News in Exmouth

Great Western Railway has recalled a number of its Hitachi 800 trains for precautionary inspections after cracks were reportedly found on more than one of the trains.

This means that many long-distance journeys, such as the lines running between London, Cardiff, Bristol, and Penzance, have been cancelled.

A brand-new coastal voyage business is set to launch this weekend (15-16 May) in Exmouth.

After almost a full year of planning, Exe Voyages is now ready to go, complete with its 10-meter-long orange and black Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) named 'Voyager'.

After almost a full year of planning, Exe Voyages is now ready to go, complete with its 10-meter-long orange and black Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) named 'Voyager'.

The RIB will provide coastal voyages, offering the opportunity to discover Devon's magnificent coastlines and catch a glimpse of tucked-away coves and marine wildlife to thrill-seeking passengers.

A specialist rescue team from Exmouth was sent to a report of a person in the brook next to Dawlish railway station yesterday (12 May) soon after 9pm.

Together with one fire engine from Dawlish and one from Teignmouth, the crews were unable to locate the person initially, but then after searching upstream and downstream they found them on the bank and helped them onto dry land.

Entries are due to close on Friday 14 May for the Exmouth Business Awards 2021, run by the Exmouth Chamber of Commerce.

The award categories for 2021, of which there are 10, include: 'Best Adaptation in Lockdown', 'Best Start Up', and 'Environmental Impact'.

Volunteers are needed to give postboxes in Exmouth a woolly makeover by October this year to raise money for Hospiscare.

'The Mail Trail' will feature a series of postboxes around the town, which will all be decorated with 'toppers' - knitted or crocheted designs that sit neatly on top.

Step 3 of the government's roadmap out of lockdown promises some of the biggest changes yet.

Here's our breakdown for what it will mean for Exmouth residents.

Police are asking for information that could help identify a male involved in a sexual assault that took place on the coastal path near Foxholes Hill on Friday 7 May between 12.45pm - 1pm.

The male was described as:

Bingo is set to return on Monday 17 May to Exmouth Pavilion after the easing of more coronavirus restrictions.

Bingo is held on Monday evenings and is open to those aged 18 and over. Tickets will go on sale from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

An increase in the number of bonfires has prompted East Devon District Council to ask the public to consider more environmentally friendly options for disposing of waste.

Bonfires are not very effective, can cause injury to people or damage to properties nearby, and can produce toxic fumes.