Sidmouth15 Feb 2026Budget-friendly half-term activities for familiesWith rising living costs, half-term activities on a budget are vital to keep the children entertained.15 Feb 202613 Feb 2026'Landmark' steps to stay closed until further noticeThe council says the Grade II-listed Jacob's Ladder Steps in east Devon are a "valued landmark".13 Feb 202622 Jan 2026Guide dog's fall down train gap 'quite scary'Lena Welch says she wants to see better accessibility and safety measures in place.22 Jan 202621 Dec 2025Missing lifeboat washes up on Devon beachHM Coastguard says a lifeboat that washed off a cargo ship came ashore on a Devon beach on Sunday.21 Dec 202515 Dec 2025Folk festival 'unaffected by sewage works upgrade'South West Water says Sidmouth Folk Festival will not be impacted by its £12m project in the town.15 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Salmon 'functionally extinct' in river due to weirCampaigners are urging changes to the weir which is too high for salmon to jump over.9 Dec 202519 Nov 2025Pedestrian, 75, dies after crashPolice say a man was taken to hospital after the crash, but died a few hours later.19 Nov 202511 Nov 2025Appeal after serious sexual assault in Devon parkPolice say the victim is being supported by specially trained officers.11 Nov 20258 Oct 2025Noise limit proposal after pub neighbours complainThe Anchor Inn hosted a range of acts during this year's Sidmouth Folk Festival.8 Oct 2025...