Posted by Sarah Elliott, Digital Publisher | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 02-08-2010
Thousands of people are enjoying the annual Sidmouth Folk Festival week which is on at the moment, to see photos of events so far, click here.
One story on www.thisisexeter.co.uk creating interest from readers is ‘After £1,500 tidy-up, the travellers return to site at Clyst St Mary‘.
In sport Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale is confident his team will improve after an uninspiring win over the Dons at the weekend.
And in news, the victim of a road rage attack, Leanne-Anglin, tell her story to the Echo.
Posted by Sarah Elliott, Digital Publisher | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 26-07-2010
Thousands of people enjoyed the sunny weather over the weekend at the Mid Devon Show. About 15,500 people made the trip to Post Hill near Tiverton for the annual show. You can see photos of the event here.
Music lovers in Exeter were also in for a treat when Joss Stone performed live at her mother’s venue, Mama Stone’s. She performed at the intimate gig alongside Grammy-award winning soul pioneer Solomon Burke. See photos of the night here.
In news, family and friends have paid tribute to 80-year-old Dot Stevens, who died last week following a fall at Exeter Quay, read the full story here. The most commented on story recently is County Hall workers could see entitlements slashed.
In sport, Paul Tisdale’s men are getting ready to grace the new pitch at Exeter City, with a match tonight against Bristol City.
Finally, if you fancy a sweet treat, the Echo is offering readers two-for-one cream teas or tea and cake, find out more here.
Posted by Sarah Elliott, Digital Publisher | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 20-07-2010
The weekend saw two huge concerts at Escot Park near Exeter. On Friday night soul star James Morrison performed to a packed audience and then on Saturday, boy band JLS were greated by hundreds of screaming fans. To view photos from the gigs click here.
There is also now a Showbiz News feed on www.thisisexeter.co.uk, read the latest celebrity gossip here. For more wacky stories, video and pictures, check out the Best of the Web section.
Readers are currently commenting on City council pledges to act over travellers on Exeter Business Centre and Police zone to target Wonford estate troublemakers.
Don’t forget it’s easy to comment, you just need to register with the site, which is free and can be done here.
Posted by Sarah Elliott, Digital Publisher | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 12-07-2010
The weekend was busy with thousands of women getting in the pink to raise money for Cancer Research UK, you can read more here and see a photo gallery here.
One news story that has hit the web today is Anti-fascists deny graffiti attack at Twisted Oak pub in Exeter, which seems to be getting quite a few comments from readers.
The most viewed story online today is Teenagers try to tip over youth support caravan with youth workers inside, which is also causing quite a heated debate!
Now that the World Cup is over, congrats to Spain, thoughts turn to the start of the football season. Keep up to date with the latest Exeter City news here.
Posted by Sarah Elliott, Digital Publisher | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 28-06-2010
Well that was it, England are out of the World Cup again! Can’t say i’m too surprised, there’s always next time! Read more about the final match here.
People are having a bit of a discussion about a new Hindu temple proposed for Exeter, see the story and read the comments here. Talk of a new store on the site of the old Debenhams building has also got tongues wagging.
And for those budding models amongst you, there will be the chance to enter the Face of Exeter’s Princesshay competition later in the year, where the Echo team will be on site to take your picture and help you to fill out the entry form.
Posted by Sarah Elliott, Digital Publisher | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 14-06-2010
Well the World Cup has finally kicked off, perhaps not with the result English fans would have liked, but none-the-less, the atmosphere in the streets and pubs across Exeter was great, see some photos here of fans and flags.
Don’t forget you can keep up with the latest World Cup news in our dedicated World Cup 2010 section.
One of the most-commented stories last week on the site was Complaints result in restrictions on pub which has got many of you airing your views.
Cadets from the three armed services paraded through Exeter in their hundreds on Saturday to celebrate 150 years of the movement, you can see more photos here.
Any photos that appear in the galleries can be viewed and purchased here.
Roll on Friday and the next England match!
Posted by Sarah Elliott, Digital Publisher | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 07-06-2010
Another week and people are commenting on some of the recent news stories on www.thisisexeter.co.uk.
The most popular of which is about plans to build a new hotel in the city: http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/news/Plan-Hilton-hotel-city/article-2271018-detail/article.html
People are also reacting online to the hike in Exeter Chiefs ticket prices for next season.
There is still time to nominate a teenager for the Echo’s Teen Team Awards, click here to find out more, or download a nomination form.
There is a new section with all things World Cup in it. Every day we’ll bring you the latest news from the tournament, including updates from the England camp as Fabio Capello and his men try to win their first trophy since 1966.
Also in sport, the Halfords Tour Series hit the streets of Exeter last Thursday, see photos from the event here
Don’t forget you can comment on most stories online or email your views to letters@expressandecho.co.uk or fill in a form at www.thisisexeter.co.uk/contactus.html
Posted by Sarah Elliott, Digital Publisher | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 01-06-2010
Well what a week, last Wednesday saw the Exeter Chiefs gain promotion to the Guinness Premiership after winning against Bristol. The squad then had a victory parade though the streets of Exeter on Saturday, see more photos and a video.
The Express & Echo is looking for readers celebration photos, so if you have recently got married or had a baby, send your happy photos to eephotos@expressandecho.co.uk
Don’t forgot you can read all the news from your area in the Where you Live section, and if your area is not listed, you can find all the news and sport about it by typing the place name into the search box at the top of the site.
Posted by Sarah Elliott, Digital Publisher | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 24-05-2010
Hi all
Well it’s just over a month since www.thisisexeter.co.uk launched a new-look site, if you want to let us know what you think of it, what you would like to see here or anyway it can be improved please feel free to email us using the Contact Us page.
The weather this weekend has been glorious and photographers have been out and about snapping the crowds at the beaches, see a gallery of photos here. Let’s hope the good weather continues and we are set for a scorching summer!
In sport the Exeter Chiefs are hoping for a great result at thier second-leg play-off with Bristol on Wednesday night, read more here.
Enjoy the new-look site and the sunny weather!