East Devon’s coastline continues to lead by example as six of its most popular beaches have once again achieved national acclaim, having been awarded both the Blue Flag and Seaside Award for 2025. The beaches of Beer, Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, Seaton, and Sidmouth have each met the rigorous…
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Sidmouth Town Band announces longest season of 16 concerts and the Last Night of the Proms for 2025 Sidmouth Town Band will begin their annual summer season of concerts at the Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth on Sunday 25 May at 8pm. Playing every Sunday evening until 7 September, the band will be…
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Celebrating Sidmouth’s Festival Circuit, a new vibrant digital art piece is now on show at Sidmouth Wallspace. This colourful artwork by Tara Greifenberg, perfectly captures the lively energy and festival atmosphere that has become synonymous with Sidmouth’s grassroots music movement. Inspired by…
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Murder Comes to the Coast: Jeremy Vine’s New Novel Shines a Spotlight on Sidmouth If you thought Sidmouth was all sea breezes, cream teas, and cliff-top strolls—think again. On April 24th, 2025, beloved broadcaster Jeremy Vine is bringing something a little darker (and a lot more thrilling) to…
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The 2025 Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival takes place from Friday 23 to Monday 26 May with a stellar line up of international acts over the end of May bank holiday weekend. Headlining artistes include British soul legends Soul II Soul, acclaimed British soul singer-songwriter…
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Local young people are finding it easier to get involved in rewarding out of school activities, thanks to a trio of new initiatives from Sidmouth Town Council. The Sid Valley is fortunate to have a very wide offering for young people, but a recent Town Council survey found that a lack of awareness…
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In a jaw-dropping revelation, a group of local residents in Sidmouth has reportedly uncovered a hidden population of living dinosaurs on the famous Jurassic Coast, sparking both excitement and confusion across the region. The discovery, made by a group of amateur geologists during a routine fossil…
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Sidmouth Sea Fest 25 is gearing up to launch Sidmouth’s festival season on Saturday 17 th May at its new temporary venue - Connaught Gardens, Peak Hill Road, Sidmouth EX10 8RZ This year the theme is Sidmouth Sea Spot @Connaught - homegrown festival platform by the sea - a nursery ground where talent…
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This August music lovers from all over will make the trip to Ottery St Mary for Beautiful Days – a family-friendly weekend camping festival, which takes place at Escot Park every year. Founded by the Levellers, Beautiful Days has been taking place since 2003. Independently run, the festival has no…
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In an exciting development led by Sidmouth School of Art, a new public open air art space opens this Saturday 15 th February, with a brand-new exhibition featuring some of the people and groups that make up Sidmouth’s remarkable community. The exhibition by Brighton-based photographer JJ Waller…
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