Exeter City striker Ollie Watkins says he and the rest of the Exeter City squad are excited for the season to begin and are looking to gain promotion from Sky Bet League Two.
With the Grecians hard at work in pre-season they have won five consecutive warm up fixtures, with the latest an assured 1-0 win over Championship side Burton Albion.
Watkins, who scored the only goal of the game against the Brewers, was happy with his performance and was delighted to notch the winner, a smart finish into the top corner of Burton’s Jon McLaughlin’s near post, he said: “I’ve hit it on...
On Thursday 7th July, local brain injury charity Headway Devon marked twenty years of work in the local community with a celebratory tea party.
The event, which took place at Headway Devon's headquarters - the XCentre by Exeter Quay, was attended by over 70 people from across the county who have benefitted from the charity's support.
After a welcome and introduction from Headway Devon Chief Executive Anne Mattock, Chairman of Devon County Council Cllr Andrew Moulding thanked the charity for their tireless support of local people with brain injuries and led the attendees in...
Ollie Watkins scored the only goal of the game as Exeter City beat Championship side Burton Albion 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at St James Park.
Watkins, who found himself some space in the Brewers penalty area, struck a smart finish high into the near corner to leave Burton goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin with little chance of getting a hand to it.
In a game of few clear cut chances City kept up their impressive pre-season record with an assured performance against Nigel Clough’s men, who fielded a strong side, making the victory all the more impressive for Grecians boss Paul...
Exeter City are back in pre-season action as Paul Tisdale’s side welcome Burton Albion to St James Park.
The Sky Bet League Two club are currently fine-tuning their preparations for the season, which kicks off with a long trip to Blackpool on August 3, and the Grecians go into this warm up tie following four consecutive pre-season wins.
The club have just returned from a short spell in Cornwall, which featured two victories over Bodmin Town and Truro City, but will now take on a Burton Albion side who are currently preparing for a season in the Championship.
Businesses and individuals across Exeter will soon be able to apply for their very own blue Twitter tick as the social media giant begins rolling out a new scheme.
Over the last few weeks Twitter has announced it will be launching a new system which allows local businesses apply for verified status. Verified status is displayed by the reputable blue tick that appears next to a Twitter profile. Previously, Twitter verification was only granted to public figures who were deemed to be of public interest, but soon anyone will be able to apply, providing they tick all of the boxes. The...
This year’s Annual Public Health Report shows that Devon is facing many challenges such as population growth, ageing, poverty, housing quality and affordability.
In Devon the health of the public is generally very good, both in terms of national comparisons and with similar geographic areas, as indicated by the Devon Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA), there are areas of concern.
Devon’s Director of Public Health, Dr Virginia Pearson, said: “We need to address health inequality and continue to reduce the gap between the health of the best off and the worst-off in Devon...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (22-24 July).
THEATRE
Othello Friday, 7.30pm, Exeter Phoenix Neglected for promotion in favour of the younger and less experienced Cassio, Iago seeks revenge. Follow Iago as he masterminds a desperate plot to get Cassio demoted, and turn Othello against her bisexual wife Desdemona. Recasting Othello as a female CEO, this production engages with topical themes of homosexuality, bisexuality and sexual prejudice. Tickets £11 (£9). http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Staff from a leading South West law firm have complied a list of their favourite family days out for under £10 in Devon. Families who visit all six will receive a cute and cuddly teddy bear, aptly named Tamar. The Summer Passport is part of local law firm Stephens Scown LLP’s Love Where You Live campaign which showcases and celebrates the best things about living in the South West. The Devon attractions and activities on the Summer Passport are: Orange Elephant Icecream, letterboxing on Haytor, Woolacombe beach, Haldon Forest, House of Marbles and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter...
Devon is renowned for its exceptional culinary gems. People travel from all over the country, and further afield, to taste some of the county’s outstanding offerings. There’s a new force to be reckoned with on the national food map, Devon’s Deer Park Country House Hotel has just announced that Hadleigh Barrett has come on board as the new head chef.
Hadleigh, a classically trained chef in French cuisine, has a vast wealth of experience having previously worked at the luxury five-star hotel, Pennyhill Park and L'Ortolan, a gourmet restaurant run by John Burton Race. Returning to his...
