Exeter Chiefs will continue their build-up to the new season tomorrow when they welcome Ulster Rugby to Sandy Park for their latest pre-season assignment.
Rob Baxter's side kicked off proceedings last weekend with a 45-3 thumping of the Scarlets on home soil, but they are expected to face a much tougher proposition from the Irish province who, incidentally, they will tackle twice in this season's European Champions Cup.
Forwards coach Rob Hunter said he and the squad were encouraged by their first run out, but said they would need to "crank things up" further this weekend...
M&S and FORCE Cancer Centre are calling on local people to roll up their sleeves and Spark Something Good in a week of volunteering that will positively impact 24 projects at the heart of the community in Exeter and Plymouth.
On Sunday 11 September, we are calling on volunteers to help give patients, carers and families a peaceful outside space where they can come to talk, relax, and simply be together in a safe and peaceful environment.. To achieve this, we need volunteers who will weed, cut the grass, tidy and paint the garden facility at the cancer centre in Exeter.
Bats in East Devon should see a better future thanks to the generous response to a Devon Wildlife Trust fundraising appeal – but more support is needed for the target to be met.
The Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project works to secure the future of one of Europe’s rarest bats – and the wildlife-rich farmland and woodland they rely on. The project works around several key maternity roosts in Devon including one near Branscombe and one near Southleigh.
Staff from the bat project, which is led by Devon Wildlife Trust working in partnership with local organisations such as East...
A severe weather warning has been issued by the Met Office as unseasonably strong winds - gusting at up to 60mph - are expected to batter Devon.
A spell of unseasonably strong southwesterly winds, accompanied by heavy, blustery showers, is expected to reach the South West UK during the early hours of Saturday, moving east across many parts of England and Wales through the day.
Gusts are expected to reach 40-50 mph inland, and 50 to very locally 60 mph along exposed coastlines in the south and west. Please be aware that these winds may lead to disruption to transport, and in...
One of England’s first mathematics free schools is sending record rates of students to the world’s best universities, just two years after opening.
The Exeter Mathematics School is already among the top performing state schools in the country. It is one of only two sixth forms to specialise in Mathematics and Physics, and is sponsored by the University of Exeter and Exeter College.
The sixth form offers young people in the South West who show potential to do well in those subjects the chance to study an exciting and challenging curriculum, and work with leading academics at...
XYBC , which has been supported by Ashfords LLP since its inception in 2002, gives young professionals within the Exeter business community the opportunity to network and socialise.
XYBC hosted a number of fundraising events throughout the year to support its charity of the year - Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) and its efforts helped raise over £650 .
Committee Member, Lee Ward commented: " We are delighted to be able to present DAAT with a cheque for £672.52. Young professionals from a number of local businesses have attended events and supported XYBC over the past year...
On Saturday 3 September, a dedicated team of 11 staff from Princesshay shopping centre in Exeter will be competing in the tough ‘City to Sea’ marathon and ultramarathon to raise money for Exeter Deaf Academy.
City to Sea is a challenging 26.58 mile run or walk starting from Exeter’s historic quayside. The event, organised by Torbay Holiday Helpers Network, is an undulating route across rolling Devon countryside with the added challenge of timed checkpoints. It follows riverside paths, country lanes, woodland tracks and cliff top climbs finishing at Babbacombe Downs in Torquay....
Businesses in Devon are being reminded that the application deadline for the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise is just over two weeks away.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon, and Devon County Council are encouraging firms across the county to apply for the renowned awards, which are now in their 50th year, to showcase Devon’s thriving and innovative business organisations.
The Devon Lieutenancy and the Devon Delivers Ambassadors’ programme run by Devon County Council held an event at Bovey Castle in June to promote the awards to Devon’s business community.
Police are warning the public not to leave valuables on show following reports of cars being broken into within Woodbury Common.
On Wednesday 17th August, two cars were broke into near Uphams car park between 2.45-3.30pm.
A grey Peugeot 208 had its window smashed and a search of bags that were within the car took place. A silver Ford Focus was also broken into by the same means and a handbag stolen.
Police are reminding people not to leave valuables on show when leaving their vehicles. Anyone who has any information in relation to the break-ins or who saw anything...
