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Important advice for those suffering from the waterborne infection outbreak in Devon
Over 20 cases of cryptosporidiosis have been recorded following the emergence of a diarrhoea-type waterborne disease in Devon. As a result, many people have been left unsure of what to do, should they contract the illness. Therefore, Dr Donald
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‘Scattered thunderstorms’ warning for Devon and South West
SCATTERED thunderstorms are likely to develop across the South West, the Met Office said. A yellow warning for thunderstorms is in place today (Thursday, May 16) until 8pm. The latest forecast read: “Some heavy showers and thunderstorms are
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Sidmouth Town Band summer concert season begins
Sidmouth Town Band's summer season of concerts in Connaught Gardens will begin on Sunday, May 26, and will run until September 1. The Sunday evening concerts always prove popular with residents and visitors alike, and are well attended. The band
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Barbara, 87, does 'terrifying' skydive for Dementia UK
An 87-year-old woman from Sidmouth has done a tandem skydive from 15,000 feet to raise money for Dementia UK. It was the third time Barbara Mence had jumped out of a plane - she did her first skydive in 2015 and a second in 2016. She said the latest
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'Is intelligence inherited or acquired?'
IS INTELLIGENCE INHERITED OR ACQUIRED? - By Josefina Gori As a language teacher with 44 years of experience, I've often pondered the question of intelligence. I'm sure many others have also contemplated it, yet the answer remains elusive. My extensive
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'Verges and hedges across Sidmouth are blue jewelled'
Blue Jewelled Verges and Meadows – Ed Dolphin writes for the Sid Valley Biodiversity Group One of our most insignificant wild plant groups straggles across many areas of the valley studding banks and meadows with tiny blue dots. A close look reveals
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Climate awareness talk on future of farming in Devon
Climate Awareness Partnership Sidmouth (CAPS) will host a talk with farmers and landowners this summer. The event, named Farming the Land in Devon: Looking to the Future, will be held on June 6 at 3pm in the Cellar Bar of Kennaway House. Katherine
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Sidbury edge past Upottery in first home game of cricket season
Sidbury's second game of the season saw them hosting Upottery IIs at the Millfield. This was the first home game of the season and the winter's heavy rains had made the beautiful old ground greener than ever. Under Saturday's burning midday
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Superb partnership wins the game for Tipton away to Marldon
A superb 3rd wicket partnership of 150 between David Thayre and John Buckland helped Tipton beat hosts Marldon on Sunday. The visitors had lost wickets when Charles O’Higgins (22) and Mark Burnard (1) who were both bowled, but the partnership lasting
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Peace Garden mural officially unveiled at Dissenters Hall
A colourful new public mural has been unveiled on an exterior wall of Dissenters Hall in Sidmouth. It is a collaboration between artist Sophie Larter and various community groups who use the venue. The mural is visible from the town's high
