News in Sidmouth

Over the Bank Holiday period, Devon and Cornwall police undertook a proactive policing approach in Sidmouth and the surrounding area, in support of the nation's collective effort to reduce the spread of Covid-19.

As part of this operation, local teams undertook increased high-visibility patrols which included carrying out over 4,000 visits to beauty spots and businesses across the region.

In an effort to help people struggling for meal ideas during the coronavirus lock down The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has put together a homebaked pizza recipe for you to try out.

The recipe comes from The Donkey Sanctuary's award winning kitchen and is straight forward enough for any culinary novice to attempt.

A new study suggests that dogs living in a countryside location like Sidmouth are less fearful than dogs living in cities, such as Exeter.

City dogs are more fearful than their country cousins, mirroring urban humans who suffer greater mental health problems than those elsewhere, a new study shows.

The creation of a new Nightingale hospital serving East Devon and Exeter has been welcomed by the district's council leader.

A new NHS Nightingale Hospital will be opened in Westpoint Exeter to provide 200 extra beds for patients with coronavirus symptoms if needed.

East Devon's MP has stepped in to help a Sidmouth five-year-old show Boris Johnson his Lego recreation of London's Nightingale Hospital in the hopes it will cheer up the Prime Minister.

Boris Johnson is Freddie's hero, he and his mum are hoping the Lego creation will raise the PM's spirits as he recovers from the coronavirus.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a shortage of vital equipment such as walking frames and shower stools.

Equipment like this is often given to people when they leave hospital, or after a period of illness, to help them stay safe and regain their independence.

Traffic heading into Devon for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend was down 85 per cent on last year.

The Bank Holiday weekend and the warm weather would usually entice thousands of tourists into the region and they would have been welcomed with open arms.

Sidmouth residents who need urgent dental care can now access treatment at an 'urgent dental centre' set up in East Devon.

All non-urgent dental activity has stopped in line with the changes to people's everyday lives that the Government announced at the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak.

Western Power Distribution has apologised to people in Sidmouth after power cuts left many households without electricity today.

There have been many reports on local social media channels about the power cut and the impact it has had.

Stay out of the sea this Easter Bank Holiday - that's the message to Sidmouth residents from the RNLI and Surfing England.

The RNLI have issued fresh guidance advising the public that they should not take part in any water based activity on or in the sea this Bank Holiday weekend.