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Beachgoers share moment of wonder

A dolphin seen off the coast of Exmouth. Picture: Roger Jackson

Opinion

Paul Arnott

As we used to say back in the 1970s, phew what a scorcher. For the last week we have been sweltering, each day ending with a glorious sunset before we throw the bedroom windows open and perspire beneath a single sheet. People my age will bore...

Sidmouth 1sts played Torquay on Saturday. End of the innings. Ref shsp 26-16AW 1583. Picture: Alex W

Cricket | Opinion

Cricket ground will be transformed into festival car park

Mike Dibble

Brothers Chris and Jeff Abbott have praised customers for continuing to wear face coverings

Ottery brothers applaud customers on 'Freedom Day'

Alex Walton

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Joel Munday and Lucas Krupinski

Review: Two rising stars shine bright in Sidmouth

Alex Walton

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The band is looking forward to restarting public performances

Restarting the town band is music to the ears

Alex Walton

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Some 1,300 people have come forward in Devon so far to volunteer for roles as healthcare assistants

Covid-19 measures in Devon care homes to continue

Joseph Bulmer

The Sidmouth Folk Festival. Picture: Alex Walton

Opinion

Time to enjoy summer safely as restrictions lifts

Simon Jupp

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Nature in a cemetery

Opinion

Cemeteries can be a place for wildlife with the right management plan

Stefan Drew - writes on behalf of Sid Valley Biodiversity Group

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The queue for tickets at the Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth for the Summer Play Festival. Ref sh

Manor Pavilion reopens with festival of summer plays

Alex Walton

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Nicci Simpson with her partner Karl and baby Oliver

New Ottery business aims to be far more than a shop

Marc Astley

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Supermarket makes a super gesture to help community food charity

Tim Dixon

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GPs in Devon seeing more patients face-to-face than UK average

Ollie Heptinstall

Pretty stylish schoolgirl studying homework math during her online lesson at home, social distance d

Opinion

Children's services praised for efforts during pandemic

John Hart

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Creative Cabin

Batty fun activities for all at donkey sanctuary

Alex Walton

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Crowd watching fireworks and celebrating Bonfire Night. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Opinion

Important not to let celebrations get out of hand

Alison Hernandez

Melinda Keeble, Library assistant with Flora Sidotiensis by W H Cullen 1849

Library's nature table is brimming with wildlife

Alex Walton

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Jen Swales, owner of Bøde Living

New interiors showroom offers inspiration for your home

Alex Walton

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Les Pratt enjoying his eagle

Golf

Honours even for Sidmouth GC against Exeter

Tim Herbert

Exmouth. Picture: Alex Walton Photography

Opinion

Remembering the golden age of Exmouth

Chris Hallam

Sidmouth bowlers welcome touring team

Bowls

Sidmouth interclub bowlers have done it again

Carol Smith

Devon's Charlie Miles bowling during the match between Devon CCC and Dorset CCC

Cricket

Sidmouth poised for a title push

Tim Herbert

Players from the Sidmouth Team Challenge

Inaugural croquet club Sidmouth team challenge

Louise Smith

Matt Brewster hits a boundary, he scored 42

Cricket

Tipton triumph at a sweltering Teign

Phil Wright

Trophy winners Gerard McCarthy, Carol Keating and Ray Luscombe

Bowls

Ottery bowlers out on tour

Clive Russell

Sam Simmonds of Exeter Chiefs during the Gallagher Premiership Cup Final between Exeter Chiefs and H

Rugby

Exeter's Sam tipped for a Lions start

Will Jennings Sportsbeat

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Joel Munday and Lucas Krupinski

Review: Two rising stars shine bright in Sidmouth

Alex Walton

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Brothers Chris and Jeff Abbott have praised customers for continuing to wear face coverings

Ottery brothers applaud customers on 'Freedom Day'

Alex Walton

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A dolphin seen off the coast of Exmouth. Picture: Roger Jackson

Opinion

Beachgoers share moment of wonder

Paul Arnott

The band is looking forward to restarting public performances

Restarting the town band is music to the ears

Alex Walton

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A stock image of a Devon and Cornwall Police car

Motorcyclist 'seriously injured' in crash near Ottery St Mary

Joseph Bulmer

Sidmouth CHSW charity shop manager Emma-Louise Lee has issued an urgent appeal for donations of summer clothing

Sidmouth charity shop needs your donations!

Alex Walton

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Floral display ready for Ottery in Bloom

Town poised for prestigious garden competition judging

Marc Astley

Club members at Bystock Pools

Photographers snap at chance to go on trip to Bristol

Michael Ginsberg - Sidmouth Photo Club

News

Cricket ground will be transformed into festival car park

Sidmouth 1sts played Torquay on Saturday. End of the innings. Ref shsp 26-16AW 1583. Picture: Alex W

Cricket | Opinion

Mike Dibble

So how are we all getting on with the Freedom Day easing of the regulations? By the time that you read this article you will have become accustomed to going back to how things were before the pandemic. We are all having to get used to the...

A dolphin seen off the coast of Exmouth. Picture: Roger Jackson

Opinion

Beachgoers share moment of wonder

Paul Arnott

Brothers Chris and Jeff Abbott have praised customers for continuing to wear face coverings

Ottery brothers applaud customers on 'Freedom Day'

Alex Walton

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Some 1,300 people have come forward in Devon so far to volunteer for roles as healthcare assistants

Covid-19 measures in Devon care homes to continue

Joseph Bulmer

Stock mage of a GP

GPs in Devon seeing more patients face-to-face than UK average

Ollie Heptinstall

Things to do

First Antiques Fair to be held at Westpoint since start of 2020

The BBC's Bargain Hunt teams will be prowling around the Westpoint Antique Home and Vintage
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Joseph Bulmer

As restrictions start to ease, antique shows are starting to return to the south west. The Westpoint Arena, Devon County Showground, will hold its first Antiques Fair since February 2020 on the 5th and 6th June 2021. Continuity Fairs the...

Still life painting from Jo Vollers Picture: Jo Vollers

Artists to showcase their works at Open Studios event

Kirsty Woodgate

This year's pantomime at Exeter Northcott Theatre Picture: Mark Dawson Photography

The Northcott lines up events for the months ahead with autumn programme

Kirsty Woodgate

Sidmouth swimming pool Picture: Terry Ife

Family fun in East Devon this summer

Kirsty Woodgate

Seaton Wetlands. Picture: East Devon District Council

Amazing Activities in August

Kirsty Woodgate

Sport

Inaugural croquet club Sidmouth team challenge

Players from the Sidmouth Team Challenge

Louise Smith

Eight teams consisting of three players each gathered at Sidmouth Croquet Club for the inaugural event of the Sidmouth Team Challenge. Players came from a variety of clubs from around the UK, including Southwick, Hamptworth, East Dorset, Ryde...

Matt Brewster hits a boundary, he scored 42

Cricket

Tipton triumph at a sweltering Teign

Phil Wright

Sidmouth bowlers welcome touring team

Bowls

Sidmouth interclub bowlers have done it again

Carol Smith

Trophy winners Gerard McCarthy, Carol Keating and Ray Luscombe

Bowls

Ottery bowlers out on tour

Clive Russell

Les Pratt enjoying his eagle

Golf

Honours even for Sidmouth GC against Exeter

Tim Herbert

Lifestyle

Property of the Week: Green Gables

The 2 bed apartment is near the centre of Sidmouth

Property of the Week

Kirsty Woodgate

Green Gables, All Saints Road, Sidmouth Guide Price: £500,000 Agent: Bradleys Estate Agents Agent's Tel: 01395 578444 With a stunning setting and a name like Green Gables, one could argue this delightful property originates from a wonderful...

Luxury flat in Sidmouth

Property of the Week

Property of the Week: Connaught View

Kirsty Woodgate

Thatched cottage in Otterton

Property of the Week

Property of the Week: Ottery Street

Kirsty Woodgate

Jane Corry has just launches her latest book

Sunday Times bestselling author from Sidmouth launches latest book

Kirsty Woodgate

Steve's charity walk

Steve's Great Hike

Kirsty Woodgate