Sidmouth news round-up: Our 5 most popular stories of the week

By Will Goddard

27th Feb 2022 | Local News

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Here are the top 5 most-read Sidmouth stories on our website over the past week:

1. In Pictures: Storm Eunice batters Sidmouth Seafront

Storm Eunice has arrived in East Devon, and it is causing large waves in Sidmouth which are crashing onto the promenade.

2. Fire that 'totally destroyed' Budleigh scout hut believed to be arson; Ottery firefighters attended scene

A fire that 'totally destroyed' a scout hut in Budleigh Salterton is believed to have been arson.

3. Sidmouth: Month-long Sidbury road closure for gas main works reduced

A month-long road closure as part of nine months of works on gas mains in Sidbury has now been reduced.

4. Sidmouth Lions Club donates £1,000 to Hospiscare

Sidmouth Lions Club has made a donation of £1,000 to Exeter-based charity Hospiscare.

5. Sidmouth: Council tax rise of three per cent approved from April

A council tax rise of 2.99 per cent has been approved by Devon County Council, with its Conservative leader warning that "austerity has not gone away." ————— Enjoyed this article? For daily updates on what's happening in Sidmouth, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. You can also sign up to our free weekly newsletter featuring exclusive articles for subscribers - just type your email into the box below.