News in Honiton

Some of you might have noticed there was no "Woz on" last week and you were probably glad of the rest.

The reason for the lapse was I was away down in Cornwall (as they say), getting the last of the summer rays and doing a bit of surfing on sun kissed, deserted beaches, twas blinkin lubbly.

Honiton Carers Support Group enjoyed two very interesting speakers at their last meeting on Wednesday, September 25, at Hospiscare Kings House.

Winnie Cameron introduced Dr Michael Flexer From Exeter University to talk about his project, the Waiting Times Project.

Nub News – a new nationwide portfolio of hyper-local news and What's On sites – is seeking ambitious and proactive reporters with a passion for local news to join its expanding team.

Based in Devon, you will join an experienced editorial team currently managing three sites in the county (Exmouth, Sidmouth and Honiton). Successful applicants will join as this cluster expands to include more town-centric news sites in Devon.

Devon County Council is looking for freelancers, sole traders and businesses with fewer than 10 employees to work with them on a research trial designed to boost the county's economy.

More than 90 per cent of Devon's rural economy is made up of micro businesses, often home-based or family-run.

Earlier today, Wednesday 25 September, the body of a man was located in Seaton.

Emergency services including HM Coastguard attended and he was sadly confirmed deceased at the scene.

The Town Management Committee held a meeting on Monday 23 to discuss the regeneration of Honiton.

Included within the agenda was a report referring to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and S106 funding.

A planning application has been submitted to East Devon District Council - validated on September 12 - to 'change the use' of what was formerly The Dolphin Hotel, now known as Montgomery's Hotel on Honiton High Street.

The applicant, Great Western Properties Ltd., has plans to transform the premises, which has been in disuse since the closure of The Orange Tree, into a restaurant.

Fire Services received a call after a barn caught on fire in Wick, near Honiton, at 3.12am this morning.

Two Fire Engines from Honiton, one from Ottery St Mary, a Water Bowser from Bridgwater and Incident Support Unit from Bovey Tracey, were all sent to the scene.

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a man who has gone missing in East Devon.

The following statement has been issued: "William Fowles who is 18-year-old and from Exeter, was last seen in the Beer area of Seaton at around 9:30pm last night (Tuesday 24 September).

On a bright, breezy day and with a good home crowd - Honiton had their second home league game of the season, hosting Tiverton.

There was a sponsor lunch for both Zin Zan's Finance Tackle company and Giles Bamberger's clan, so the scene was well-set for the encounter.