Exmouth

Mamhead Slipway set for £1m rebuild

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 01/30/2014 - 11:52am

East Devon District Council is set to give the go ahead for a new and improved slipway to be built at Mamhead Gardens replacing the existing, dangerous structure that closed for safety reasons in August 2012.

Cabinet (5 February) is being asked to approve the submission of a planning application and an application for a marine licence to allow the works to go ahead with the estimated cost for the replacement slipway between £1m and £1.5m. Some of this will come from the capital raised from the sale of the former Elizabeth Hall site. Further funding will come from Devon County...

Fostering couple have no plans to retire despite 55 years service

John and Mary Richardson from Exmouth, who received an MBE in the New Years Honours for services to children and families, have recommended fostering with Fostering Devon as an incredibly rewarding profession, and one that they don’t plan to retire from, despite almost 55 years of service!

Devon County Council, which provides the Fostering Devon service, recognised the remarkable couple’s dedication to fostering at a recent event to mark their long service achievement.

Since they started fostering in the 1950s, John and Mary estimate that they have looked after around 100...

Zephyr officers seize drugs and cash

Officers from the regional organised crime unit Zephyr seized drugs and a large quantity of cash and three vehicles after raiding a property in Exmouth yesterday.

Supported by officers from Devon and Cornwall Police support group and neighbourhood officers, they executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a property in Bankside at about 12.15pm.

Officers arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of the possession of drugs with intention to supply and also money-laundering.

Officers seized a large quantity of what is believed to be heroin with a street...

Spring Wedding Fair

Event Date: 
02/02/2014 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Devon Wedding Fairs are kick starting their collection of Wedding Fairs throughout Devon on Sunday 2 February at Exmouth Pavilion. A super range of local exhibitors is guaranteed to provide perfect inspiration for your Wedding Day!

Doors open at 11am and the event will run until 3pm.

Entry is free, and brides will receive a complimentary luxury goody bag.

Exhibitor giveaways on the day will also feature as part of this not to be missed event.

All enquiries: info@weddingsbyclaire.co.uk

Further investigations at Mamhead Slipway

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/10/2014 - 2:49pm

Further geotechnical and environmental investigations will be taking place around, and under, the Mamhead Slipway in Exmouth from Monday 13 January 2014.

This follows the investigation work last month and is necessary as preparation for the longer term replacement or improvement of the slipway, a key project within the Exmouth Vision.

Engineers will drill a second borehole through the slipway to gain information about the makeup of the geology beneath the seabed. These works will inform the design of the replacement slipway.

The area of Mamhead Gardens will be...

Woman found dead at Orcombe Point

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Thu, 01/09/2014 - 11:13am

A woman has been found dead on the beach at Orcombe point this morning after an extensive search by emergency services.

Emergency services began searching for the woman late last night after concerns were raised for the woman’s welfare.

The woman was discovered by the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team early this morning at the foot of cliffs in an area inaccessible by emergency services last night.

She was pronounced dead at the scene and Exmouth Coastguard assisted in the recovery of the body.

The woman’s next-of-kin have been informed.

In a statement...

Emergency services stay on high alert

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 01/03/2014 - 4:57pm

Emergency services will remain on high alert for further flooding tonight.

Over 30 flood warnings are in place in the South West but there are no 'Severe' flood warnings in place with the high tide around 8pm tonight is expected to be lower than last night.

However Met Office warnings against severe wind and rain will continue to remain in place through to the evening with a further weather warning for rain issued for Sunday.

The poor weather and flooding is still causing travel disruptions to much of the county today with a lightning and hail storm knocking out...

Calls to suspend Enviroment Agency cuts

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 01/03/2014 - 4:07pm

Professional union, Prospect has urged the government to suspend its job cuts at the Environment Agency in the light of the recent widespread flooding.

The Agency has confirmed that it will be cutting 1,500 jobs including some from flood protection as part of the government’s latest round of austerity cuts.

Although it is unclear which area of the organisation will see the job losses but the union claims that 550 jobs related to flood protection could be lost.

A Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs spokesman said the agency was making its own choices...

Elderly woman hit by car in Exmouth

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Thu, 01/02/2014 - 3:29pm

An elderly woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Exmouth earlier today, Thursday, (2 January). The collision took place at around 12.40pm on Barrowdale close, Brixington and involved the woman and a blue BMW car. The woman has been taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. The road has been closed at its junction with Jubilee Drive and is not expected to be re-opened for some time.

Your guide to What's On this week

THEATRE

Cinderella Exeter Corn Exchange Kickline Theatre present Cinderella, the ultimate dreams-come-true story. The show runs until 5 January and stars Daniel Page and Alicia Agneson. www.exeter.gov.uk/cinderella

The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr Benn Northcott Theatre, Exeter As if by magic, the shopkeeper appeared... Tall Stories present The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr Benn, full of catchy songs and astounding magic – for all ages... old friends of Mr Benn and new adventurers alike... The show runs until 4 January and tickets are £12 www.exeternorthcott.co.uk...

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