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Model & Surfer Keziah Ley

Devon Surfer & Model to Review NZ Surf Beaches in New Magazine

Authored by AGP Talent
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2019 - 10:31am

Miss Keziah Ley a local Devon woman recently discovered by a Vogue Italia photographer is now going from strength to strength in her new modelling career.

In the new year, Keziah has been selected as lead model for a 1930's photo-shoot at Devon's famous 'Burgh Island Hotel' where mainstream media are also going to be present to document not only the shoot, but also the behind the scenes aspect of a new model's life as well.

Miss Ley who is also an experienced surfer will be travelling to New Zealand in August to take part in the New Zealand Fashion Week and then commence a...

Hundreds of people attended Exeter Stands with Christchurch vigil

HUNDREDS of people, from Exeter and across the region gathered in Bedford Square, Exeter, on Monday, March 18, at an Exeter Stands with Christchurch vigil.

There were speeches, song and moments of silence to remember the 50 people killed in the recent terror attack during which two Mosques were entered. More than 50 people were also injured.

The attack took place during Friday Prayer on March 15.

The attacks began at the Al Noor Mosque in the suburb of Riccarton at 1.40pm and continued at the Linwood Islamic Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, at about 1.55pm....

Lions tour is a dream come true says Nowell

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Mon, 06/12/2017 - 8:47pm

Exeter Chiefs star Jack Nowell has confessed that playing for the British and Irish Lions, in New Zealand, is a dream come true.

The 24-year-old will get his second outing in the famous red jersey after he was named in their starting line-up for their latest tour clash against the Highlanders on Tuesday.

The England international suffered defeat on his debut for Warren Gatland’s side against the Blues last week, but he will get his chance to impress once more in a back three combination that also includes Scotland winger Tommy Seymour and Irish full-back Jared Payne....

Lions call up a 'dream come true' for Nowell

Exeter Chiefs and England star Jack Nowell says it's a "dream come true" to have been named in the British & Irish Lions squad to tour New Zealand this summer. The 24-year-old Cornishman was today named in Warren Gatland's 41-man squad for the tour, which begins on June 3 and ends on July 8. Nowell, who has scored 11 tries in 23 appearances for England, will make history by becoming the first player to be included in the squad whilst playing for the Chiefs. He is one of 16 England players named in the tour party with Wales providing 12, Ireland 11 and two from Scotland. Nowell said: "...

Teignmouth folk concerts: Paul Metsers

Event Date: 
11/06/2016 - 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: 
The Alice Cross Centre, 1-3 Bitton Park Rd., Teignmouth, TQ14 9BT

PAUL METSERS is a top rated New Zealand singer/songwriter who moved to the UK in the 1980s and toured extensively.

He quickly became a firm favourite at Folk Clubs and Festivals, helped by his song "Farewell to the Gold" being taken up by Nic Jones, who recorded it on his CD "Penguin's Eggs". Paul stopped touring, apart from the occassional concert, in the 1990s. He is accompanied at this concert by Joe While on Piano. We welcome him to our concert for what should be a memorable evening.

The support act is Amanda Diamond & Eddy Richards . Amanda is a great singer, and...

Foreign firm to take over from Met Office?

BBC weather forecasts may be supplied by foreign meteorologist, it has emerged.

After the Exeter-based Met Office lost its contract with the BBC for the first time since 1922, the frontrunners to take over are Dutch New Zealand firms.

Exeter MP and former BBC journalist, Ben Bradshaw, called the decision 'madness' and called on the government to intervene.

It has been reported that after the BBC lost out in the tendering process, the two remaining favourites are Metra, an offshoot of the New Zealand national forecasting service and Meteo, collaboration between the...

Cowan-Dickie relishes England chance

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 05/29/2014 - 10:56am

It may well be considered the 'acid test' for any professional rugby player, but Exeter Chiefs hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie admits he would love to have a crack at world champions New Zealand on their own turf this summer.

The 20-year-old Cornishman was this week handed his big chance by England coach Stuart Lancaster when he was named among a 30-man squad who will head to the Southern Hemisphere to tackle the formidable All Blacks.

Joined by club colleague Tom Johnson on the trip, the talented hooker has enjoyed a stellar 12 months with club and country and now aims to top it...

South West of England to be a region of explorers in 2014

Exploration is the key holiday trend for 2014 as research published recently reveals that two thirds (67 per cent) of those living in the South West of England are keen to experience something new on holiday this year.

In addition South West of England residents are proving their holiday ambition grit with nearly a third (31 per cent) believing they will be able to tick off their bucket list of top destinations to visit in their lifetime, according to the research from Celebrity Cruises.

Many are keener than ever to venture into the unknown with trips that will exercise the...