Exmouth

‘Mindless’ bullying in Exmouth prompts calls for parents to speak with children

Exmouth parents have been called upon to speak to their children about ‘mindless’ bullying, following three back-to-back incidents in the town.

The community shelter in Phear Park has frequently been targeted by vandals in the past, but in the last week nasty and victimising comments were written about a number of children.

Despite swift action by East Devon District Council...

Third water fountain installed on Exmouth seafront

Free, fresh water can be enjoyed by all, thanks to a new water fountain on Exmouth seafront.

The fountain, near the toilet block at Foxholes carpark, has been installed in hopes it will help cut the use of single-use plastic and reduce litter in the town.

The project received funding from the national charity, Sea-Changers, in partnership with Plastic Free Exmouth and the...

Project to protect unique 16-sided A la Ronde and transform the experience for visitors begins

The National Trust has begun a project to secure the internationally significant interior at A la Ronde in Devon, and to transform the experience of A la Ronde for visitors and volunteers.

Built in the 18th-century by cousins Jane and Mary Parminter and inspired by their travels, the house at A la Ronde is well known for its unique 16-sided exterior and the fascinating decoration and...

Opticians thank Exmouth people for food donations

THE generous people of Exmouth have been praised for their donations to a food collection for local people in need.

Staff from the town’s Specsavers store organised the collection in aid of the Exmouth Food Bank, in response to the cost-of-living crisis that is affecting so many families.

Many customers and passers-by joined the store’s staff in contributing to the...

Jan celebrates 20 years of service at McDonald’s Exmouth

Jan Boyd celebrated her 20th year of continued service to McDonald’s on 23rd August. She has been a valued crew member of the restaurant at the Liverton Business Park in Exmouth since the day it opened.

Jan started as a Crew Member in September 2002 at the age of 48 and is still thriving in the role and taking great pleasure in assisting customers at the front counter.

Her...

Exmouth holidaymakers enjoy sun, sea and 4G with Vodafone upgrades

With the Summer Bank Holiday around the corner, Vodafone has improved its 4G mobile coverage in Exmouth, Devon so staycation-ers arriving for the weekend, as well as residents and local businesses, can make the most of faster data speeds and more reliable calls. The upgrade is part of Vodafone’s ongoing network modernisation programme to improve 4G and bring 5G to more customers around the UK...

Bathing reopens at Exmouth

East Devon District Council is pleased to announce the Environment Agency pollution alert has been lifted at Exmouth.

This now means bathing can take place on all the district’s beaches for everyone again, following the recent alerts due to severe weather warnings which could have affected the river catchments.

Explanation of the Environment Agency's pollution warnings:...

Littleham group success after £5k council grant

A Littleham group, which is leading the way forward, celebrating its community by bringing residents together, has gone from strength to strength.

After seeing the success of the Littleham Squilometre, which received a £5,000 cash injection from East Devon District Council (EDDC), the authority is keen to invest in the start-up of similar projects that can celebrate the district’s...

Opticians join forces with Exmouth Food Bank

AS THE cost-of-living crisis increases, conscientious colleagues at Specsavers Exmouth are collecting food for local people in need.

Staff from the store are donating items to the collection and are asking members of the public to support the community campaign.

All donations will go to the Exmouth Food Bank, which was set up 10 years ago by a group of local churches. Its...

Builders merchant celebrates 10 years of being part of the Exmouth community

The team at RGB Building Supplies in Exmouth are inviting the local community to join them on Wednesday 3rd August to celebrate 10 years since the branch opened its doors.

Between 7am and 5pm, local tradespeople and the community will be able to enjoy free food, make use of special offers and have the chance to win prizes.

Visitors will also be able to see demonstrations and...

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