A packed programme of events is planned for the Regatta weekend kicking off on Friday 22 August, with the ‘Road Arrows’ Bicycle Display team displaying at 3pm on the Esplanade
The much anticipated Regatta Airshow will commence at 4.30pm including a display by Sidmouth Lifeboat, Wing Walkers duo, Pitts Muscle Jet Plane and a finale by the RAF Red Arrows. A Bar provided by Branscombe Brewery and a Food Court & will be open from 12 noon on the Ham. Additional Parking will be available and visitors are asked to follow the signage on entry to the town.
Saturday sees Sailing races from 10.30am, the Surf Life Saving competition, a Treasure Hunt from 11am, Knowle Gardens Teddy Bears Picnic from 2pm, performances of ‘The Sea Raiders’ at 2 and 4pm at the Ham, the return of the fancy dress Raft Race from 4pm and at 9.15pm, the Grand Pyromusical Firework Display at Port Royal.
Sunday continues with the Sidmouth Gig Regatta from 10am and Sailing Races from 10.30am. With a busy weekend of events, Sidmouth Regatta 2025 is shaping up to be the highlight of the year for both visitors and residents alike.
To help enable this event to continue, volunteer collectors are needed. If anyone is able to offer help to be part of the collections team or count later in the evening, please contact Sidmouth Town Council at towncouncil@sidmouth.gov.uk and the organising team will then be in touch. Volunteers are needed on Friday 22 August from 4pm across the seafront, Salcombe and Peak Hills and Connaught Gardens where donations will be taken through buckets and contactless payment. As a collector, you will still be able to watch the display. Without enough volunteers, the future of the event is put at risk.
Two prominent Exmouth shops have been permanently closed for selling counterfeit cigarettes and illegal vapes. Classic Mini Market on Rolle Street and Phone Zone in The Parade were shut following closure orders over multiple offences.
Fifteen Year 9 and 10 students took part in a session introducing digital enterprise and innovation. The workshop explored how digital skills can develop ideas, solve problems, and create opportunities in a rapidly changing world.
Do you recognise this man? Police investigating a burglary at a Sidmouth home are appealing for help to identify him. An offender forced rear doors on Woolbrook Road on 14 February, searched inside, and moved jewellery, but nothing is believed stolen.
With just weeks until the City Council elections, Exeter residents are urged to ensure they’re ready to vote. Polling takes place on Thursday 7 May across all 13 wards. Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm.
Police were called at around 10pm on Tuesday 10 March to reports of a collision in a layby on the A30 Westbound at Fenny Bridges and they are continuing to appeal for witnesses following the incident.
The Summary of Candidates Nominated for the elections on Thursday 7 May can now be viewed on the City Council website. The publication of the notice follows the close of nominations on Friday 10 April and confirms the candidates standing in each ward across the city.
East Devon District Council is inviting residents, visitors and stakeholders to take part in a public consultation on its draft Local Nature Recovery Plan, aiming to understand how people value nature and what matters most to communities.
Lady Seaward’s Primary School in Clyst St George plans to replace its main and secondary entrance gates to boost security, including increasing height of main gate, and another on site.