Try GOLD - Free
Charity launches new version of its Welly Trail in town
Express and Echo
|May 08, 2025
PEOPLE can explore Exmouth following yellow RNLI wellies as the charity has launched its new fundraising Welly Trail.
-
Along the way they can learn about the 17 lifeboats that have served the town in the charity's history of saving lives at sea.
Following the success of the first Welly Trail which honoured the volunteer coxswains of the Exmouth RNLI crew over the years, the new trail has been put together with the sponsorship of many local businesses.
This story is from the May 08, 2025 edition of Express and Echo.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Express and Echo
Express and Echo
Care home to close after CQC found ‘serious’ concerns
A CARE home in Tiverton will close after being put under ‘special measures’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
2 mins
June 25, 2026
Express and Echo
Campaigners hail ‘victory’ as plot of land in city will not be developed
THE fate of a controversial piece of land at Exeter’s County Hall appears to have been decided, with Green campaigners claiming victory.
2 mins
June 25, 2026
Express and Echo
Charity awarded £150k by council
THE boss of a charity says a £150,000 grant from Exeter City Council is “an important step towards rebuilding our capacity”.
2 mins
June 25, 2026
Express and Echo
People want to rejuvenate listed building as part of housing plan
PEOPLE who are part of a pioneering ‘cohousing’ community are proposing to save a listed building in Exeter as part of a development they are helping to design themselves.
1 mins
June 18, 2026
Express and Echo
Landlord died in city pub one month after it closed
A LANDLORD who reluctantly closed the doors of an Exeter pub was found dead inside the property, an inquest has heard.
1 mins
June 18, 2026
Express and Echo
Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics in released wastewater
EXETER researchers have revealed that antibiotics continue to drive resistance to bacteria, even after they are broken down in wastewater treatment plants.
1 min
June 18, 2026
Express and Echo
Honours for expert helping Post Office scandal victims and community heroes
DEVON residents were among those recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list - including a legal expert who has helped to support victims of the Post Office scandal.
1 mins
June 18, 2026
Express and Echo
Players from across the globe united by football
PLAYERS from 16 countries brought passion and skill to Exeter at the weekend - competing not just for football glory, but to send a message that racism has no place in the game.
1 min
June 18, 2026
Express and Echo
City family backs research into rare brain disease
THE family of an Exeter girl with an extremely rare and devastating brain disease have spoken of the ‘scary’ time when her symptoms started.
2 mins
June 11, 2026
Express and Echo
City homes handed over
AN Exeter housebuilder has transferred the initial tranche of affordable properties at one of its city sites to a housing association.
1 min
June 11, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size