Advanced search

Digital Decoded

Top News

Journal News

Respect the countryside warning after fire damages landmark Otter Estuary tree line

Yesterday, 16:23 Daniel Wilkins
A fire damaged a well known tree line in the Otter Estuary. Picture: Nick Pyne

Fire damage to landmark trees near the Otter Estuary is 'just the tip of the iceberg' in abuse to a popular beauty spot, said a tenant farmer.

Read more

Recognition for Exmouth's diamond slimmers

Yesterday, 15:44 Daniel Wilkins
Winners receivimng her Diamond Member of the Year award. Picture: Lisa Boucher

Exmouth slimmers who have made an effort to stay at their target weight have been recognised for their determination.

Read more

Hundreds covered in multi-coloured paint in aid of The Deaf Academy

Yesterday, 14:53 Daniel Wilkins
Colour Bomb Run on Exmouth beach for The Deaf Academy. Ref exe 29 19TI 8065. Picture: Terry Ife

A rainbow of colour was created on Exmouth seafront after the town's first sponsored Colour Bomb event.

Read more

Cuts to teaching assistants as Exeter Road Primary School warns support for children will be stretched thinner

Yesterday, 14:18 Daniel Wilkins
Paul Gosling (inset) head teacher of Exeter Road Primary School, confirms four teaching assistants have taken voluntary redundancy. Picture: Google

An Exmouth primary school is cutting the number of teaching assistants this summer in the wake of funding cuts.

Read more

Calls for Exmouth Fire Station to retain its 24/seven staffing status

Yesterday, 12:59 Daniel Wilkins
Counncillor Fred Caygill has been speaking about proposed cuts to fire services in Exmouth. Picture: Fred Caygill

Exmouth's highly-trained firefighters do more than put out fires - that is the message from a town and district councillor.

Read more

South West Water efforts to tackle pollution 'unacceptable'

Yesterday, 09:42 Daniel Wilkins
Water Purity Test. Hand holding a chemical flask with water, the reservoir (lake or river) in the background. Picture: Getty Images/Stockphoto

A damning report has said South West Water's anti-pollution efforts are 'unacceptable'.

Read more

Updated Heavy traffic as rubble blocks road

Yesterday, 08:41 Clarissa Place
Four Elms Hill. Ref shs 31 17TI 8340. Picture: Terry Ife

A busy East Devon road is partially blocked by granite and rubble.

Read more

Annual fairy trail returns to Phear Park

Sunday, July 14, 2019 Daniel Wilkins
Children from Withycombe Raleigh Preschool were taken on a fair trail through Phear Park. Picture: Jodie Lawrie

Fairies returned to an Exmouth park as a pre-school held its annual Magical Fairy Trail.

Read more

Show your support for Commando Challenge recruits at free event

Sunday, July 14, 2019 Daniel Wilkins
Some people enjoying lasrt year's inaugural events village as part of the Royal Marines Commando Challenge. Picture: Devon Air Ambulance Trust

The event village will once again be open to supporters, families and friends of recruits taking part in the Royal Marines Commando Challenge.

Read more

Gallery Supporters turn out to enjoy fun day for Exmouth and Lympstone Hospiscare

Saturday, July 13, 2019 Alex Walton
Hospiscare Exmouth and Lympstone family fun day. Picture: Caitlin Dormer

A charity day in the sun raised vital funds for Exmouth and Lympstone Hospiscare.

Read more

Highlights of Sidmouth Folk Festival 2019

Saturday, July 13, 2019 Philippa Davies
Richard Thompson. Picture: Tom Bejgrowicz

The Sidmouth Folk Festival returns for the week from Friday, August 2 to Friday 9 with a stellar line-up.

Read more

Mike Gall 'honoured' to be named Exmouth RNLI operations manager

Saturday, July 13, 2019 Daniel Wilkins
New Lifeboat Operations Manager, Mike Gall (centre left) takes over from Kevin Riley MBE (centre right) with Exmouth RNLI lifeboat Crew and Shore Crew volunteers. Picture: Exmouth RNLI

A retired Royal Navy dentist has taken over as the operations manager of Exmouth RNLI.

Read more

Have your say on long-term plan for NHS services in Devon

Saturday, July 13, 2019 Matt Smart
Picture: Getty

People across the county are being asked to have their say on a long-term plan for NHS services in Devon.

Read more

Phil aims to raise standards as president of professional body for landlords

Saturday, July 13, 2019 Philippa Davies
Phil Keddie, president of ARLA Propertymark. Picture: Contributed

An Exmouth lettings consultant has promised to help raise the standards of rented homes, in his new capacity as president of the main professional body for landlords.

Read more

Gallery Readers wow us with their super Exmouth pics

Friday, July 12, 2019 Alex Walton
Conditions were perfect for beautiful colors and a great reflection. The rest was a waiting game; also I had to endure a bit of flooding of my boots. :-) Thank God for this moment! Picture: Folrin Orasanu

A selection of beautiful photos sent in by our readers.

Read more

Extra £150,000 needed to complete Maer Road car park works

Friday, July 12, 2019 Daniel Clark
Maer Road Car Park, Exmouth. Picture: Google

An extra £150,000 in taxpayer cash will have to be spent to resurface an Exmouth car park and realign its entrance.

Read more

Exmouth sport

Read passes 800 runs as Clyst St George claim another victory

Yesterday, 15:37 Steve Birley
A set of cricket stumps ahead of the start of play in a Tolchards Devon Cricket League match,. Picture STEVE BIRLEY

Clyst St George opener Sam Read became the first batsman to pass 800 Tolchards Devon League runs this season when he hit 75 in the teams 39 run win over hosts Upottery.

Brixington Blues U14s end summer campaign with Newton St Cyres Tournament triumph

Yesterday, 15:36 Steve Birley
Brixington Blues U14s after their Newton St Cyres Tournament success. Picture DAVE HAGGERTY

Brixington Blues Under-14s rounded off their summer tournament campaign with another win when they claimed the top honour at the Newton St Cyres Tournament.

East Devon Golf Club into Palairet memorial trophy semi-finals after success over Honiton

Yesterday, 12:29 Steve Birley
The East Devon Golf Club Palairet team: Back row; Joe Sharp, Paul Mullerworth, Paul Heys, Matt Stone, Neil Sear, David Fish. Front row; Tom Peters, Jason Wride, Paul Sear, Guy Peters, Ray Dawson (match captain). Picture EAST DEVON GOLF CLUB

East Devon Golf Club have progressed to the quarter-finals of the Palairet Memorial Trophy, which is a Devon county wide cup competition.

Exmouth beaten heavily at home by Sidmouth

Sunday, July 14, 2019 Steve Birley
A batsmans gear is left on the wicket during drinks. Picture STEVE BIRLEY

Exmouth suffered a heavy defeat when they entertained Sidmouth at the Maer ground on matchday 11 of the Tolchards Devon League Premier Division campaign.

Sidmouth all set for a busy weekend of gig racing and surf life saving action

Saturday, July 13, 2019 Steve Birley
Sidmouth Surf Life Saving Club 'Longest Day Challenge' of 20018. This Sunday (July 14) it is the 20019 Longest Day Challenge with action getting underway from 2.15pm pff Sidmouth beach. Picture SIMON HORN

The second weekend of July is set to to see Sidmouth sea front a serious hive of activity as the town plays host top two major water sports events.

Somerset Rebels race to victory over Birmingham Brummies

Saturday, July 13, 2019 Steve Birley
Somerset Rebels rider Todd Kurtz celebrates his Heat 1 win. Picture COLIN BURNETT

After stunning Scunthorpe by 20-points a week before, Garry May warned his men against any complacency against Birmingham and they duly delivered

Exmouth Town get home draw in FA Cup - and it's a Devon derby!

Friday, July 12, 2019 Steve Birley
Exmouth Town's club name up in lights at Wembley Stadium on FA Cup final day. The stadium posted the names of all 700 plus clubs, including Town, that entered the FA Cup competiion that culminated in Satyrady's Chelsea win over Manchester United.

The draw for the early rounds of the 2019/20 FA Cup has been made and Exmouth Town have been given a terrific tie with them drawn at home to Division One South & West Southern League side Barnstaple Town.

Sidmouth all set for the 'Longest Day Challenge' this Sunday

Friday, July 12, 2019 Steve Birley
Sidmouth Surf Life Saving Club 'Longest Day Challenge' of 20018. This Sunday (July 14) it is the 20019 Longest Day Challenge with action getting underway from 2.15pm pff Sidmouth beach. Picture SIMON HORN

This Sunday (July 14), will see Sidmouth beach filled with competitors battling the ocean, and each other, in surf lifesaving board and ski racing events in Sidmouth Surf Lifesaving Club's second, 'Longest Day Ocean Challenge' event - following the successful first event last year

Phear Park O60s bowlers have mixed fortunes in latest action

Friday, July 12, 2019 Steve Birley
Madeira bowls. Ref exsp 6936-21-15SH. Picture: Simon Horn

The men's Exeter and District Over-60s Triples League dominates our weekly report this time, with the A team maintaining top position of Division Four, following an eight point win over Heavitree, writes Paul and Kay Beresford.

Exmouth Harrier Hugh Marsden runs well in Falkland Islands race

Friday, July 12, 2019 Steve Birley
Running

Exmouth Harrier Hugh Marsden competed and came first in the Paras 10 last weekend, writes Kate Baker.

Hilary Bird is Madeira 'Star of the Week' after she wins Section Three group A

Friday, July 12, 2019 Steve Birley
Madeira bowls. Ref exsp 25 17TI 5234. Picture: Terry Ife

There is not so much news from Madeira this week but, what there is, is very positive, writes Jenny Smith.

Fowler victorious in July medal

Friday, July 12, 2019 Steve Birley
Golf club and ball

Sue Fowler was the winner of the ladies July medal at East Devon Golf Club last week, writes Helen Chivers.

Harris nets four as Town launch pre-season in style

Thursday, July 11, 2019 Sam Cooper
Jordan Harris appeals for a penalty during the Town 3-1 home win over Sticker. Picture GERRY HUNT

Jordan Harris scored four as Exmouth defeated local rivals Sidmouth 6-0 defeat in their first pre-season game.

Exmouth Harriers impress at the Erme Valley Relays

Thursday, July 11, 2019 Steve Birley
Exmouth Harriers at the Erme Valley Relay meeting. Picture: EXMOUTH HARRIERS

Exmouth Harriers did well in the Erme Valley Relays that were held on Friday evening, writes Kate Baker.

Exmouth's Katrina Rye - an athlete at the very top of her sport

Thursday, July 11, 2019 Steve Birley
Exmouth's Katrina Rye crosses the finish line in Romania. Picture ETU MEDIA

Exmouth's Katrina Rye, representing Great Britain, won the European Triathlon Championships (Middle Distance) in Romania last weekend, and now is targeting glory at the World Championships being held in France in September, writes Steve Birley.

Latest Entertainment News

Show your support for Commando Challenge recruits at free event

Sunday, July 14, 2019 Daniel Wilkins
Exmouth
Some people enjoying lasrt year's inaugural events village as part of the Royal Marines Commando Challenge. Picture: Devon Air Ambulance Trust

The event village will once again be open to supporters, families and friends of recruits taking part in the Royal Marines Commando Challenge.

Read more

Highlights of Sidmouth Folk Festival 2019

Saturday, July 13, 2019 Philippa Davies
Richard Thompson. Picture: Tom Bejgrowicz

The Sidmouth Folk Festival returns for the week from Friday, August 2 to Friday 9 with a stellar line-up.

Read more

Two theatre groups will present six plays over two nights in Axminster

Friday, July 12, 2019
Axminster Drama Club and Ottery Community Theatre will be performing at the festival.

Two theatre groups will be performing six plays over two nights in Axminster.

Read more
Axminster

Do you want to be in Exmouth Players' panto Aladdin?

Friday, July 12, 2019 Philippa Davies
The Exmouth Players production of Alice. Picture: Emma Crane of Exmouth Photo Services

The Exmouth Players are holding open auditions for their Christmas pantomime, Aladdin.

Read more
Exmouth

Date set for opening of Popworld in Exmouth

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Daniel Wilkins
Dj mixing. Picture: Getty Images

The countdown is on for the opening of Exmouth's newest late-night venue.

Read more
Exmouth

Review: Separate Tables, by The Exmouth Players

Sunday, July 7, 2019
The whole cast of Separate Tables. Picture: Alix Kelman

Terence Rattigan's drama focuses on the residents of a Bournemouth hotel in the 1950s - not all of whom are what they claim to be

Read more

Cantamus Choir to perform in Colyton

Saturday, July 6, 2019 Philippa Davies
The Cantamus choir. Picture: Maisie Hill

Choir says its aim is to 'offer sublime music, sung to a high standard'

Read more

Jasper Carrott brings his Stand Up and Rock show to Exeter

Saturday, July 6, 2019 Philippa Davies
Jasper Carrott, who is bringing his new musical show to Exeter. Picture: Supplied by Jasper Carrott

As well as comedy, the show features 60s and 70s songs performed by the Bev Bevan Band

Read more

Free talk on 'God's Trees' in Honiton

Friday, July 5, 2019 Philippa Davies
Gods Trees will be the subject of a talk by a forest scientist in Honiton. Picture: Terry Ife

The speaker is an expert on forest science, and has 'a passion for trees and a passion for God'

Read more
Honiton

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

max temp: 20°C

min temp: 11°C

Five-day forecast

Exmouth Homes

magazine cover

Linking estate agents with
sellers and buyers



Click here to read


Most read

Cuts to teaching assistants as Exeter Road Primary School warns support for children will be stretched thinner

Paul Gosling (inset) head teacher of Exeter Road Primary School, confirms four teaching assistants have taken voluntary redundancy. Picture: Google

Heavy traffic as rubble blocks road

Four Elms Hill. Ref shs 31 17TI 8340. Picture: Terry Ife

Calls for Exmouth Fire Station to retain its 24/seven staffing status

Counncillor Fred Caygill has been speaking about proposed cuts to fire services in Exmouth. Picture: Fred Caygill

Recognition for Exmouth's diamond slimmers

Winners receivimng her Diamond Member of the Year award. Picture: Lisa Boucher

Hundreds covered in multi-coloured paint in aid of The Deaf Academy

Colour Bomb Run on Exmouth beach for The Deaf Academy. Ref exe 29 19TI 8065. Picture: Terry Ife

Respect the countryside warning after fire damages landmark Otter Estuary tree line

A fire damaged a well known tree line in the Otter Estuary. Picture: Nick Pyne

Useful Links

Advertise in the Paper
Submit a Story
Subscriptions Order
Competitions
Photo Orders
Family notices
iwitness24
Google Plus
Facebook
Twitter
Reader Travel
Family Notices 24

Newsletter Sign Up

Exmouth Journal twice-weekly newsletter
Sign up to receive our regular email newsletter

Our Privacy Policy

Read Online

Image
Read the Exmouth Journal e-edition E-edition

Hot Jobs

Show Job Lists

Find planning applications


Follow us on Twitter

Local Guide