WIN a Candy Hamper worth over £50 courtesy of Fizzy Wizzy Woo

Authored by Oli Justice
Posted: Mon, 12/09/2013 - 11:11am

TED and Fizzy Wizzy Woo have teamed up to give you, our readers, the chance to win a hamper packed with sweets and treats courtesy of Fizzy Wizzy Woo of Fore Street in Exeter.

The idea behind Fizzy Wizzy Woo is to stock all of the retro sweets you remember from your childhood, plus a huge and growing range of American candies and drinks. There's a great lively, colourful atmosphere, huge range to choose from, superb friendly service, and an online shop in development. Go and have a look for yourself at www.fizzywizzywoo.co.uk .

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Legal Aid still available for family mediation

“Legal Aid is still widely available for Family Mediation” and “Family Mediation allows families to resolve disputes after separation in a cost effective way”.

Those were the messages from a gathering of Mediators at Exeter County Court.

The event was Exeter’s contribution to Dispute Resolution Week, which has been organised on a national level by members of the Family Mediation Council including Resolution and the Family Mediators Association. There have been events all over the country to remind families of the value of family mediation and the fact that Legal Aid is...

Devon couple attempt to raise £100,000

When Bob Prior caught up with friend and part-time neighbour Geoff at a party last year, little did he know their night out would end with a pledge to raise a six figure sum, a trip to Tanzania with a 1975 Land Rover ambulance and a determination to help children orphaned by AIDS.

As a result of his promise to help his old friend source four ambulances to help children orphaned by AIDS victims in Tanzania, Bob is now trying to raise £100,000 to support the charity Orphans in the Wild.

Orphans in the Wild is a charity set up by Vicky and Geoff Fox, who moved to Tanzania from...

Exeter Chiefs fail to beat Bath again

Bath 21 Exeter Chiefs 16

The long wait for Exeter Chiefs to record a top flight win over Bath will continue into the New Year at least after a kicking masterclass from fly-half George Ford settled a pulsating Westcountry derby at a packed Recreation Ground.

Bath’s young playmaker produced a faultless display of goalkicking as he not only landed six penalties, but also delivered a sumptuous second half drop-goal to ultimately sink the brave resistance of Rob Baxter’s visitors.

In a nip-and-tuck contest which saw the lead change countless times, the Chiefs – who...

Today's Chiefs side to face Bath

Whilst there are some who believe Bath's 'Indian Sign' over the Exeter Chiefs is now becoming entrenched in the minds of those at the Devon club, head coach Rob Baxter is quick to refute such a claim ahead of their latest meeting.

Today the Westcountry rivals square up for their Aviva Premiership encounter at the Recreation Ground (3.15pm) knowing it's not only local bragging rights at stake but, more importantly, vital top flight points on offer.

With five previous Premiership wins - and a 12-all draw - already accrued against the Chiefs in the last three seasons, Bath not...

Hepher's frustration over rulings

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Mon, 11/25/2013 - 11:56pm

Ali Hepher knows his side are not a “million miles” away from challenging for top honours in this season’s Aviva Premiership, but he was left frustrated after Exeter Chiefs slipped to their second home defeat of the season against leaders Saracens.

With just minutes remaining at a packed Sandy Park, the Chiefs were denied for a second time in the contest by TV match official David Sainsbury, who claimed there was “inconclusive evidence” to award a late try for Exeter’s England international Tom Johnson.

Although watching countless replays of the flanker hurtling towards the...

Cowick Street Christmas Lights Switch On

Event Date: 
04/12/2013 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
St Thomas Precinct, Exeter

The Cowick Christmas Lights Switch-On will be taking place on Wednesday 4th December at 6pm - but the fun begins at 5pm! The Christmas Lights are organised and funded by local traders it's a fabulous community event for all the family young and old!

So come and join in the festive fun and you may even meet Santa......

Highlights include carol singing, Christmas hat competition, face painting, hog roast, ice creams, drinks stall, balloon modeler, Santa's Grotto, open top bus, tombola and a Surprise Attraction! A Radio Exe Live presenter will also be there.

Guinness World Record for the Largest Cream Tea Party is smashed right here in Exeter!

Authored by Oli Justice
Posted: Thu, 11/21/2013 - 11:12pm

The BIG Cake Show, joined by charity partner Sparks, Glenn Cosby, Peter Gorton and over 450 cream tea lovers from across the South West, smashed the current cream tea party record.

Organised by The BIG Cake Show, Devonians came together to break the world record for the largest cream tea party by consuming one scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam, and a cup of English Breakfast tea. As well as the cream tea, revellers were able to watch a scone making demonstration from Chef Richard Hunt and Great British Bake Off contestant Glenn Cosby, along with viewing an array of...

Two from Devon bailed in Russian court

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Wed, 11/20/2013 - 10:18am

Update: Alexandra Harris and Kieron Bryan have been granted bail- set at 2m rubles each

Before the judge Kieron Bryan said: "To be accused of hooliganism for doing my job as a reporter is the same as suggesting that every journalist who works in a warzone is a soldier or that the court reporter here today is somehow responsible for the outcome."

Also bailed was the Arctic Sunrise captain Peter Willcox.

Anthony parrett case is also currently being heard.

Greenpeace has posted bail for the 9 activists processed yesterday but doesn't expect their release until...

Newtown Christmas Craft Fayre

Event Date: 
17/11/2013 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
The Hut, Belmont Park

Newtown Community Association would like to come to the Hut in Belmont Park on Sunday 17th November. You'll find a whole load of Christmas gift ideas in our friendly Christmas Craft Fayre. There will be paper crafts, vintage pretties, lovely decorations, bubbles, modern and traditional gifts, home-baked bread and cakes, beautiful art, hands-on activities and face painting!

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