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Increase in walkers causes more 'wear and tear' on South West Coast Path

By Will Goddard

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

Increased footfall is expected to cause more 'wear and tear' than usual to the South West Coast Path.

With more people enjoying local walks during lockdown, coupled with winter weathering, authorities have warned that parts of the scenic 630-mile path have widened.

5 ways to spot coronavirus scams

By Will Goddard

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

While the rest of the country has banded together in an excellent display of Dunkirk spirit in the face of COVID-19, scam artists have been trying to make a profit out of the pandemic by playing on people's fears.

We've put together some helpful top tips to help you stay safe and guard your money better than if it were in Fort Knox.

Rapid COVID tests now available in Exmouth for adults with no symptoms

By Will Goddard

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

Devon County Council is encouraging adults across Devon to take two rapid lateral flow COVID tests a week now that they have become available.

These tests are for people who don't have any symptoms - if you have symptoms, such as a new and continuous cough, a high temperature, or a change in taste and smell then you should self-isolate and book a PCR test instead.

Beware of sunken vessels on the estuary, Exeter Port Authority says

By Will Goddard

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

Exeter Port Authority are warning users of the Exe Estuary of dangerous sunken vessels on moorings.

The boats are often abandoned and left unattended for years on end, with owners removing any identification before disappearing.

Manor Hotel outdoor dining plans on the Beacon condemned as 'utterly ridiculous'

By Will Goddard

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

Plans for the green area on the Beacon to be used by the Manor Hotel have been unanimously rejected by East Devon District Councillors.

The green patch is close to the hotel, and it was thought that it could be used for outdoor dining.

UPDATE: Fire-damaged house to be demolished to find missing woman, 89

By Will Goddard

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

A house in Beacon Heath, Exeter that was severely damaged by a fire on 5 April is set to be demolished in an attempt to locate the occupant.

The woman, 89, has still not been found, and it is too dangerous to enter the property due to the extensive fire damage.

Public called on to help stop bird egg thieves

By Will Goddard

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

Devon and Cornwall Wildlife Crime officers are calling on members of the public to help stop the theft of wild bird eggs.

The request is part of a national operation, dubbed 'Operation Easter', aiming to stop egg thefts in the nesting season between spring and early summer.

Lorraine Cox murderer sentenced to life in jail

By Will Goddard

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

The man found guilty of murdering Lorraine Cox in Exeter was sentenced to life imprisonment yesterday (Wed 7 April).

Azam Mangori, 23, also known as Christopher Mayer, will

Lifeguards to do weekend-only patrols this month

By Will Goddard

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

RNLI lifeguards will now only be on patrol on Exmouth Beach at weekends for the rest of April.

Having been out over the Easter bank holiday weekend, the lifeguards will no longer be available on weekdays.

East Devon put in lowest tier for government Levelling Up Fund

By Will Goddard

29th Jul 2021 | Local News

East Devon has been put into the government's lowest tier in the Levelling Up Fund scheme.

The national £4.8 billion scheme is designed to improve local infrastructure and support town centre regeneration.

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