News in Honiton

Emergency services remain at the scene of a murder investigation which was reported in the early hours of this morning (January 9).

The incident took place at a scrapyard just off the A3052 at Four Elms Hill near Newton Poppleford.

Honiton Health Matters is embarking on a new and exciting partnership between five towns in the East Devon locality; Honiton, Sidmouth, Ottery, Seaton and Axminster.

The aim of this partnership is to have locally based 'Community Champions'.

Honiton and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry are looking to reward businesses in Honiton voted the 'people's favourite' for 2020.

The Pride of Honiton Award represents the customers voice and is presented each year to the business that receives the most votes from people who have experienced excellent service.

East Devon District Council is expecting a cheque for £9 million to arrive in their bank account on Tuesday.

The £9,019,605 would be from Lifestory Group Limited (formerly known as Pegasus Life Ltd), for their purchase of the former council HQ at the Knowle in Sidmouth

East Devon District Council is asking for the views of Honiton residents to help it make 'careful choices' to bridge a £2.7 million funding gap.

Like all councils, East Devon District Council faces a difficult financial situation and going forward will need to make 'careful choices' as it works towards bridging a £2.7 million funding gap over the next four years.

2019 was a remarkable year for Heather Penwarden, culminating in her inclusion on the New Year's Honours list, having been awarded an Order of the British Empire (BEM).

Earlier in the year, Honiton Dementia Action Alliance, of which Heather is Chair, was honoured with the Queen's Award for Voluntary Services – click the red button below to read more.

Open Arms East Devon, a Honiton-based mental health group, has launched its first ever exhibition at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) in Honiton.

This thought-provoking exhibition features work created by members of Open Arms in their weekly art sessions. It includes painting, clay masks, prints, ceramics and sculptures and is in the Project Space at East Devon District Council's Thelma Hulbert Gallery.

The cost of providing homeless people with temporary accommodation in Honiton and the wider East Devon area has soared over the last five years.

In 2014-15, East Devon District Council spent only £17,699 on providing homeless people with temporary accommodation, but that figures has risen to £285,531 for 2018-19.

Anyone reliant on the train service from Honiton will no doubt have been affected by the recent strike action (27 days in December) and a high level of late-running/cancelled services.

For many, the service is known for being unreliable - with journeys often disrupted or inadequate in terms of seating availability.

JENKINS - Barbara Rose. Passed away Thursday 2nd January 2020 aged 82 years, at R.D. & E. Hospital, Exeter, following a long stay at The Koppers Care Home, Kilmington.

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