News in Honiton

East Devon District Council has revealed that Honiton station is to benefit from the installation of Co Bikes electric bike stations. This is to allow for seamless – zero carbon – onward commuting options.

It is one of two busy Devon railway stations to be selected, including Cranbrook.

The retail outlet Soft Options on Honiton High Street has been shortlisted for the Best Retail category in the upcoming 373 Group Awards.

The independently owned bespoke soft furnishings store is one of six retailers, based in Devon and Somerset, to have been nominated.

Year 10 student, Saskia Spiller, has beaten the East Devon Athletics record for 800m at the recent East Devon Athletics Championships at Exeter Arena.

Her time was an impressive 2.27.8.

As one of the successful candidates of the Dragons' Den style competition organised by East Devon District Council last month - Honiton Baby Café secured the funding it needed to train five breastfeeding supporters to help new mums.

Nub News spoke to Lauren Costello-Fox, one of a few women who want to see regular meetings dedicated to breastfeeding mums held in the town.

Boston Tea Party and Porkies the Butchers are the first two businesses to be awarded with a certificate demonstrating a commitment to reducing single use plastics.

The certificates were approved by Honiton Town Council following a motion submitted by Cllr Caroline Kolek.

The Tesco store in Honiton runs a clever initiative to generate funds for local charities and groups.

In the entrance foyer there is a shelf full of donated books, which people can buy. All of the proceeds of what is sold goes to various community based causes.

Are you part of a Honiton based community and voluntary group, or other not for profit organisation?

There is a great way for to be awarded a share of more than £100,000 of funding available from the district council for projects that will benefit the local community.

Master Butcher, Laurie Spencer, opened Porkies the Family Butchers on New Street in Honiton five years ago.

In that time he has become a popular feature on the High Street and a valued source of expertise when it comes to anything meat related.

The number of people in East Devon dying from drug and alcohol misuse is rising following a £1.7m county-wide cut in council spending for treatment.

Deaths from drug poisoning in the region have risen by 44% and deaths from alcohol related issues are up by 18% since nationwide changes were introduced to the way councils budget for treatment services.

Police and ambulance were called just before 11am today [28 June] following reports of a two-car collision on Exeter Road in Honiton.

The female driver of one of the vehicles is being checked over by ambulance.