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Rockfish owner secures permission for another seafront restaurant
Celebrity chef Mitch Tonks has landed his plans to bring his Rockfish brand to Budleigh Salterton. The restaurateur, who just weeks ago secured permission to turn Sidmouth’s Drill Hall into one of his trendy fish eateries, has now been given the
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'Vote with your cigarette end' - ballot box bin will cut litter in Exmouth
A new initiative in Exmouth encourages smokers to dispose of cigarette butts responsibly – while also ‘voting’ on a burning local issue. A ‘cigarette butt ballot bin’ has been installed outside the Exmouth Railway Club. It has two transparent boxes
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Good Ofsted rating for Exmouth's Happy Days Nursery
A 'Good' Ofsted grade has put smiles on the faces of staff at Exmouth's Happy Days Nursery. Inspectors visited the nursery at Exmouth Community College in June, and produced a report full of praise for the care and education it provides. They
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Exmouth Classic Vehicle Gathering returns next month
Classic vehicle enthusiasts from across East Devon are gearing up for one of the largest gatherings of classic cars and motorcycles in the area, when the annual Exmouth Classic Vehicle Gathering returns on Sunday, August 11. This annual event takes
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South West Water announces sewerage improvements in Budleigh
South West Water is investing around £2 million in Budleigh Salterton's sewerage network in the period up to March 2025. A group of residents met representatives from the company earlier this month to discuss multiple discharges from the Combined
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'Ukraine still needs our help and support'
The attempted invasion of Ukraine started almost two and half years ago, 24/2/22, a date almost as easy to remember as 9/11! Atrocities in Palestine more recently took over the news, first with Hamas killing 1,609 on 7th October last year and since
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UK rents hit record high with average costing tenants £1,314 per month
The average rent being asked outside London has hit a new record of £1,314 per month, with each property typically receiving 17 inquiries from prospective tenants, according to a website. A year ago, the average monthly advertised rent across Britain
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Full list of every Carpetright store set to close following administration
Carpetright has been bought in a rescue deal by rival Tapi but will shut more than 200 stores and cut more than 1,000 jobs. It was announced on Monday that the flooring retailer Tapi had agreed to buy 54 Carpetright stores, two warehouses, the
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Fundraising cricket match played on the sand
Exmouth RNLI took on Exmouth Freemasons in a game of cricket on Pole Sands on Sunday (July 21). The event was held to raise money for Exmouth RNLI, Sailability at Exmouth Sailing Club and Exmouth NCI. It had been scheduled for Saturday 20, but
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Budleigh Beavers snatch victory against Ottery Eagles
Budleigh Beavers celebrated a significant victory against the Ottery Eagles in the Exeter and District Over 60s Triples League. With expectations of wins for both teams, the Beavers exceeded predictions securing an overall lead of 34-23. Andy
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Withycombe Rugby Club celebrates centenary with flower display
Withycombe Rugby Club marked its 100th anniversary with a celebratory flower display, partnered with Exmouth in Bloom. The floral tribute acknowledges a century of rugby achievement and underlines the community spirit that characterises the club
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Struggling Madeira bowlers recover amid scorching summer heat
Madeira Bowling Club saw a dramatic defeat in an exceptionally hot contest, as Tiverton West End BC claimed victory in arguably the most gruelling game of the season to date. At one point during the game, which was held on July 19, it seemed that
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Exmouth Harriers show athletic prowess in series of running events
Exmouth Harriers shone in a series of recent running events, with an outstanding performance from Alice Kelly who claimed second in the Exeter 10km. On July 17, 13 Harriers took to the track, showing impressive prowess in a flat and traffic-free