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Exeter forwards coach Rob Hunter says the Chiefs are fully prepared for the threat posed by Newcastle Falcons, who visit Sandy Park in tomorrow’s Aviva Premiership encounter (3pm).

Five weeks into the new season and the North East outfit have been the talk of the town, after a stunning start which has seen them net four victories from five starts to date.

Second in the table, level on points with leaders Northampton Saints, the Falcons fly South this weekend looking to add the scalp of the reigning champions, who themselves are looking for an instant pick-me-up following...

The oldest community transport scheme in Devon is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week (Wednesday 4 October).

The Exe Valley Market Bus, which operates in the Oakford, Stoodleigh and Washfield area of Mid Devon, started operating on 4 October 1977. It was the first community transport service established in Devon as part of the Government’s programme of Rural Transport Experiments (RUTEX) and nationally it was among four of the earliest community buses, along with schemes in Norfolk, Clwyd and East Sussex. The Exe Valley Market Bus was intended to replace two bus services...

Exeter-based sustainable property developer, Grenadier, has published its designs for a new water sports facility for Exmouth, and is encouraging members of the community to participate in public consultation on the plans.

The proposed not-for-profit scheme, which would provide training and changing facilities alongside an outdoor events space and eateries, is intended to enhance Exmouth’s waterfront, water sports heritage and leisure amenities. Offering immediate beach access, the venue is expected to provide services throughout the year.

Grenadier has confirmed it will...

A children’s hospice in the South West is to be given a charity Christmas boost after an automotive retailer and a shopping centre joined forces. Snows Toyota Exeter is raffling a new Toyota C-HR, worth nearly £24,000, with £5,000 already raised in ticket sales before the Christmas prize draw on December 23. The dealership, part of Snows Motor Group in the South, teamed up with Princesshay Shopping Centre in Exeter. Money raised by the raffle will be donated to Children’s Hospice South West, which provides palliative care and respite for youngsters with life-limiting conditions and their...