Further geotechnical and environmental investigations will be taking place around, and under, the Mamhead Slipway in Exmouth from Monday 13 January 2014.
This follows the investigation work last month and is necessary as preparation for the longer term replacement or improvement of the slipway, a key project within the Exmouth Vision.
Engineers will drill a second borehole through the slipway to gain information about the makeup of the geology beneath the seabed. These works will inform the design of the replacement slipway.
A woman has been found dead on the beach at Orcombe point this morning after an extensive search by emergency services.
Emergency services began searching for the woman late last night after concerns were raised for the woman’s welfare.
The woman was discovered by the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team early this morning at the foot of cliffs in an area inaccessible by emergency services last night.
She was pronounced dead at the scene and Exmouth Coastguard assisted in the recovery of the body.
Emergency services will remain on high alert for further flooding tonight.
Over 30 flood warnings are in place in the South West but there are no 'Severe' flood warnings in place with the high tide around 8pm tonight is expected to be lower than last night.
However Met Office warnings against severe wind and rain will continue to remain in place through to the evening with a further weather warning for rain issued for Sunday.
The poor weather and flooding is still causing travel disruptions to much of the county today with a lightning and hail storm knocking out...
Professional union, Prospect has urged the government to suspend its job cuts at the Environment Agency in the light of the recent widespread flooding.
The Agency has confirmed that it will be cutting 1,500 jobs including some from flood protection as part of the government’s latest round of austerity cuts.
Although it is unclear which area of the organisation will see the job losses but the union claims that 550 jobs related to flood protection could be lost.
A Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs spokesman said the agency was making its own choices...
An elderly woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Exmouth earlier today, Thursday, (2 January). The collision took place at around 12.40pm on Barrowdale close, Brixington and involved the woman and a blue BMW car. The woman has been taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. The road has been closed at its junction with Jubilee Drive and is not expected to be re-opened for some time.
Cinderella Exeter Corn Exchange Kickline Theatre present Cinderella, the ultimate dreams-come-true story. The show runs until 5 January and stars Daniel Page and Alicia Agneson. www.exeter.gov.uk/cinderella
The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr Benn Northcott Theatre, Exeter As if by magic, the shopkeeper appeared... Tall Stories present The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr Benn, full of catchy songs and astounding magic – for all ages... old friends of Mr Benn and new adventurers alike... The show runs until 4 January and tickets are £12 www.exeternorthcott.co.uk...
Dr Sam Bridgewater, Pebblebeds Heaths Nature Conservation Officer, worked for many years in Belize for the Natural History Museum and has written a natural history of Belize. He came to Devon in 2012 from NW Scotland where he was co-ordinating a scheme for conserving the natural and cultural heritage of WesterRoss.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Exmouth.
Officers are investigating the burglary of jewellery, commemorative coins, and foreign currency stolen from a house in Portland Avenue while the occupants were away on holiday sometime between 23 and 28 November 2013.
Police are also appealing for help in identifying items left behind in the break-in - believed to belong to the offender.
Officers found a blue and grey patterned purse attached to a key ring with a silver coloured metal clasp. Attached were two Yale keys (one silver coloured and one...
Plans are being finalised for Exmouth Quay’s annual concert of traditional Christmas carols on Sunday December 15.
Exmouth Shanty Men, saxophonist Charlie Hearnshaw and the town concert band are among the guests at the event, which takes place outside the Peter Dixon Chandlery at 6pm.
Quay residents stage the concert each year with Christian Aid and in 2012 more than £500 was raised for the charity’s work among the world’s poorest people. This year the proceeds will be used to help tragic families involved in the typhoon in the Philippines.
