Local news from Sidmouth and the surrounding area
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to bring a proper summer‑tournament buzz to East Devon, with several pubs across Exmouth, Sidmouth, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton and Axminster preparing to welcome fa
Honiton and Sidmouth MP Richard Foord raised concerns during a parliamentary debate on youth unemployment.
A much-loved local business with nearly 50 years of history is entering an exciting new chapter, as Sidmouth International School joins forces with Hello! Exmouth.
The MP for Honiton & Sidmouth, Richard Foord, has welcomed the Government’s decision to reduce duty on red diesel used by farmers, following his demand for the introduction of this measure in April.
Richard Foord, MP for Honiton and Sidmouth, made the case for electoral reform during a parliamentary debate.
Exmouth, Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton, and Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder have all been recognised in Keep Britain Tidy’s 2026 Blue Flag and Seaside Award.
Here is the latest list of planning applications submitted to East Devon District Council for Axminster, Sidmouth, Honiton, and Seaton.
On Friday May 15 and Saturday May 16, as the Sidmouth Sea Fest sails back into town for another lively weekend by the coast.
The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is marking World Donkey Day today, May 8, by encouraging visitors and supporters to pause and learn more.
Doveleigh Care Ltd, which operates homes across East Devon, including in Sidmouth, Seaton, and Colyton, received the accolade in the Top 20 Care Home Awards.
Alan Cotton’s journey from homemade paint brushes to royal recognition will go on show when the Westcountry artist unveils a new exhibition of Devon landscapes in Sidmouth.
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a road traffic collision on the A3052 near Sidmouth.
A lockdown hobby that began in a Sidmouth home kitchen has grown into a rapidly expanding food business, with its latest opening drawing early attention from customers keen to try its offering.
Work to fix various problems in Sidmouth under way as most dangerous period for cliff falls begins
Reeves to work with supermarket bosses amid fears over food inflation sidmouthherald.co.uk
James Cameron says media can be solution to ‘fragile’ science funding sidmouthherald.co.uk
All systems go for Barton Snow in pursuit of famous double sidmouthherald.co.uk
Prosecutors ‘providing investigative advice’ to police in Epstein probe, CPS say sidmouthherald.co.uk
Galeforce winds expected to cause disruption over Easter weekend sidmouthherald.co.uk
Reform could rerun ‘racist’ attack ad against Anas Sarwar sidmouthherald.co.uk
