News in Honiton

Running is a fantastic way to feel better about yourself and put you on the right tracks for a 2020 health initiative.

Joining a group is the best way to start out; as you'll get tips on safe practice, meet new people and have a ready-made schedule to stick to.

Hospiscare is offering the perfect opportunity to blow your loved one away this Valentine's Day: flying over the Blackdown Hills at 135 mph strapped to the top wing of a vintage bi-plane! What could be more romantic? 

Wing Walking for Hospiscare could also be the perfect tribute to the memory of a loved one this Valentine's Day. 

Honiton Carers Support Group enjoyed an evening at the Beehive on Saturday, 4 January watching Andre' Rieu's 70th birthday celebration.

With music handpicked from some of his favourite performances from his career so far and our own favourites such as My Way, Nessun Dorma, Think of Me, Hallelujah, You Rise me up, Bolero, Amazing Grace and Adieu, there was something for everyone.

UPDATE: Slow traffic due to recovery work. Temporary traffic lights on A30 both ways between A303 (Upottery) and A35 (Honiton).

All lanes have been re-opened.

As we get into the swing of a brand new year, now is the perfect opportunity to both reflect and look forward.

Since launching Honiton Nub News website in February 2019, we have been building a hyper-local news source for the Honiton community and surrounding villages.

It is so easy for our hopes and dreams to be become buried and forgotten and for our lives to become about work, family, money and generally just 'getting by'. This can lead to feelings of overwhelm, fatigue, anxiety and even depression and physical illness.

I have worked with many men and women over the past few years, helping them to overcome anxiety and overwhelm and make personal and practical changes that have enabled them to start living a calmer, healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.

The car park, on Dowell Street, is currently free for users, but back in January 2019, East Devon District Council's cabinet agreed to introduce pay-and-display parking.

However, when the proposals were advertised, a substantial number of representation were received, a report of Andrew Ennis, Service Lead, Environmental Health and Car Parks states.

The A35 Axminster Road has been closed on both lanes due to a crash near Featherbed Lane.

Drivers are being warned that traffic is queueing and are advised to find alternative routes where possible.

The former Tourist Information Centre located in Honiton's Lace Walk car park could become an eatery if proposed plans get the go ahead.

A planning application submitted in the early part of December 2019 by Mrs Petra Bright requests permission to turn the premises, previously used as offices for the Devon Freewheelers, into either a cafe or a restaurant.

2019 was a busy year for Honiton Fire Station. According to a recent post on social media the crew were alerted to 253 calls throughout the twelve month period.

This included two national mobilisations to Derbyshire and South Yorkshire.