News in Exmouth

An Exmouth in Bloom volunteer joined a teacher and youngsters to help with a special project that has been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).

As normal, the children at Littleham Primary School had competitions growing sweet peas, sown in autumn, and in early March, with sunflowers and pumpkins.

Exmouth Nub News wants to put our wonderful area straight into your pocket.

We do this by providing quality local news, updates on business, what's on, property and much more.

A chimney fire, involving a log burner, broke out at a home in Woodbury last night (Sunday, November 15).

A fire engine from Middlemoor attended a property in Globe Hill at about 6.45pm after a call from the occupant.

Green-thumbed volunteers that go above and beyond to make Exmouth beautiful have been recognised for their inspirational work across 2020.

Exmouth in Bloom (EIB) are proud to share a certificate from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), acknowledging the work that 'Bloom' volunteers have been doing this year.

Delicious foods to eat in or takeaway, a place to relax and enjoy cocktails aplenty, a resident DJ at weekends and a space outside to take in the magnificent Exmouth seafront views and sunsets.

This has all been promised when Michael Caines opens his new casual bar and restaurant, along side Café Patisserie Glacerie, in March 2021.

An Exmouth Community College student has tested positive for Covid-19.

In a public post on Facebook, Principal Andrew Davis said the small number of children who had been in close contact with the individual have been contacted and told to self-isolated for 14 days.

Local history enthusiast Kevin Avery has shared his latest weekly 'blast from the past' picture.

Woolworths was in the news recently as a Hoaxer announced that it was to reopen next year.

The number of new coronavirus cases confirmed in the last seven days across Devon has fallen – but there has been a rise in Cornwall.

More than 2,000 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the last seven days across the two counties – the highest weekly number yet – taking the total since the beginning of the pandemic to 14,071.

There are more patients in Devon hospitals now, after a positive Covid-19 test, than at the peak of the pandemic – with that number set to rise until the end of November.

Dr Paul Johnson, chairman of Devon Clinical Commissioning Group, presented the stark picture that the NHS is dealing with to Thursday's Local Outbreak Engagement Board meeting.

Around £750,000 will be used to save Exmouth Leisure Centre from closure, along with others across East Devon, following lockdown pressures.

A rescue package is set to be given to LED Leisure to ensure they can continue to operate as a result of losses incurred by the Covid-19 lockdowns.