Please allow ads as they help fund our trusted local news content Kindly add us to your ad blocker whitelist If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism consider contributing and/or subscribing to our free daily Newsletter Support our mission and join our community now you can subscribe for as little as €0.50 per week which will also give you access to all of our premium content and archived articles Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism A new set of retirement apartments is now available to rent in Exmouth a national developer of retirement communities a later-living development for people aged over 70 The development includes 59 one and two-bedroom properties and is located on Merchant Avenue The rental launch is part of a national shift in the housing market with more older people choosing to rent in later life rather than buy McCarthy Stone said the move responds to rising demand from people living in homes that no longer meet their needs but who still want to maintain independence and stay connected to their community Tenants at The Curlews have access to a range of on-site facilities including a communal lounge There is also a 24-hour emergency call system and a dedicated Estate Management team providing support renting can offer a more flexible and convenient option for older people looking to downsize without the costs of buying and selling Residents are offered Assured Tenancy Agreements which allow them to stay for as long as they choose while maintaining the flexibility to move if needed McCarthy Stone has reported that tenants often use the opportunity to relocate closer to family or reduce the pressures of maintaining a larger home recently chose to rent at a McCarthy Stone property in Gloucester to be nearer their son “We reached the stage where trying to look after a big house and a large garden was too difficult,” said Laurence “Our pensions allow us to comfortably afford the monthly rent said renting at a similar development in Weybridge allowed them to support their children and grandchildren financially after selling their previous home McCarthy Stone said developments like The Curlews can also benefit the wider housing market by freeing up larger properties for local families and reducing pressure on health and social care services Rental prices at The Curlews start from £2,495 per calendar month for a one-bedroom apartment Visit the McCarthy Stone website here. " + $(".testo_articolo").html().replace(//g please subscribe and support local journalism Subscribing will allow you access to all of our premium content and archived articles To continue reading this article for FREE,please kindly register and/or log in Registration is absolutely 100% FREE and will help us personalise your experience on our sites You can also sign up to our carefully curated newsletter(s) to keep up to date with your latest local news Controlled burning is one method of managing gorse on Dartmoor This fire was unplanned and is under investigation (Image: Herbythyme/Wikimedia Commons) Patrick enjoys a pint of Guinness with owner Kirk Petrakis (Image: ENT auditorium © Ralph Whitehead) Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page has submitted its application to run the small-scale DAB multiplex for the Exmouth and Dawlish area As part of the next phase of small-scale DAB rollout the proposed multiplex will cover a population of over 70,000 adults Chair of ExmouthDAB and Station Manager at DevonAir Radio This application gives us the opportunity to bring DevonAir Radio to even more listeners across Exmouth and Dawlish on DAB We’re confident the coverage will closely match our current 106.4FM reach “The multiplex will also carry our new station DevonAir Gold playing music from the 50s,60s and 70s and we’re delighted that Exeter-based Access All Aerials – a fantastic station championing presenters with disabilities – plans to join the service ExmouthDAB is now asking for enquiries from anyone interested in broadcasting a digital station in the area by contacting  julie@exmouthdab.com Get real time updates directly on you device The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Residents of a retirement home in Budleigh Salterton have teamed up with Devon & Cornwall Police in a heartwarming initiative to support children facing distressing situations Volunteer knitters at The Firs retirement home have handcrafted a collection of teddy bears which will now be used by officers to offer comfort to children and young people who come into contact with the police following traumatic events The initiative was sparked by a visit from inspector Matt Helm, who oversees the Exmouth Budleigh Salterton and Ottery St Mary area During his initial meeting with residents and staff over a cup of tea the home's knitting club promised to contribute to the force’s long-running use of ‘comfort’ bears Matt said: “I recently accepted a kind invitation from The Firs residents to go along and meet them Some of them wanted to sit in the police car and try on my hat He has since returned to collect the batch of newly knitted toys and shared the significance of the donation “Devon & Cornwall Police comes into contact with a huge number of children who have experienced trauma; they may have been involved in a road traffic collision these kids come out of a situation with nothing,” Matt said which are thankfully not required too often are something that officers have used for a while and the bears were very gratefully received by me.” He added that the knitters are now exploring new patterns to make dolls said the residents enjoyed being part of the project “We were delighted to invite the police officers to come and collect the comfort bears that were knitted by the ladies during their regular knitting club The bears were presented by resident Janet who told me that she hopes these bears give comfort for children in distress plus the staff really enjoyed the police visit!” Other emergency services also use similar comfort items to help calm children during upsetting events For more local policing updates, visit the Exmouth Police Facebook page Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Detectives want to hear from anyone who saw an attack outside an Exmouth takeaway where a man was punched unconscious Police were on Saturday evening (April 26) called to Imperial Road after it was reported a man had been punched to the ground outside the KFC and needed hospital treatment for a ‘serious injury’ Investigating officers want to hear from anyone who saw the attack A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “Detectives are continuing to investigate an assault which took place outside KFC on Imperial Road “Officers were initially called to the scene at around 8.15pm following a report that a male had been punched and knocked to the ground “The victim was taken to hospital having suffered a serious injury “A 31-year-old man from Exmouth was arrested in connection with this incident and has since been released on bail whilst enquiries are ongoing.” The spokesperson added: “Anybody who witnessed the incident or who may have any relevant mobile If you have information to help police, report it on 101 or through the force website Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival 2025 announces performances by Soul II Soul secure a discounted coaching session with a Devon professional and improve… Numbers of East Devon voters turning out to the ballot boxes amid the county elections… This free online site has been set up to share and celebrate East Devon news and events from Exmouth Our independent news service always aims to be fair We're social, connect with us:FacebookTwitterInstagram We use cookies where necessary to allow us to understand how people interact with our website and content so that we can continue to improve our service Last year South West Water was the worst offender for dumping raw sewage Jo Bateman tells us what that means for her daily swim “The first thing I do every morning is check my phone,” says Jo Bateman Jo moved to Exmouth so she could live by the sea she has been struggling with her mental health for years But swimming daily in the sea has helped Jo reduce her antidepressants to the minimum dose and a deep connection to nature,” she says “as well as friendship with a wonderful group of people who also cherish this beach.” But when Jo discovered in 2020 that South West Water was dumping raw sewage through four pipes on to Exmouth beach “I started obsessing about all the health problems you get from swimming in contaminated water – ear infections “I couldn’t go swimming on days when sewage was in the water It was like South West Water was holding me hostage.” Last year the firm was the worst offender for sewage dumping out of all the water companies In Exmouth the company poured sewage out 217 times in 2024, for a total duration of 2,156 hours keeping Jo out of the water for days at a time And there have been more than 100 dumps so far this year with 1,115 hours of spills from January to March “The sewage South West Water continues to dump into our waters is disgusting,” she says That’s why we’re supporting Jo as she takes on South West Water, standing up against a company that sent a fleet of lorries to unleash a tide of sewage. After Good Law Project’s landmark victory in the Supreme Court last year, she’s broadened her challenge to cover the 300 days over the last five years when people couldn’t swim off Exmouth beach “We need transformational change,” she says investigations and campaigning to fight for a fairer By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the Good Law Project’s privacy notice Liberal Democrats are celebrating election victories in five of the 11 East Devon seats on Devon County Council (DCC) Independent and Reform UK candidates triumphed in two divisions in the district while the Green Party and Conservatives scored one apiece The results in East Devon mirror those across Devon in what has seen a massive power-shift end a 16-year Tory reign at County Hall The Liberal Democrats have become the largest single party ahead of second-placed Reform UK Independent Paul Hayward was elected with 1,393 votes – a majority of 400 Green Party candidate Henry Gent secured 1,475 votes and was elected alongside Reform UK’s Nat Vanstone who received 1,283 votes elected with 2,601 votes alongside Conservative Jeff Trail Liberal Democrat Nick Hookway was elected with 1,518 votes in the Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton Coastal ward Liberal Democrat Richard Jefferies was elected with 1,478 votes Independent Jess Bailey won a resounding victory in the Otter Valley division and retained her seat with 2,997 votes – a majority of 2,014 This was more than 63 per cent of all votes cast the current leader of East Devon District Council was elected in Seaton and Colyton with 2,015 votes She beat long-standing Conservative Stuart Hughes by 481 votes Liberal Democrat Cathy Connor was elected with 1,352 votes – just 27 more than Reform UK’s Dave Willey Philip SALWAY – Reform UK: 993 (26.8%) Sue ROBINSON – Liberal Democrats: 424 (11.4%) Matthew BYRNE – Green Party: 160 (4.3%) Honey BARLOW MARSHALL – Labour and Co-Operative Party: 137 (3.7%)  Henry GENT – Green Party: 1,475 (16.7%) Nat VANSTONE – Reform UK: 1,283 (14.5%) Fernando MORALES GUNDIN – Reform UK: 1,268 (14.3%) Eleanor RYLANCE – Liberal Democrats: 1,179 (13.3%) Brian BAILEY – Conservative Party: 834 (9.4%) Andrea GLOVER – Liberal Democrats: 758 (8.6%) Cynthia THOMPSON – Conservative Party: 756 (8.5%) Molly HOLMES – Labour Party : 309 (3.5%) Kian HEALY – Labour Party: 282 (3.2%) Lisa GOUDIE – Heritage Party: 35 (0.4%)  Helen BROWN – Reform UK: 2,601 (15.5%) Jeff TRAIL – Conservative Party: 2,320 (13.9%) Si FERMOR – Reform UK: 2,299 (13.7%) Richard SCOTT – Conservative Party: 2,175 (13.0%) Matt HALL – Liberal Democrats: 2,108 (12.6%) Fran MCELHONE – Liberal Democrats: 1,426 (8.5%) Lou DOLICZNY – Green Party: 1,070 (6.4%) Hilary ACKLAND – Labour & Co-operative Party: 570 (3.4%) Ben HAWKES – Labour Party: 522 (3.1%)  Nick HOOKWAY – Liberal Democrats: 1,518 (31.7%) Henry RIDDELL – Conservative Party: 1,394 (29.1%) Paul THOMAS – Reform UK: 1,169 (24.4%) James MCINTOSH – Labour Party: 365 (7.6%) Mike ROSSER – Green Party: 338 (7.1%) Richard JEFFERIES – Liberal Democrats: 1,478 (36%) Phil TWISS – Conservatives: 1,078 (26.3%) Barry ALCOCK – Reform UK: 1,1212 (7.3%) Jane COLLINS – Green Party: 142 (3.5%) Peter FAITHFULL – Independent: 100 (2.4%) Steve CASEMORE – Labour Party: 88 (2.1%) Janice AHERNE – Reform UK: 983 (20.7%) Beth COLLINS – Liberal Democrats: 197 (4.2%) Rachel SUTTON – Labour Party: 70 (1.5%)  Paul ARNOTT – Liberal Democrats: 2,015 (40.6%) Jim WALSH – Reform UK: 1,308 (26.3%) Paul KNOTT – Labour Party: 106 (2.1%) Denise BICKLEY – Liberal Democrats: 2,392 (43.2%) Stuart HUGHES – Conservatives: 1,911 (34.5%) Thomas HERBERT – Reform UK: 1,093 (19.8%) Cathy CONNOR – Liberal Democrats: 1,352 (31%) Dave WILLEY – Reform UK: 1,325 (30.4%) Steve OWEN – Green Party: 267 (6.1%) Johann MALAWANA – Labour Party: 130 (3%) Andre SABINE – Heritage Party: 22 (0.5%) Councillor Arnott thanked the electorate in his division for turning out in ‘such high numbers’ “Thanks also to all the competitor candidates as it was a very clean campaign fought in very good spirits and that was really appreciated,” he said “I echo the words of Cllr Hayward  in that when you are elected to the position of councillor you are elected to serve the entire community whether people voted for you or not and I’m committed to that.” Cllr Bickley expressed her gratitude to voters and said: “We need to get a lot of things sorted out at Devon County Council and I’m looking forward to getting stuck in She acknowledged the 1,093 people who voted for Reform UK candidate Basil Thomas Herbert in Sidmouth adding that while the change they wanted ‘might be different to what I want Cllr Hayward said: “I’d like to thank the candidates for a civil thanks for voting and I’ll still be working for you but I will still be reaching out to the other people who stood to make sure we get the best future possible.” Cllr Jefferies said: “Thanks for putting your faith in me “I’ve enjoyed the past few weeks being out and about and meeting so many people and I’ve been listening to what they’ve said and the hard work starts now.” who had nine county councillors going into the election giving them the most members of any party in Devon With no councillors in Devon ahead of the poll Reform UK are now the second-biggest party in the county with 18 members the result means the Lib Dems are short of an overall majority – which would have been 31 councillors – suggesting they may need the support of other parties to wield control with the party now only holding seven seats from its 40 prior to the vote just ahead of the six Green Party councillors and two Independent members Additional reporting by Local Democracy Reporter Bradley Gerrard The Bath House in Exmouth has thrown open its doors again after a six-figure facelift – and with sea views the much-loved pub on The Esplanade welcomed back punters on Saturday following a major refurbishment that has transformed both its interiors and outdoor spaces refreshed décor and an open-plan layout with zoned areas for different occasions Diners can now enjoy panoramic seafront views from dedicated areas upstairs and downstairs while a newly installed sports bar shows Sky and TNT Sports throughout the year General manager Rob Baker said: “Our brilliant team at The Bath House is excited to showcase our new and improved pub to the local community We’re looking forward to welcoming both new and old customers “The renovation has given the pub a new lease of life and we’re confident that customers will love our improved facilities whether they’re looking for a drink with friends As well as being featured on the Greene King Sport app the venue now boasts a new beer garden with festoon lighting and expanded seating offering more space for al fresco drinks and meals against the backdrop of the Devon coastline the pub has launched a new menu with an emphasis on sharing plates a weekly Steak Thursday and a traditional Sunday roast A regular schedule of events will also keep locals entertained with quiz nights every Wednesday and an Open Mic night every Friday The renovation has also led to new jobs in the area The Bath House is located on Esplanade, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2AZ. 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