Exeter Chiefs back coach Ali Hepher says his side will have to be on top form if they are to emerge triumphant from today's Sunday’s Aviva Premiership trip to Leicester Tigers (3pm).
The second-placed Chiefs made it back-to-back victories in the league a week ago when they defeated local rivals Bath 26-17 at Sandy Park, but their credentials are sure to be tested to the max by the Tigers, who themselves remain firmly in the play-off picture having thumped London Irish last time out.
Nine points separate the two sides going into this weekend’s tussle at Welford Road and...
Over 1200 visitors were treated to an exclusive one night only spring shopping event in Princesshay, Exeter on Thursday 3rd March. Over forty retailers and restaurants including Debenhams, Coast, Coal, HMV, Miss Selfridge, Crew Clothing , Hotel Chocolat and YO!Sushi took part in the shopping evening.
Throughout the evening, shoppers we treated to free photos from KookyBooths, flavoursome mocktails from Giraffe, live music from buskers, samples from Wagamamas and a whole host of fabulous discounts and offers from Princesshay’s retailers and restaurants.
During this month taxpayers across the UK will be receiving their new tax codes, to be effective as of 6 April 2016. ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is reminding taxpayers that it is their responsibility to make sure that the codes are correct, so they will be paying the right amount of tax. Chas Roy-Chowdhury, ACCA head of taxation, said: “The government has left HMRC (Her majesty’s Revenue and Customs) with a difficult job in respect of tax codes. The number of payments that are dependant on your tax band has increased since 2010 - for example child benefit and...
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (4-6 March 2016).
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Betrayal Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Emma is married to Robert. But for seven years, she’s been having an affair with Jerry, Robert’s best friend. Betrayal begins at the end of the affair, and pursues an enthralling journey to its very beginnings. As memory reels backwards towards the moment the affair started, the lies tangle into a web of deception. Is Emma betraying her husband? Is Jerry betraying his best friend? Or are they all betraying themselves. https...
Leftfield, James, The Coral, The Proclaimers, Billy Bragg and, Levellers will perform at Beautiful Days festival 2016 at Escot Park near Exeter, 19-21 August.
Headlining Beautiful Days 2016 on the Friday night are Leftfield - one of Britain’s most influential electronic dance acts. Their debut Leftism, remains one of the defining statements of 90s dance music. Headlining on Saturday night we welcome back Manchester legends James who release their fourteenth new studio album ‘Girl at the End of the World’ this month.
Sunday night headliners are festival founders Levellers...
Healthcare and research leaders gathered to celebrate the official opening of a £10.5 million new facility that is fostering excellence in clinical research and education.
The University of Exeter Medical School hosted a VIP event to highlight investment in the South Cloisters building, at the St Luke’s Campus.
The high-quality refurbishment involved an extension and a new storey added to the building. It is now home to the Medical School’s world-leading Institute of Health Research and also the Medical Imaging programme, which is routinely named as the best of its kind in...
A University of Exeter researcher has been selected from thousands of competitors to present his research to MPs and expert judges at the House of Parliament, on Monday March 7.
Ryan Edginton, who is studying for a Phd in Physics, has been asked to present a poster on his research into the effects hydration has on the elastic proteins that form the connective tissue in the human body.
His poster will be judged by a panel of academic experts against more than 200 others selected from early career researchers in the SET for Britain competition organised by the Parliamentary...
Police have seized a large amount of cannabis after reports of a strong smell were reported to Police on Thursday 4 March.
PCSO Will Malcolm and Sgt Harper attended the scene at 8.20pm and became aware of a very strong smell of cannabis coming from a property in Church Road, St Thomas, Exeter.
Eight large bin bags of cannabis and other drugs were successfully seized from the property amounting to at least 12kg with an estimated street value of £120,000.
A 25-year-old man and 26-year-old woman were arrested at the scene.
Devon’s largest event, Devon County Show, has teamed up with recycling specialists, Coastal Recycling to promote the value of recycling in the food and farming industry to primary schools around Exeter.
Proving that recycling is far from rubbish, over 200 pupils from Lady Seaward Primary School, Clyst St Mary Primary School, Ladysmith Federation Juniors and St Martins Primary School were set the challenge of designing a wheelie bin made out of recycled materials. The eight winning designs will be brought to life and be placed on the ‘Wheelie Wild Trail’ across the showground. Devon...
Poundland, Europe’s largest single price value general merchandise retailer, is pleased to announce a new store on the Exe Bridges Retail Park in Exeter which opened on 27 February.
The new Poundland store is the second in the area.
The new store is part of the company’s 99p conversion, following the buy-out in 2015.
Serving over seven million customers every week, Poundland offers an irresistible shopping experience where shoppers are guaranteed to find thousands of quality products in each store, including over 1,000 well-known brands, across 17 shopping...
