Exeter Chiefs have signed scrum-half Charlie Chapman from Gloucester for next season. The 26-year-old has been with the Cherry and Whites since the age of 14 and has made more than 90 appearances for the club since his senior debut in 2018. He will have competition from scrum-half, and former Gloucester team-mate, Stephen Varney, who...
The history of Exeter’s Ship Canal was explored recently during a ‘Waterside Wander’ in the city. The fun event, which was attended by around 20 walkers, was organised by the Friends of Exeter Ship Canal in partnership with Wellbeing Exeter, which is partly funded by the City Council. The ‘Waterside Wander’ ventured around the Canal...
This weekend,12–13 April, Exeter Quay hosts two engaging workshops as part of Pile Up! Worlds of Stuff, Art Work Exeter’s spring programme at Exeter Custom House.​ On Saturday, 12 April, Storm Machine 1 runs from 11am–1pm and 1.30pm–3.30pm.  Artists Louise Ashcroft and Farmer Glitch lead participants in creating sound instruments inspired by waste and weather....
There’s still time to register to vote in May’s local elections in Exeter – but time is running out. Elections for Devon County Council will be held throughout Exeter on Thursday 1 May.  There will also be by-elections for two City Council wards on the same day, in Mincinglake & Whipton, and Topsham.  People will...
The spring/summer programme at Exeter Library offers residents a choice of vibrant, fun and community-focussed arts events.  The ‘Pride of Place’ season is part of a three-year programme of creative offerings being rolled out by Libraries Unlimited this spring. The Pride of Place season encourages communities throughout the county to discover and enjoy where they...
There’s still time to register for a postal vote for May’s local elections in Exeter – but time is running out.  Elections for Devon County Council will be held throughout Exeter on Thursday 1 May.   There will also be by-elections for two City Council wards on the same day, in Mincinglake & Whipton, and Topsham.   ...
Salvin joined Exeter in November 2021 and was part of the set-up that saw the Chiefs reach back-to-back top flight finals in 2022 and 2023. He has previously held coaching roles at Rotherham Titans and Leeds Carnegie’s academy as well as being performance pathway manager at Worcester Warriors’ academy. “I am very grateful and excited...
Two lucky players of the Exeter Community Lottery are celebrating after winning £250 in last weekend’s draw. But as ever, it’s the community groups and good causes in Exeter that benefit directly from ticket sales who are the real winners. The players celebrating a £250 windfall were raising money for the Exeter Community Lottery Central...
Exeter’s cause was not helped as they lost half-time substitute Pat Jones to injury 10 minutes after the break and central defender Ed Turns suffered a facial gash with 25 minutes left. But the Grecians failed to produce a shot on target in the second half as they were unable to back up a good...
Construction work for a community building and GP surgery is set to get under way as part of a Devon housing development. Devon County Council said building would start on Monday as part of the South West Exeter site – also known as Haldon Reach – which would include 2,500 homes once completed. The plans...
One of Exeter city centre’s two remaining post offices is about to close at the same time as the retailer providing the other is sold, raising the prospect that the city centre’s last Post Office counter may soon disappear. The Sidwell Street Post Office, operated by Morrisons, will close at the same time as the...
Isca Ensemble and Isca Ensemble Chorus are performing a programme of classics by Czech composer AntonÃn Dvořák on Saturday 10 May at Exeter Cathedral. The programme includes Czech Suite Op. 39, which incorporates evocations of Czech folk dance in five movements, and Stabat Mater Op. 58, Dvořák’s ten-movement setting of a 13th century Christian hymn...
Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell has been given a two-match touchline ban and fined £2,750 after being sent off at Lincoln City. The Grecians boss admitted a charge of improper conduct, which occured after Exeter had a 92nd-minute goal disallowed in the 0-0 draw at Sincil Bank. It is Caldwell’s second suspension of the year...
A man has been arrested after a police officer was assaulted in a city centre park. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called at 12:40 BST after a man reportedly verbally abused members of the public and made threats at Northernhay Gardens in Exeter. Police said one officer was attacked but they were not...
Location : The A30 westbound between the junctions with the A3015 and the M5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 4 April 2025. Read full article at source...