Greg Bateman believes the battle for a starting spot in the Exeter Chiefs starting XV is helping to bring the best out in everyone at the Devon club. Fresh from making his competitive debut for Rob Baxter's side in their 19-4 LV= Cup win at home to holders Harlequins, the 24-year-old forward is now hoping to plot the downfall of rivals Bath in the same competition at the Recreation Ground this Sunday (1pm). However, that will be no formality as not only will the home side be looking to build on their own cup victory at Sale Sharks a week ago, but at the same time maintain their unbeaten...
The number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) in Devon is continuing to fall, with figures dropping by 204 over the past month alone.
According to new figures released today, the number of people claiming in Devon have fallen from 6,717 in September to 6,513 in October meaning that figures have now decreased over the past eight consecutive months.
Year on year, the number of people claiming JSA in Devon has fallen by 2,262 claimants or 29.2%, a bigger decrease than the national figure of 18% over the year.
The number of people aged 24 and under claiming...
An Exeter School teacher has been awarded the Lord Lieutenant’s Certificate for Meritorious Service.
Mathematics teacher and Combined Cadet Force Commander, Dr Geoff Chapman was presented with the certificate over half-term.
Headmaster Mr Griffin said he had increased the school’s large contingent through his inspirational and efficient approach each week, on summer camps and Easter Adventure Training.
“He has modernised the corps, developing its activities to include a tri-service entry cadre, new uniform and DoE awards and overseen three successful biennial...
Radiance MediSpa hosted ‘A Radiant Christmas’ in aid of The Lady Taverners and Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) with complimentary taster sessions by therapists and stylists at their luxurious venue. BBC Radio Devon presenter Judi Spiers compered the evening with models showcasing the latest Steampunk clothing courtesy of Velveteen Clothes Emporium. The conference centre was transformed into a mini Christmas Fair with unusual and exciting gifts from local independent retailers and Casino Select hosted a roulette table raising further funds for the charities.
The Exeter Dental Centre is supporting this month’s Mouth Cancer Action Month, organised by the British Dental Health Foundation, by helping to raise awareness of mouth cancer in Exeter.
Running for the duration of November, Mouth Cancer Action Month features the tagline ‘If in doubt, get checked out’ and urges members of the public to visit their dentist for an oral screening.
Professional check-ups and regular self-examinations are the best route to early detection of mouth cancer. Early diagnosis saves lives, improving survival chances from just half of cases to more...
Local chartered accountants, Francis Clark has announced that TV personality and former Secretary of State Michael Portillo will be the keynote speaker at the firm’s second Finance in the South West seminar to be held in February 2014.
The seminar brings together the people representing funding and support streams potentially available to SMEs and includes presentations and participation from major providers of business funding and support, case studies, networking opportunities for owner/managers to ask “one-to-one” questions and coverage of grants, debt and equity.
The majority shareholder of Exeter based airline Flybe has sold its entire shareholding.
The 48.1% stake owned by the Walker Family Trust through Rosedale Aviation Holdings Ltd was sold for £25.2m.
The move marks the end of a long standing relationship between the airline and the Walker family.
Late steel magnate and former owner of Blackburn Rovers Jack Walker bought the majority share of Jersey European airways in 1983, which was rebranded as Flybe in 2002.
The news comes after Monday’s announcement that Flybe will be cutting 500 jobs in a restructuring...
Get your Christmas shopping off to a flying start at Knightshayes’ annual Christmas Craft and Food Fair on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November, 10am-4pm.
For the first time this year, a number of local food producers are displaying their delicious goodies, alongside a brilliant selection of hand-made crafts at the Victorian Gothic National Trust house near Tiverton. Elaine Vergette from Knightshayes, who is helping to organise the Fair, said:
"We’ve run a successful Christmas Craft Fair here at Knightshayes for a...
East Devon District Council's Community Development workers have taken their two youth groups on a series of horizon broadening day trips.
The first was a visit by 18 young people to a drama workshop in a studio at the University of Exeter. Six students and an experienced theatre facilitator helped the young people develop a piece of theatre that was performed to an audience at the end of the day.
The themes of the work were gang fighting and knife crime. The young people, who are from some of the most impoverished parts of East Devon, are familiar with these and that came...
