Honiton Year in Review: The biggest positive Nub News stories of 2021

By Will Goddard

17th Apr 2022 | Local News

Top: Freya Alexander; Heather Foster; Craig Sluman. Mid: Saban Ali Oflaz; Hot Pennies; Honiton Community College students. Bottom: Bruv's Bar; Honiton Carnival; Hello Taxis
Top: Freya Alexander; Heather Foster; Craig Sluman. Mid: Saban Ali Oflaz; Hot Pennies; Honiton Community College students. Bottom: Bruv's Bar; Honiton Carnival; Hello Taxis

It has been an eventful year in Honiton, and Nub News has covered hundreds of stories in the local area.

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We've put together a month-by-month breakdown of some of our most-read positive 2021 stories:

January

Support for Honiton girl raising money by cutting her hair for charity

January saw Freya Alexander from Honiton raise more than £800 for the Little Princess Trust by cutting off 13 inches of her hair.

February

UP CLOSE: New Honiton business soon to open in Dolphin Court

A new chiropractic clinic opened in the town in February.

March

Honiton firefighter 'honoured' to serve the community for past decade

A Honiton firefighter's story after 10 years on the job.

April

Firefighters applauded for Easter Sunday pub salvage

The thatched roof of a pub in Wilmington caught fire in April.

May

New Honiton kebab shop opens on New Street

A new kebab shop opened on New Street in May - we spoke to the owner about the business.

June

'Inspiring' Honiton Primary School teacher wins silver award

Ross Hasler, a teacher at Honiton Primary School, won a silver 'Teacher of the Year' award in June.

July

'Huge optimism and relief' at staging Honiton Hot Pennies event again this year

Hot Pennies was able to go ahead this year, the 800th anniversary of the granting of Honiton's Royal Charter.

August

'Outstanding' achievements by Honiton's A-level students

August saw Honiton Community College students get their A-level and BTEC results.

September

Honiton: Aldi supermarket reopens after refurbishment

Honiton Aldi reopened in September after refurbishments.

October

Up Close: Honiton's Bruv's Bar celebrates second anniversary of opening

Bruv's Bar marked its second anniversary this year despite the challenges of Covid, and managed to keep the business going and retain all their staff. They host live music and entertainment, and are enjoying being in the heart of the Honiton community.

November

In Pictures: Honiton comes out to enjoy Carnival and Christmas Lights

A selection of photos from this year's carnival and Christmas light switch-on.

December

Honiton: New taxi company arrives in town

A Honiton man noticed a shortage of taxis in the local area - and so started his own taxi service. Thank you very much for reading, and we wish you a Happy New Year.

     

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