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If ‘donkey’ is shouted from the terraces this tournament, it might just be the ultimate compliment. Photo: The Donkey Sanctuary.

Match of the Bray: Sidmouth donkeys join in football fever fun sweeping the nation

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By on East Devon, Editor's Choice, News, Sidmouth

Football fever sweeping the nation has found its way to The Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth, showing Match of the Bray support for the England players ahead of the quarter finals on Saturday (July 11). As these photos show, the four-legged footie fans have been showing off their fancy hoof-work and ball skills, in support of the Three Lions stars’ battle to bring it home. The donkeys’ football-themed enrichment provided entertainment and exercise for the animals. A spokesman for The Donkey Sanctuary said: “Donkeys are naturally alert, sure-footed and great communicators, they thrive as part of a team and stay calm…

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News in brief from East Devon. Photos: with permission.

Community news in-brief from East Devon

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By on Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, Exeter, Exmouth, News, Sidmouth

Community news in-brief from East Devon, photos, what’s on from across the district. Email your community news to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk Exmouth A plaque has been presented to a retired Exmouth community champion after a tree was planted in Exmouth as a mark of thanks for her 30 years’ service. Retired county councillor Christine Channon was recently invited to visit a silver birch tree planted in Cranford Avenue as a nod to the Littleham area she championed during her three decades of authority work. Also at the plaque presentation was Littleham councillor Mark Williamson, who spoke about Christine’s work, her support for…

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What's on events, July 3 - July 12. Images: with permission.

What’s on East Devon: July 3-July 12 – free entry flower festival, Brownie celebrations, music events

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By on Budleigh Salterton, Colyton, Colyton, East Devon, Exmouth, Lifestyle, News, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, What's On, What's on in Budleigh Salterton, What's on in East Devon, What's on in Exmouth, What's on in Sidmouth

If you are stuck for something to do over the weekend, take a look at East Devon what’s-on events for July 3 until July 12 – free entry flower festival, Brownie celebrations, music events.   July 3- July 5 – flower festival If you have never been to Harpford Church flower festival, near Newton Poppleford, East Devon, now is your chance because the biannual event is back, from Friday, July 3 until Sunday, July 5. But be warned, if you miss this year’s event there is a two-year wait for the return of the much-anticipated flower festival. This year’s theme…

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The Red Arrows at Sidmouth Air Show 2021. Photo by Simon Horn Photography.

‘Your help is needed to help ensure the event can continue’ – Sidmouth airshow organisers’ plea for volunteers

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By on East Devon, News, Sidmouth, What's On, What's on in East Devon, What's on in Sidmouth

Sidmouth airshow organisers are calling on supporters to buy raffle tickets or help collect donations in a bid to safeguard the event’s future amid rising costs. The town council recently announced the full 2026 Sidmouth Regatta Airshow line-up, where on Friday, August 28, all eyes will be on the skies for the Red Arrows, Aerosuperbatics Wing Walkers Duo, Navy Wings Fairey Swordfish, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight C47 Dakota, Rich Goodwin Jet Pitts Muscle Plane, and The Stampe Display Team 1930s barnstorming bi-planes. Airshow and regatta fun is expected to start at around 4pm, on Friday, August 28. Full details of events and airshow timings will be…

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The newly and specially formed Poppleford Panthers Under-11s team were invited to take part in a once in a lifetime international football tournament in France. Photo: with permission.

East Devon sport: Poppleford Panthers make memories to last a lifetime in France

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By on Budleigh Salterton sport, East Devon, East Devon sport, Editor's Choice, News, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, Sidmouth sport, Sport

East Devon sport – Poppleford Panthers club report: What started as a group of football-mad boys playing for local team the Sidmouth Vikings from Newton Poppleford, East Budleigh, Sidmouth and Colaton Raleigh, quickly became an adventure none of them will ever forget. The newly and specially formed Poppleford Panthers Under-11s team were invited to take part in a once in a lifetime international football tournament in France. The opportunity arose through local family connections, with local mum Jo White being the driving force behind the idea with son Sebby being part of the formidable Panthers team and sister-in-law Celine the…

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A 'new chapter' has been announced for Sidmouth Market, sparking a public consultation. Photo: Sidmouth Town Council.

‘New chapter’ for iconic Sidmouth town centre building as consultation is launched

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By on Business, East Devon, News, Sidmouth

An iconic Sidmouth building has been brought back into the care of the town, prompting an invitation for ideas on how it can be used by the community. Sidmouth Town Council has announced a ‘new chapter’ for the historic Market Place building, in the centre, after it struck a deal with the district council to take over its daily running. The town council said it is currently carrying out essential repairs to the building and is inviting suggestions how the site can be used now, this summer, and in the future. Ideas put forward by the town could include community…

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Community catch-up news from East Devon and Exeter. A round-up of celebrations, schools and young people, free events, plus photos and what’s on. Photos: with permission.

Community catch-up news from East Devon and Exeter – A round-up of celebrations, schools and young people, free events, plus photos and what’s on

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By on Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, Exeter, News, Sidmouth, What's On, What's on in East Devon, What's on in Exeter, What's on in Sidmouth

Community catch-up news from East Devon and Exeter. A round-up of celebrations, schools and young people, free events, plus photos and what’s on – including Sidmouth, Axminster, Broadclyst, Poltimore, Budleigh Salterton, Otterton, Exmouth, East Budleigh. Send your community news and photos to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk Sidmouth Supporters of Sidmouth Air Show are being urged to help out at the summer event with fundraising collections. The organisers of the free family-friendly event are calling on residents to give a bit of time to volunteer to help the fundraising team collect donations from the thousands set to flock to the town on Friday, August…

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L to R: The existing barn near Sidmouth and the design rejected by district planners. Images: MRM/East Devon District Council.

District planners refuse barn conversion on ‘little oasis’ near Sidmouth

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By on East Devon, Farming, News, Sidmouth

District planners have refused the conversion of a derelict barn dating back decades into three-bedroom home on a ‘little oasis’ near Sidmouth. A project to transform a tumbledown farm building near Sidmouth into a modern home has been turned down, writes local democracy reporter Guy Henderson. Members of East Devon District Council’s  (EDDC) planning committee decided by a margin of a single vote to reject the plan for the redundant barn at Burnthouse Cottage in Northmostown. Chair Cllr Eileen Wragg (Lib Dem, Exmouth Town) warned that allowing the development would ‘open the floodgates’ for similar proposals, but Cllr Ian Barlow…

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The Millennium Walk footpath, at Sidmouth, is closed until further inspection can be carried out. Photo: EDDC.

Sidmouth cliff path safety work hits a wall as councillors lock horns over ‘Farage-ian tone’ of the town

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By on East Devon, News, Sidmouth

Cliff path safety work in Sidmouth has hit a wall after town and district councillors locked horns over the best way to tackle Millennium Walkway repairs without resorting to spraying concrete, or keeping the area and part of the beach closed for the summer Essential cliff works in Sidmouth could be put on hold for a year despite fears that it could impact the tourist season, writes local democracy reporter Alison Stephenson. A large crack in the retaining wall above the Millennium Walkway has meant that the path which leads towards Jacobs Ladder beach has been closed to protect the…

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Sidmouth College students will produce a youth edition talking magazine. Photos: with permission.

Sidmouth students’ talking magazine wins the backing of broadcaster Jeremy Vine

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By on East Devon, Editor's Choice, News, Sidmouth

Broadcaster and TV presenter Jeremy Vine is teaming up with Sidmouth students to record a talking magazine. Sidmouth College students keen for hands-on skills in media and broadcasting have joined forces with East Devon Talking Newspaper to produce a magazine aimed at a younger audience. Radio 2 presenter and journalist Jeremy Vine, East Devon Talking Newspaper Patron, is set to record the student audio magazine introduction, which is expected to launch later this year. Talking newspaper volunteers, chairman and editor Peter Eagles, producer Tony Charnock and reader and publicist Heather Penwarden, recently visited the college, explaining how the charity produces…

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