Jack Yeandle has spoken of his delight as he today agreed a new two-year contract with hometown club Exeter Chiefs.
Signed during the summer of 2012 from Championship side Doncaster Knights, the hooker has adapted well to life another rung up the league ladder in English rugby - establishing himself as a first-team regular in Rob Baxter's Chiefs squad.
However, Yeandle remains hugely ambitious and with his future in Devon secured until 2015 at the very least, the talented forward is keen to push his game to new levels.
The RSPCA is announcing a change in the way that reports of lost and found animals are logged. From 1st December 2013, members of the public will be asked to go to PetsLocated.com if they have lost a pet or found an uninjured stray domestic animal.
From 1st December members of the public who have lost their pet or have found an uninjured stray will be asked to visit the PetsLocated.com website as opposed to calling their local RSPCA branch.
The website, which is already frequently used, allows visitors to register a report of a lost or found animal and can be used to search...
Exeter Guildhall is the venue for Kaleider's current production, The Money, and there couldn't be a more appropriate setting.
Last night 13 "benefactors" were seated around a substantial oak table and an equal number of "silent witnesses" sat on the surrounding benches. This is a unique performance and the cast and audience are the same people. There are no roles or script, the comedy and drama are authentic and the tension is palpable.
At 7.00 exactly the participants were allowed into the vast chamber. After about 20 minutes the gothic door was shut, locked and guarded, £...
The owners of a Cornish bed and breakfast who turned away a gay couple have lost their legal battle in the UK Supreme Court.
Owners, Peter 74 and Hazelmary Bull, 69, said that their beliefs as Christian’s prevented them from renting a double room to civil partners Steven Preddy and Martyn Hall.
Speaking after the appeal Hazelmary Bull said: “We are just ordinary Christians who believe in the importance of marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
“Our B&B is not just our business, it’s our home. All we have ever tried to do is live according to our own...
Police have made three further arrests in connection with the Murder of 43 year-old Stephen Crook who was killed last week (Thursday 21 November). A 40 year old man from Okehampton was arrested on Monday (25 November) and a 39 year-old man and a 17 year-old youth were arrested in Conventry yesterday (26 November).
All three men are being held at Launcestion Police station, in Cornwall. Ryan Singleton, 23 from Conventry was charged with the Murder last week and appeared in Exeter magistrate's court on Monday. Police were called to a home on Alphington road after neighbours raised...
Queen of Style Kate Lamport launches an exciting new pop-up shop in central Exeter for people to buy and sell pre-loved clothes and accessories. ‘My Ex Wardrobe’ opens on Gandy Street on Thursday 28th November 5.00pm – 9.00pm to coincide with the city’s late night Christmas shopping. With both designer and high street clothing, the shop stocks a range of brands including Prada, Mulberry, Jimmy Choo, Karen Millen, and Ugg to name just a few. As well as selling pre-loved items, the shop will also be stocking a range of exclusive fashion lines, including popular leggings from ‘Skintight...
The latest phase of improvements to Exeter School has now come to an end with the inauguration of the enlarged dining hall and its smart copper-clad façade.
The newly extended School Hall will be used to its full capacity this week with the Senior School Production of ‘An Italian Straw Hat’ running 28 – 30 November.
Over the past 18 months, the Exeter School Governors have expressed their confidence in the vibrant future by investing well over £2m in providing enhanced facilities across the whole School.
The exciting new Atrium extension to the Junior School, opened...
IF YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BREAST HEALTH:
THIS WORKSHOP IS A MUST FOR YOU! “Empowering Breast Health Naturally”
Saturday 18th January 2014 10.00am - 1.00pm featuring presentations from Dr Ros Debenham and guests, 2.00-4.00pm @Radiance MediSpa, Augustus House, New North Rd, Exeter, Devon EX4 4HL
Workshop Fee only £50.00 including lunch and refreshments Great offers and discounts will be available to everyone attending...
Some of Exeter’s highest profile local figures will be “arrested” tomorrow as part a fundraising 'Jail and Bail' for the British Red Cross.
Andrew Maynard from Michelmores law firm, Tim Darby of Exeter Race course and Police Superintendent Sarah Sharpe are among the eight high profile “felons” who will kept prisoner in the director’s box at Exeter City Football Club tomorrow afternoon.
The “felons” will have mugshots and fingerprints taken before being charged by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Rachel Lyons, for “refusing to ignore people in crisis.”
