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Ladram Bay scoops regional tourism award

Yesterday, 17:00 Daniel Wilkins

Members of the Ladram Bay Holiday Park team, Steve Harper-Smith and Lisa Spickett receive their award from Hoseasons Property and Portfolio Director, Hayley Johnson. Picture: Darren Cool

A holiday park based near Otterton has been recognised as a top tourism attraction in the region.

Topping out ceremony marks latest landmark for watersports centre development

Yesterday, 14:00 Daniel Wilkins

Josh from Brixington primary school performed the topping out ceremony at Sideshore in Exmouth. Ref exe 47 19TI 4797. Picture: Terry Ife

A 'topping out' ceremony has marked the latest landmark in the development of Exmouth's new watersports centre.

CANCELLED - Town centre new year's party called off for second straight year

Yesterday, 12:45 Daniel Wilkins

Exmouth New Year's Eve celebrations in 2018. Ref exe New Year's Eve 2018 - 020. Picture: Rob Chidgey

A new year's party set to be held in centre of Exmouth has been cancelled for the second year running.

Private funeral for family of Ethiopia Airlines crash victim

Yesterday, 12:00 Daniel Wilkins

The funeral of Joanna Toole. Picture: Adrian Toole

The family of an Exmouth woman who died in the Ethiopia Airlines crash earlier this year have said their final goodbyes.

Restorative justice comforts Uplyme woman after teenage son's death

Yesterday, 10:59 Chris Carson

Jane Ure from Uplyme. Picture Devon and Cornwall Police

An East Devon woman whose teenage son was killed in a car crash has spoken about her decision to meet the driver found guilty of causing the collision.

Exmouth sisters call for lifeline refugee reunification to continue regardless of Brexit outcome

Yesterday, 07:00 Daniel Wilkins

Melisaa Pawson with a box full of signatures outside the Home Office. Picture: Melissa Pawson

Two Exmouth sisters have called for a lifeline scheme which helps reunite refugee children with their UK-based families to be continued beyond Brexit.

80-bed hotel for seafront is 'best option' to pay for £3m road realignment

Mon, 17:04 Daniel Wilkins

Hemingway Design – tasked with creating a vision for the phase of the seafront regeneration scheme – has outlined the feedback received from an online survey and how those views have guided proposals. Picture: Beth Sharp

Which would you prefer, an 80-bed hotel on the seafront or a council tax hike?

Exmouth's McDonald's re-opens following 'digital' makeover

Mon, 17:00 Daniel Wilkins

Jeff Trail reopens McDonalds in Exmouth with Franchisee David Shawyer, Tom Moore and James Alsopp. Ref exe 47 19TI 4749. Picture: Terry Ife

Exmouth's McDonald's restaurant and drive thru has re-opened following a digital makeover.

Croyde man pleads insanity as Exeter triple murder trial opens

Mon, 15:56 Court reporter

A former public school boy from Croyde has denied the murder of three pensioners in Exeter on the same day in February this year.

Residents react to Exmouth Queen's Drive plans

Mon, 10:14 Beth Sharp

Residents have reacted to the ideas, or lack of, pitched at a public exhibition for the Queen's Drive area of Exmouth.

Historical clock in Exmouth will be repaired - at a hefty cost

Mon, 07:00 Callum Lawton

The Exmouth landtrain going past Exmouths Jubilee clock tower. Photo by Terry Ife. Ref exe 3470-30-14TI To order your copy of this photograph go to www.exmouthjournal.co.uk and click on myphotos24

A motion to appoint an architect to oversee repairs to a historical Exmouth clock has been approved.

Funding project to bring beach wheelchairs to Exmouth officially launches

Sunday, November 17, 2019 Callum Lawton

Big wheel wheelchairs to be provided in Exmouth. Picture: MigGroningen – Wikimedia Commons/Simon Horn

Disabled people in Exmouth could enjoy a dip in the sea after a funding project to buy three beach wheelchairs officially launched.

Plans to improve facilities at Clyst Valley Football Club get the go-ahead

Sunday, November 17, 2019 Callum Lawton

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

A football club near Woodbury Salterton will enjoy larger changing rooms after an application got the green light from planners.

Plans for illuminated McDonalds' signs at Exmouth approved

Sunday, November 17, 2019 Beth Sharp

Bideford McDonald's opens on Wednesday at Atlantic Park, Clovelly Road. Pictures: Sarah Howells

Proposals to install five large signs at McDonalds Exmouth have been approved by East Devon planners.

Plans for two four-bed homes in Budleigh given green light

Saturday, November 16, 2019 Callum Lawton

Plans to build two four-bed homes in Budleigh have been granted approval.

Meet the man who has transformed a Budleigh cemetery into a haven for wildlife

Saturday, November 16, 2019 Callum Lawton

Brian shackleton at home in Budleigh. Ref exb 46 19TI 4196. Picture: Terry Ife

A Budleigh stalwart has created a stunning wildlife sanctuary in a cemetery and said: "I want to leave a legacy behind."

Town number two on win at Cadbury Heath and the midweek home meeting with Honiton Town

Yesterday, 11:53 Steve Birley

Exmouth Town at home to Barnstaple in a FA Cup game. Ref exsp 33 19TI 0234. Picture: Terry Ife

Exmouth Town assistant manager speaks about the Cadbury Heath win - and looks ahead to the Wednesday night home game

Lympstone ABCs Louis Silk all set for Sunday Showdown in Bristol

Yesterday, 11:51

Lympstone ABCs Louis Silk who has a big semi-final fight this coming Sunday (November 24) in Bristol. Picture: LYMPSTONE ABC

Lympstone ABC members have been busy at various shows in recent weeks.

Town Reserves are spot on in cup victory

Yesterday, 11:49

Exmouth Town Reserves held their nerve to win a penalty shoot-out against a very physical Signal Box Oak Villa to make progress in the Devon Premier Cup.

Budleigh bowlers in fine form as they put Chardstock to the sword

Yesterday, 11:48

Bowls. Ref exsp 25-16SH 9103. Picture: Simon Horn.

Budleigh bowlers were in fine form when they contested a mixed home friendly against Chardstock, one that ended in a resounding victory for the home side, writes Don Huish.

Withycombe power to huge Devon One win over a spirited Torrington

Mon, 14:46

Action from the Withycombe win over Torrington. Picture ADAM CURTIS

Withycombe powered their way to no fewer than 14 tries as they brushed aside the challenge of a spirited Torrington, beating the North Devon men 86-7 in a one-sided contest at Raleigh Park that was brought to a premature end on 60 minutes.

Madeira ladies march on in two major competitions and then make Yetton Plate progress

Mon, 14:45

Madeira bowls. Ref exsp 25 17TI 5234. Picture: Terry Ife

Madeira ladies had a really good week in three competitions, taking the full 10 points each in the Lane Trophy and Foxlands, and going through to the next round of the Yetton Plate, writes Jean Healey.

Exmouth U9s impress in meeting with Tiverton

Mon, 14:45

Action from the Exmouth Under-9s meeting with Tiverton at Exmouth Community College. Picture RICH WEST

Exmouth Under-9s took on Tiverton in a contest played out on the artificial surface at Exmouth Community College.

Exmouth United U16s make cup progress despite the brilliance of the Cranbrook goalkeeper

Mon, 09:20

Exmouth United U16's away at Cranbrook. Ref exsp 47 19TI 4289. Picture: Terry Ife

Exmouth United Under-16s made progress in the Exeter and District Youth League KO Cup with a 3-0 win at Cranford.

Cockles impress with fine all-round performance to win well at Camborne

Sunday, November 17, 2019 steve birley

Exmouth RFC after their superb success at Camborne. Picture: EXMOUTH RFC

The Cockles were excellent value for their 17-8 South West Premier win at an in-form Camborne.

Bennett at the double as Exmouth Town U16s net five again Honiton Town

Sunday, November 17, 2019

Exmouth Town Under-16s were handsome 5-0 winners when they took on Honiton Town in an Exeter & District Youth League Division One game.

Muff Town Casuals going from strength to strength

Sunday, November 17, 2019

The Exmouth Town Football Club Muff Town Casuals on one of their 'away game outings'. Picture: MARTIN COOK

A couple of years ago Duncan Hamilton and a handful of Exmouth Town (ETFC) supporters started up a Facebook group page called Muff Town Casuals (MTC), writes Martin Cook.

Exmouth Town, Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth RFC and Withycombe all win on a super Saturday for local teams

Saturday, November 16, 2019 Steve Birley

Football and rugby Saturday night round-up picture. Picture STEVE BIRLEY

The middle Saturday of November was a good one for our loical football and rugby teams.

Withycombe 2nd XV in Friday night win at Tiverton

Saturday, November 16, 2019

Action from the Withycombe 2nd XV Friday night 25-10 win at Tiverton. Picture: ADAM CURTIS

Withycombe 2nd XV were 25-10 winners when they travelled to Mid Devon to take on Tiverton 3rd XV.

Saturday's local football and rugby action

Saturday, November 16, 2019 Steve Birley

It's another matchday for local football and rugby teams with the main local focus in football terms, being on Greenway Lane, Budleigh Salterton, where the Robins' are in Scott Richards Solicitors Devon League North & East action against Liverton United (3pm).