Celebrity chef Michael Caines has issued an update on the progress of his new venture on Exmouth Seafront.

Mr Caines, who owns and runs Lympstone Manor, took to Twitter to update his fans, the Exmouth community and local foodies yesterday.

In a tweet Mr Caines said: "Wow. What views! My new venture in Exmouth is coming along at a pace. New addition to the #cainescollection. More news soon. #noreasonjustpassion opening in July at Exmouth Sea Front."

He linked his tweet to a picture he had taken on site, to see that picture click the red button below.

Caine's plans for Sideshore, the name given to the new development on the seafront, are noticeably different to the fine dining experience available at nearby Lympstone Manor and include a range of offers to suit all tastes, from a casual dining restaurant complete with an upstairs terrace, to a dog-friendly cafe offering a lighter menu and serving homemade ice-creams, local coffee and healthy takeaway snacks.

Speaking last year, Michael Caines MBE said: "We'll be using local ingredients to showcase the great variety of high-quality food and drink that this area has right on its doorstep with a menu that offers something for everyone."

"Tourism and hospitality are together a pinnacle of the local economy and job market and we'll be working with a local academy and college to bring young people through on an apprenticeship scheme to offer them the opportunity to work in the catering and hospitality industry."