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United front emerges at East Devon District Council against winter fuel cuts
Anger about the government’s winter fuel allowance cuts has prompted East Devon to lobby ministers to rethink the policy urgently. A motion by Cllr Mike Goodman (Conservative, Sidmouth Sidford) asks East Devon District Council to write to chancellor
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Sidmouth volunteer group offering free help for vulnerable people
A VOLUNTEER group has come together at a time when people in Sidmouth need that extra helping hand. Sidmouth Voluntary Services helps to combat loneliness and isolation for elderly and vulnerable adults living within the Sid Valley by providing
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Ottery-based business takes over the former Boots store in Woolbrook Road
Abbotts DIY, a hardware store based in Ottery St Mary, are the new tenant of the former Boots store in Woolbrook Road. Announcing the news on Facebook on Wednesday (October 16), they say they are delighted to announce that we will be opening a
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Work underway to refurbish Sidmouth's only nightclub for a new purpose
Sidmouth's only nightclub Carina's, which closed in 2018 is to be converted into a year-round golf simulator. The former nightclub is now being converted into two-state of two state-of-the-art golf simulators and a relaxing lounge bar. A sign
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Bollywood movie film crew move to Beer
Key Stage two pupils from Beer Primary School were allowed onto the set of Housefull 5, a new international Bollywood movie being shot in Sidmouth and Beer. KS2 had an unexpected treat this afternoon on Beer Beach when they went to see some of
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Councillors discuss the future of Sidmouth Airshow
Sidmouth town councillors discuss the future of Sidmouth Regatta 2025 at the latest town council meeting at the start of October. Taking place on Monday October 5, Sidmouth Regatta Review Members considered the Sidmouth Regatta Review report and
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Resident 'going around in circles' trying to get garden near his home trimmed
Sidmouth resident Andy Konstandi says he is 'not being listened to' after pushing for a public garden near his home to be maintained. He lives in Station Road, and has a public garden in front of his house, for six months now the garden has been
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Fewer Devon firefighters recommend service and trust leadership
Just half of firefighters in Devon and Somerset would recommend working for the service, according to a new survey. The area’s fire and rescue service’s most recent employee survey show was they call a ‘recommendation score’ of 50 per cent compared
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Housebuilder gives £1,000 to Ottery St Mary Youth FC
A housebuilder has donated £1,000 to a youth football club for new kits. Ottery St Mary Youth FC, a club with almost 200 children aged between seven and 18, was the latest recipient of Persimmon Homes South West's Community Champions scheme.
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Sidmouth and Ottery Hockey Club celebrate five wins
Sidmouth and Ottery Hockey Club celebrated five wins in seven matches. All three men's teams that played were successful. The men's first team secured a 2-1 home victory against Mid Somerset 1. The second team netted a notable 7-1 win at
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Creative writing workshop to be held in Sidmouth
A creative writing taster session is set to take place in Sidmouth. The workshop, led by journalist and writing tutor Maria McCarthy, will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Kennaway House, Coburg Road, from 10am to 12pm. The session
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Ottery St Mary town centre enhancement plans revealed
A consultation event gathered more than 40 residents and business owners to discuss the enhancement of Ottery town centre. The town council is now inviting residents and business owners to have their say on the proposals for the future development
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Applications for Sidmouth Town Council grant open to organisations
Sidmouth Town Council is offering grants to voluntary organisations. The authority has invited applications for its Community Small Grants Scheme. Last year, the council awarded more than £22,000 to a record number of organisations, benefiting
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"Spooky" dachshund gathering to take place at Coldharbour Kitchen
Coldharbour Field Kitchen is set to host its second dachshund gathering. The event, titled Spooky Sausage Saturday, will see dachshunds attend in their best Halloween outfits. The event will take place on October 26, an early Halloween celebration
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Project Food to host quiz and curry night at Woodlands Hotel
A charity is set to host a fundraising quiz and curry night in Sidmouth. Project Food is holding the event on Friday, November 29, at the Woodlands Hotel, Sidmouth, to raise money for its food education charity. The night will feature a quiz
