News in Sidmouth

Sidmouth is a melting pot for creativity and talent - helped by its close proximity to a stunning sliver of Jurassic coastline - which is what attracted Sunday Times Bestselling Author, Jane Corry, to the town.

The acclaimed novelist, writer and journalist, who has lived in Sidmouth for 11 years, spoke to Nub News about life by the sea and her latest book 'I Made A Mistake' due to be published at the end of May.

A new face mask scam is being used by fraudsters to make money and exploit coronavirus fears, the area's Trading Standards team has warned Sidmouth residents.

Since the outbreak there has been a rise in scams exploiting the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus.

One, possibly unsurprising, upshot of lockdown is that without so many people around the natural world comes out to play.

An example of this was captured by Sidmouth Lifeboat crew member, Ben Lemaitre, who filmed two Green woodpeckers performing a bill waving 'dance' in his garden on Peak Hill Road.

In an effort to help our readers who have lost their jobs due to the Coronavirus pandemic we have compiled a list of jobs currently hiring in and around Sidmouth to give you a helping hand in your job hunt!

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People in East Devon are being asked to 'be kind' to keyworkers as they strive to keep the area running during the coronavirus outbreak in a new campaign - #unacceptable - launched today.

In the weeks since the coronavirus lock down began there have been 87 assaults on police officers and a further 12 on other emergency workers.

A Sidmouth based personal trainer and life coach is providing tailored virtual packages addressing people's mental and physical health during lockdown.

33-year-old Zara Tsigarides, who has owned ZT Fit Studios on Alexandria Industrial Estate since 2015 and has worked as a personal trainer since the age of 19, has had to temporarily shut the fitness studio due to the coronavirus.

Connaught Gardens and Blackmore Gardens in Sidmouth are to remain closed to the public, while other 'large or easy to access' park sites will re-open today.

The council decided to close parks to help people abide by social distancing measures and because of a reduced workforce - a decision that was balanced by the fact that East Devon is a rural district with good access to the countryside and open spaces.

Sidmouth households are being thanked for their ongoing support and efforts to keep on top of waste and recycling during the coronavirus pandemic.

Collection crews say they have been delighted with the level of public support shown to them in recent weeks, including pictures and thank you notes left on bins and outbreaks of spontaneous doorstep applause from appreciative residents.

As a town, Sidmouth must continue to play its part in tackling the spread of coronavirus

Just under 300 fines have now been handed out by Devon and Cornwall Police to people who were breaking coronavirus restrictions issued by the government.

A new regional testing centre serving Sidmouth and the greater East Devon area will begin testing its first patients tomorrow.

Devon County Council has given its Honiton Road Park and Ride site in Exeter over to the Government for use as a drive-through coronavirus testing facility.