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Work to revamp popular Honiton play area begins

As part of its ongoing investment in play areas, contractors working on behalf of East Devon District Council (EDDC) have started improvement works at Butt’s Close play area in Honiton.

Contractors are already on site removing the old perimeter fence and installing new green fencing, before they begin the installation of the new equipment which includes a multi play unit, a ground...

East Devon PCSOs receive commemorative medals for their service

Chief Inspector John Shuttleworth attended Honiton Police Station this week to hand out commemorative medals to the Rural East Devon Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs).

The medals are in recognition and celebration of the 20 year anniversary of PCSOs across Devon & Cornwall Police.

PCSO Darren England, PCSO Hayley Widger and PCSO Michael McGauley serve Honiton,...

Greener future for wildlife and donkeys thanks to tree-planting scheme 

A scheme that saw 3,000 young hedge plants and trees planted by The Donkey Sanctuary last winter is going from strength to strength with hundreds more being added to the total this year.

The initiative, which began in 2021 to help reduce flooding and improve water quality in East Devon’s Otter Valley, has continued with staff and volunteers planting a mixture of native species to...

Avid fans of ‘Cheese Lover’s Day’ at Gittisham Hill House

As Cheese Lover’s Day is celebrated on 20th January every year, the cheese-loving Residents at Gittisham Hill House care home in Honiton, Devon, simply had to mark the day somehow, so Colleagues organised a tasting session.

To start the afternoon off, a discussion group was held with Residents and Colleagues where they talked about all the different types of cheeses and where exactly...

Police appeal for witnesses to Honiton collision

Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the A30 at Honiton on Thursday 12 January are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Emergency services were notified of a road traffic collision involving a white panel van, a blue and white heavy goods vehicle, and a pedestrian on the eastbound carriageway of the A30, near the Turks Head junction, Honiton, at around 7am...

Support local makers this Christmas at Present Makers 2022

A leading exhibition in the UK’s craft calendar, Present Makers 2022 features original, hand-crafted gift ideas showcasing the talent and innovation of contemporary craftspeople and design makers in the South West.

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) is proud to support South West designer makers through their programme of selling showcases in the gallery and gallery shop.

From...

Event postponed: Honiton community day: Free pizza, big spruce up and cost of living support

There will be free pizza, drinks and a big spruce up at a Honiton community and social value day, being held for residents living in sheltered and neighbouring accommodation.

The event, being held by East Devon District Council (EDDC) and Ian Williams, was originally set to take place at St Paul’s Estate, on St Paul's Road, on Friday 21 October, between 11am and 4.30pm.

Due...

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New animation-inspired gallery opens in Honiton

Blue Pencil Gallery is a new, animation-inspired gallery opening on October 29th 2022 in Honiton.

A new boutique-gallery showcasing art created and inspired by animation is opening on Honiton High Street. The gallery is named after the blue pencil used by animators to draw their rough animation poses. It will reflect a fun approach to art, with an emphasis on animation and cartoon...

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