Exeter Chiefs 29 Mark Stevens at the Ricoh Arena Gareth Steenson landed a decisive drop-goal with the last kick of the game to ensure Exeter Chiefs grabbed a vital bonus point from their Aviva Premiership away-day at Wasps.
Having trailed 26-16 at the break, Rob Baxter’s side produced a much-improved performance after the break to come within striking distance of pulling off victory at the impressive Ricoh Arena.
As it was, Joe Simpson’s late try ensured Wasps boosted their own push for the end of season play-offs with just...
The University of Exeter has won a prestigious award for providing the best international student experience of any university in the UK.
The University secured the celebrated ‘International Student Choice Category’ at the Whatuni Student Choice awards, held on Thursday, 23 April.
More than 20,000 university students from across the UK cast their votes for the awards, which covered 10 individual categories.
In the International category, Exeter beat off strong competition from the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford and St Andrews to secure the coveted...
Mamhead House & Castle opens its doors for the first time on Sunday 3 May as Blue Fizz Events put on their latest wedding fair – Castles & Confetti – a rustic and luxe wedding fair 11am-3pm.
A unique opportunity for brides to visit this exclusive new wedding venue located South of Exeter, just off the A380 direction Torquay.
Dating back to the 1500’s and set in 164 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, Mamhead can be hired exclusively for your perfect day, whether an intimate supper for 10 or a lavish celebration for 1,000.
A leading Devon law firm has been ranked number 1 in the UK for its influence on Twitter, according to digital marketing specialists I-com.
Stephens Scown LLP, which is based in Exeter, came top in the survey which looked at the influence or “Klout” of the top 200 law firms on Twitter.
I-com first ranked firms by Klout alone - a figure prepared by Twitter to rank the effectiveness of its users - and Stephens Scown was placed second, but when they factored in the size of the firm and its revenue compared to other larger firms, Stephens Scown moved into first place.
Police are issuing a warning to businesses following reports of a ‘ringing the changes’ scam operating across Devon and Cornwall.
Two men entered convenience stores in Newton Abbot, Saltash and Redruth, and a restaurant in Falmouth, where they confused the shop assistant by asking to change various amounts of money.
While the staff were distracted, they managed to steal £410 in total.
Officers believe it is the same two men responsible for all four offences that happened on Monday 13 April and Tuesday 14 April.
Social ventures in Devon, which have been chosen to benefit from a share of £600,000 in funding and development support, have met for the first time at the official launch of the exciting South West social accelerator programme Seedbed.
Representatives from the 19 ventures selected to take part in the cutting-edge Seedbed project, came together at the SPACE Creative Centre at Dartington Hall, Totnes, to find out how they can capitalise on the initiative, which will provide development training and finance to take their ventures to the next level.
This years contestants include Terry the Tree Frog, Randy the Panda, Mary-Rose the beautiful flamingo and a brand-new, first time competitor – Wendy the Walrus!
Wendy has had her bath, exfoliated her skin and polished her tusks but what happens when the other animals boo her off stage?
Join Wendy on her magical journey to the bottom of ocean where she makes some unlikely new friends who help her to re-think what real beauty is.
Performed alongside live original music and song, this spectacular puppet show has...
To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the release of his seminal album ‘Last Train to Lhasa’ Banco de Gaia has put together a live band and special audio-visual show. The live band features Toby Marks on guitar, keyboards and programming, James Eller from The The and The Teardrop Explodes on bass, plus veteran session drummer Ted Duggan and they will be playing selections from ‘Last Train to Lhasa’ and Banco’s acclaimed back catalogue. Profits from the night will go to Phonic FM.
Nottingham’s Evil Scarecrow claim to be the finest heavy metal band ever to write a song about a robot… probably. Former winners of the Bloodstock Unsigned Competition, the current line-up features a devilish cavalcade of unruly characters; Dr Rabid Hell, Brother Dimitri Pain, Kraven Morrdeth, Princess Luxury and Ringmaster Monty Blitzfist. This is metal with tongue in cheek.
Jackie Oates is a name synonymous with the reinvigoration of English folk music, beguiling audiences with a delicate balance of tradition and reinvention.
Her mellifluous voice and imaginatively plaintive fiddle style has won her several BBC Folk Awards during a 10-year recording career that began as a member of the nascent Unthanks and has continued with five acclaimed solo albums. Collaborations with Alasdair Roberts, Belinda O’Hooley and her brother Jim Moray on material that’s ranged from traditional ballads to eerie lullabies and rich contemporary songs, Jackie has earned fans...
