Spring has sprung at international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, after they welcomed their first foal of the year.
The fluffy male foal has been exploring his new surroundings in the spring sunshine with his mother, a mare called Rachel, who was rescued by The Donkey Sanctuary in 2020.
The new arrival, who is yet to be named, is light grey in colour with a...
A new bigger, and better Sidmouth sea defence scheme is now back on the table after recent changes to the eligibility for funding from various bodies.
This excellent news from East Devon District Council (EDDC) was revealed in a public meeting with the Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan Project Advisory Group on Thursday, February 24.
Connaught Gardens is now licensed to host legal wedding ceremonies and will be open for business as soon as Government restrictions allow.
Couples can choose from a number of stunning locations to hire exclusively with the rest of gardens, making it the perfect setting for wedding photographs.
Receptions can also be held in the bandstand gardens for small and large weddings...
Sidmouth’s Harrison-Lavers & Potbury’s is delighted to announce the expansion of its Board of Directors, with Tony Sutherland being appointed Sales Director. Tony has been with the firm for over 10 years and has been at the forefront of the company’s sales department.
Managing Director, Jay Thorne said of the appointment: “Tony has been an invaluable member of the team. His...
The new footbridge replacing the old Alma Bridge in Sidmouth has been officially opened today (Friday 9 October).
Devon County Council’s new 19-metre span bridge and viewing areas have been developed over the past year – 40 metres inland from the site of the original structure.
The historic Alma Bridge, which dated from the early 1900s, was damaged during severe floods in...
Three people in Sidmouth were celebrating over the weekend after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.
The Lower Wheathill neighbours netted the windfall when EX10 9UA was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Sunday 4th October 2020.
People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Danyl Johnson sent his well-wishes to the winners. He said: “...
Sidmouth’s iconic Jacob’s Ladder is due to be repainted and will undergo structural repairs from Tuesday.
The Grade II listed structure, originally built in the early 20th century, was last painted in 2014 and due to the Ladder’s exposed coastal location, the paint system is beginning to fail. It has also become stained by corroding metal elements.
While the majority of work has already been completed, a number of finishing touches still need to be carried out. This includes the installation of handrail lighting, surfacing, and snagging work to the steel structure of the new bridge.
Devon County Council has confirmed that all work is expected to be completed in the coming weeks, and then the new 19-metre span bridge and viewing...
