Hundreds of youngsters have benefited during their holidays from a Chiefs Rugby Camp and the first one of 2013 will take place at Sandy Park on 18th-19th February.
At a cost of £35 per day, children aged from 6-16 can learn from the professionals as they get given the opportunity to experience what rugby life is all about at a top Aviva Premiership club, as well as getting the chance to see Rob Baxter’s squad train in preparation for their upcoming top flight clash at home to London Welsh.
Campers not only learn the basic elements of the game, but at the same time improve...
After whittling down possible goals for the accolade, the shortlist is now open for votes to select Exeter City Football Club’s Goal of the Year 2012!
The goal that gets most votes will be put forward at the Football League Awards, and it’ll take on the best of the rest with the hope of winning the Mitre Goal of the Year 2012.
With five corkers to choose from, there’s little doubt that whichever goal gets the nod to represent the Grecian, it’ll put up a fair fight!
The shortlist is as follows:
11/2/12 - David Noble (H) v Sheff Wed - match-winning free-kick...
Thousands of people attended a pro-gun rally in Annapolis on Wednesday, as the Governor for the city testified in support of an assault weapons ban.
At a hearing before a Senate committee, Martin O'Malley urged state legislators to approve what he called a comprehensive approach to curbing gun violence. He called for a ban on the sale of "military-style" assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and said the state should require licensing and training for handgun buyers.
Advocates on either side of the gun-control debate attend the hearing, with hundreds more waiting in...
At just before 4am this morning, a total of 15 fire appliances from Bideford, Barnstaple, Hartland, Ilfracombe, Hatherleigh, Holsworthy, South Molton, Appledore, Torrington, and Honiton were mobilised to a thatched property on fire at Horns Cross, Bideford. Fire crews have managed to control the fire and prevent the spread to the adjoining properties.
The A39 is closed at this time.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue report "Crews arrived at the scene and confirmed one thatched property was well alight. Crews got to work using two hose reel jets, two covering jets,...
UK and US authorities have fined Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) £390m for its part in the Libor rate-fixing scandal.
The UK's Financial Services Authority issued a fine of £87.5m, while about £300m will be paid to US regulators and the US Department of Justice. The fines are £100m more than those issued to banking rival Barclays last year for similar offences.
RBS chairman Sir Philip Hampton said it was a "sad day" for the bank.
Commenting on the announcement, Richard Ayre, chairman of the Institute of Directors in the South West, said:
The Exeter Daily, Exeter's only online newspaper powered by the people, is already a huge success - with over 35,000 unique users & 175,000 page views since launching in October 2012, and usage is increasing by almost 40% month on month!
With our unique 21st century proposition - local people publishing local news - the average user spends a great deal of time either writing articles or looking at news, events and articles on The Exeter Daily website. This presents a fantastic opportunity for advertisers and sponsors looking to reach a more engaged audience. And as we know our...
Teachers from more than 2,800 schools across the South West can now nominate for Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Young School Gardener of the Year 2013, a quest to find the most knowledgeable, enthusiastic and talented gardening pupil in the UK.
The competition is open to all schools on the RHS Campaign for School Gardening scheme, of which there are nearly 16,500 in the UK, and aimed at children up to the age of sixteen. RHS Campaign for School Gardening started in 2007 to support and encourage UK schools to use a garden as a teaching resource and has gone from strength to strength....
Imagine you have just come out of hospital and are worried about how you are going to cope at home. Imagine you are afraid of being a burden or don’t have any family or friends living nearby to help. This is a crisis faced by many people leaving hospital and this week the British Red Cross in Exeter has launched a new service to help.
Funded by the NHS, the Exeter Red Cross home from hospital service is a six-month pilot providing valuable short-term care and support in the home for people after an accident or illness, giving them the confidence to continue their daily lives....
Police have identified the body of a man found on an Exmouth beach in July 2012. Clifford John Thorne, who was known as John, has been positively identified by a DNA sample and by his family. He was 67 years old.
He had last been seen at his home in Oxford on the morning of 27th January 2012 when he told his family that he was going out to buy a newspaper. He had not been seen since.
At about 8.30am on Wednesday 18th July 2012 his body was found on the shoreline of Cockles Sands near Exmouth. A subsequent DNA test revealed his identity.
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, a day when traditionally chocolate, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones. Maybe you’re planning a romantic candlelit meal at home?
Without wishing to put out the fire of passion, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service would like to remind you of some fire safety tips in the home. With 57% per cent of fires starting in the kitchen during 2012, it is all too easy to get distracted when cooking your loved one a special meal, especially after a drink.
Rather than ruining a romantic moment, keep the fire safety tips...
