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News in brief from across East Devon – including stories and photos from Exmouth, Seaton, Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Beer and Exeter

By Becca Gliddon on 2nd December 2023 Beer, Budleigh Salterton, Business, Colyton, East Devon, Exeter, Exmouth, Farming, News, Seaton, Sidmouth

A round-up of news from across East Devon – including stories from Exmouth, Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Seaton, Beer and Exeter. Exmouth Stray cows were recently spotted on the beach at Orcombe Point, Exmouth, and returned to their field with the help of police. Exmouth response officers were called to the beach following reports of cows on the rocks. The police team said the dairy animals were safely returned to their nearby grazing field. Beer Beer Coastguard Rescue Team is recruiting new members and holding an open day on Sunday, December 3, for those keen to find out more. The station…

Police investigating shoplifting at an Axminster Tesco store have released pictures of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. Images: with permission.

Police release CCTV images and appeal for information to identify two men in connection with an East Devon supermarket shoplifting investigation

By East Devon Reporter on 28th November 2023 Axminster, Business, East Devon, News

Police investigating shoplifting at a supermarket in East Devon have released CCTV images of two men they believe could help with information. Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for help to identify two men, pictured here, in connection to a ‘large quantity of items’ thought to have been stolen from Axminster Tesco earlier this month. Police investigating the stolen goods said the missing items totalled ‘hundreds of pounds’. Officers have released CCTV images believing the men pictured could hold information to help the investigation. Shoplifters visited the Shard Park store, in Axminster, East Devon, at lunchtime on November 11, taking…

An artist's impression taken from the designs submitted by Rockfish. Image with permission.

Report delays celebrity chef’s Sidmouth seafront Rockfish restaurant plans

By Local Democracy Reporter on 21st November 2023 Business, East Devon, News, Sidmouth

Celebrity chef Mitch Tonks has delayed putting his Sidmouth Rockfish restaurant proposals in front of planners, writes local democracy reporter Bradley Gerrard. The Rockfish restaurant chain owner has been asked by the Environment Agency to provide more detailed flood risk assessments before his plan for the town’s Drill Hall goes to East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) planning committee. The proposed build, at the former headquarters of the Sidmouth Territorial Army branch, was set to be debated by Councillors on Tuesday (November 21), but will now be considered at a future date. The Environment Agency has asked Mr Tonks for a…

Sidmouth has promised as host of festive fun. Photo: with permission.

Sidmouth announces its line-up of festive fun as the town gears up for its annual Christmas light switch-on

By East Devon Reporter on 15th November 2023 Business, East Devon, News, Sidmouth, Uncategorised, What's on in East Devon, What's on in Sidmouth

Sidmouth promises to be full of festive cheer this weekend when one of the town’s oldest residents kick-starts celebrations at the grand Christmas light switch-on. Sidmouth resident Olive Flynn, aged 97, has been named as the festive VIP invited to flick the switch and launch the town’s festive season. The town’s Christmas light switch-on has been announced for Saturday, November 18, with the festive fun starting at around 3.30pm. Councillor Chris Lockyear, Chair of the town council, said: “It is entirely fitting that all parts of our community are recognised to lead our light switch-on. “Last year we had the…

The banking hub is coming to Trinity Square, Axminster. Photo by savoilic.

Opening date is announced for a new banking hub and over-the-counter service for Axminster

By East Devon Reporter on 15th November 2023 Axminster, Business, East Devon, News

A new banking hub has confirmed it will open in Axminster later this month offering daily access to over-the-counter services. Cash Access UK, the organisation set up to protect nationwide access to cash, has today (Wednesday, November 15) confirmed the new Banking Hub in Axminster will open at 11am on Friday, November 24. The town’s new banking hub, in Trinity Square inside the former Lloyds Bank building, will be officially opened by Richard Foord, MP for Tiverton and Honiton. He said: “The opening of the new banking hub in Axminster will be warmly welcomed by the community, who have been…

Top left, clockwise: Food festival fun, water rescue, charity donation, business success, police appeal (inset) - news from across East Devon. Photos: with permission.

News from across East Devon – including stories from Exmouth, Sidmouth, Axminster Lympstone, Sidbury, Honiton and Ottery St Mary

By East Devon Reporter on 1st November 2023 Business, East Devon, Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, News, Ottery St Mary, Property, Sidbury, Sidmouth, Uncategorised

A roundup of news from across East Devon – including stories from Exmouth, Sidmouth, Axminster Lympstone, Sidbury, Honiton, Whimple and Ottery St Mary. Lympstone Police in Exmouth investigating vandalism to five noticeboards in Lympstone want to hear from anyone who may have information to help identify the culprits. Devon and Cornwall Police said the parish information boards, next to Londis, on The Strand, Lympstone, were targeted sometime between 8pm on Sunday, October 1 and 8am the following morning, October 2, causing around £200 of damage. Police, who have released this photo showing the graffiti, are appealing for CCTV from the…

Personal Development and Life Coach Rachel Symns, of Simple Coaching Solutions, has signed up to take part in Coachathon 2023. Photos: with permission.

‘Help shape the future of Cranbrook’ – views are invited on how the new town centre should look

By East Devon Reporter on 23rd October 2023 Business, Cranbrook, East Devon, News, Property

More than a decade after the first brick was laid at Cranbrook, views are wanted on how the new town centre should look. Now 1000s of homes have been built, East Devon District Council (EDDC) is urging people to get involved in the ‘important opportunity’ to ‘help shape the future of Cranbrook’, saying residents’ ideas ‘really matter’. A drop-in session is being held on Tuesday, October 24 at a free family fun day, 10.30am until 1.30pm, at Cranbrook’s Younghayes Centre. And there is a chance to win £50 by taking part in a survey, which is open until November 10.…

Clockwise, top, The Seaton care home, The Kitchen staff, a Seaton care home resident, Natasha Lazovic. Insert, stock image. Photos: with permision.

News from across East Devon and Exeter – including stories from Exmouth, Sidmouth, Seaton, Axminster and Honiton, plus things to do over the October half-term holiday

By Becca Gliddon on 20th October 2023 Axminster, Business, East Devon, Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, News, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth

A roundup of news from across East Devon and Exeter – including stories from Exmouth, Sidmouth, Seaton, Axminster and Honiton, plus things to do over the October half-term holiday. Sidmouth The Donkey Sanctuary’s on-site restaurant at Sidmouth has scooped gold in the 2023 Food Drink Devon awards. Staff at The Kitchen, pictured here, are celebrating the Hospitality Awards win, presented at a ceremony held at the Exeter Chiefs’ Sandy Park ground, in Exeter. East Devon Some 23 grants have been awarded to community organisations and tourism businesses in East Devon, through the district’s Culture, Leisure, and Tourism Fund. East Devon…

News from East Devon, Exmouth, Lympstone and Exeter. Photos: with permission.

News round-up from East Devon and Exeter – including stories from Exmouth, Ottery St Mary and Lympstone.

By East Devon Reporter on 2nd October 2023 Business, East Devon, Exeter, Exmouth, News, Ottery St Mary, Property

News round-up from East Devon and Exeter – including stories from Exmouth, Ottery St Mary, Lympstone. Exmouth An injured windsurfer plus a kite surfer at risk of being swept out to sea were rescued by Exmouth RNLI on Sunday afternoon (October 1). The inshore lifeboat crew launched at around 2pm after spotting a kite surfer in difficulty off the seafront, who was being swept out to sea. The inshore lifeboat crew took the woman safely back to shore. Shortly after, the inshore lifeboat crew was asked by the Coastguard to help two windsurfers in the River Exe – one with…

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