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Caldwell set for Ulster

Summer signing Ryan Caldwell says he wants to build on an encouraging start to life at Exeter Chiefs when he features in this evening's pre-season friendly at Ulster Rugby.

The 29-year-old forward was one of eight new recruits brought to Sandy Park by head coach Rob Baxter during the close season - and he got his first taste of action at his new club when he featured in the second half of the 24-17 win at Cardiff Blues.

Caldwell returns to his Belfast birthplace aiming to sink his former club as he starts in a powerful Exeter pack for their latest pre-season work-out....

Nat West Venus Awards Semi Finalists to be announced

Event Date: 
04/09/2014 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 
Lloyd's Kitchen, 16 Catherine Street, Exeter, EX1 1EU

As proud sponsors of the Nat West Venus Awards Sampson Hall have been delighted to receive many quality applications from inspiring Devon business women for our category Devon Business of the Year.

Venus Awards will be hosting an event on Thursday 4 September at Lloyd's Kitchen in Exeter, where the semi finalists will be announced.

Celia Delaney, the Devon champion for Venus Awards, will be there to host the evening, along with other sponsors and nominees of the awards.

It will be guaranteed to be a fun and exciting evening.

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Giant walking ear the talk of Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 08/21/2014 - 12:07pm

A giant walking ear was the talk of the town when it took to the streets with Exeter hearing specialists to raise awareness of the importance of regular hearing screening and cash for charity.

The team at Specsavers Hearing Centre Exeter were joined by the Specsavers Big Ear as they campaigned for better hearing health awareness in the community and raised a three-figure sum for charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Staff collected donations while residents received expert audiology advice and express hearing health checks, with hundreds taking their chance to grab a selfie...

Ping of the Castle!

Event Date: 
04/09/2014 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Castle

Active Devon is celebrating all things Ping!Exeter with an event at Exeter Castle.

On Thursday 4 September, from 6pm-8pm, Active Devon will be holding ‘Ping of the Castle’, which will feature a workplace table tennis tournament, music and entertainment - all in the name of Ping!Exeter 2014.

There will be food on sale as well with a chance for everyone to get active, have fun and enjoy a celebration of Ping! Exeter. All abilities and all ages welcome, there will be free for all Ping after 8pm at the castle. For more information visit www.activedevon.org/pingofthecastle or...

Exmouth Town win rearranged friendly

Town followed up a respectable league draw against Launceston on Saturday with a clinical win in this midweek friendly against lower division opponents.

The fixture was originally due to be played at Minster Park as part of pre-season, but was postponed due to heavy rainfall.

SWPL Division One East side St Martins had a trio of early chances but were halted at the six yard box, and it was the Premier division hosts who soon took the lead.

No. 9 Matt Dawson was left with a tap in after the away keeper parried a strike to his feet in the seventh minute.

The...

Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS

Event Date: 
18/08/2014 - 7:30pm to 30/08/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Princess Theatre, Torquay

Based on T.S Eliot’s ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record- breaking adaptation CATS is directed by Trevor Nunn, with choreography by Gillian Lynne and set and costume design by John Napier. Re-creating the direction and choreography for the tour is Chrissie Cartwright. Including one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most memorable musical scores, spectacular set design, extraordinary costumes and stunning choreography, CATS is a uniquely magical musical.

On just one special night of the year, all Jellicle cats meet at the Jellicle Ball where Old Deuteronomy,...

Stagecoach staff swap 4 wheels for 2

Stagecoach South West pledged its support for a team of super fit staff who are cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) to raise money for charity, yesterday (19 August).

The trio - comprised of Jeff Hiscoke, Clive Gillman and Andrew Bradford - left Land’s End on 17 August and are aiming to complete the 1048 miles in just 17 days, arriving in John O’Groats on 2 September. They are using state-of-the-art tracking equipment that will enable supporters, friends and family to monitor their progress, during which they will be covering up to 90 miles in a single day.

The...

Boy, 11, seriously injured in collision

Police are appealing for witnesses after a boy was seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Tiverton.

A car and lorry were involved in the collision that happened at around 5.50pm on the A361 eastbound near Gornhay Cross.

An 11-year-old boy, from the Tiverton area, was trapped in the car before being released by the fire service.

He was taken to the Bristol Royal Infirmary by air ambulance with serious leg injuries.

The 46-year-old female driver of the purple Citroen Picasso, also from the Tiverton area, suffered minor injuries.

She was taken...

Prospective Exeter MP meets PM

Exeter's Conservative prospective MP delivered an upbeat message to the Prime Minister during his visit to the city.

Dom Morris spoke to the PM about Exeter's economic recovery, the crisis in Iraq as well as highlighting some issues closer to home.

The Prime Minister made the visit after announcing a major extension of a flagship national scheme to get truanting children back to school, adults into work and antisocial behaviour under control.

In addition to the emphasis on family friendly policies, Dom was keen to highlight to the Prime Minister the conservative-led...

Iped lights stolen from Devon business park

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/20/2014 - 12:25pm

Police in Chudleigh are appealing for information following attacks on business premises. A total of nine commercial burglaries occurred overnight sometime between 9.45pm on Monday 18 August and 5am on Tuesday 19 August at the Xpressway Business Park located on the outskirts of Chudleigh. The offenders entered each commercial unit by forcing the front shutters and also caused damage to fire doors inside.

Thousands of pounds worth of goods were stolen, including building and plumbing materials, vending machines and cash. At one premise a total of 10 unique electric mopeds known as ‘...

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