Exeter

RADFORD April

On 17 December 2013, April aged 75 years, formerly of Brampford Speke.

She will be sadly missed by Mark, Jo and all the family.

Funeral service at The Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Monday 6 January at noon (St Paul’s Chapel). Everyone welcome.

Floral tributes or donations if preferred for the RSPCA may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH.

ASHCROFT Kathryn

Peacefully on 26 December 2013 at the Exeter Hospice, Kathryn aged 73 years.

Beloved wife of Stan.

Much loved mother of Andrew and Jill, grandmother of Lucy and Katie.

Funeral service at The Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Thursday 9 January at 12.15pm in St Peter’s Chapel.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH.

Chief Chudley Primed for Big Game 6

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 12/27/2013 - 11:12am

Will Chudley says he and his Exeter Chiefs team-mates are relishing this weekend's crunch Big Game 6 encounter with Harlequins at a packed Twickenham Stadium.

With just a point and a place separating Harlequins in fourth and the fifth-placed Chiefs in the current Aviva Premiership standings, the talented scrum-half knows the importance of a big display at English Rugby HQ this weekend.

"It should be a fantastic occasion," said Chudley, who was part of the Exeter side that returned to winning ways last weekend with a 16-3 win over former club Newcastle Falcons. "For a lot of...

TED's Christmas Gift to you - An Audience with Luke Friend

Authored by Oli Justice
Posted: Thu, 12/26/2013 - 11:32am

The Exeter Daily is delighted to announce that we will be hosting "An Audience with Luke Friend" on Friday 10 January 2014 at The Exeter Phoenix.

Luke will be back on home soil once again for an evening dedicated to his fans and those that have supported him throughout his incredible journey. He will be supported by fellow talent show superstars Adam Isaac and up and coming 15-year-old Charlotte Ward.

Tickets are available NOW via: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/an-audience-with-luke-friend/

Stone Axe Hammer - just passing through

RAMM’s geologist is helping research a stone axe hammer found in Lydford in the 1960s. Its finder recently brought the axe to the Devon Finds Liaison Officer for identification.

She turned to RAMM to help examine the stone to determine where it came from and to formally record it with the South West Museums Implement Petrology Group.

Axe hammers are quite rare; only about sixteen have been recorded from Devon and Cornwall, and curiously most are not of local rock. They are rarely found in an archaeological context so that their age and use remains uncertain. They may date...

STORM: ROAD INCIDENTS LATEST

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Tue, 12/24/2013 - 1:21pm

The A380 between Splatford Split, Kennford and Kingsteignton has been closed in both directions because of an unsafe building as strong winds and torrential rain continue to batter the region.

Other roads affected:

A358 Devon - A358 Weycroft Bridge in Axminster closed in both directions near the Lodge Lane junction, because of flooding.

A38 Devon - A38 Tamar Bridge in Plymouth closed to high sided vehicles between The Toll Booths, St Budeaux, Plymouth and Saltash, Cornwall, because of strong winds.

A380 Devon - Debris on the road on A380 Torquay Road in...

SIMS Alan

On 23 December 2013, peacefully in The Old Rectory Nursing Home, aged 88 years.

Beloved husband of Bridget, dearly loved dad of Helen and Martin, father in law of Robert and Jacey and a loving grandpa of Matthew, Hannah and Catherine.

Funeral service Thursday 9 January Broadclyst Parish Church 2pm, followed by cremation.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Mission for Seafarers by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk

DEWAR Joan (nee Andrews)

Peacefully on 16 December 2013 at Dove Tree House Residential Home, Joan aged 92 years.

Loving mum of Ian and David, mum-in-law of Marilyn, dearest nan of Steven and Rachel and great-granddaughter Erin.

Will be greatly missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Monday 6 January 2014 at 10.30am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Age UK by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH or via our website www.leroyfunerals.co.uk

DOE Prof Paul

Peacefully on 15 December 2013 aged 82 years.

Deeply missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Monday 13th January 2014 at 11.30am in St Peter’s Chapel.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare and the Musicians Benevolent Fund by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals, 298 Topsham Road Exeter EX2 6HG or via our website www.leroyfunerals.co.uk

Exeter teen talent Holly Morwenna through to Open Mic UK Grand Final!

Authored by pik
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2013 - 10:54pm

16 year-old Holly Morwenna Rawlings from Exeter has made it through to the Grand Final of the national music competition Open Mic UK! The finalists will now perform in front of an audience and celebrity judging panel at The NEC in Birmingham! Young singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist, Holly Morwenna, says the competition has opened up so many new opportunities for her and thanks her family, music teachers and committed friends and fans for supporting her throughout the competition. She also thanks Robert Williams Estate Agents for sponsoring a fan bus to the finals at the NEC! Watch...

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