East Devon District Council (EDDC) has approved a series of upgrades to overnight motorhome parking in Exmouth, following feedback from over 1,000 residents, visitors and stakeholders.
Two key sites — Maer Road Car Park and Queen’s Drive Echelon — will benefit from improved infrastructure aimed at encouraging responsible tourism and addressing local concerns.
Exmouth-based children’s author Chris McGuire is enjoying international recognition after his latest book, Blast from the Past, was shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 Scribe Awards.
The book — a fun-filled chapter story based on the beloved 1980s cartoon The Raccoons — was one of only five titles shortlisted globally in the Adapted Novel category by the International Association of...
Walking and cycling links around Dinan Way in Exmouth are to be given a £3.15 million upgrade.
Devon County Council’s Cabinet today (Wednesday 23 July) approved the additional measures for the Dinan Way extension scheme, which got underway at the start of the year.
To encourage active travel, particularly for shorter journeys, councillors supported proposals to develop...
The second phase of urgent repair works to Exmouth’s seawall has been completed.
This critical phase involved installing 150 metres of steel sheet piling, extending the defences from the end of the Phase One works to the Old Lifeboat slipway. The improvements strengthen the seawall against storm damage and coastal erosion, providing vital protection for local homes, businesses, and...
Visitors can now experience the past at National Trust A la Ronde, nr Exmouth, Devon, in new ways this summer with the launch of a virtual reality experience allowing access to the Shell Gallery and a new archaeology exhibition called Digging Deeper.
For the first time, visitors can step virtually into one of A la Ronde’s most delicate and intriguing spaces: the Shell Gallery, as...
Olly Westray (44) from Exmouth has completed a gruelling 100K (62 miles) run, the equivalent of 2.3 marathons, to raise funds for Charlie’s Beach School, a local charity founded in memory of Exmouth-schoolboy, Charlie Duignan, who sadly passed away in January 2024 from a brain tumour. He was just eight years old.
Olly started his challenge in Dartmouth just after 6.00am on 10th May...
On Saturday 10th May, Exmouth-based, Olly Westray (44) will be running 100K (62 miles), the equivalent of 2.3 marathons, to raise funds for Charlie’s Beach School, a local charity founded in memory of Exmouth-schoolboy, Charlie Duignan, who sadly passed away in January 2024 from a brain tumour. He was just eight years old.
Olly will start his challenge at 6.00am at Dartmouth and will...
The finish date for the second phase of urgent works to Exmouth's sea wall has been delayed until late May, after several unforeseen issues.
However, it is hoped the traffic lights on Queens Drive will be removed by the end of April, allowing the promenade path and cycle lane to be reopened at the same time.
In response to community concerns, East Devon District Council (...
Churchill Living is inviting the local Exmouth community to take part in a competition to name its brand new development.
Located on Fore Street, this stunning new lodge will comprise 54 one- and two-bedroom apartments and 6 two-bedroom cottages, bringing a vibrant new community to the heart of town.
The entrant who submits the winning name will receive £100. To enter,...
Do you love to sing? then a new community choir starting in March may be just what you are looking for.
Bath music man Grenville Jones started his first Good Afternoon Choir back in 2009 in his home City of Bath. Now there are over 30 Good Afternoon Choirs across England and Wales with over 1,500 enthusiastic singers belonging to these mixed-voice community groups.
