Adam Manning

Digital Reporter

Reporter for Newsquest, covering Taunton and Somerset areas, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Ottery St Mary. Based in Exeter.

Reporter for Newsquest, covering Taunton and Somerset areas, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Ottery St Mary. Based in Exeter.

Latest articles from Adam Manning

PICTURES: Donkeys keep warm in sub-zero temperatures

A delicious brew in the afternoon sun keeps donkeys warm as snow covers The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth. Although the site has been closed to visitors yesterday and today because of the heavy snow, dedicated staff are there to ensure the donkeys have all they need to withstand the cold weather.

Budleigh Salterton beach impacted by a sewage discharge

East Devon District Council says they have been made aware of a 'sewage discharge' by South West Water on Budleigh Salterton beach. The notice was published on the council Facebook page on Thursday (November 21). They said: "We have received a report of a sewage pollution incident at Budleigh Beach from the Environment Agency. Sewage is being discharged from the Lime Kiln Sewage Pumping station.

New CCTV cameras installed around Orcombe Point and Sandy Bay

NCI (National Coastwatch Institution) Exmouth are grateful for the cooperation of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) for supporting and enabling the installation of a CCTV camera which will improve public safety along Sandy Bay on the Exmouth coastline.

Christmas Winter Wonderland delayed because of 'too wintry' weather

Exeter's Winter Wonderland in Northernhay Gardens was due to open on Thursday (November 21) but has been cancelled because of today's heavy snowfall. In a post on Facebook they say: "Due to the heavy snowfall, we will be opening Winter Wonderland tomorrow at 5pm instead of the usual 10am.

Updated In pictures: Sidmouth sees heavy snowfall overnight

Sidmouth Herald readers have been sharing their pictures of the snowfall which has covered East Devon this morning (November 21). Schools in East Devon, Sidbury, Sidmouth College, Newton Poppleford closed because of health and safety concerns and students and pupils being unable to reach the school.