News in Sidmouth

Emergency services were called to an incident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle yesterday evening (Tuesday 17), leaving a woman aged 92 with serious injuries.

Police provided the following statement: "At 18:43hrs on Tuesday 17 December, 2019 Devon and Cornwall Police were notified of a Road Traffic Incident on West Hill Road, West Hill, Ottery St Mary.

Sidmouth Nub News is pleased to announce the launch of free obituaries listings today as part of our continued commitment to building strong ties with the local community.

As a media organisation sitting right at the heart of the town, we have partnered with Sidmouth's Potbury's Funeral Service to offer the new service to their clients.

Police are warning tractor owners to be extra vigilant after reports that GPS devices are being stolen from the vehicles.

Police have issued the following statement: "We have received reports of thefts of tractor GPS guidance systems.

Police wish to inform the public that 28-year-old Joshua Richards has now been located.

Richards, who has links to Ottery St Mary and Honiton was wanted on recall to prison.

The runner up in the East Devon General Election race, Independent Claire Wright, has thanked her voters, supporters and team for their work campaigning.

Claire Wright secured 28,869 votes in yesterday's General Election but despite a celebrity endorsement from actor Hugh Grant Conservative candidate Simon Jupp won the contest with 32,577 votes, a majority of more than 6,700.

Conservative Simon Jupp will now represent Sidmouth in the House of Commons after winning the East Devon seat in yesterday's General Election with a majority of more than 6,700.

Simon Jupp fought off stiff competition from Independent Claire Wright, Liberal Democrat Eleanor Rylance, Labour's Dan Wilson, Green Henry Gent and Independent Peter Faithfull.

An important Exit Poll carried out for the BBC by Ipsos MORI has predicted that the Conservative Party will lose the East Devon constituency in today's General Election.

The BBC's Exit Poll Constituency Finder describes the East Devon seat result as: "Likely Others gain from Conservative. 96% chance."

With the big day just weeks away, East Devon District Council has some clever tips to help people in Sidmouth reduce, refill, reuse and recycle more over the festive period.

A special Christmas Tree mulching event will be taking place in Sidmouth at Manor Road car park on Wednesday, January 8, between 8.30am and 12pm.

This week police in Sidmouth have launched a campaign to help manage demand on their contact centre during the festive season.

Every Christmas and New Year, calls to 999 increase and while a lot are genuine emergencies, many are not.

The Visit England ROSE 2019 Award has been greatly received by the Hotel Riviera for their assiduous dedication to providing service excellence.

The award which recognises accommodation providers across England for their service to customers, had a shortlist of just 100 locations receiving recognition this year.