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A hospital's flower beds have been given a new makeover to help boost patients' spirits. The Otter Garden Centres team has rejuvenated two flower beds at Ottery St Mary Hospital. The initiative came ...
Councillor Stuart Hughes said the railings, which were last painted as part of a £16,000 restoration, are in a "visibly ...
A family-owned garden centre group has expanded with the acquisition of its eighth site. Otter Garden Centres has purchased Whitehall Garden Centre in Whitchurch, near Bristol, marking the latest ...
Graham Hurley’s Kane is the tenth instalment in his Spoils of War series and will be published in hardback by Head of Zeus on June 19, 2025.
A funk and soul band will headline Sidmouth Folk Week in August. The award-winning funk and soul group King Cerulean will arrive at Sidmouth Folk Week on August 4, where they promise an "infectious" ...
The event, which included a warm-up led by Naomi, was aimed at raising funds for the Tipton Playing Field Association.
Club's Ladies Captain's Day saw a close competition among members. The event, organised by Captain Vanessa Ireson, welcomed sunny weather and a friendly atmosphere. The team of Anne Blackler, Ali ...
Around 50 members participated in a friendly yet competitive evening match, organised by Chris and Christine Ward.
A dragon boat racer is preparing to compete on the world stage. Sidmouth paddler Shirley Huntington will represent Great Britain in the breast cancer paddler (BCP) category at the 17th International ...
Little Sands, located on Fore Street, Sidbury, opened in March 2025, offering a beach-like environment for children aged five and under.
The Byes will host Sidmouth Lions Club's annual charity event on Sunday, July 20. Children's duck-and-spoon races kick off at 2.15pm, followed by the main yellow duck race at 3pm. A total of £900 in ...
This is causing misery, of course, but also killing 500 people a week and costing £27bn a year in NHS care and productivity losses.