Builders report recovery signs
MORE signs of a recovery in Devon's housing market have been reported by two major housebuilders.Devonshire Homes has confirmed that enquiries for their new build homes across the region have increased...
View ArticleElderly are asset richer
RISING house prices over the last 15 years mean many retirees in Devon are living in an increasingly-valuable asset that has grown at double the rate of the average pensioner income, the Equity Release...
View ArticleInterview: Jason Donovan rules with dry humour
JASON Donovan's a busy man. We've had three different interview times organised as he tries to find a spare moment for a chat between performances of his latest show.And when I do catch up with him he...
View ArticleProperty of the day: Penthouse overlooking Devington Park in Exminster
THIS is a truly stunning penthouse apartment within a fine Grade II-listed building in the sought-after village of Exminster. The property comprises of two double bedrooms, both en-suite. There is also...
View ArticleBaird taking disappointed by Crucible debut performance
UFFCULME snooker star Sam Baird may have avoided a bit of unwanted snooker history in his first round defeat to Stuart Bingham, but that was little consolation to the 24-year-old. Baird qualified for...
View ArticleLast chance to win a signed Exeter City shirt
EXETER City fans have been given one last chance to win a signed Grecians shirt as the Express & Echo score prediction competition for the 2012/13 season comes to an end. The competition, run...
View ArticleFive Exeter Chiefs in England under-20s squad
Five Exeter Chiefs youngsters have been included in the England under-20s squad for the IRB Junior World Championships in France in June.Former Crediton centre Sam Hill is part of the 28-man squad for...
View ArticleMichael is ready to have a ball back on his old home turf
Plymouth Pavilions, TuesdayMichael Ball has a total of 18 albums under his belt, but he's most proud of the hot-off-the-press Both Sides Now, which he describes as his "absolute, best favourite".Its 15...
View ArticleFull-time report: Chesterfield 4 Exeter City 0
EXETER City dropped to tenth in the League Two table as they lost 4-0 away at Chesterfield in a disappointing end to their season. Having lost 1-0 to Cheltenham at home the previous weekend, City went...
View ArticleAs it happened: Chesterfield 4 Exeter City 0
For up-to-date team news and live updates from today's game click on the play button in the link below. Team news expected around 2.15pm.Chesterfield v Exeter City
View ArticleExeter runners complete Plymouth Half Marathon
Runners from the Exeter region were out in force in Plymouth on Sunday as the city held it's annual half marathon contest. More than 3,000 people took part in the race, which is now in its 20th year....
View ArticleMidfielder Lawson D'Ath open to further loan spell at Exeter City
READING midfielder Lawson D'Ath says he would be open to another loan move to St James's Park should the opportunity arise next season. D'Ath joined the Grecians in late March scoring on his debut in a...
View ArticleJamie Cureton named in League Two team of the year
EXETER City striker Jamie Cureton has been recognised for his efforts this season by being named in the PFA League Two team of the year. Cureton, who also won Exeter City's Red Army player of the year...
View ArticleTisdale learns a lot from Chesterfield defeat
Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale said he was pleased with the youthful side that played at Chesterfield in the final game of the season and said he learned a lot from the 4-0 defeat. Youngsters Myles...
View ArticleFolk legend Jim topping Bow festival bill
FOLK lovers will be flocking to Bow this weekend, where Jim Causley tops the bill at the annual Heart of Devon festival.Described as the greatest folk singer of his generation, Causley and others will...
View ArticleVeterans still singing those blues
R&B veterans The Blues Band will appear at Exeter Corn Exchange on Saturday, May 11.The band was formed in 1979 by ex-Manfred Mann group members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, originally to play a...
View ArticleYesteryears' classes reunite
FORMER school friends will get together to swap stories at a reunion in Tiverton this week.The Tiverton Old Grammarians' annual get-together will be held at Castle Primary School, in Barrington Street,...
View ArticleBank Holiday Opening for TCC
Devon based cricket experts TCC are pleased to be open the doors of their showroom this Bank Holiday Monday, as the cricket season gets into full swing. Lots of warm up matches have already taken...
View ArticleProperty of the day: Home of style and character
THIS distinctive detached family house is full of style and character, occupying an unrivalled location in the heart of Brampford Speke.Situated behind an old cob barn, the property was built in the...
View ArticlePink complaints leave Ann blue
AFTER more than a decade sitting pretty in pink Ann Kennedy is seeing red after being told to repaint her cosy cottage.Her home, a grade II listed building which dates from the 17th century, is Lantern...
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