Exmouth

Police in Exmouth kept busy as thousands flock to the coast

Police in Exmouth are reassuring people in the busy coastal town that they will do their best to keep them safe this summer.

Recent high temperatures and plenty of sunshine have seen people arriving in the resort to take advantage of the long sandy beach and other attractions. Thousands of extra people visit Devon & Cornwall during the school holidays and the East Devon area, in...

Resurfaced path in front of Sideshore, with the beach to the right and blue sky above

Phase one of Exmouth’s seawall repairs complete

102 metres of failed seawall in Exmouth has been replaced with a steel sheet pile wall, expected to last 100 years, through the £1.5million first phase.

This section of the seawall in front of Sideshore is where beach levels had dropped below the foundations, causing it to tilt forward and crack. The new steel piling goes much deeper, down to the bed rock some 9 metres below....

Long serving Exmouth Police Community Support Officers hang up their hats

Two long serving Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) who work in Exmouth are leaving Devon & Cornwall Police after a combined career total of more than 50 years.

Karen Capey and Colin Balch are familiar figures in Exmouth town centre, as well as Budleigh Salterton and surrounding villages. They have worked for a long time for the Force in various roles and have attended...

Lorraine 'Woman of the Year' Lisa is heading for the British Transplant Games

Lisa Woodcock from Exmouth, who underwent a life-saving transplant, is gearing up to join hundreds of fellow transplant recipients at the British Transplant Games next month.

The 40 -year-old, who received a liver transplant two and a half years ago is heading to Nottingham with her husband, Justin, for the Games which take place from August 1 – 4. This will be the first time Lisa,...

Immersive new ‘Room of Discovery’ opens to visitors at A la Ronde

A new ‘Room of Discovery’ is now open to visitors at A la Ronde, cared for by the National Trust near Exmouth, Devon. The Room of Discovery contains an immersive re-interpretation of A la Ronde’s intricate 200-year-old Shell Gallery, offering visitors a sense of the original space, which is too fragile to enter, to ensure its survival.

It has been designed to provide a similar sense...

Strategy for tackling health inequalities in East Devon launched

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the rising cost of living, improving health and wellbeing remains a priority for East Devon District Council (EDDC).

Reducing health inequalities, particularly amongst those most in need, is central to EDDC’s Public Health Strategy for 2024 – 2027 . The cost-of-living crisis, mental health, homelessness, loneliness, and isolation are highlighted...

Pedestrian crossing will improve safety for Deaf Academy students in Exmouth

A new pedestrian crossing will be constructed at Douglas Avenue in Exmouth to support students at the Deaf Academy. The East Devon Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (HATOC) recently approved the £100,000 puffin crossing scheme, which is due to be built during the school summer holidays. The crossing will be located close to the main entrance of the school to make it safer and easier for...

Free workshops will improve East Devon tenants’ confidence with using technology

Residents will be empowered with valuable digital skills through free monthly workshops in Exmouth and Axminster.

These workshops aim to meet the diverse needs of residents of all ages, with a wide range of topics helping attendees make the most of technology, such as online messaging, safety, and using their phone in an emergency.

The ‘Forever Connected – creating digital...

Get free legal advice on the beach in Devon this summer with the University of Exeter

Beachgoers can get free legal advice by the ocean this summer thanks to the University of Exeter and local solicitors.

The University’s Law School Community Law Clinic already helps people with issues ranging from housing, employment and immigration.

Now the clinic is decamping to Teignmouth and Exmouth to run pro-bono sessions near the beach next month. People can get...

Five East Devon beaches win national awards

Beer, Exmouth, Seaton, and Sidmouth Town beach have met the high standard required to be awarded the Blue Flag and Seaside Award, with Budleigh Salterton also receiving a Seaside Award.

Exmouth has now achieved Blue Flag status for six years in a row, while this is the fifth year for Sidmouth, the third for Seaton, and the second for Beer.

Councillor Geoff Jung, East Devon...

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