Newly-released fly-tipping figures have been challenged by East Devon District Council (EDDC) as giving a distorted view of the actual situation.
The authority has reassured residents that it investigates every single report of fly-tipping. StreetScene officers visit all tips on Council controlled sites to check for evidence of those responsible and arrange rubbish removal.
Work to make Sidmouth Cemetery a more welcoming place which respects past loved ones while also creating a wildlife haven has begun.
East Devon District Council (EDDC) held a special meeting and a tour at Sidmouth Cemetery on Thursday, 18 January, following a number of complaints received about the maintenance of the site.
An army of amazing volunteers have stepped forward...
Independent education recruitment specialist Class People has launched a new round of grant giving to support school communities across the South West of England.
The Exeter-based business’s charitable organisation, the Class People Foundation, has announced its current round of funding available to support the welfare, wellbeing and aspirations of children and young people in early...
Coleridge Footbridge in Ottery St Mary is unlikely to re-open this year due to the extent of the damage it has sustained from a fallen tree. The structure has now been closed for just over a month and inspections by Devon County Council have revealed that the structural integrity of the main span of the bridge has been affected by the incident. The top chord of the truss has been damaged and...
Work is due to get underway on improvements to Cedars Roundabout at Bickington on Monday 22 January.
The scheme includes the installation of a new signalised crossing on the southern arm of the roundabout. As well as making it easier for people to cross the A3125 Bickington Road, it will also help vehicles from the Bickington and Fremington area to enter the roundabout to ease...
After their wildly successful run in Beer Quarry Caves with Medea in 2023, Four of Swords will be coming to the Manor Pavilion Theatre Sidmouth to host four days of intensive workshops that examine what immersive theatre can mean.
Their programme will culminate in a performance which will entirely reimagine the Manor Pavilion Theatre: using the building in a surprising way and...
Staff and pupils at Lodestar Academy are celebrating a remarkable improvement in its Ofsted rating, progressing from ‘Requires Improvement’ in 2020 to ‘Good’ in all areas in 2024.
The Lodestar Academy, located in Torquay, is an alternative education provider for 11 to 16 year olds. It joined the high-performing Thinking Schools Academy Trust last year, which leads 26 successful...
Independent, family-owned Sandford Orchards has just won gold for all four of their ciders entered into the Taste of the West Awards. These are Devon Rosé, Devon Red, Rib Tickler and The General.
Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards comments: “We are thrilled that the judges agree that these four ciders are truly gold medalists! They represent a broad spectrum of...
The Royal Horticultural Society is inviting families to uncover the World on Your Windowsill this February half term, with a week of fun family activities at each of the five RHS Gardens.
From designing your own pot, to interactive storytelling walks with Garden Detectives, or growing your own Marimo pet, creative half-term events at the gardens are jam-packed with gardening...
People are being invited to have their say on Devon County Council’s plans to improve bus lanes on Braunton Road in Barnstaple. The public consultation has started today (Wednesday 17 January) and will close on Sunday 18 February. The proposals seek to reduce bus journey times for services from Braunton towards Barnstaple by improving bus priority along Braunton Road. The scheme would involve...
