News in Honiton

Police were called to Yawl Cross, Axminster, at around 11.50am on Friday 21 June following reports of a body being discovered in the area.

A police spokesman said: "Emergency services attended the scene and found the body of a deceased woman.

How many people are aware that Honiton has its very own vineyard?

Situated in Weston, on the outskirts of town, sits Heron Farm - a 17 acre plot of land dedicated to the cultivation of vineyards, orchards, among many other intriguing crops that fair well on the south-facing slopes.

Andrea Levy's Orange Prize-winning novel Small Island comes to life in an epic new theatre adaptation. The Thursday, June 27th performance will be captured live on stage at the National Theatre and broadcast live to cinemas including The Beehive, Honiton at 7pm.

Small Island embarks on a journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948 – the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury.

Honiton Community College has achieved the School Games Silver Mark Award for the 2018/19 academic year.

The School Games Mark is a government led award scheme, launched in 2012 and facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust.

The Diocese of Exeter will welcome two special guests from Melanesia in early July.

This is to celebrate the historic link between Devon and Melanesia and also to commemorate the Solomon Islands Independence Day.

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 48-year-old Karen Elizabeth Wyatt, who has been reported missing from Axminster.

Karen was last seen on the morning of Saturday 14 June.

Police were called to Chestnut Way in Honiton, at around 4am this morning, following reports for the concern of the welfare of a woman in a property.

Ambulance attended the scene as well as police negotiators and armed officers.

In terms of socialising, it is difficult to say that the youth of Honiton have many places to go.

A few years back, the town introduced a skate park, which was immediately filled with various sub-cultures, which to outsiders of said cultures means that we are, frankly, without a skate park.

Having enjoyed a successful initial six months of business operating as a garden centre, the Combe Estate run establishment has now officially opened an adjoining restaurant and shop area.

Called 'The Kitchen', the 85-seat eatery caters for breakfast, light bites as well as main meals. It also serves as a cafe offering freshly made coffees, speciality teas and a selection of cakes and sweet treats.

Firefighters in Honiton have warned people in the area to check their tumble dryers after a number of machines have been recalled due to safety concerns.

Honiton Fire Station is advising locals to check if their tumble dryer is one of those being recalled.