Tour of Britain: what there is to see and do
Cycling’s Tour of Britain returns to Devon in September and there will be plenty to see and do, as David Beasley reveals
Honiton Jobseekers’ Allowance claims up
New figures for those claiming Jobseekers’ Allowance (JSA) show a rise of eight from the end of June to the end of August.
‘Magnificent year’ for Exmouth Beach Rescue
Volunteer lifeguards at Exmouth Beach Rescue gave up 1,237 hours of their own time to safeguard the public during the summer.
Town hall puts forward Christmas lights cash
The lights will not go out for festive shoppers this year, after town chiefs decided to bite the bullet and stumped up the cash to upgrade the system.
Former BBC presenter joins Bay FM
Former BBC radio presenter Howard James is joining Bay FM and from next month will be presenting the station’s Sunday morning show.
Exmouth’s dole figures up for second month
Dole claimants in Exmouth have risen for the second summer month in a row, a time when casual tourism-based jobs are more common.
New plans revealed for 350-home Plumb Park development
Detailed plans showing what some of the 350 homes at Plumb Park would look like have been unveiled by developers.
New M&S store ‘really good news for Exmouth’
Marks & Spencer will file a planning application for a new estuary-side food hall within weeks, the Journal understands.
Parking fine? You might find a ‘sympathetic’ ear...
District bosses have said they would treat visitors to Exmouth ‘sympathetically’ if fined for parking in one of its car parks after buying a ticket for a nearby county council bay.
‘Equality’s important’ over use of beach huts
Beach huts in each of East Devon’s coastal communities, including Exmouth, could all operate using different rules under a new regime being proposed.
