Sidmouth Herald

4 days ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Catherine Courtenay

Charlotte Eddington, assistant to the costume curator, adjusts a man's evening scarf. (Image: SG Haywood) Killerton at Broadclyst near Exeter is home to the National Trust’s biggest fashion collection, with more than 20,000 items of historic clothing and accessories. The core collection was begun by Paulise de Bush before it was first shown at Killerton in 1978. An exhibition is held every year at Killerton, highlighting various aspects and different themes.

5 days ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Bobby Angelov

Devon YFC at the Devon County Show in 2024. (Image: supplied) Young farmers will debate the future of farming at the Devon County Show. The debate, sponsored by NFU Mutual, will take place on Friday, May 16. The discussion will focus on whether there is any incentive for young people to enter the farming industry. This comes after recent changes to inheritance tax (IHT) and the government's decision to stop applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).

6 days ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

Jim Colwell is still under investigation (Image: Tim Ireland) FORMER acting chief constable of the Devon and Cornwall Police, Jim Colwell, has "no case to answer” in relation to an allegation that he used his work mobile phone to exchange personal messages, an investigation concluded. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found no evidence to determine gross misconduct or any breach of professional standards for honesty and integrity.

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

Hilary Caldwell, the owner of the Royal Glen Hotel in Sidmouth and Sidmouth business-owner Nigel Stoud (Image: Richard Torne) Last month’s rise in both the minimum wage and employer National Insurance contributions (NIC) is having a negative impact on tourist-related businesses in Sidmouth, according to hostelry owners and workers, writes Richard Torne.

6 days ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Bobby Angelov

In a parliamentary debate on Tuesday, Mr Foord highlighted that Devon's education funding is not on par with urban areas. (Image: supplied) An MP has called for fairer funding for Devon's schools. Richard Foord, MP for Honiton and Sidmouth, has asked an education minister to review the 'national funding formula', which he says leaves Devon's schools short-changed.