There is nothing better than an afternoon racing and on this raceday we welcome all Exeter City FC fans.

Exeter City Football Club Raceday

Event Date: 
14/01/2020 - 10:45am
Venue: 
Exeter Racecourse

There is nothing better than an afternoon racing and on this raceday we welcome all Exeter City FC fans. That’s why we’re sure our new midweek fixture will have you wrapping up warm and enjoying great racing on Haldon Hill. Purchase a Premier ticket and you can gain entry in Best Mate where there’s food to suit every taste, always locally sourced of course. So save the date, and brighten up your January by coming racing.

Make the most of your day and use the FREE return bus service from St David's. Seats available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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New Year’s Day at Exeter Racecourse is one of our county’s finest sporting occasions and it’s a day not to be missed.

New Year’s Day Racing

Event Date: 
01/01/2020 - 10:45am to 4:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Racecourse

New Year’s Day at Exeter Racecourse is one of our county’s finest sporting occasions and it’s a day not to be missed.

It's a great Devon tradition, and when you experience the same sense of elation that time spent outside evokes, you'll understand why people come back year after year.

There is no better way to welcome in the New Year. Free bus: Exeter St David’s 10.45; Bus Station 11.00; Return 16:35.

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Kitley's Managing Director and Business Development Manager receive a Gold award in the Devon Tourism Awards

Kitley House Hotel strikes Gold and Silver in Devon Tourism Awards 2019

Kitley House Hotel is celebrating being named Devon's ‘Wedding Venue of the Year’ and scooping Silver in the Business Events Venue of the Devon Tourism Awards. The four* hotel, restaurant and wedding venue was delighted to win Gold against stiff competition from other leading businesses in the wedding venue category of the awards.

Kitley House Hotel was presented with its two sparkling Dartington Crystal trophies by Kate Salmon, a co-founder of Plastic Free Exeter and a member of the 'Row For The Ocean' team - the fastest all-female crew in the 2018 Talisker Whisky Atlantic...

The Kitley House Hotel team celebrate a double win at the Devon Tourism Awards 2019

Gold and silver for Kitley House Hotel in Devon Tourism Awards

Kitley House Hotel is celebrating winning Gold and Silver in the prestigious Devon Tourism Awards 2019. The four* hotel was delighted to win Gold as ‘Wedding Venue of the Year’ against stiff competition from other leading businesses, and also scooped Silver in the ‘Business Events Venue’ category.

Kitley House Hotel received its two sparkling Dartington Crystal trophies at the Riviera Centre in Torquay on Thursday 28th November.

The Awards saw a record of 240 entries across 27 different categories, with 167 entrants - including Kitley - receiving judge visits as part of a...

Chiefs side to face Wasps

Rob Baxter believes his Exeter Chiefs owe the Sandy Park faithful a performance, given their last outing in the Gallagher Premiership against Bristol Bears ended in disappointment.

Back-to-back victories in the Heineken Champions Cup against La Rochelle and Glasgow Warriors have given the Devonians the dream start to their latest European campaign, but it’s domestic matters which take centre stage for Baxter and his squad this week.

Tomorrow, they welcome old adversaries Wasps to Devon looking to build on those successes, whilst at the same time looking to return to winning...

Prestigious national award for Stephens Scown’s family law team

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 11/29/2019 - 12:53pm

The family law team at Stephens Scown LLP was one of the winners at the most prestigious national awards for family lawyers.

The firm’s family team was named the Family Law Team of the Year - South at the Family Law Awards 2019. The winners were announced at a black-tie awards dinner at The Ballroom on London’s South Bank on 27 November.

The way Stephens Scown looks after its employees and clients was singled out by the judges. As an employee owned firm, the firm’s approach to employee engagement was recognised, as was the focus on client service, including providing in-...

THG hosts South West Academy’s anniversary exhibition

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 11/29/2019 - 12:31pm

THG kicks off 2020 by presenting exceptional work from the South West Academy of Fine & Applied Arts (SWAc) and an exciting programme of workshops and events.

The exhibition marks the start of the Academy’s 20th anniversary year and will feature work in a diverse range of media including paintings, sculpture, prints and photography.

To accompany the exhibition THG will introduce inspiring art activities from a new 3 week acrylics course to a comic book workshop for younger artists.

Exhibiting for the first time will be new members including Sue Luxton, Judith...

Princesshay polar bears rehomed at hospital

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/29/2019 - 12:06pm

The illuminated polar bears that have appeared in Princesshay for the last four festive seasons have been donated to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

The bears, named Hope and Clarence, have now taken up residence outside of the RD&E after Princesshay donated them following a new lighting scheme being commissioned this year.

Wayne Pearce, Princesshay Centre Director said from Princesshay said: “The bears were very loved, so we really wanted them to stay in the city when we introduced our new Christmas lighting scheme. We hope they bring a little Christmas sparkle...

Hendy presented with Used Car Dealership of the Year by Mike Brewer.

Hendy named Used Car Dealership of the Year

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 11/29/2019 - 11:51am

South coast-based Hendy Group has been named Used Car Dealership of the Year for the second year running.

Its outstanding used car operations were recognised at the Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2019 which were presented this week by TV’s Mr Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer.

Hendy has used car operations at its franchise dealerships in Exeter together with a dedicated Hendy Car and Van Store in Exeter.

Simon Palmer, Hendy Group’s used car sales director said he was thrilled to accept the award on behalf of the group, especially against such tough competition from around the...

Public consultation on Cullompton relief road proposals

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/29/2019 - 10:27am

The latest round of public consultation on plans for a Cullompton town centre relief road will continue until Friday 20 December.

The relief road has been a long-standing aspiration of the town, having been included in Mid Devon’s Local Plan since 2011, in order to move traffic congestion away from the town centre.

Devon County Council is currently developing and finalising the design of the scheme and people are invited to have their say on the proposals.

The scheme aims to support the future economic growth of the town by tackling traffic congestion and improving...

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