Local news from Sidmouth and the surrounding area
Unlike other holiday locations around the UK, where attractions and hotspots are often spread out, Sidmouth offers a compact seafront that makes it easy for all generations to keep pace.
Located in Devon, about 14 miles southeast of Exeter, Sidmouth is known for its scenic beauty, rich history and vibrant tourism industry.
Richard Foord, who represents Honiton and Sidmouth, has called for immediate investment in the Exeter to London Waterloo route.
From seaweed-scented gin made in Sidmouth to cider pressed from apples grown near Axminster, East Devon has a drinks cabinet worth exploring.
North Devon, Honiton and Sidmouth, and Torridge and Tavistock are the next most at-risk areas
The leaky infrastructure led to the loss of more than 107 million litres daily between 2024 and 2025, according to Honiton and Sidmouth MP Richard Foord.
Artbeat, the annual art exhibition held in Sidmouth, runs from September 4 to 13, showcasing work from 10 East Devon artists.
Wild swimmers who love a good story can take part in a unique seaside adventure as part of this year’s Sidmouth Folk Festival.
Thousands of visitors and locals to Sidmouth Folk Festival 2026 will explore an incredible line-up of shows, ceilidhs, workshops, sessions and family activities.
One beachgoer said they heard "an almighty crash" as a section of the cliff fell
Connaught Gardens and Peak Hill Slope in Sidmouth, Manor Gardens in Exmouth, Seafield Gardens in Seaton, and Seaton Wetlands have each retained the Green Flag.
East Devon’s Byes Toll House on Salcombe Road in Sidmouth is just one of 168 lots featured in Clive Emson Auctioneers’ July sale, which concludes on July 23.
It suffered a cliff fall at the edge of the garden
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.
