News in Honiton

Despite the wet weather, approximately 170 people flocked to the Beehive's auditorium for yesterday evening's Honiton Town Council meeting.

The main focus was a discussion on the ongoing legal dispute between the charity who runs the Beehive, Honiton Community Complex and Honiton Town Council, who effectively own the building - or the mortgage that pays for it.

A real life 'Jurassic Park' covering Dorset and East Devon could be created.

An independent review undertaken last year by Julian Glover into National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty noted there was potential for a new National Park to be formed from the combination of the Dorset AONB and the East Devon AONB.

To see the latest Honiton obituaries and death notices - click on the red button below, or on obituaries on the menu bar above.

At Honiton Nub News, we recently introduced obituaries and death notices.

Adoption agencies are appealing for more people in the Honiton area to consider adoption as the number of adopters in the area drops to an all-time low.

Adoption agencies in Devon are working together this National Adoption Week (14-20 October) to appeal for potential adopters to come forward. This comes as numbers of adopters drop to an all-time low in the county and the number of children waiting continues to grow.

Saturday I had to play in a golf final whilst the England game was on, not ideal planning I must say.

I raced home after the match without speaking to anyone, so I was able to watch the game not knowing the score which was great.

Today marked the grand opening of a new, purpose-built martial arts club located above the Spar shop at number 88 on Honiton High Street.

Twin Tigers Martial Arts and Boxing Club was set up by local postman, Paul Quick.

The charity behind The Beehive has accused Honiton Town Council of pulling out of a key meeting to resolve an ongoing financial dispute.

Honiton Town Council's clerk has responded, saying the council has been trying hard for the last week to secure a meeting and he is unsure why a meeting could not take place.

Fancy getting your car washed by fire crew, whilst also supporting a worthy cause?

Head down to Honiton Fire Station, located on Dowell Street, tomorrow (Saturday 12) between 9am and 1pm for a charity car wash.

Honiton Carers Support enjoyed a wonderful speaker at their last meeting on Wednesday 9 October, held at The Methodist Church.

Winnie Cameron welcomed and introduced Tomi Dalton, the Speaker of the day - the subject being: 'The design and production of fine Bone China.'

After last week's defeat in Cornwall, Honiton were keen to get things back on track as they welcomed near neighbours Wellington to Allhallows.

Hosting a lunch for sponsors Jewsons, there was a healthy crowd watching the game.