News in Honiton

A search investigation to locate a Honiton man first reported missing last Thursday remains ongoing.

John Scurr, in his early 70s, has 'not been seen since Sunday 24 January' according to police who are appealing for information.

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) has announced that Anna Aroussi, their Gallery Engagement Officer, has been awarded the prestigious Marsh Award for dedication and excellence in Gallery Education.

The tenth annual Marsh Awards for Excellence in Gallery Education celebrated the hard work and dedication of colleagues working within the sector of gallery, museum, and visual arts education.

A search investigation following the disappearance of a Honiton man missing since last Sunday remains ongoing.

John Scurr 'was last seen in Honiton on Sunday 24 January' according to police, who are appealing for information.

A missing person investigation has been launched to try and locate a Honiton man who was last seen on Sunday (24 Jan).

John Scurr was first reported missing by the Honiton Dementia Action Alliance this morning – read more here.

Coleridge Medical Centre in Ottery St Mary has issued a warning about scam Covid-19 vaccination emails.

They recently posted: "Scam emails are being sent encouraging patients to book their vaccine appointment by following a link.

Honiton Dementia Action Alliance has reported one of their members missing this morning and ask that residents keep an eye out for John.

Police have issued an update on the investigation here.

Honiton Carers enjoyed another arts and crafts session yesterday (Jan 27), hosted online with a professional tutor guiding members on glass painting.

Due to restrictions preventing physical meetings, Honiton Carers have taken their activities into the virtual world, to ensure that full-time carers get some much-needed respite – especially important now, with many in isolation.

The deadline to apply for a grant from Honiton Town Council to support community organisations is tomorrow (Jan 29).

The town council has pledged to help local groups by agreeing financial support and allocating more money than budgeted.

Schoolchildren and college students in Honiton are set to remain at home until at least March.

The government announced this afternoon "it will not be possible" to reopen schools in England after the half term break next month.

East Devon District Council commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day every year on January 27 – the day that Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp, was liberated.

Unfortunately due to the current pandemic and restrictions in place EDDC's Chair Councillor Cathy Gardner is unable to host an event at the authority's headquarters – Blackdown House.