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Exmouth Fire Station could retain 24/7 crewing if union talks fail

17:00 Daniel Wilkins

County councillor Jeff Trail said Exmouth could retain its 24/7 crewing even if talks between fire bosses and the Fire Brigade Union stall. Picture: Archant

Exmouth Fire Station will retain 24/7 cover if talks over a new crewing model fall through.

Town council backing for stepped-up security at town centre church

12:00 Daniel Wilkins

Holy Trinity Church at night. Ref exe 4403-52-14AW. Picture: Alex Walton

Plans to increase security at a town centre church have been given town council backing.

Town council announces small decrease to council tax precept

07:00 Daniel Wilkins

Exmouth Town Hall. Ref exe 2525-43-15AW. Picture: Alex Walton

Exmouth Town Council has announced a reduction in the amount of money it charges council tax payers.

Exmouth man charged after alleged sexual assault on train

Yesterday, 17:11 Daniel Wilkins

An Exmouth man has been charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault on a train.

Plans for 20 new one and two bedroom apartments in town centre opposed

Yesterday, 17:00 Daniel Wilkins

Perspective drawings of the scheme. Picture courtesy of Brian Male

Plans to build 20 new homes in the heart of the town centre have been opposed by the town council.

Exmouth councillor quits Independent Group after Seaton Hospital funding decision

Yesterday, 14:01 Daniel Wilkins

Councillor Joe Whibley has quit the Independent Group. Picture: Joe Whibley/Archant

An Exmouth district councillor has left the ruling Independent Group, saying the cabinet's decision to vote against saving Seaton Hospital was 'the final straw'.

Homeless drug user stole student's laptop and purse in sneak raid

Yesterday, 12:42 Daniel Wilkins

A homeless drug user who stole a student's laptop and purse in a sneak raid on her digs was caught on camera as he tried to use her bank card just minutes later.

Plans for 59-apartment retirement complex in Exmouth slammed by town leaders

Yesterday, 10:13 Daniel Wilkins

An artist's impression of how McCarthy and Stone's 59-apartment complex could look. Picture: McCarthy and Stone

Plans for a four-storey retirement block in Exmouth have been heavily criticised by the town leaders.

Exmouth Inner Wheel commemorates its Day of Service with a charity collection

Yesterday, 07:00

President Iris Buteux on the left with members of the club.

Ladies from the Inner Wheel Club of Exmouth recently honoured the founding date of the association with a charity collection and social get-together. The club is a ladies-only movement that serves communities, raises funds for worthy charities, hosts social events and encourages friendships.

Sand clearance from sand-swept seafront road set to begin

Mon, 15:02 Daniel Wilkins

Sand engulfed the seafront road after storm Brendan. Picture: East Devon District Council

Work is set to begin on removing sand which engulfed a seafront road during recent storms.

Missing man last seen in Exmouth found

Mon, 12:58 Daniel Wilkins

There has been a rise in antisocial behaviour incidents in Worle over the past few weeks.

Stuart Badham, 46, who was last seen on Sunday (January 19) has been found, police have confirmed.

Exmouth weight-loss consultants meet TV's 'chatty man'

Mon, 12:00 Daniel Wilkins

Exmouth Slimming World consultants with Alan Carr. Picture: Slimming World

A group of Exmouth weight-loss gurus celebrated another successful year by meeting chat show host and comedian Alan Carr.

Ocean's new soft play for pre-school children set to open

Mon, 07:00 Daniel Wilkins

The new soft play area for children under the age of five at Ocean. Picture: LED Leisure Ltd

A new soft play area for pre-school children is set to open in Exmouth on Wednesday (January 22).

Volunteering at Hospiscare helped Liz get her confidence back

Sunday, January 19, 2020 Kirsty Woodgate

Liz Crosfield volunteering in her local Hospiscare shop in Seaton

A selfless act to help a charity or good cause often brings surprising personal benefits and rewards to the individual.

Larger changing rooms in plans to extend Withycombe RFC

Sunday, January 19, 2020 Daniel Wilkins

The clunhouse at Raleigh Park, the home of Withycombe Rugby Football Club. Picture: Google

An Exmouth rugby club's changing rooms are set to double in size as plans to extend its clubhouse are lodged.

Phone boxes in Exmouth facing removal

Sunday, January 19, 2020 Daniel Wilkins

The payphone near the rowing club in The Esplanade. Picture: Google

Exmouth payphones could be decommissioned in the latest round of removals across East Devon.

Exmouth Town cup tie at Willand Rovers is postponed

12:25 Steve Birley

The Exmouth Town flag that can be seen at home and away games. Picture MARTIN COOK

Town's midweek cup tie at Willand off owing to a frozen pitch in Mid Devon

Ken Boobyer Memorial fixture success for Madeira bowlers

11:45

Sidmouth bowling club friendly. Ref shsp 19 17TI 2435. Picture: Terry Ife

The Ken Boobyer Memorial fixture brought three rinks of men from Ken's club Bitton Park (Teignmouth), writes Jean Healey.

Ten-man Budleigh battle well in defeat at home to high-flying Newtown

11:44

Honiton 2nds at home to East Budleigh. Ref mhsp 40-16TI 9156. Picture: Terry Ife

Budleigh Salterton were beaten 6-0 when they entertained Scott Richards Solicitors Devon League North & East high-flying Newtown at a sun-kissed Greenway Lane.

East Devon hole-in-one stableford success for Browring

11:43

Generic Golf shot. Photo by Simon Horn. Ref exe 8783-17-12SH To order your copy of this photograph visit www.sidmouthherald.co.uk and click on myphotos24

Jason Browring was the runaway winner of the men's January stableford at East Devon Golf Club last Saturday, writes Helen Chivers.

Brixington United U9s skipper James Curtis celebrates birthday with winner against Sidmouth

11:42

Brixington United Under-9s were 3-2 winners when they travelled to Sidmouth for a friendly fixture that was played out in frosty conditions.

Exmouth Town assistant manager speaks about the win at Chipping Sodbury Town

Yesterday, 13:10 Steve Birley

Town striker Jordan Harris is congratulated by team mates after scoring the opening goal in the Boxing Day game against Buckland Athletic. Picture: GERRY HUNT

Town assistant boss Andy Rawlings spoke of the management's delight at the 3-0 win at Chipping Sodbury.

Davis delight - Luke scores four tries as Withy put Plymouth Argaum to the sword

Yesterday, 12:52 steve birley

Luke Davis scores one of his four tries in the Withycombe win over Plymouth Argaum. Picture JIM DAVIS

Luke Davis scored four of the 10 Withy tries that saw the Devon One table-toppers comfortably despatch Plymouth Argaum to the tune of a 68-0 success.

Madeira ladies edge out Honiton in Foxlands League close encounter

Yesterday, 12:51

Madeira bowls. Ref exsp 25 17TI 5264. Picture: Terry Ife

As so many matches have been cancelled this season, usually by default of visiting clubs finding it difficult to field enough players, the selection panel of captains and vice-captains decided to have an extra internal triples match for members to enjoy and to hone their bowling skills, writes Jean Healey.

David Fish wins first East Devon seniors stableford of 2020

Yesterday, 12:51

David Fish was the winner of the first Seniors stableford of the year at East Devon Golf Club, writes Helen Chivers.

Exmouth 2nds up to second in the table after seeing off Okehampton

Yesterday, 12:51

Sam Fullthorpe in action for Exmouth 2nd XV in the win over Okehampton 2nd XV. Picture: ERFC

Exmouth 2nd XV climbed into second place in the Devon Merit Table One after a 19-12 home win over last season's Merit Table champions Okehampton.

Exmouth Town U14s exit cup after great effort in defeat to Honiton

Yesterday, 12:51

Exmouth Town Under-14s bowed out of the Exeter & District Youth League Plate competition after a 4-0 loss to Honiton.

Exmouth Harriers land lots of PBs at the First Chance 10k

Yesterday, 12:49

Exmouth Harriers at the First Chance 10k in Exeter. Picture: EXMOUTH HARRIERS

There were plenty of Exmouth Harriers involved at the recent First Chance 10k meeting, writes Kate Baker.

Withy ladies edged out in close encounter with Crediton

Yesterday, 12:48

Withycombe ladies were not quite able to match the heroics that they served up the week before at Totnes as they were edged out 24-20 by visiting Crediton.

Cockles rise to the challenge to claim much-needed win at Okehampton

Mon, 07:49

Exmouth's James Bath clears the Cockles' lines during the win at Okehampton. Picture; ERFC

The Cockles were good value for a much-needed success when they won 15-13 at Okehampton and so completed a South West Premier double over their Devon rivals.