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Happy Campo targeting Clermont in Europe

Italian international Michele Campagnaro says confidence is high within the Exeter Chiefs camp ahead of Saturday's European Champions Cup trip to ASM Clermont Auvergne.

After a disappointing start to their Pool 5 campaign, Rob Baxter's side have bounced back in their last two fixtures, recording a win at Bordeaux-Begles last month, before seeing off Ulster 31-19 at Sandy Park last Sunday.

Those two victories have been part of a stunning run of form from the Chiefs, which has seen them lose only once in their last nine games, and has helped to lift them from the foot of...

Stornoway bring Farewell Tour to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/17/2017 - 4:12pm

Stornoway Announce ‘The Farewell Tour’Oxford Band Set For Eleven Date Run Oxford favourites Stornoway announce ‘The Farewell Tour’, set to take place in February/March 2017.

After more than ten years playing together the band have decided that now is the right time to end, and see the upcoming dates as the perfect way to send off.

The band will be playing eleven shows across the UK, including the Exeter Phoenix on 2nd March.

Stornoway have released three studio albums, a surprise mini album and two EPs.

Their most recent effort, 2015’s Bonxie, saw the band...

Chagstock Festival announce Soul II Soul, Raghu Dixit, Dub Pistols

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/17/2017 - 4:04pm

Chagstock Festial organisers have confirmed that British Funk & Soul legends Soul II Soul will headline Friday night! Indian singer-songwriter extraordinaire Raghu Dixit has also been added to the bill, alongside the inimitable Dub Pistols.

Soul II Soul need little introduction. Best known for the timeless classics Back To Life and their breakthrough smash hit Keep On Movin’, they’ve sold over 10 million albums, performed live in over 20 countries, and headlined some of the most famous venues in the world, including Wembley.

They’ve been recognised throughout their 29-...

Live Dead 69: landmark Grateful Dead album comes live to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/17/2017 - 3:40pm

Exeter Phoenix Sunday 29 January 7.30pm

Plus support from The Stretch Report

Live/Dead, recorded and released in 1969, was the first live album by The Grateful Dead. Tom Constanten was the pianist on this landmark album and he returns with an all-star line up to perform the album in its entirety. Rolling Stone Magazine wrote at the time that the album contained ‘the finest rock improvisations ever recorded’.

‘Live Dead 69’ are: - Tom Constanten – Original Pianist from The Grateful Dead - Slick Aguilar – Jefferson Starship / David Crosby Band - Mark Karan – Bob Weir’...

Seaton Down Hoard Roman Roadshow

Event Date: 
11/02/2017 - 10:00am to 12/02/2017 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter

The Seaton Down Hoard Roman Roadshow will be at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum’s (RAMM) on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 February 2017.

Buried in East Devon around AD350 and only discovered in 2013, the Seaton Down Hoard is made up of 22,888 coins and three iron ingots. It is the fourth largest hoard of Roman coins ever found.

Saving it for Devon was made possible by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Clinton Estates, a private donation by Patrick Long, and many contributions by members of the public. To celebrate its return, a Roman Roadshow is touring Devon.

The...

Cyber Security Seminar 4

Event Date: 
09/02/2017 - 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Venue: 
Heritage Lounge, Exeter City Football Club, St James Park, Stadium Way, Exeter EX4 6PX

Learn how to prepare your business against cyber attack at the South West's first Cyber Security Awareness Week (CSAW).

CSAW is a week-long programme of informative briefings, networking opportunities and advice sessions to help South West businesses get to grips with the issues and know what to do to mitigate against them.

This free seminar is a half-day session of informative and practical presentations:

Sampson Hall: ‘Cyber Is A People Issue’ Datto: ‘Plan To Fail Or Fail To Plan? Live l Disaster Recovery Demonstration’ Stephens Scown: ‘Data Protection And Cyber...

Cyber Security Seminar 3

Event Date: 
09/02/2017 - 8:30am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Heritage Lounge, Exeter City Football Club, St James Park, Stadium Way, Exeter EX4 6PX

Learn how to prepare your business against cyber attack at the South West's first Cyber Security Awareness Week (CSAW).

CSAW is a week-long programme of informative briefings, networking opportunities and advice sessions to help South West businesses get to grips with the issues and know what to do to mitigate against them.

This free seminar is a half-day session of informative and practical presentations:

CensorNet: ‘Securing The Cloud – Why The Benefits Outweigh The Risks’ Rokk Media: ‘Practical Points On How To Secure Your Website From Criminals’ Fusemail: ‘...

Public consultation event on future of South Street

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/17/2017 - 7:18am

A public consultation event on the future of South Street and the surrounding area is being held in Exeter later this month.

The event will be held at the Corn Exchange, in Market Street, on Wednesday, January 25, from 8am to 8pm.

All are welcome to attend the event at any point during the day to talk to councillors and council officers about what they like to see in the area, and to make their views known. Refreshments will be available.

The West Quarter is a hub of independent business and creative activity and an important part of what makes Exeter great....

Mitsubishi Motors Exeter 7s returns to Sandy Park

The Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series returns to Exeter in July 2017 for the third time with the English stage: Mitsubishi Motors Exeter 7s.

Run in partnership with Exeter City Council, the Mitsubishi Motors Exeter 7s is a fun event for all the family. With thousands of fans heading to Sandy Park over the last two years, the 2017 event is set to be even bigger and better with more rugby and entertainment on offer for spectators.

Following the introduction of rugby sevens into last year’s Olympic Games in Rio, the sport’s popularity continues to grow. This event offers...

Police appeal after man stabbed in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/16/2017 - 2:36pm

Police were called to Leighton Terrace, Exeter, just before 9.50pm last night [Sunday 15 January] following reports of a man being stabbed.

The Police helicopter was called to assist in a police search for the suspect, who was subsequently located in woods just off of Prince of Wales Road, Exeter.

An off-duty paramedic and ambulance services were also on the scene to assist with the victim who had several stab wounds.

The 30-year-old man was taken to hospital with what is believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

A scene guard currently remains at Howell...

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