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For Edition 334, August and September 2026

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Editorial 333

Editorial Welcome to the June/July edition of Tipton Times which, unsurprisingly, is full of summer activity. The tennis and cricket seasons are in full swing (although, if you’re interested, there...

Otter Rail and River Run 2026 and Women Can back for 2027

Tipton St John Playing Field will be playing host to runners from around the south-west in July and, possibly, around the world next April. Two events are in detailed planning stages, the first is the annual Otter Rail and River Run 10km, which will take place on Saturday 11th July 2026…….

Tipton Past: The Sidmouth Road

Recently Tipton has felt rather cut off from the outside world; with roads collapsing, closures, traffic lights and potholes, all restricting normal access in and out of the village. Due to subsidence the Sidmouth road has been completely closed and has caused quite a struggle for many of us trying to get to and from Sidmouth, having to find alternative routes which then take us onto the narrower lanes. 

Jess Bailey Independent Devon County Councillor, Otter Valley Ward

Tipton School
I’m continuing to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of officers at Devon County Council to help secure the future of Tipton School. We’re meeting weekly, and I’m also regularly in touch with the school’s Governors on this really important project.

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