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Mystery metal object found on Exmouth beach not an explosive

12:26 Daniel Wilkins

Police cordon on Exmouth beach after mystery metal object found. Picture: Daniel Wilkins

A mystery metal object found on Exmouth beach was not an explosive, police have confirmed.

Busy bank holiday weekend for returning seafront watchkeepers

12:00 Daniel Wilkins

Exmouth NCI watchkeeper on single-person duty Sunday, May 24. Picture: Nigel Bovey

Exmouth National Coastwatch Institute watchkeepers were involved in three incidents over the spring bank holiday

Decision-making delays leave seafront regenerations plans in limbo

08:00 Daniel Clark

Colour-coded image showing the phases of East Devon District Council's Queen's Drive redevelopment plans.

The future of Exmouth seafront will remain in limbo for several more months following delays over decision-making as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Devon County Council plans safety measures for children’s return to school

07:30 Daniel Clark

County Hall. Ref exe 04-17 5978. Picture: Terry Ife

Devon County Council has said it is working in close cooperation with headteachers to put in place all the Government guidelines on safety in schools and has answered key questions about their reopening.

Preparations being made for reopening of Exmouth pub

Yesterday, 17:00 Daniel Wilkins

The Powder Monkey in Exmouth. Picture: Google

Plans have been drawn up to ensure staff and customers of a popular Exmouth pub are safe before it reopens.

Online comedy show to raise money for Devon Air Ambulance

Yesterday, 16:00 Sam Cooper

Belly Laughs will be hosting an online gig to raise money for Devon charities. Picture: Belly Laughs

Devon comedian, musicians, artists and sports people will be raising money for the Devon Air Ambulance and Fareshare Soutwest by hosting an online comedy show.

Mayor calls for new buyers to be found after Exmouth hotels close

Yesterday, 11:33 Daniel Wilkins

The Grand Hotel and the Imperial Hotel have both closed due to the collapse of operator Specialist Leisure Group. Picture: Google

Following the closure of two major Exmouth seafront hotels, the town’s mayor has called for new buyers to be found as soon as possible.

Axminster’s longest serving councillor Doug Hull has died

Yesterday, 09:57 Chris Carson

Former Axminster Mayor Douglass Hull who has died. Picture: Chris Carson

Former Axminster mayor Douglas Hull, one of East Devon’s longest serving local councillors, died over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Budleigh swimmer ‘not in a proper state’ rescued by Exmouth RNLI

Yesterday, 09:46 Daniel Wilkins

Exmouth RNLI's inshore lifeboat launching to rescue. Picture: John Thorogood/Exmouth RNLI

A man who was rescued from the sea near Budleigh Salterton was ‘not in a proper state’ to swim.

Pete’s Dragons gets cash boost from Tesco coronavirus fund

Yesterday, 08:00 Daniel Wilkins

Pete's Dragons has benefited from a £500 funding boost from Tesco. Picture: Pete's Dragons

An Exmouth-based suicide bereavement charity has become one of the first causes to benefit from part of a £2m pot dedicated to those responding to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Devon kids invited to take part in annual school games

Mon, 12:00 Daniel Clarke

Primary school children. Picture: Getti images

Devon’s schoolchildren will still be able to take part in the popular annual school games despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Exmouth hotels close and holidays are cancelled as travel group collapses

Mon, 10:21 Philippa Davies

A summer view of Exmouth seafront from Ocean bowling alley terrace. Ref exe 33-16AW 3801. Picture: Alex Walton.

The company operating two of Exmouth’s most prominent seafront hotels has gone into administration.

Exmouth Coronavirus Community Lifeline offers support to those in need

Mon, 08:00 Kirsty Woodgate

Help is available in Exmouth Ref exe 13 20TI 8026 Picture: Terry Ife

Exmouth Coronavirus Community Lifeline offers support to those who need assistance

How to work safely in other people’s homes - Government guidance to tradespeople

Sunday, May 24, 2020 Kirsty Woodgate

Full details of what needs to be considered while working in other people's homes, under the Covid-19 restrictions, can be found at www.gov.uk/workingsafely. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

As working restrictions are slowly lifted, many questions arise about how it is practicable to work safely in other people’s homes during the coronavirus pandemic.

Plumb Park sales office begins phased reopening following coronavirus

Sunday, May 24, 2020 Daniel Wilkins

The development at Plumb Park by Taylor Wimpey. Picture: Contributed

Exmouth’s Plumb Park sales office reopened on Friday (MaY 22)

Sunday Times best-selling author and Sidmouth resident, Jane Corry, launches latest thriller

Saturday, May 23, 2020 Kirsty Woodgate

I Made a Mistake - Sidmouth author Jane Corry's latest thriller

One of the greatest pleasures that can still be enjoyed, whilst living under the current lockdown constraints, is the simple act of getting lost in a wholly engaging book.

Exeter Chiefs have ‘real desire’ to finish the current season

18:29

Exeter Rugby Club chief executive, Tony Rowe OBE, insists there is a ‘real desire’ from within the club and from Premiership Rugby to ensure the 2019/20 season is completed, writes Mark Stevens

Exmouth and Budleigh both well beaten on matchday five of the 2019 Tolchards Devon League season

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With no cricket on offer until July 1, at the very earliest, it gives us a chance to take a look at past season’s and, 12 months ago this week, local teams and players were preparing for matchday five of the 2019 Tolchards Devon Cricket League campaign.