Advancing into the last eight of Europe may seem a tall order for the Exeter Chiefs, but head coach Rob Baxter is refusing to give up hope and wants his side to finish their Pool Two programme on a high against the Ospreys today (Sunday) at Sandy Park (3:15pm).
Last Saturday’s 34-27 reverse away to Bordeaux-Begles means the Chiefs need to accrue maximum reward against the Welsh region this weekend, whilst hope results elsewhere in France between Clermont-Auvergne and Bordeaux-Begles fall in the right direction for them.
Whatever the outcome, Baxter’s side will once again...
Monday 25th January sees the start of some major tree works on Roman Walk, adjacent to Exeter’s Roman wall.
The works form part of a broader project to prevent tree root damage to the Scheduled Ancient Monument and further enhance this area of Princesshay.
Woodbury-based Dartmoor Tree Surgeons will be undertaking the works over four days, with some of the larger sections of timber being dismantled with the help of a crane on Wednesday 27th January.
The Roman wall is Exeter’s largest single structure and incredibly, over 70% of it remains, having stood since its...
Pupils studying AS Art and Design are currently preparing for an exhibition of their work, based on the theme of ‘Decay’, in the Brook Gallery in Exeter, from 25 to 29 January.
Exeter School will be the first school to display pupils’ work in ‘The White Room’ in the Gallery as part of their new educational programme.
Gallery Manager, Angela Yarwood, met with the pupils at the start of term to talk to them about all the aspects which are involved in putting on an exhibition, including selecting and presenting the work, promoting the exhibition and writing artist statements...
Adopt South West prepares to re-launch its TV campaign this week with emphasis falling on encouraging those who would consider adopting ‘priority’ children to come forward.
The appeal comes as Somerset County Council joins the partnership alongside Barnardo’s, Devon County Council, and Families for Children, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council, to promote adoption.
With much attention being drawn to the decline in adoption placements of young children and babies across the UK, Adopt South West is keen to find adoptive families for those children whose numbers continue...
Shoppers across Exeter are invited to indulge in an exclusive evening of shopping, discounts and treats being held on Thursday 3rd March from 6pm – 9pm. Princesshay’s ‘Spring Spree’ event will be packed with pampering and exciting offers that will give shoppers a fabulous shopping experience and help upgrade their spring style.
Over thirty retailers and restaurants including SAKS, River Island, Karen Millen, YO! Sushi and Hotel Chocolat will take part in the exclusive shopping evening, with many retailers offering up to 25% off. As well as the fantastic deals, shoppers will be...
Toby Buckland, horticulturalist, writer and TV presenter is pleased to announce the line-up for his 2016 Garden Festival at Powderham Castle, near Exeter.
The festival will take place over two days, Friday 29th April and Saturday 30th April, 10am-5pm
This year’s fluorescent Festival line up provides well dug gardening expertise along with pots of entertainment.
Toby Buckland, Festival MC, a twinkle in the eye and a merry horticultural quip at the ready, whose ambition is to sail a garden shed down the River Exe. His career has taken him from Devon nurseryman, to...
Police are concerned for the welfare of 73-year-old Sidney Ellis, who is missing from the Kingsbridge area of Devon.
It is believed that Mr Ellis may be in the North Devon area having driven to the location in his Silver coloured Peugeot 207 5 door hatchback registration number KR11KNL.
It is possible that he is no longer with his vehicle.
Any sightings of this vehicle or Mr Ellis please...
The South West Built Environment Awards is to take place for the 9th year running on Friday 20th May 2016. In the form of a high-profile dinner, the evening will serve as an opportunity for your achievements and projects to be applauded alongside the best in the region.
More than 450 leaders and innovators from across the construction sector will gather at the Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre to celebrate the very best industry projects.
The Awards are recognised as being in a class of its own, celebrating best practice combined with great entertainment and networking....
The Donkey Sanctuary is working with Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project to hold a hedgelaying event on Wednesday 10 February in the Events Barn at The Sanctuary’s Sidmouth site from 10am till 4pm
Devon is home to one of the UK’s rarest bats, the greater horseshoe bat, and this fascinating species needs our help to increase its population to secure its future. Like much of our wildlife, it is under pressure due to habitat loss, so one of the ways we can help is to make sure that it has what it needs to carry out its nightly activity of hunting for insect prey.
