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Changin' with the times in Connaught Gardens

Connaught Gardens is full of 'tropical bowers and Devon flowers'

Opinion

Stefan Drew - writes on behalf of Sid Valley Biodiversity Group

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Connaught Gardens are a horticultural delight and an encapsulated history of Sidmouth. But as Bob Dylan sang, the times they are a-changin'. Of course people often hate change. But it's inevitable and I believe we should embrace it. As far as...

Erin and Sue of Sidmouth Jewellers

Opinion

Sidmouth jewellery shop is a gem worth discovering

Vincent Page

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Cracked and weathered old black and white clock face, multiple concept use, banking, financial, time

Opinion

Keeping in time with the rest of the country

Chris Hallam

Owen from Dragonflies and Mary from Starfish

Springtime stomp for school's playground refurbishment

Alex Walton

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Simon Jupp MP (right) with Ian Cawsey from The Donkey Sanctuary with donkeys Drizzle and Cocoa

East Devon MP pays a visit to Sidmouth's donkey charity

Alex Walton

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People get together

Memory cafe returns - just a little later than planned

Tim Dixon

Abbotts DIY in Ottery

Five Fest will lead to town's community clean-up day

Tim Dixon

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Hillside is a riot of colour at this time of year

Spectacular garden opens to the public at Bickwell Valley

Alex Walton

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Andrew Dean, Lifeguard project manager and Lifeboat trustee

New Sidmouth Lifeguard Service launched for summer season

Alex Walton

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Food and drink Picture: Getty Images

Opinion

Chefs in short supply in the hospitality industry

Mike Dibble

(left to right) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President of the European Council Charles Mi

Opinion

Optimism grows following commitments made during G7 Summit

Sandra Sampson

The new owners of White & Son Shoes, Steve and Sarah Ryrie, and their children, outside the shop on Fore Street

Husband and wife team take over at White & Son Shoes

Alex Walton

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East Devon MP Simon Jupp outside Exeter Airport. Picture: Simon Jupp

Opinion

Urgent clarity is needed on international travel

Simon Jupp

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The US motorcade carrying US President Joe Biden after leaving Tregenna Castle on its way to the Car

Opinion

Police performed largest security operation in the force’s history

Alison Hernandez

Carl East of Winstone's Independent Bookshop

Sidmouth guided walks to mark Indie Bookshop Week

Alex Walton

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Cop26 sand art next to the 26 ice sculptures of children installed on New Brighton Beach, Wallasey i

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Devon County Council will have a growing role in combating climate change

John Hart

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Oak sapling in hands. The leaves of rays of sunlight.

Free tree packs scheme now open for schools and communities

Alex Walton

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Jazz and cream teas for charity at Coldharbour Farm House

Afternoon of jazz and cream teas at Coldharbour Farm House

Alex Walton

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Lorries queue for the frontier control area at the Port of Dover in Kent, where freight Channel traf

Deadline looms for to claim Brexit support funding

Tim Dixon

The stunning setting of Saunton Golf Club

Golf

The week that was at Sidmouth Golf Club

Hugh Dorliac

Julian Tagg, Chairman of Exeter City. Picture:: Cameron Geran/PPAUK

Football

Summer progress at Exeter City

Julian Tagg

Colonel Charles James William Grant and his Victoria Cross

Sidmouth's Hero of Manipur's Victoria Cross to be auctioned

Alex Walton

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Mighty Greens ready to conquer 24

Running

The Mighty Greens conquer 24-hour run

Alexa Baker

Lyme Regis Bowling Club

Bowls

Mixed fortunes for the Ottery bowlers

Clive Russell

Dave Alford scored 53 for Tipton

Cricket

Tipton fall short in touring match

Phil Wright

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Connaught Gardens is full of 'tropical bowers and Devon flowers'

Opinion

Changin' with the times in Connaught Gardens

Stefan Drew - writes on behalf of Sid Valley Biodiversity Group

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People get together

Memory cafe returns - just a little later than planned

Tim Dixon

Andrew Dean, Lifeguard project manager and Lifeboat trustee

New Sidmouth Lifeguard Service launched for summer season

Alex Walton

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Hillside is a riot of colour at this time of year

Spectacular garden opens to the public at Bickwell Valley

Alex Walton

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Mr Graham Hurrell will be retiring as headteacher of St John's School

Headteacher pays tribute to small school with a huge heart

Alex Walton

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Jack Dunn, pictured right, with brother Oliver Dunn and mum Jodie Blain

Family trip to seaside ends in dramatic rescue from rip tide

Tim Dixon

Sidmouth U15 girls rugby

Rugby

New women’s team created at Sidmouth Rugby Club

Tim Herbert

Colonel Charles James William Grant and his Victoria Cross

Sidmouth's Hero of Manipur's Victoria Cross to be auctioned

Alex Walton

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Sidmouth jewellery shop is a gem worth discovering

Erin and Sue of Sidmouth Jewellers

Opinion

Vincent Page

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Working in the jewellery business in the glamourous West End of London as a young lady left a lasting impression on Sue Elliott who has returned to the trade she loves as the owner of Sidmouth Jewellers. Leaving London and the trade she has...

Cracked and weathered old black and white clock face, multiple concept use, banking, financial, time

Opinion

Keeping in time with the rest of the country

Chris Hallam

Owen from Dragonflies and Mary from Starfish

Springtime stomp for school's playground refurbishment

Alex Walton

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Simon Jupp MP (right) with Ian Cawsey from The Donkey Sanctuary with donkeys Drizzle and Cocoa

East Devon MP pays a visit to Sidmouth's donkey charity

Alex Walton

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Abbotts DIY in Ottery

Five Fest will lead to town's community clean-up day

Tim Dixon

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

Summer progress at Exeter City

Julian Tagg, Chairman of Exeter City. Picture:: Cameron Geran/PPAUK

Football

Julian Tagg

It’s the close season and everyone’s off sunning themselves on their holidays, the offices are empty, the phones are silent and the stadium’s quiet….not really. The summer months are still hard work, and sometimes even harder than the rest of...

Ben Morgan, Captain of Seaton CC bowling during the Tolchards Devon Cricket League - A Division 2021

Cricket

Two big games to change the course of Seaton’s season

Tim Herbert

Devon FA headquarters at Coach Road

Non-League Football

Otters in the Firewatch Devon Senior Cup Final

Tim Herbert

Lyme Regis Bowling Club

Bowls

Mixed fortunes for the Ottery bowlers

Clive Russell

The stunning setting of Saunton Golf Club

Golf

The week that was at Sidmouth Golf Club

Hugh Dorliac

Lifestyle

Property of the Week: Trinity Court, Sidmouth

2 bed apartment for sale

Property of the Week

Kirsty Woodgate

Trinity Court, The Esplanade, Sidmouth Guide Price: £450,000 Agent: Bradleys Estate Agents Agent's Tel: 01395 578444 Many in the property world believe 'location, location, location' should be a priority when it comes to buying a new home...

Four bed farmhouse for sale in Sidbury

Property of the Week

Property of the Week: Deepway Farmhouse, Sidbury, Sidmouth

Kirsty Woodgate

A Venn Ottery dwelling for sale

Property of the Week

Property of the Week: Barton Mews

Kirsty Woodgate

Flat for sale in Sidmouth

Property of the Week

Property of the Week: Westernfield

Kirsty Woodgate

Residence in a perfect location in Sidmouth

Property of the Week

Property of the Week: Glebelands

Kirsty Woodgate