Hat-trick hero Jack Nowell says Exeter Chiefs cannot afford to let their standards slip as the quest for glory in this season's Aviva Premiership cranks up another notch. The Cornishman was in devastating form on Saturday, helping himself to three of Exeter's ten tries in their 62-24 demolition of Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop. That success not only ensured Rob Baxter's side ended the scheduled top flight season on a significant high, but it guaranteed the Chiefs second spot in the table and a home semi-final against Wasps in the end of season play-offs. England international Nowell...
Around 500 vintage vehicles are parking up in style to celebrate Classic Car Day at Killerton, the National Trust estate outside Exeter.
On Sunday 15 May, visitors can admire unique cars, enjoy live bands and shop at food and craft stalls against the backdrop of the historic parkland.
Classic car enthusiasts travel far and wide to show off their prized vehicles at the popular event in the hope of winning the coveted Killerton House Cup for the ‘best car in show’.
In addition, visitors can explore over 40 stalls selling jewellery, furniture, silk scarves and textiles...
Fire crews were called reports of alarm sounding at Glenorchy Court, Exeter Road, Exmouth earlier today (Monday 9 May).
Fire Control sent two appliances from Exmouth to the incident.
On arrival crews made a forced entry and an elderly woman was escorted from the building. She was given oxygen therapy and first aid due to smoke inhalation and an ambulance was requested.
Fire crews confirmed there was a fire in the oven, which was extinguished by 3.02pm.
The woman was left in the care of ambulance crews on scene.
Budding archaeologists will have the opportunity to help unearth Devon's Roman past on a University of Exeter excavation this summer.
Members of the local community are invited to apply for one of 20 places available at the dig in Ipplepen, which takes places from Monday 6th June to Friday 1st July.
The site was originally discovered by metal detectorists Jim Wills and Dennis Hewings, who reported their finds to the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
Since then, the project has gone from strength to strength and excavations have unearthed many important archaeological...
Devon County Council is championing the very first REUSE week this coming May 16th-22nd.
Residents from all over Devon are being urged to repair, refurbish and reuse more.
REUSE week is all about giving the things we own a new lease of life – by repairing, refurbishing, repurposing or passing them on to someone. It’s also about highlighting the treasure trove that is second-hand and pre-loved items.
One of the highlights of the week will be the UK premiere of the documentary REUSE! in conjunction with Transition Exeter.
South West Community Chaplaincy Ltd, will continue to support ex-offenders moving on from prison, thanks to a three year £75,000 Lloyds Bank Foundation grant.
The charity helps people through the crucial months prior to and after their release back into the community, and will put its grant towards the salaries of the Coordinating Community and Community Chaplains, who will mentor ex-offenders at this important point in their lives, ensuring they get the a fresh start.
The Chaplaincy focuses on reducing the chances of re-offending by offering people a network of...
When the Devon County Show opens on May 19 at Westpoint, Exeter, visitors with cheesy feet are likely to be hot footing it to the Angora goats feature.
For Show Steward and Angora goat farmer Steve Whitley is producing a line of odour resistant socks which he claims don’t smell and don’t need frequent washing.
He said the fleeces of angora goats do not trap smelly bacteria in the same way as scalier wool or cotton fibres, and his mohair socks can be worn for as much as a year without washing.
"Our customers started owning up to the fact that they could wear them for...
A University of Exeter expert marine pollution will be giving advice to a cross-party committee of MPs at the Palace of Westminster in London today (Monday).
Professor Tamara Galloway, an eco-toxicologist in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, has been asked to provide oral evidence to the UK Environmental Audit Committee, which is conducting an inquiry into the environmental impact of microplastics. It comes amid growing pressure from the public and environmental campaigning organisations, such as Greenpeace UK, who are urging the Government to ban the use of plastic...
World Unlimited are very pleased to announce details for a South Devon show for Roving Crows at Kingskerswell Parish Church on May 13th as part of ‘Seven Days In May’
Powerful Celtic undertones and intoxicating tribal rhythms. The band comprises fiddle, guitar, bass, percussion and vocals.
Roving Crows are an original must-see act, with roots in Folk and Celtic music. Renowned for their high-energy live performance, their shows pull together funked up traditional tunes and catchy original song.
As well as almost constant national touring, the band has released 2...
“There may never be a Jam reunion but it’s reassuring to see someone as talented and passionate as Bruce Foxton being able to take these wonderful old songs out on the road and communicate so successfully with this Modern World” - LouderThanWar Having celebrated the Jam’s musical legacy by touring the classic albums ‘All Mod Cons’, ‘Setting Sons’ and ‘Sound Affects’, Bruce Foxton and co are back with a set that will feature all of the greatest hits, alongside rare B sides that Bruce says will give “the most ardent fans what they want”. The new tour will kick off on September 30th at The...
