News in Honiton

Honiton has long been leading the way when it comes to dementia awareness and providing support for those affected.

Honiton Dementia Action Alliance (HDAA), which runs the town's Memory Cafe and has helped secure a dedicated Admiral Nurse, campaigns tirelessly to improve the lives of people and families living with dementia in the community.

Indoor hospitality venues will reopen and hugging will be allowed as the country moves to the next step out of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Significant parts of the hospitality industry will reopen from today and people are being advised to use common sense and personal responsibility rather than government rules when it comes to social distancing, after data confirmed the government's "four tests" for easing Covid restrictions had been met.

Signs are going up around Honiton announcing a rewilding initiative in which the district council will leave some green spaces uncut, to enhance natural habitats.

The initiative, taking place across East Devon, will provide habitats for insects and wildlife, reduce CO2 emissions by not using mowers, improve biodiversity and help promote sustainable landscapes.

The recent local elections saw a surprising result for Honiton and Feniton, with Labour rocketing in the polls and securing a respectable 38 per cent of the overall votes – unheard of in a staunchly Conservative community.

But how did Jake Bonetta do it? Here he talks about his hard-fought campaign, what his greatest take away was and why he's excited to be one of the newly elected members of Honiton Town Council.

The 'incredible' efforts of health and care staff, volunteers and local communities have been praised as the number of Covid-19 vaccines given in Devon crosses the one million milestone.

Devon's first Covid-19 vaccination was given to 81-year-old Kathleen Viney on December 8 last year. Between then and May 2, 1,018,810 doses have been given in Devon.

Police are investigating a road traffic collision at the junction James Lane junction on the A30 near Honiton

The incident took place on Tuesday 11 May soon after 8am and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Devon's emergency services are backing a national campaign highlighting the risks of being distracted by mobile devices while driving.

Today (May 12) is My Red Thumb Day – meaning 'thumbs up, mobiles down'.

A number of small green spaces across East Devon will remain uncut and left to flourish, allowing nature to thrive.

Information sign boards will soon be put up in the selected areas where vegetation and grass will be left to grow wild.

This Foster Care Fortnight (10 - 23 May) Devon County Council's fostering service, 'Fostering Devon' is launching an urgent appeal to find more foster carers for teenagers.

There are currently 821 children in care in Devon, but only 336 fostering households. Almost 70% of those in care are young people aged 11 to 18 years old.

During the Spring 2020 lockdown volunteers from across the nation plotted a network of walking routes that connect all of Great Britain's towns and cities.

Without leaving home over 7,000 'Slow Ways' walking routes were mapped using existing paths, trails and roads. Combined, the routes stretch for 100,000km and lap the equator twice.