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Exeter Chiefs winger Campbell Ridl banned for two matches by RFU

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Exeter Chiefs winger Campbell Ridl banned for two matches by RFU

The incident is the first blip in Ridl's short, but impressive first team career at Exeter. Having broken his hand in pre-season the England Under-20 international made a try-scoring debut in the Prem Rugby Cup win over Bristol in November.He impressed the following week as a much-changed Chiefs side were held to a draw at Racing 92 before starting the next three Prem games - including scoring a try in the victory over Leicester just after Christmas."He's got…

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January Sessions – Exeter Observer

January Sessions – Exeter Observer
January Sessions – Exeter Observer

Good journalism costs money  Upgrade to paid E O Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADAR A programme of creative workshops, classes and events including poetry and music performances. Leigh Curtis A programme of creative workshops, classes and events including poetry and music performances is taking place from Tuesday 6 to Friday 30

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‘Tough few days’ in Salcombe as thousands left without gas

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‘Tough few days’ in Salcombe as thousands left without gas

BBCMichael Matthias said he had been helping the gas company where he couldIt has been a "tough few days" for thousands of people after a major gas outage affected 4,600 properties, according to a town mayor.More than 100 Wales and West Utilities (WWU) engineers have been working to restore supplies in the Kingsbridge, Malborough and Salcombe area of the South Hams in Devon following damage to a mains pipe on Saturday.Salcombe mayor Jasper Evans said it had been…

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Rusi Tuima: Exeter made offer to keep Newcastle-bound lock at Sandy Park

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Rusi Tuima: Exeter made offer to keep Newcastle-bound lock at Sandy Park

Tuima is the second Exeter player to agree a summer move to Kingston Park in the past few weeks.Full-back Josh Hodge, who like Tuima has also had call-ups to England's 'A' side in recent seasons, will return to his former club after five years in Devon.They are the latest recruits for the Newcastle side that have also agreed deals for New Zealand international Hoskins Sotutu and Argentina lock Franco Molina as Red Bull's investment in the squad begins…

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More than 500 tyres collected from Plymouth Sound seabed

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More than 500 tyres collected from Plymouth Sound seabed

The Ships ProjectDirector of the Ships Project Mallory Haas with the 500th tyre retrieved from the seabed in Plymouth Sound Volunteer divers who have been working in Plymouth Sound are celebrating collecting more than 500 tyres from the seabed.The Ships Project, which is a not-for-profit organisation that researches and explores maritime historical sites, is halfway through its scheme to raise 1,000 tyres from the ocean floor.However, the scale of the problem is much bigger than originally thought and…

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‘Tough few days’ as thousands left without gas in Salcombe

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‘Tough few days’ as thousands left without gas in Salcombe

It has been a "tough few days" for thousands of people after a major gas outage affected 4,600 properties, according to a town mayor.More than 100 Wales and West Utilities (WWU) engineers have been working to restore supplies in the Kingsbridge, Malborough and Salcombe area of the South Hams in Devon following damage to a mains pipe on Saturday.WWU said restoration was complete in Malborough, excluding inaccessible properties, adding it also had "made good progress in Kingsbridge".Salcombe mayor…

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Devon and Cornwall schools closed amid weather-related disruption

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Devon and Cornwall schools closed amid weather-related disruption

Some schools will shut due to disruption across the South West after a yellow weather warning was issued for snow and ice.The Met Office issued the weather warning for snow and ice across the region, which is in place until 11:00 GMT on Tuesday.More than 20 schools in Devon will be closed or opening later than usual due to the weather, according to Devon County Council.In Cornwall, six schools will be closed or opening later than usual. Source…

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Former factory could be transformed into permanent Devon church

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Former factory could be transformed into permanent Devon church

A planning application to convert a former factory on an industrial estate in Exeter into a place of worship has been submitted. The Elim Trust Corporation said it wants give the Stanley Security unit at Signal House on the Marsh Barton industrial estate a new lease of life. It is proposed Rediscover Church, established in Exeter in 1928, will run the new church.The church moved to the former Matalan store at Haven Banks in 2024 as a "pop-up…

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Airport drop-off charges: how does yours compare?

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Airport drop-off charges: how does yours compare?

Chloe HarcombeWest of EnglandBBCThe fee to drop passengers off at Bristol Airport has increased to £8.50, making it one of the most expensive in England.The charge to park for 10 minutes in the drop-off area has risen a number of times in recent years, increasing from £5 to £6 in 2024 and up to £7 in 2025. Blue badge holders can stay for up to 40 minutes for the same price.A spokesperson for the airport said the increase…

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Lawsons family business in Tavistock to close after 34 years

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Lawsons family business in Tavistock to close after 34 years

BBCLawsons in Tavistock said it was closing the site after 34 yearsA family business in a Devon market town said it had taken the "extremely difficult decision" to close its doors there after 34 years.Lawsons, which opened in Tavistock in 1992 selling home goods, kitchenware, garden and hardware and will shut at the end of February 2026.In a statement, managing director Liz Lawson said the decision was not made lightly."Over the decades, the shop has become more than…

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Newcastle Red Bulls: Exeter forward Rusi Tuima to join next season

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Newcastle Red Bulls: Exeter forward Rusi Tuima to join next season

Newcastle Red Bulls have signed Exeter Chiefs forward Rusi Tuima on a two-year contract to join them ahead of next season.Tuima has scored 20 tries in 74 games for Exeter after coming through the Chiefs' academy, making his debut in 2019 and he has featured in seven Prem matches this season.The 6ft 5in Fiji-born player, who can play as a second rower or in the back row, has represented England at under-18 and under-20 level and the A…

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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Raffi Quirke and Billy Searle – Prem talking points

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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Raffi Quirke and Billy Searle – Prem talking points

Thrilling entertainment. But, when it is picked apart in the cold light of the laptop by the teams' analysts, there might be more to cheer the Chiefs than the champions.Bath's win was built on an early blitz.Four tries inside the first 20 minutes gave them the earliest attacking bonus point of the season by some distance. All those scores were against 14 men, however, after Exeter's Campbell Ridl was shown a 20-minute red card for taking out opposite…

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