News in Exmouth

Newly identified housing development sites across East Devon could see Exmouth expand - or new towns and villages built to the north.

The new Exmouth sites include pieces of land to the north west, beyond Littleham, and on the Exeter Road on the way to Lympstone.

After a week of variable weather, with some warm days and sunshine, this weekend is unfortunately expected to take a turn for the worse.

Saturday will be overcast with scattered showers, and have a moderate wind gusting up to 21mph. The evening, however, may well be nice with the wind dying down and the sun coming out in intervals - but most will be watching the football!

On Monday (28 June) young adults from the WESC Foundation enjoyed their first summer sail on the water near Exmouth, thanks to Exe Sailing Club.

The WESC Foundation offers support, educational and care services for young people and adults who have visual impairments and other complex needs, and empowers them to live fulfilling lives.

Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines MBE, who recently opened Mickey's Beach Bar and Restaurant in Exmouth, is backing a campaign by Visit Devon and the NHS encouraging those who work in hospitality to get vaccinated.

It comes after outbreaks among young people working in restaurants, hotels, and cafes across the country.

Devon food businesses are being invited to book places at one of two free webinars about important changes to food labelling legislation that take effect in October.

Currently foods which are made, packed, and sold on the same premises are not required to show ingredients or allergy information on the product label.

A bogus female health worker has been knocking on doors in Exmouth and asking people to buy a 'medical device' and to see their medication, Devon & Cornwall Police has said.

The residents received a phone call roughly two days prior to the visit. The 'health worker' was dressed in black with a white plastic apron, and arrived in a dark-coloured vehicle - but this was a silver Mercedes on another occasion.

A new family delicatessen has opened inside Exmouth Indoor Market.

Run by three generations of the same family, Miles & Grace was launched just four weeks ago on 21 May 2021.

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NB. This article is about non-emergencies. In an emergency, when life is threatened, people are injured, offenders are nearby or immediate action is required, always dial 999.

Devon & Cornwall Police is encouraging the public to use online reporting methods to help reduce demand on its 101 non-emergency number.

All frontline ambulance crews in the South West will now be able to use body-worn cameras in an effort to reduce violence against them after more than 1,900 incidents were recorded in the last 12 months.

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has introduced their usage after a 38% rise in both verbal and physical abuse by patients and other members of the public.