It was not a good day for Exeter Chiefs. Apart from losing 40-13 at Harlequins on Saturday, they now have an injury crisis …
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SW Canoe Show now on
The South West Canoe Show is now open at Exeter’s Quay. You can see most of the exhibits in the Square adjoining the Ship Canal Basin. But hurry, it’s only until 5pm today …
Exeter Chiefs win again
Another home game, another win for Exeter Chiefs. Visitors, Newcastle Falcons, were duly dispatched 22-17 at Sandy Park. The score was 10-10 at half-time with honours even on converted tries and penalties …
Daily Mail: The Exeter Factor
Exeter’s “highly prized way of life” is lauded in the Daily Mail. The paper’s property page publishes a detailed and well-researched article on Exeter, its people and the surrounding area. The piece also reviews property prices in an arc around the City …
Exeter Coalition talks collapse
After a meeting between Exeter’s party leaders yesterday, the prospects of a coalition between Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats, both with eleven seats on Exeter Council, have broken down …
Hilton hotel for Exeter
It is emerging that a new 160-bedroom hotel is to be built at Exeter Airport. It appears to be a joint venture by Hilton and Hampton, two giants of the hotel world. The name for the complex is said to be: The Hampton By Hilton Exeter Airport Hotel …
Exeter Chiefs almost sneak it
Rugby Review
In what will probably be their toughest match of the season — away to mighty Leicester — Exeter Chiefs looked like running away with the game. At one point they led 20-7 …
Swan admires sunflower
Our picture at Exeter’s Quay shows a swan clearly admiring a stray sunflower plant that seems to have avoided the spraying and weeding of Council gardeners. So far, at least …
Labour win seats in Exeter
In the local elections held yesterday in Exeter, in which 13 wards were contested, Labour came out best and now has 15 seats in the 40-strong City Council. There is speculation that Labour will take control. But could pressure from Whitehall make a marriage to keep Labour in opposition? …
Princesshay prepares for Christmas
As a shopping centre, Exeter is not Oxford Street. As a provincial county capital it’s not at all bad. One aspect of the Devon city’s retail experience, however, does stand out: Princesshay …
