Sidmouth Herald

The Sidmouth Herald is a UK newspaper that has been in operation since 1849. Its dedicated team of journalists reports on news from Sidmouth, Beer, Branscombe, Ottery St Mary, and nearby regions. This publication is part of Archant, which also owns other local papers like the Exmouth Journal, the Exmouth Herald, the Midweek Herald, and the North Devon Gazette. Additionally, in the South-West region, Archant publishes the Weston & Somerset Mercury, the Somerset Mercury, and the North Somerset Times.

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'Devastating fire' leads to Otterton Mills temporarily closing

3 days ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Molly Kirk

Four fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were rushed to Otterton Mill from Danes Castle, Exmouth and Sidmouth Fire Stations after they received reports of a large retail property fire at 10.46pm on Friday, June 20. The crews worked on putting out the blaze throughout the night with one fire engine remaining at the scene at 1.40am on June 21. Crews from the National Grid also attended the incident.
Poor broadband provision holding East Devon businesses back

5 days ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Guy Henderson

Digital businesses are at risk as the government delays a drive to connect the countryside to high-speed networks, it’s been claimed. In the recent government spending review, a target to get 99 per cent of the country fully switched on by 2030 was put back to 2032, an announcement which Honiton and Sidmouth Liberal Democrat MP Richard Foord said is ’disappointing’.
New McDonald's restaurant opens in Exeter, creating 132 new jobs for community

5 days ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Molly Kirk

3 1/1 A BRAND-new McDonald’s restaurant in Exeter has opened this month and will create around 132 new jobs for the local area. On Wednesday, June 4, a new McDonald’s opened in Russel Way, Exeter, EX2 7EZ, following significant investment from local Franchisee David Shawyer. The restaurant is now open for dine-in, takeaway, drive thru, click and serve and McDelivery, with opening hours being between 6am and 11pm seven days a week.
Devon man jailed for two years for being found guilty of child sexual assault

5 days ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Molly Kirk

David Fuller, 64, of Church Lane, Broadclyst, Exeter, was convicted of two counts of sexual activity with a child following a trial at Exeter Crown Court. He was found not guilty of one sexual assault by penetration charge in relation to the same victim. Fuller appeared at the same court on Wednesday, June 18 for sentence. He must sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for 10 years and was made subject of a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
New films highlight beauty of two of Devon's most important natural landscapes

6 days ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Richard Torne

The six-part series, Wild Westcountry Odyssey, combines striking visuals with original poetry to tell the stories of protected sites across Devon, Somerset and Cornwall. The project is a collaboration between Natural England, the University of Exeter’s RENEW biodiversity initiative, filmmaker Simon Willis and poet John Wedgwood Clarke.
Ottery St Mary entrepreneur shortlisted for UK StartUp award

6 days ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Richard Torne

Sarah Rowland, founder of English with Sarah Rowland, is in the running for the Young Entrepreneur StartUp of the Year (Wales) award. Sarah, who now lives in Pontypridd, launched her business in May 2023 to help non-native speakers improve their English through personalised online lessons.
Rescue crews save person who fell 60m onto East Devon landslide site

6 days ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Molly Kirk

Beer and Lyme Regis Coastguard Teams worked with Sidmouth Lifeboat Police and Rescue to save a person who fell from Haven Cliff onto a landslide site on Tuesday, June 17 at 7.58pm. The crews on scene set up a rope rescue system while the rescue helicopter was on the way to the scene, in case they had to rescue to action a rope recovery of the casualty. In the end the helicopter rescued the man who was uninjured and was safely taken to Lyme Regis after a chat with the police.
Lower pay award and one-off windfall help £6 million fire service boost

1 week ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Bradley Gerrard

Fire engine (Image: Contributed) Lower-than-predicted pay rises and an unexpected windfall have helped give the Devon & Somerset fire service a £6 million boost. As part of its budget for last year, the service set aside cash for an expected pay rise for fire crews. However this was lower than predicted, meaning a £700,000 saving. Pay is agreed nationally and Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue has no say on the level set.
Ambulance boss requested to explain fire service co-responder cut

1 week ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Bradley Gerrard

John Martin, chief executive of the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust, has been invited to an influential committee at Devon County Council to outline why his service has decided to terminate a collaboration with the fire service that has been in place for around three decades linked to providing first aid. The ‘co-responder agreement’ means firefighters are ‘first responders’ at some medical emergencies across Devon and Cornwall.
Devon households encouraged to use 'any bag' for food waste caddies

1 week ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Richard Torne

The council said the move means households will no longer need to buy special compostable bags to line their food waste caddies. Instead, they will now be able to reuse everyday bags, such as empty bread or cereal bags, “making the process both economical and eco-friendly”, the council added. Despite widespread collection services across the county, a recent study found that nearly a third of black bin waste is still made up of food.