News in Sidmouth

There are no plans for any emergency action to be taken following three cliff falls in the space of 24 hours in Sidmouth.

Two cliff falls took place on Wednesday – one at East Beach and one at Jacobs Ladder – with a third having taken place at East Beach on Tuesday afternoon – and all saw the cliffs crumble into the water and huge clouds of dust created.

East Devon District Council has announced that the collection of bulky household items will resume in Sidmouth from Monday, 1 June.

In order to protect collection crews, customers are asked to adhere to the following instructions for every bulky household collection:

Visitors to Sidmouth beach may have witnessed the recent spate of cliff falls; with large segments of red rock cracking off in the dry heat causing big dust clouds.

These potentially deadly occurrences are alarming for those who use the beach, with some photos showing sunbathers close to where part of the cliff edge has broken off.

The tennis courts in Sidmouth are said to be 'doing well' since reopening three hard courts following a government announcement giving the go-ahead two weeks ago.

Chairman of the the Sidmouth Tennis Club, Martin Dawes told Sidmouth Nub News: "We are really pleased with how it's all going, given the circumstances.

Visitors to Sidmouth beach tomorrow (Thurs) are urged to be extra careful due to the weather forecast predicting strong winds.

A spokesperson for Sidmouth Lifeboat said: "We are expecting strong easterly winds in Sidmouth tomorrow and Friday.

A gourmet seafood restaurant on Sidmouth seafront has established a new operation in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines - to keep the wolves at bay and pave the way for other hospitality businesses currently treading water in a sink or swim situation.

The Pea Green Boat has reopened a gourmet takeaway service and bar. People are able to order food and drinks, which they can enjoy on the beach whilst adhering to social distancing.

Sidmouth Lifeboat was alerted to a kayaker in difficulty offshore near Jacobs Ladder yesterday evening (Sunday) at around 7.30pm.

According to a spokesperson for Sidmouth Lifeboat: "The kayak was sinking and the kayaker was in the water.

East Devon will be receiving more than £130,000 from a £50 million fund to help struggling High Streets in the area bounce back after the Coronavirus outbreak.

A new £50 million fund for councils to support their local high streets get safely back to business announced today by High Streets Minister Simon Clarke (May 24).

After eight weeks in Lock Down the Government have announced an easing of restrictions – how are you feeling about that?

It is undoubtedly true that many have been waiting with bated breath for an easing of the restrictions of lock down – an opportunity to go out more, to see friends (albeit in an open space and still physically distancing), to feel less of a prisoner on our own homes.

Sidmouth drivers are being warned that this weekend will see the start of a new crack down on speeding motorists as part of a new national campaign launched as lock down restrictions begin to ease.

Devon and Cornwall Police will be stepping up its education and enforcement of the 'fatal five' with a focus on speed as part of a National Police Chiefs' Council operation.