Exeter’s hopes of reaching a first-ever European Challenge Cup Final ended in disappointment as rivals Gloucester prospered in an all-action last four meeting at Kingsholm.
Rob Baxter’s side put up a valiant display against their Aviva Premiership counterparts, but it was not enough as the Cherry & Whites advanced thanks in the main to converted tries from Billy Meakes, Tom Savage and Jonny May.
854279-2Greig Laidlaw and James Hook stuck the boot further into the Chiefs with the remainder of the points – and it will be Edinburgh who now await them in the showpiece event...
It's not too late to register for a vote in next month's elections.
People have until the end of Monday (20 April) to make sure that they are on the electoral register.
A General Election will take place on Thursday 7 May to elect the Member of Parliament for the Exeter Constituency as well as elections for 13 seats on Exeter City Council.
Jeff Chalk, Electoral Services Manager said: “People must be on the electoral register to have their say on who sits on the City Council and who represents them in government. For those who have recently moved to the area, or...
Exeter City fell to a 1-0 defeat in stoppage-time at the hands of Southend United at St James Park.
A well-contested game saw Exeter have a lot of the chances but Daniel Bentley was to record his sixth straight shut-out.
Exeter looked like they were going to also keep their sheets clean – only for Michael Timlin to steal it in stoppage-time.
Jimmy Keohane, Clinton Morrison and David Wheeler all come in for a start in the attacking positions, and Scot Bennett jumped in at centre-half – totally four changes.
‘Hiraeth’ story of a farmer’s daughter and winner of ‘Best Production in the English Language’ at the Wales Theatre Awards 2015 tours UK this Spring
In the summer of 1989, a farmer’s wife gave birth to a baby girl. In this moment Buddug James Jones became heir to her family’s three hundred year old farming dynasty. Now as a modern young woman, Bud is desperate to change her destiny. Leaving five generations of tradition behind, she sets out alone into the big smoke encountering men, heartbreak, drama and hilarity along the way accompanied by live music and Welsh cakes and a Twmpath...
Exeter’s aspiring young dancers should jump at the chance to gain live performance experience on an international level, says award-winning tap dancer, Matt Flint. His comments were made as he called for the region’s rich and diverse array of dance schools to enter Dance Proms 2015. The annual event is one of the UK’s most prestigious international youth dance showcases, which takes place at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 15 November this year. As a patron and host for this year’s event, Matt said Dance Proms offers invaluable experience for the aspiring dancer, particularly those who...
A PE teacher and former semi-professional footballer from Cullompton is running the Virgin Money London Marathon to raise money for Get Kids Going! – a charity which helps disabled children achieve their sporting dreams.
Ian Patchett, 30, has played football for the likes of Tiverton Town, Willand Rovers, Yeovil Town, Exmouth Town and Barnstaple Town.
In the last year he has switched his attention to running, competing in several 5k and 10k events and recording top-20 finishes in his only two half marathons.
Having enjoyed success in the Great West Run and the...
Silver anniversary celebrations continue for Otter Brewery with silver at the South West’s largest beer festival.
Otter Head has won Silver in the 'Strong Bitters & Pale Ales' class at SIBA's 23rd South West Beer Competition.
Brewed by Otter Brewery in the Blackdown Hills near Honiton, the beer was entered for judging as part of the 2015 beer festival – an event that takes place at Tuckers Maltings in Newton Abbot each year.
Otter Head is the strongest of the five core beers produced by the brewery, all of which are made using natural ingredients and their own...
Renal patient Kim Balsdon, 21 from Patchacott, has raised £5,000 for rare disease charity atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome UK (aHUSUK) by completing a 50 mile sponsored walk.
Kim, who suffers from aHUS herself, walked from Illand near Launceston to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital over three days.
Atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare disease that causes blood clots to form in the filtering units of the kidneys. In most cases it is genetic in origin and it can rapidly cause kidney failure.
On Rare Disease Day (28th Feb) Kim began the first leg...
Entertainment with a difference is heading for Exeter Corn Exchange on Monday 27 April with The Lady Boys of Bangkok presenting their new show – Beauty and the Beats.
Setting the stage on fire with a fabulous mix of fun and frolics, this amazing production features 16 of Thailand’s most beautiful and intriguing lady boys performing a unique show. Amazingly flamboyant costumes, truly glamorous and funny antics, immaculate make-up and incredible choreography are all on show as the Lady Boys perform classic numbers to current hits.
Oyez, Oyez, Oyez! Stephen Cunliffe from Dawlish is competing in the Bermuda International Town Crier Competition 2015 next week.
Twenty-five town criers from the UK and Canada are preparing to descend upon Bermuda to compete in the third annual competition.
In a tradition dating back to the 18th century, Town Criers have always been elaborately dressed - their signature red and gold coats, white breeches and black boots are completed with a tricorne hat and a trademark hand bell to draw people’s attention. Typically they were the only means of communication with townsfolk...
