News in Honiton

A two-year £1.3m project to install at least 25 electric vehicle charge points for public use in car parks across Devon begins this month.

Once complete the Devon Low-carbon Energy & Transport Technology Innovator (DELETTI) programme will prevent more than 300 tonnes of carbon from entering the atmosphere every year.

From traditional fare to the most creative – there was something for everyone to taste and buy at Honiton Gate to Plate on Saturday (September 28) as around 50 fine food, drink and craft producers were joined by top chefs, food experts and talented entertainers.

Thousands of people flocked to the event in the town's High Street to sample locally made delicacies. Local chefs and food experts took to the stage and demonstrated delicious dishes while talented entertainers performed on a second stage.

If you are looking for a challenge and fancy getting fitter, why not take on a boxing event to raise money for charity?

Fight or Flight Charity White Collar Boxing challenges people who have perhaps never boxed in their life to try something new.

All lanes of the A30 are now open after a 4×4 fire forced police to close one lane of the dual carriageway.

Nub News has confirmed with Devon and Cornwall Police that nobody was hurt in the fire and that the road fully reopened at around 1pm.

A severe weather warning has been issued across East Devon for tomorrow (Tuesday, October 1) with flooding possible.

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for rain across southern England and south Wales.

One lane of the A30 is closed this afternoon after a vehicle fire.

The vehicle fire is taking place on the Eastbound carriageway of the A30 near Daisy Mount Cross, B3174.

Former mayor and initiator of Independents in Frome, Peter Macfadyn, will be spreading his message of how local politics can be done differently in Honiton next month.

He will be giving a talk titled, Getting Things Done in Local Politics - How to Say Yes Not No at The Beehive on October 16.

The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for a number of East Devon rivers.

The Rivers Otter and Sid have flood alerts in place for Sunday morning and flooding is also possible in the Exmouth area.

Well, what a great day!

Yet again the Gate to Plate event landed in Honiton to the throng of crowds, supporting players, musicians and local councillors all playing their part!

Honiton's High Street will be bustling tomorrow as people from all over Devon descend on the town to enjoy Honiton Gate To Plate (September 28), so Honiton Nub News has produced a handy guide to the event, including information on the weather, road closures, parking and changes to public transport.

Around 50 fine food, drink and craft producers will be joined by top chefs, food experts and talented entertainers for this year's Gate to Plate.