News in Honiton

A misty, overcast start but clearing for a mostly dry day.

Don't rule out the odd isolated shower but mainly some sunshine and light clouds through today.

A shortage of medical aids that enable people to live independently at home has prompted Devon County Council and NHS to declare a month-long amnesty.

Anyone who's got equipment at home that's no longer needed can return it free of charge until the end of August.

The health watchdog says Devon Doctors' NHS 111 and out-of-hours GP services have made some improvements, after being placed in special measures at the end of last year.

An inspection in December by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)concluded that patients were at risk of not receiving effective care or treatment; read Honiton Nub News's report here.

More rain moving in across the region again this morning and on the heavy side at times.

In between a few sunny spells and a strong breeze, so a mixed bag of weather.

The leader of Devon County Council has described social care as the 'albatross around the neck of local government' as he urged Westminster to announce long-awaited reforms.

Conservative John Hart also said successive governments, including the Tory-led Coalition and majority Conservatives since 2010, had kicked the issue 'as hard as it possibly can' down the road.

Well, the weather was a bit patchy, but it was great to see the Honiton Show taking place again.

Here are some photos taken around the ground on Friday, August 6 - and a video of a quad bike stunt rider. It was worth getting showered in earth to get this clip!

August 6 is Hiroshima Peace Day - observed every year to promote peace politics and raise awareness of the effects of the first atomic bomb attack on the same date in 1945.

The anniversary is observed by peace groups, both religious and non-religious, around the world who continue to highlight the horrors and reality of war.

The police and crime commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is asking people for their views on how to keep the region safe and reduce crime.

Alison Hernandez launched the Police and Crime Plan consultation on Thursday – her second since being chosen as commissioner in 2016, and the first since her re-election in May 2021.

A cloudy start with outbreaks of rain continuing at times.

Still keeping with the blustery wind, but in sheltered areas it will feel warm in any sunshine, so a top temperature of around 20°C.

People with sight or mobility problems can now get help boarding trains at Honiton station and others on the South Western Railway network.

A system's been introduced enabling them to contact a customer service team who will alert the guard on the train they're catching.