Nothing less than victory will suffice for Rob Baxter and his Exeter Chiefs side ahead of Sunday’s European Champions Cup clash with Bordeaux Begles at Sandy Park (5:30pm).
Currently bottom of Pool 5 with just a solitary point, the Chiefs need to use the next fortnight to revive life back into their European aspirations following successive defeats to ASM Clermont Auvergne and Ulster Rugby in the opening two rounds.
Standing in their way over the next fortnight will be Raphael Ibanez’s Bordeaux side, a team that faced twice last season in the same competition, and a team...
Forget trudging from one hectic dealership to another – you can now buy a car from the comfort of your own home.
Online used car dealership, Carspring has officially launched in Exeter, enabling users to get a used vehicle delivered from their very own, dedicated page.
The new site offers flexible finance, a 14-day money-back guarantee and doorstep delivery within the Exeter area.
The company’s launch in the city reflects Carspring’s exponential development from a disruptive startup to a growth stage company in just a year.
Do you play rugby, live in the UK or Republic of Ireland, were born in Poland or have a Polish parent or grandparent? If so, you can play for Polish national rugby teams - even if you don’t speak the language!
The first trial for rugby players who live in the England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and qualify to play for the Poland, will be held on the 17th December in Exeter.
The trials will take the form of two sessions (commencing at 12:00 and 16:00) and will be held with the Poland Under 18 rugby team who will be on tour in Exeter at the time. The U18 team is scheduled...
Exeter Phoenix’s annual short film festival, Two Short Nights, brought flocks of filmmakers, viewers and industry specialists to the city last week in a celebration of short film and the people who make them. Now in its fifteenth year, last week’s festival was the biggest to date and attracted record numbers of film lovers to the city. Featuring the best of local and international short film, events ranged from screenings covering an extraordinary variety of animation, documentary and fantastic storytelling alongside unmissable opportunities for emerging filmmakers in the South West. The...
A bid has been submitted to the Government for Coastal Communities Funding for the Dawlish to Teignmouth section of the Teign Estuary Trail.
Following a public consultation earlier this year, Devon County Council has developed a preferred option for the scheme which Dawlish Town Council and Teignbridge District Council are being asked to consider.
Just over 150 responses were received during the consultation. Of those who responded, 71% either supported or strongly supported improving pedestrian and cycling facilities through Dawlish.
A leading law firm from Devon and Cornwall has featured in the rankings of the biggest trade mark filers in the UK for the first time. Stephens Scown LLP was ranked among the top 100 firms filing trade marks in the UK and EU, achieving the highest ranking for a firm based in Devon and Cornwall. Stephens Scown was ranked at number 41 for EU trade mark filings and number 61 for UK filings. The rankings were compiled by Corsearch for the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys and are based on trade mark filings in 2015. Ben Travers, partner and head of intellectual property and IT at Stephens...
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to leap through the air between obstacles, glide effortlessly over barriers or pull off the perfect backflip?
Street Motion is about to bring those ideas to life, for free! As part of a seasonal promotion, Street Motion Freerunning Academy is offering new customers a chance to try a specialised session free of charge.
Our Free Introductory Session Timetable will take place on weekends throughout the winter and will be held in Exeter’s only dedicated indoor Parkour & Freerunning facility located at the back of Exeter Sports Academy...
Devon County Council is calling for a pause in planned cuts to hospital services across the county.
There has been widespread public opposition to the cuts to acute and hospital beds proposed to head off a multi-million deficit in health services.
Now Devon County Council is calling on the Government and NHS England to provide fair funding for health services in Devon.
Councillors agreed today that until health services in Devon are properly funded it was not possible to judge what the deficit was and if any action was needed to balance the books.
The Governing Body of St Peter’s Church of England Aided School in Exeter are delighted to announce their best ever GCSE progress for the class of 2016.
Chair of Governors Bindu Arjoon said: “These results show that governors, staff and students, supported by the Diocese have worked together to continue to build on last year’s progress.
“We are not complacent as we know there is always room to improve but with the appointment of Phil Randall as Headteacher, we are confident that we will continue on our path of striving for excellence with the school’s Christian ethos at the...
The conservation charity Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) is to take over the long term management of Exeter’s Valley Parks. The transfer of management was agreed last night at a meeting of the Trust’s Board. Although Exeter City Council will continue to own the Valley Parks, day-to-day management will be carried out by Devon Wildlife Trust. The date for the transfer is yet to be finalised but is expected to occur in 2017. The transfer applies to large parts of Riverside, Ludwell, Mincinglake, Duryard, Belvidere, Barley Valley and Whitycombe Way.
