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Fresh plans for ‘utilitarian’ toilet block outside swimming pool met with opposition
Opponents to plans for a new “utilitarian” toilet block outside Sidmouth’s swimming pool still want to flush the scheme in spite of revisions to the proposal. East Devon District Council has submitted plans for a new toilet block consisting of
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South West Water have questions to answer after outbreak of illness in Brixham
A region of South Devon has been advised to boil their tap water after an outbreak of cryptosporidium, which causes vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach pains. A number of people in Brixham have been impacted and the boiled water advice from South West
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Neighbourhood police gear up for summer events
Sidmouth police neighbourhood team are gearing up for a busy summer of events and are looking forward to meeting local residents and holidaymakers as they patrol the town. The officers will be mixing with the crowds at this Saturday’s Seafest (
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East Devon heat announced for Devon Battle of the Bands 2024
A Devon-wide Battle of the Bands has been launched, with a heat taking place in East Devon. The contest is open to young musicians at secondary schools aged up to 18. This year's competition brings together existing contests that have run in recent
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What's on where and when at Sidmouth Seafest
Sidmouth Seafest takes place at The Ham this Saturday, May 18. It's all happening in the area covering part of the Esplanade, the turning circle at the far end, the Ham park, the play park and the Sensory Garden. There are several focal points
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Public art project aims to fly the flag for Sidmouth
Colourful flags representing Sidmouth’s community groups and schools will be flying above the town’s streets this summer. Up to 50 flags will be designed and made at a series of free workshops organised by Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub and Sidmouth
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King's School Ottery students conquer the Ten Tors
A group of students from The King’s School in Ottery St Mary took part in the annual Ten Tors Challenge on Dartmoor during the weekend of May 11 and 12. The school entered two 35-mile teams and a number of other students from the school also completed
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Ten Tors triumph for Sidmouth College students
Three Sidmouth College Ten Tors teams successfully crossed the finish line at the Ten Tors challenge last weekend. Surviving the hot weather, rough terrain, heavy packs, navigation, blisters and aching bodies, twelve year 10 students completed
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NFU to highlight importance of Devon farmers to politicians at county show
THE NFU is planning to call on politicians and parliamentary candidates to ensure family farms in Devon are properly supported at the county show this week. Farmers and senior NFU office holders including president Tom Bradshaw are planning to
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Ottery St Mary Bowling Club make a shining start to new season
The rain came down in torrents was an old song sung by many children in Sunday School, and it certainly felt like that at the official start of the bowling season. The opening match had to be cancelled due to a water-logged green. Eventually
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Exciting week of competition under the sun at Sidmouth Bowls Club
Sidmouth Bowls Club started a wonderful sunny week with their first away mixed friendly game at Feniton. Of the four triples, we lost on two rinks and won on two. The two winning rinks scoring enough shots for an overall win of Sidmouth 58
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Sid Valley tennis coach wins at international pickleball competition
Close fought matches at a prestigious Pickleball Championship saw tennis coach Sue Wiltshire and her doubles partner on the winners’ rostrum, in a first for the Sidford based coach. Although Sue has been in the GB seniors team as a doubles tennis
