Exmouth

Appeal for witnesses to high value burglary in Exmouth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/22/2017 - 2:40pm

Officers in Exmouth are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a property on Cranford Avenue in Exmouth which happened between 4.30pm and 8pm on Friday 8 September 2017.

An offender gained access to the property through a ground floor bedroom window and stole a large amount of cash and jewellery.

Sterling adding up to £10,000 and $8,000 Hong Kong dollars was taken along with two Gucci wrist watches, a Rolex wrist watch, a Passport, gold and silver rings, a gold bracelet, a silver necklace, and a Jade hoop-shaped pendent.

Police are appealing to anyone who...

Hospiscare@Home Nurses 'Absolute Angels'

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Thu, 09/21/2017 - 9:45am

Hospiscare@Home, the new service bringing the expertise of the hospice into the home for residents in and around Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, Lympstone and Woodbury, has received touching feedback about one of the first patients to use the service.

Earlier this year, Katie, who lived on her own in East Budleigh, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour and given the prognosis that she had 3 months left to live.

Her best friend Alice explains further: “We knew at the end of 2016 that something wasn’t quite right. Katie and I have been best friends for years but I live...

Exmouth Food Festival

Event Date: 
16/09/2017 - 10:30am to 11:00pm
Venue: 
Manor Gardens, Exmouth

Foodies rejoice; there’s a brand-new food festival coming to Exmouth on Saturday 16 September from 10am until 11.00pm. With live music from Barefoot Bandit, street food stalls and an evening mussel banquet, it’s shaping up to be a delicious day out.

An array of artisanal producers from across the region will be coming to the stunning Manor Gardens in the heart of Exmouth for the event. Together, they will showcase a range of mouth-watering products from traditional cheeses, meats, preserves and ales to modern twists on gins, charcuterie, ice-cream, coffee and much more.

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Stay of execution for Exmouth seafront cafe

An urgent and confidential report was taken to East Devon District Council’s Cabinet last night about two Exmouth seafront tenancies.

The Fun Park and Harbour View Café sites are due for investment and redevelopment as part of the council’s plans to improve the attractiveness of the seafront to residents and visitors alike.

Earlier this month the council, as landlord, took back the former Fun Park site on Queen’s Drive having given the tenant extensive notice, a year’s extension and with the last 12 months of his tenancy rent free. Last night, Cabinet confirmed it was...

Autistic learner receives achievement award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/30/2017 - 12:34pm

An Exmouth man who overcame autism and dyslexia to pass three maths exams which helped turn his life around, has been recognised by Learn Devon, Devon County Council’s Adult Education Service.

Matthew Harrington, 35, was presented with an embossed glass bowl and a certificate of achievement in a presentation at Learn Devon’s Kennaway Centre in Exmouth last week. A few years ago Matthew suffered from a chronic lack of confidence. He lived at home, couldn’t work, couldn’t read and struggled with things many of us take for granted, including visiting the local shop. He decided to turn...

EDDC signs agreement with developers for new watersports centre in Exmouth

An important milestone has been reached with the signing of a Development Agreement between East Devon District Council and sustainable property company, Grenadier Estates, which will see the creation of a locally focused watersports centre on Exmouth seafront.

Forming an integral part of the council’s plans to regenerate the seafront area, the new centre will be built on a former car park on Queen’s Drive. This will further confirm Exmouth’s place as a leading UK watersports destination.

As well as offering watersports facilities a new access ramp will be incorporated...

Police appeal after thieves get away with cash and clothes from Exmouth home

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/17/2017 - 10:27am

Police in Exmouth are seeking information after cash and clothes were taken from an Exmouth home on Tuesday 15 August.

The offender/s got inside the building on Church Road sometime between 11.30am and 3pm when the victim was out of the house.

After an untidy search of the premises, they made off with around £600 cash and several items including a pair of black lace up Firetrap shoes at size 11 and a pair of AKG bud type ear phones in black.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious at the time in the area of Church Road around...

Exmouth Sea Cadets cast a lifeline by the Freemasons

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 08/11/2017 - 12:14pm

At a recent meeting W. Bro. Dr. Reuben Ayres, Devonshire Freemasons Provincial Charity Steward, presented Tony Griffin, the Chairman of the Exmouth Sea Cadets Management Committee, with a cheque for £2,000, this brings the total given by the Freemasons in recent years to £4,250.

The Cadets need for funding came about after the East Devon District Council terminated the lease of their old building and, due to its very dilapidated state and lack of amenities, this had also restricted the number of cadets able to use the building.

Within a short time, a site next door to the...

Minor gathering set to be a major event

A charity classic car show in Exmouth is expecting to attract over 200 cars when it opens the gate on Sunday 20th August, writes David Morgan.

The annual Exmouth Classic Vehicle Gathering is staged by the Devon Branch of the Morris Minor Owners Club (MMOC) and takes place on the Imperial Recreation Ground, next to Exmouth Rugby Club, between 10am and 4pm.

Local members from the MMOC organised their first gathering at this venue back in 2004 and decided they did not want to follow the same format as other organised shows in relation to vehicle exhibitors having to pay an...

Thompson Jenner LLP launch new website

Thompson Jenner LLP, one of Devon’s leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisers, is pleased to announce the launch of its new responsive website at www.thompson-jenner.co.uk.

The site is a fresh new design tailored around Thompson Jenner’s brand reputation and the firm's message around its people, core services and focus on client service and support.

The website has been designed to give business owners and private individuals a seamless user experience when viewed on any device, whether viewing it on PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The site has been...

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