NCI Exmouth has welcomed a new recently qualified watchkeeper named Phil Oakley.

The volunteer coastwatch service is part of the National Coastwatch Institution, and its trained volunteers keep watch every day of the year.

An NCI Exmouth spokesperson said: "Congratulations to Phil Oakley who has now qualified as one of our volunteer watchkeepers for Exmouth NCI. 

"Phil is joining a busy team here in Exmouth and we look forward to working with him. 

"Welcome on board."

If you would like to become a trained volunteer watchkeeper you can find out more here.