12+ hour, 4+ min ago   (664+ words) US President Donald Trump has downplayed the risks of AI, saying “negative forces” were “bringing up things that won’t happen”, after calls by industry bosses to slow down development. Anthropic boss Dario Amodei said he was concerned that since this…...

16+ hour, 4+ min ago   (209+ words) As Thomas Tuchel took up his seat at Old Trafford for the Manchester derby, assessing the form of Phil Foden will have been one of his main objectives. The England manager is due to name his squad for the opening…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (775+ words) A hedgerow cut down amid a long-running 63-home planning battle could now have to be replanted, with councillors told any replacement would be protected for at least 30 years. The hedge on Sidmouth Road near Ottery St Mary was removed late…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (355+ words) A proposed pedestrian crossing has moved a step closer after councillors backed spending £10,000 on a feasibility study – despite frustration over the cost and who can carry out the work. Councillors in Ottery St Mary agreed to go ahead with the…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (467+ words) Roberto De Zerbi played down any problem with Tottenham forward Mathys Tel after Saturday’s 0-0 draw at home to Everton. Spurs fired a blank in the Premier League for a fourth match in a row and De Zerbi’s immediate reaction after…...

21+ hour, 46+ min ago   (619+ words) Fish, chips and fine art are being served up together in a fundraising push to help a community arts charity continue its programme of public artworks, installations and workshops. Visual arts charity Sidmouth School of Art (SSA) has partnered with…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (198+ words) A semi-detached bungalow has gone up for sale. The two-bedroom property, located on Yarde Close in Sidmouth, is on the market for £475,000 and offers a "pleasant" location within a cul-de-sac. The property is being marketed by Harrison Lavers & Potburys. Just…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (163+ words) Joney’s Cross and Woodbury Common Circular Meet at Joney’s Cross Car Park From 10am to 3pm This 10-mile circular route follows the East Devon Way meandering over heathland with views of the Haldon Hills, the Otter Valley and the sea. Key features…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (292+ words) A new course is putting everyday language under the microscope, inviting adult learners to explore how familiar words can take on changing meanings and perspectives. Sidmouth Library has become a new home for adult education following a successful trial earlier…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1613+ words) A list of the events happening in Sidmouth from September 11 to September 19. The list has been compiled by Sidmouth Town Council. FRIENDS OF THE KNOWLE: meet by the big log near the southern pedestrian access to the gardens. 9.30am. 2nd & 4th Fridays. Come…...