Foreign workers plug gap as Sidmouth hotel staff shortage bites
Hotels in Sidmouth are being forced to take on foreign members of staff because the supply of local talent has ‘dried up’, a hotelier has claimed.
Health forum turnout hit by ‘beer and barbecues’ claim
A disappointing turnout marred what was otherwise a successful event in the town aimed at gathering people’s views on health and social care in the area.
We want to see police back on the beat, says councillor
Trouble in the town’s showcase gardens demonstrates a failure of police priorities, a local councillor has claimed.
Council defends charges after Ottery householder criticises fees
A householder in Ottery has branded council charges for simple planning advice ‘one step away from a scam’.
Dom’s spectacular catch ‘was comic book hero stuff’
It was very much a family affair as Sidmouth’s own Dom Bess made his debut for England. His parents and his 85-year-old grandmother were in the crowd to cheer him on.
Sid Valley foodbank runs short on supplies
The shelves are looking bare at Sid Valley Food Bank after a busy Easter.
