Strong odour possible as work on pumps begins in Budleigh Salterton
South West Water will clean the wet well, with the main work scheduled for May 6 to 8 during daytime hours only, from 7am to 5pm.
Local news from Budleigh Salterton and the surrounding area
South West Water will clean the wet well, with the main work scheduled for May 6 to 8 during daytime hours only, from 7am to 5pm.

Planners have approved plans for a redevelopment to create four maisonettes in Budleigh Salterton.
Exmouth Lions Club Branch, known for its range of community-driven activities, recently teamed up with Budleigh Salterton and Saltash Tamar Lions.
Residents will get the chance to discover a wide range of support, activities and services when charity Seachange takes over Budleigh Salterton Library for a special afternoon information session.
Boucher Road and Boucher Way will be shut from April 20 for gas mains replacements.
Home Instead Exeter and East Devon, founded in Budleigh Salterton, has delivered one million hours of care during 15 years of service.
Up for sale for £1,100,000, Ladywood Cottage is set in 0.43 acres of well-kept grounds and offers extensive off-road parking and a detached double garage.
Bay Court Residential and Nursing Home in Budleigh Salterton raised £146 for St Peter’s School through its Easter raffle.
Devon County Council has announced that no vehicles will be permitted to pass.
Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club is preparing for an Easter rush as its annual egg hunt returns with more than 2,000 eggs for children to find.
Devon County Council intends to make the order, which will prohibit through traffic and parking.
What a fantastic result for our Budleigh Salterton! Our very own football team has secured a brilliant win, thanks to an outstanding hat-trick. This is a proud moment for the club and all supporters here in town!
Great news for local football fans! Our very own Budleigh Salterton AFC are on a fantastic run of form, showing real grit and determination on the pitch. Let's hear it for the lads as they keep up this brilliant momentum!
Fancy a peek inside a truly breathtaking property right here in our beautiful Budleigh Salterton? This gorgeous home boasts incredible sea views, and we've got an exclusive look for you. Come and see what makes this local gem so special!
Well hello there, Budleigh neighbours! Fancy a peek at a truly 'charming' cottage that's just hit the market right here in our beloved town? With a price tag of £850k, this delightful property is certainly turning heads amongst our local property enthusiasts.
Looking for a bargain in Budleigh Salterton? A local flat has just hit the market for under £170,000. This could be a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to get a foot on the property ladder right here in our lovely town.
It's heartbreaking to hear about the tragic loss of a local swimmer on Christmas Day here in Budleigh Salterton. Our thoughts are with their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time as the community comes to terms with the sad news.
It's with heavy hearts we share the news of another local swimmer, tragically lost on Christmas Day. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the second named individual from our beloved Budleigh Salterton during this incredibly difficult time.
Our hearts go out to the community following the tragic discovery of a body thought to be missing swimmer Matthew Upham. Matthew was last seen on Christmas Day here in Budleigh Salterton, and this news is sure to be felt deeply by us all.
More sad news for our community today following the tragic events around the Budleigh Salterton Christmas Day swim. It's with heavy hearts we report the discovery of a second body. Our thoughts are with the families and everyone affected by this terrible incident.