exhibition Way, Pinhoe at 2.30pm today, 27th January, after reports that a pedestrian was seriously injured.
The pensioner was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed.
The heavy goods vehicle did not stop at the scene, but was located a short while later at Cullompton.
The 53-year-old male lorry driver, from Street, Somerset, was arrested on...
Couples seeking a magical setting for their wedding day are in for a real treat from January 2015, when Bridwell – the beautiful Georgian country home of Lord Ivar Mountbatten – is set to open its doors to the public for the first time in its 240-year history. Ideally located moments from the M5 in rolling Devon parkland, and complete with its own red and fallow deer herd, Bridwell is already creating a name for itself as one of the region’s hottest new exclusive-use wedding venues.
Lord Mountbatten and his team have created a relaxed, yet stylish venue, featuring a plethora of...
The second year of the Venus Business Women Awards National Finals doubled in size with 124 regional winners compete for a National Venus Award Trophy.
The Venus Awards National Finals is something quite unique and special. It brings together all the regional winners, a group of truly inspirational and influential women, to an event where the crème de la crème vie for the National title in their respective categories. This year 23 winners from eight regions were crowned at a lunchtime celebration held at the beautiful and stunning Hand Picked Hotel - Audley’s Wood, Basingstoke. The...
Stagecoach South West has thanked bus passengers for their patience after bus services were heavily delayed yesterday following a series of accidents around the city which brought traffic to a standstill.
Traffic from Pinhoe was diverted along Hill Barton Road towards Middlemoor Roundabout, which quickly became gridlocked. Queues then formed towards Sandygate which was already busy following the closure of the M5. This meant that traffic along key arteries such as Heavitree Road and Topsham Road was already at a standstill by rush hour.
Devon & Cornwall Police and Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have today launched an innovative pilot project aimed at protecting victims of domestic abuse across South Devon.
Aimed at reducing harm and enabling the most vulnerable to feel safe in their homes agencies will work collaboratively to provide services personalised to victims targeting hidden harm.
New revised joint home safety visits in high-risk cases will include comprehensive security reviews effectively identifying, reducing and preventing repeat victimisation.
Festive Winter Bride Wedding Fair 18th century Georgian country house, The Deer Park Country House Hotel, is the perfect setting for Blue Fizz Event's Festive Winter Bride wedding fair on Sunday 1 February.
This fair will be beautifully styled and very ambient with candles and fire pits helping to create the dream of a festive winter wedding.
Between 1.30pm and 4pm some of the finest handpicked suppliers in the South West will be showcased. You'll also find:
Hot cocoa bar, marshmallows and blazing fires A glass of cranberry spice cider or prosecco wine on arrival...
18th century Georgian country house, The Deer Park Country House Hotel, is the perfect setting for Blue Fizz Event's Festive Winter Bride wedding fair on Sunday 1 February.
This fair will be beautifully styled and very ambient with candles and fire pits helping to create the dream of a festive winter wedding.
Between 1.30pm and 4pm some of the finest handpicked suppliers in the South West will be showcased. You'll also find:
Hot cocoa bar, marshmallows and blazing fires
A glass of cranberry spice cider or prosecco wine on arrival
Staff and volunteers are preparing for toddlers to take over the Knightshayes for its first ever Toddler Time on Thursday 12 February.
Between 11am and 3pm the National Trust property on the outskirts of Tiverton, is opening its doors to tiny explorers and their families. Each Toddler Time has a seasonal theme, with sensory activities for little ones to enjoy.
This February, the under-fives can discover the wonder of the weather, with messy play activities exploring ice, snow and muddy puddles. Children can take part in crafts, explore the gardens, listen to stories and...
An evening of myths and legends at Higher Uppacott, Dartmoor National Park’s grade one listed medieval longhouse.
Higher Uppacott forms the backdrop for this exciting and fun evening of storytelling and songs featuring just some of the spine tingling myths and legends of Dartmoor.
A wonderful atmosphere awaits you and your family, with the house lit by oil lamps and candles. The evening begins with a quick tour of the house before settling down to see if the hairy hands will put in an appearance!
Booking is essential as places are limited and family half term events...
